Adult Class - Steps to Revitalization #4

NY Times (two articles)

Definition of Revitalization:

Finding new vision, new strategic focus, new passion for the gospel, new hunger for the preaching (hearing and doing) of the Word, new love for their communities, and new excitement about seeing people come to faith in Christ.

A story of a beautiful Gothic styled Catholic Church in St. Louis. / Sold -former sanctuary turned into an indoor skateboard park burned to the ground

NY city headline “Once a Force in Harlem, Old Black Church in NY Hangs On” (A.M.E. Zion - lives from week to week)

Many factors for the above. One of the common reasons for church revitalization is “Ministry Drift”

What ministries should the Church prioritize?

The Church’s ministry to GOD

Psalm 95:7-9 -

Romans 15:5-6 -

Ephesians 5:18-20 -

Hebrews 12:28-29 -

Hebrews 13:15-16 -

1 Peter 2:9 -

2. The Church’s ministry inside its four walls

Matthew 28:19-20 -

Acts 20:26-32 -

Romans 12:3-7 -

Ephesians 2:20-22 -

Ephesians 4:11-13 -

Colossians 1:28 -

Galatians 6:1-2, 9,10 -

What grade would you give your church in each of these categories and why?