23 Questions about Revitalizing Churches Plus One Burning Question

I can never communicate adequately my deep appreciation for the readers of this blog and the listeners of my podcast. Frankly, I’m amazed and humbled that any of you would take the time to read or hear from me. Thank you. I mean it. Thank you very much.

Over the past few months, I have been asking you questions. Some of the questions are requested in survey form; others are responses to a blog post. Why do I ask you questions? It’s simple. I’m not smart enough to know how I can best help you. I need to hear from you to know what to research, what to write, and what resources to provide.

In this post, I want you to see some of the more common issues and questions you have about church revitalization. Your questions have directed me in my research and writings, and they will continue to do so. Though there were several hundred questions you submitted, here are the 23 most common questions about revitalizing churches.

Where do I begin if my church needs revitalization?
Is there any hope for my church?
What are the most common obstacles to revitalization?
How long does it take for a church to begin to turn around?
How do you help move a congregation to be more open to change?
How do church facilities hurt or help church revitalization?
How do you raise the level of commitment of church members?
How do you increase the level of funding in the church?
What do you do when conflict arises?
What are the most common criticisms I can expect?
How do you deal with staff as you seek to lead a church to turn around?
If I’ve been at my church a while, is it possible to become a leader toward revitalization?
What are some good case studies in revitalization?
How do you get multiple generations to work together to turn around a church?
How do you start a good welcome or greeter’s ministry?
How do you deal with power groups in the church?
My church is stuck, but I don’t know why it is. What can I do?
Why should I even bother staying at this church?
What are some unique challenges for the smaller church?
How do I find the time to prepare sermons and lead in revitalization?
How do I start a new members’ class?
What does effective evangelism look like in a healthy church?
How do I start an effective process of discipleship in the church?

Those are a few of the most common questions I am receiving.

I know. I promised to give you one burning question. But that question must come from you.

What is the most burning question you have about church revitalization or about turning around a church? Is it on the list above? Is it something else?

Please take two minutes and respond to this survey. You will help me help you and thousands of others.

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