39 min
The Secret to Church Revitalization with Cody Evans Modern Church Leader
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- Christianity
Click here to view the full show notes and transcript for this episode.
Church revitalization is one of the most common topics of conversation in religious circles, but there has been little agreement on how to revive declining churches.
It's not always easy to understand why some churches thrive while others struggle or what exactly it means for a church to be "revitalized."
But there is one thing we can say with certainty: when churches experience true revitalization, it's because they make their communities feel loved and valued. They make people feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves, and that their lives matter.
This kind of love-based community engagement could help any church experience revitalization—but it takes an intentional effort from leadership.
Sometimes it means reaching out to the community in new and innovative ways, and sometimes it simply means being more present and engaging with people where they are already.
No matter what, it's important to remember that revitalization is not about changing or fixing people. It's about coming alongside them, building relationships, and helping them grow into their fullest potential. When churches make this kind of impact, they can experience true revitalization.
In this episode, our guest Cody Evans, who serves as the Preaching and Vision Pastor at Covenant Hope, will discuss how he’s able to bring this kind of devotion to his community, and even though it wasn't easy at first, he’s now seeing benefits from his efforts.
“I know that people aren't coming to Covenant Hope because I'm a great preacher. That's not why people are coming. We don't have cool stuff. We have an old church building that we're trying to take care of and steward well. We just want to be a church in the community for the community.”
-Cody Evans
At the core of all successful churches is the love and service they offer to their community. So, if you’re looking to revitalize your church or just want to have a better understanding of what it really means, this episode will give you some great insights!
By the end of this episode, you will learn:
How they replanted Covenant Hope Church in 2018Ways to revitalize a churchHow the church can survive, thrive, and growWhy pastoral care is a crucial part of growing a churchResources Mentioned:
Find out more about Covenant Hope Church: covenanthope.church
Like Covenant Hope Church on Facebook: @covenanthopechurch
Follow Cody on Twitter: @CodyEvans15
Like Cody on Facebook: Cody Evans
Other Episodes You May be Interested In:
How to Impact the Community with Ministry Resources with John Craft
How Serving Together Can Bring Unity in the Church with Will Archer
How to Motivate the Congregation to Serve with Shawn Wood
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Learn more at https://tithely.com
Click here to view the full show notes and transcript for this episode.
Church revitalization is one of the most common topics of conversation in religious circles, but there has been little agreement on how to revive declining churches.
It's not always easy to understand why some churches thrive while others struggle or what exactly it means for a church to be "revitalized."
But there is one thing we can say with certainty: when churches experience true revitalization, it's because they make their communities feel loved and valued. They make people feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves, and that their lives matter.
This kind of love-based community engagement could help any church experience revitalization—but it takes an intentional effort from leadership.
Sometimes it means reaching out to the community in new and innovative ways, and sometimes it simply means being more present and engaging with people where they are already.
No matter what, it's important to remember that revitalization is not about changing or fixing people. It's about coming alongside them, building relationships, and helping them grow into their fullest potential. When churches make this kind of impact, they can experience true revitalization.
In this episode, our guest Cody Evans, who serves as the Preaching and Vision Pastor at Covenant Hope, will discuss how he’s able to bring this kind of devotion to his community, and even though it wasn't easy at first, he’s now seeing benefits from his efforts.
“I know that people aren't coming to Covenant Hope because I'm a great preacher. That's not why people are coming. We don't have cool stuff. We have an old church building that we're trying to take care of and steward well. We just want to be a church in the community for the community.”
-Cody Evans
At the core of all successful churches is the love and service they offer to their community. So, if you’re looking to revitalize your church or just want to have a better understanding of what it really means, this episode will give you some great insights!
By the end of this episode, you will learn:
How they replanted Covenant Hope Church in 2018Ways to revitalize a churchHow the church can survive, thrive, and growWhy pastoral care is a crucial part of growing a churchResources Mentioned:
Find out more about Covenant Hope Church: covenanthope.church
Like Covenant Hope Church on Facebook: @covenanthopechurch
Follow Cody on Twitter: @CodyEvans15
Like Cody on Facebook: Cody Evans
Other Episodes You May be Interested In:
How to Impact the Community with Ministry Resources with John Craft
How Serving Together Can Bring Unity in the Church with Will Archer
How to Motivate the Congregation to Serve with Shawn Wood
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Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff.
With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church.
Learn more at https://tithely.com
39 min