We recognize that one of the greatest needs in the U.S. is helping plateaued and declining churches grow again. A recent North American Mission Board (NAMB) study confirms that 85-90% of Southern Baptist churches are plateaued or declining.
In A Guide to Church Revitalization, R. Albert Mohler says it this way:
One of our central tasks in the present generation is to be bold in our vision of replanting churches—helping existing churches to find new vision, new strategic focus, new passion for the gospel, new hunger for the preaching of the Word, new love for their communities, and new excitement about seeing people come to faith in Jesus.
What Is Recharge?
Recharge is shorthand for a focused effort to revitalize churches across the United States. The material is presented in a 10-session format with recommended reading and numerous exercises and action steps to help church leaders develop a strategic plan, manage change and recharge for growth.
How Does It Work?
Originally created as a group study for cohorts of church leaders, MinistryActionPlans.com is providing the Recharge material as a series of free digital downloads for individuals and small groups. The options are many: individual study, one on one coaching, small groups of local church leaders, associational cohorts of pastors, and more.
What Can I Expect?
The primary goal is to revitalize and strengthen churches in every region of the country. Recharge assists pastors and church leaders with:
We provide open access tools to help ministry teams lead, grow and serve.