Revitalization is a “roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty” kind of ministry. It is impossible to revitalize a church without a lot of “sweat equity” from the pastor. An effective revitalizer can balance the demands of public ministry, private preparation, and family commitments, but none of those activities take care of themselves—they require time and effort. Anyone who experiences success in ministry will tell you it is not easy, but it is worth the effort. Your congregation will feed off of your energy and enthusiasm. A Hopeful Spirit When I was a child, my mother taught me to
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