Revitalizing the Declining Church with Dr. Desmond Barrett

Dr. Desmond Barrett
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Welcome to Revitalizing the Declining Church with Dr. Desmond Barrett. Brought to you by The Bresee Institute for Church Revitalization, Missional Engagement, and Leadership Development. An Institute that envisions to partner with churches and her leaders to strategize, strengthen, and discern God’s will for the local church.

  1. Sep 11

    187. 8 Reasons Why Investing in Senior Adult Ministry Matters

    Revitalization Rewards found in the episode: 1. Senior adults carry decades of faith experience. 2. They are a source of wisdom for the next generation. 3. They represent a significant ministry workforce. 4. They need ministry - not merely maintenance. 5. They help preserve the church story. 6. They can become a bridge between generations. 7. They can become powerful prayer partners. 8. They can help revitalize the church.

  2. Aug 28

    186. The Bresee Framework for an Innovative Church

    Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: There are two pathways for churches: The Decline Cycle: Structure + Silos + Systems + Survival However, the Healthy System is The Revitalization Path (The Bresee Framework) Survival + Healthy Systems + Collaborative Ministry + Missional Structure + Comeback

  3. Aug 21

    185. Dealing with Disgruntled Members

    Revitalization rewards found in this episode: 1. Listen to the concerns of the member. 2. Learn if what they are saying is true or has truth in it. 3. Let it or them go if there is no truth.

  4. Aug 12

    184. Opportunities Await In The Fall

    Revitalization Rewards found in this episode. 1. See the opportunities within your local church and community. 2. Realize it will take time. 3. Opportunity ideas for your local church. 4. Remember, God has a plan if you pray.

  5. Jul 31

    183. Special Cross-Over Episode (I am being interviewed) by The Level Path's Podcasts

    Special Cross-Over Episode with Dr. Matt Shamblin, from the Level Path's Podcasts, a ministry of Tri-State Bible College.

  6. Jul 22

    182. Church Assessment & Strategic Reflection

    Revitalization rewards found in this episode: 1. Get out a notepad or a blank sheet of paper. 2. Draw a large square in the middle of the paper. 3. Divide the square into four smaller squares. 4. Write in one box a piece the following: a. What is the church doing right? b. Where is the church weak? c. Where are the opportunities to move the church from decline to rebound? d. Where are areas that threaten decline and closure?

  7. Jul 16

    181. Adapting Circumstances

    Revitalization rewards found in this episode: 1. God's plans were bigger 2. God knew who needed it 3. Adapting to God's leading 4. The mission never changes "While the circumstances of the original design have changed, the center of it all remains Christ. As we continue to trust Him, He will lead us into our best days." - Dr. Desmond Barrett

  8. Jul 7

    180. Stepping Into The Future: Plan - Produce - Progress

    Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Plan 2. Produce 3. Progress With any plan without action, it's just a plan. With action, we see progress. With steady progress, we see transformation.

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Welcome to Revitalizing the Declining Church with Dr. Desmond Barrett. Brought to you by The Bresee Institute for Church Revitalization, Missional Engagement, and Leadership Development. An Institute that envisions to partner with churches and her leaders to strategize, strengthen, and discern God’s will for the local church.

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