Church Revitalization
Assisting churches to revitalize
and reach their full potential in Christ
"A dying church robs God of glory."
Mark Clifton
Across our denomination, more churches are declining and dying than are growing and being started. What does a church in decline say about God and his people? What would a revived church say about God’s redemptive desire?
Renewal is only possible through a movement of God. Where the Holy Spirit is working, a church is humbly committed to do whatever it takes for the advancement of the gospel. A church with faithful and courageous leaders who are prayerfully supported by a plan and process can experience spiritual growth and new beginnings.
The CBA wants every church to be a thriving, gospel-centered body in our community. Let us come alongside you for encouragement and assistance toward your church’s well-being.
"THE CHURCH CAN'T STAY WHERE IT IS AND GO WHERE GOD WANTS IT TO GO."
– HENRY BLACKABY
PLANTING = strategic planning for a new church
RENEWAL = intentional ongoing evaluation to strengthen your passion for God’s mission in the context of your present demographic
REVITALIZE = prayerfully examining every aspect of the church to reprioritize and develop a new vision and strategy for the church to move forward in kingdom advancement
REPLANT = the rescue, redemption and restoration of a church at or near the point of death, by the power of the Holy Spirit, for the glory of God and the good of the community
Does your church need to ReFocus?
10 Questions to Help You Determine
Our association partner with Corpus, a church-based ministry who "equips church leaders with the biblical leadership skills necessary to reignite the church’s mission and enhance congregational health."
Do you desire more assistance in revitalization?
Revitalization Resources
Corpus equips church leaders with the biblical leadership skills necessary to reignite the church’s mission and enhance congregational health.
The Mathena Center for Church Revitalization provides pastoral resources and training to help in recovering and revitalizing the most at-risk churches in the SBC.
The Revitalize and Replant podcast equips pastors to take their churches from declining to thriving by pointing them to a new future and a new hope.
Download free e-books and view recommended resources on church health and revitalization.
Practical Shepherding is a gospel-driven resource center for pastors and church leaders equipping them in the essential, yet often overlooked, practical matters of pastoral ministry.
Resources to bring health and vitality to churches in crisis. Resources include partnerships, Church Health Survey, collectives, and more.
The Focused Pastor exists to come alongside pastors, their families, & the church with resources to encourage and equip for more effective ministry.