A church stuck in a “maintenance” mode needs a leader that can lovingly lead the body to understand its current reality and take steps toward reclaiming its God-given mission to impact the world with the gospel. Such a leader needs to be equipped to face questioning, resistance, and even hostility. However, the Lord has told us He will be with us and it is His will that the church be healthy, winsome, and fruitful. Having examined the importance of calling in church revitalization, let’s look at four things every revitalization pastor must have to be successful in leading a turnaround process
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