Realistic One-to-Two-Year Objectives for Small-Church Revitalization

Rainer on Leadership

In this episode, we explore realistic 1–2 year objectives for small-church revitalization—practical steps that can create lasting momentum without overwhelming your congregation. We unpack three key priorities:

1. 1. Presence, by launching a quarterly outreach emphasis to build visibility in your community.
   2. Power, by uniting your church through an intentional prayer focus woven into worship.
   3. Precision, by concentrating efforts on one or two strategic community hubs where families already gather, such as local schools.

Rev. Chad Brooks rejoins the show with Josh and Sam to discuss how these focused, attainable goals can help small churches make meaningful progress while laying a foundation for long-term health and growth.

Resources:

• The Revitalization at Shadowbrook Church

• Doctor of Educational Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

• Smart Church Solutions

• “Is My Church Healthy?: Understanding the Vitality Matrix for Congregational Change” by Chad Brooks (affiliate link)

• Church Answers Platinum Membership

• FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights

• The Hope Initiative

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Shadowbrook Church members in Suwanee, Georgia, have rediscovered their first love–serving Christ and loving others.

But during Jerrod Rumley’s first two years as pastor, he was shepherding a divided congregation.

• • A small number of members seemed better suited for sharing gossip than the gospel.
  • Older and younger members had relegated the Great Commission to the church staff.
  • Gen-Xers were comfortable in a congregation that placed few demands upon them.
  • Others were busy meeting community needs–yet seldom shared the gospel.

Rumley needed guidance to unify his splintered congregation.

He knew exactly where to turn.

Go to SBTS.edu/Unified to read about the steps Shadowbrook’s pastor took to erase barriers and revive the church’s passion for evangelism and discipleship.

Those same steps are available to you, and it begins at SBTS.edu/Unified.

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