Key Topics Covered:
- The difference between church revitalization and church replanting
- Six key indicators of a church's readiness for revitalization:
- Recognition of reality
- Hearts that are humble
- Commitment to the Bible
- Desire to reach the community
- Willingness to do whatever it takes
- Belief that God can revitalize
- Understanding partnership levels between healthy and struggling churches
- The importance of handling change sensitively, especially with long-term members
- The role of third-party facilitators in church partnerships
Notable Quotes:
"We're Baptists, we love autonomy all day long... But when you have autonomous churches that radically collaborate, oh look out. The Spirit moves in power." - Mark Hallock
- Book: "God's Not Done With Your Church" by Mark Hallock https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Not-Done-Your-Church/dp/0998859745
- Podcast: "Revitalize and Replant" with Mark Hallock and Mark Clifton
https://open.spotify.com/show/2EuV9WcYpiWSE4WOQPWA5T?si=9199209e74294863
Mark Hallock serves as a pastor in Denver, Colorado, where he has led Calvary Baptist Church of Inglewood from a congregation of 25 people to a thriving church community. He now helps oversee the Calvary Family of Churches, which has been involved in replanting 17 churches that would otherwise have closed their doors.
Connect With Mark:
- Website: https://www.preachleadlove.com/
- Church: Calvary Englewood, CO - https://englewood.thecalvary.org/
Revitalize My Church is a podcast dedicated to helping church leaders navigate the challenges of ministry and church revitalization. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
https://www.revitalizemy.church/
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