Church revitalization

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

For more information on church revitalization in the Penn York District

Church Multiplication Pathways