Church Revitalization
The Church Revitalization Team works closely with congregations that desire to be renewed and revitalized. Members of this team are experiencing congregational renewal in their own context and are committed to:
- meeting with congregations to assess and discern their revitalization needs.
- encouraging congregations in their journeys of renewal.
- raising awareness of resources to revitalize congregations.
- offering workshops for those interested in congregational renewal.
- praying with and for congregations who request assistance.
Church Revitalization Team members:
- Joe Garber, Byerland Mennonite Church
- Alberto Gonzalez, El Buen Pastor
- Tuyen Nguyen, Vietnamese Mennonite Church
- Paul Pearce, Landis Valley Christian Fellowship
- Karen Sensenig, Habecker Mennonite Church
- Conrad Kanagy, LMC staff
"Revitalization should not be something we have to "do" every few years. Revitalization should be part of our churches' spiritual DNA" ~Joe Garber
Partnership for a Missional Church [PDF]
Comparison of Congregational Revitalization Processes [PDF]
Kairos: School of Spiritual Formation
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