The Most Significant Single Changes in Turnaround Churches: Five Examples

Podcast Episode #609

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Using research gleaned from the successes of turnaround churches, Thom and Sam reveal the five most significant single changes made by a turnaround church.

Highlights:

Concerted and intentional corporate prayer
A pastor-led outward focus
Necessary subtractions 
A movement of focus
A pastoral commitment to stay 

Other highlights:

Prayer is a key element in helping move your church from a negative tone to a positive tone.
Expecting your church to turnaround without prayer is an improper expectation.
Churches which are human centered are doomed for failure. 
The church is not supposed to be a cafeteria for church members.
Turnaround in the church is usually not going to occur with a series of short-term pastors.

Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

Anatomy of a Revived Church – Thom S. Rainer
Rainer on Leadership – Episode #607
SEBTS Church Future Indicator
Revitalize 2020 Convention
Simple Church
Church Consultation University
Church of the Year Nominations


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