
Revitalization
Recovering a church's disciple-making DNA
Renewing Your Church's Mission
The mission of the church has always been and will always be to make disciples. Whereas in church planting the goal is to establish a church with a “disciples that make disciples” DNA, in revitalization—or “re-missioning”—the goal is to recover the church's disciple-making DNA.
We are committed to creating a culture of invitation in our district regarding revitalization. Our efforts focus on the church life cycle concept, helping churches rediscover their disciple-making DNA and take the necessary spiritual, strategic, and practical steps—unique to each church and context—for renewal.
We utilize our five district AREAS for peer challenge, encouragement, and accountability, along with processes such as Church Unique, revitalization cohorts, and options like church adoption in our revitalization efforts.
Church Health Assessment
Take a few moments to evaluate where your church is today. This simple assessment will help identify next steps and resources for your journey.
How would you describe your church's current health?
Select the option that best describes your congregation today.
Recommended Resources
These books have been instrumental in helping churches navigate the revitalization journey.
Gaining By Losing
J.D. Greear
Why the future belongs to churches that send
Made for More
Todd Wilson & Larry Walkenmeyer
Six essential shifts for creating a culture of mobilization
The Unstuck Church
Tony Morgan
Equipping churches to experience sustained health
From Embers to Flame
Harry L. Reeder
How God can revitalize your church
Autopsy of a Deceased Church
Thom Rainer
12 ways to keep yours alive
Equipping Everyday Missionaries
Ralph Moore
Making disciples in a post-Christian era
Becoming a Level Five Church
Todd Wilson & Dave Ferguson
Practical steps for multiplication
Taking Your Church to the Next Level
Gary McIntosh
What got you here won't get you there
There's Hope for Your Church
Gary McIntosh
First steps to restoring health and growth
Dying to Restart
Greg Weins & Dan Turner
Dying churches choosing life