The Importance of Mindset in Revitalization

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Revitalization is difficult work and requires a mindset that understands that growth takes time and is not always automatic. Today we unpack the reasons why mindset is so important to successful revitalization.

Today’s Listener Question:

FROM DAVID

I am graduating with an MDiv from SEBTS in May and wanting to pursue a ThM and then PhD in Christian Leadership under a mentor here Dr. Chuck Lawless. I have been doing Revitalization for 15 years so I am older than your average seminarian and I worry about the mindset of these young men as they graduate. When they leave here from Wake Forest they will not be pastoring churches like the big, healthy ones they attend so how do we train up these young men so they do not go into local churches that need revitalization and get discouraged and set the church back instead of helping it move forward?

Episode Highlights:

• We need to open our eyes to the reality that is around us.
• When you go into a revitalization context, you need to understand that it will be difficult.
• Open your eyes to what God’s resources are for your church. He has provided everything you need.
• Revitalization-focused pastors need to have a long-term view. It doesn’t happen overnight.
• You need to have the same mindset for revitalization as you would if you were going on the international mission field.
• You need a growth mindset when headed into a revitalization situation.

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