Church Revitalization - by Russell N Small (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Church Revitalization guides current and future leaders through the often-complex process of bringing a church to a place of vibrancy. This book demonstrates how the overarching goal of seeing people come to faith in Christ and develop into Christlikeness can--and must--inform the most foundational to the most fleeting aspects of revitalizing a struggling church.

Church Revitalization Strategist Rusty Small systematically walks readers through the many considerations of leading a church out of a decline. He helps identify the best approach for addressing what a particular church's revitalization need may be:

• Refresh - often most fitting after a difficult season in the church's life
• Renovate - needed when a decline has lasted five to ten years
• Restore - appropriate for churches with generational patterns focused on survival
• Replant - best for a church facing imminent closure

Few joys compare to seeing God's life and power realized for the local church--when believers begin to think and serve as Jesus did. Small will encourage pastors and church leaders engaged in this critical task.

If God is calling you to church revitalization, take and read!

Review Quotes

"Church revitalization is a massive need, and we don't have enough resources to help struggling congregations. Russell Small makes a big contribution to filling the gap with Church Revitalization: A Strategy for Church Renewal. He answers some key questions most revitalizers face and provides a strategic and practical foundation for any leader in a church revitalization scenario."--Sam Rainer "President, Church Answers" (12/20/2022 12:00:00 AM)

"Helping churches find new life is a continuing challenge for ministry leaders today. This book is an excellent guide for this important task. Practical, workable, spiritual, realistic--all concepts interwoven through these pages. Healthy churches are the primary means for spiritual renewal and stability in communities. If you are a church leader committed to revitalizing your church, this book will help chart your path forward."--Jeff Iorg "President, Gateway Seminary" (12/20/2022 12:00:00 AM)

"In the world of Church Revitalization there is a need for practitioners like Rusty to share the wisdom they have gained along the way. Rusty has put together a wealth of information from his education and his experience. I have had the privilege of getting to know Rusty and his heart is for your church to be healthy. This comes across clearly in this book."--JimBo Stewart "Replant Specialist - Replanter Development, North American Mission Board" (12/20/2022 12:00:00 AM)

"Russell (Rusty) Small is an excellent scholar and a faithful pastor. This reality shines throughout this very fine book on church revitalization. It is biblical, theological, and practical. It is well written, and it is structured in such a way that it can serve as a valuable resource to be consulted again and again. This is essential reading for those called to this critically important work."--Daniel L. Akin "President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary" (12/20/2022 12:00:00 AM)

"Several years ago, I was writing a book on evangelism. A mentor of mine said with profundity, 'Thom, we don't need another book on what evangelism is; we need a book on how evangelism must be done.' I echo his admonition. We don't need another book on what church revitalization is; we need a book on how church revitalization must be done. Now you have the book. It's called Church Revitalization: A Strategy for Church Renewal by Russell Small. Read it. Then do it."--Thom S. Rainer "Founder and CEO, Church Answers" (12/20/2022 12:00:00 AM)