The most common question that most pastors and church leaders ask themselves is “Where do I start in revitalizing my church?” Revitalizing a church can seem like a daunting task, but there are some key steps that pastors and church leaders can take to begin the process of transforming their church into an active and vibrant center of the Christian community. Using Scripture as the pattern and guide, readers will gain confidence and courage to move their church forward in revitalization.

George Barna says that " a church cannot be turned around until a contingent (or remnant) of the people is so firmly committed to the ministry of the church that they will sacrifice almost anything for the good of the church, to the glory of God." It is no wonder that so many churches are struggling, the fire in the church has turned to smoldering ashes. Until the people of the church receive and recognize the vision and purpose that God has for that local congregation, nothing of any significance will happen.

Brandon O'Brien helps pastors and church leaders understand that a smaller church is sometimes better than a big one.

Small church expert Glenn Daman knows the challenges and rewards of small church ministry. This book addresses the essentials for spiritual leadership in the small church.

Clifton draws not only upon his own burden for revitalizing dying churches but also upon years of church replanting experience.

By outlining the process every organization must go through to achieve its goals, and by identifying where and how even top performers derail during the change process, Kotter provides a practical resource for leaders and managers charged with making change initiatives work.

Drawing from his extensive experience as a pastor and consultant, Tod Bolsinger brings decades of expertise in guiding churches and organizations through uncharted territory.

Ed Stetzer and coauthor and pastor Philip Nation challenge readers to look at love within the context of God, the church, and the lives of individual believers.

Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts—it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same.

Only a few pastors successfully lead their churches back to a time of growth and vitality after major decline, crisis, or plateau. Six times, David F. Nixon led struggling churches to viability.

Small churches face unique challenges. Many of those challenges stem not from lack of inspiration or resources but from poor self-esteem.

Desperate for His Presence will help intercessors, pastors, and leaders tap into God's heart for churches and cities, in order to bring about city-wide revival. As the church rekindles her passion for her first love, Jesus Christ, the book will become a true agent of transformation.