Church Renewal (Revitalization)
Revitalization addresses the needs of congregations that have plateaued or are in decline. Resources are available at little to no cost through re:Vitality.
Topic: 4 Church Planting and Renewal
Assessing the Congregation
CADDS is a survey-based self-assessment tool that relies on input from people within your congregation to evaluate your congregation’s well-being.
Planting Multi-Ethnic Congregations
Multi-ethnic church planting focuses on Word & Sacrament ministry among immigrants and refugees using mercy work and education as means of outreach.
Planting Urban Congregations
Over half of the world’s population lives in cities, so the opportunity to establish Word and Sacrament ministry in urban centers abounds.
Planting Daughter Congregations
Starting a daughter congregation involves developing a core group that reaches out into its community with the hope of growing into a new LCMS congregation.
Church Planting
Church planting seeks to establish Word & Sacrament ministry in a new community. The mission remains consistent, but practical steps vary by context.