Category Archives: Replanting a Church

Replanting a Church: What Churches Need to be Replanted?

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. What churches need replanting? Well, all churches that aren’t fully … Continue reading

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Replanting a Church: Leading Fearlessly

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. 7. Fearlessly Lead the Replanting Process (1 John 4:18). Prayerfully … Continue reading

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Replanting a Church: Changing Your Church’s Name

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. Scott writes, Seriously explore a name change (Proverbs 22:1; Ecclesiastes … Continue reading

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Replanting a Church: The Mission Statement

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. Scott writes, Establish a Clear Mission (Proverbs 29:18). Write (and … Continue reading

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Replanting a Church: Leadership

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. 2. Church Leadership a. Identify the top three or four … Continue reading

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Replanting a Church: Advice from the Church Doctor, Part 3

I’m blogging through an an article by Kent R. Hunter, with Church Doctor Ministries. In observing churches that are effective at reaching unchurched people, we have identified at least 10 strategies. Churches in previous decades used strategies to invite people … Continue reading

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Replanting a Church: Finances, Part 2

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. Going multipurpose Sometimes, you just have to build. Our old … Continue reading

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Replanting a Church: Advice from the Church Doctor, Part 2

I’m blogging through an an article by Kent R. Hunter, with Church Doctor Ministries. The graph divides the respondents based on how long they have been at the church. Reading left to right, those who have been members more than … Continue reading

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Replanting a Church: Finances, Part 1

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. Envision a body not reacting to finances to determine God’s … Continue reading

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Replanting a Church: Advice from the Church Doctor, Part 1

I have to start by pointing out the consistent excellence of the Christian Standard, a weekly magazine published by the independent Christian Churches. You can get a free email subscription. (I just wish they’d PLEASE add an RSS feed.) And … Continue reading

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