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“Revitalization should take place when a church plateaus. A ‘turnaround’ is needed when it’s in decline. A ‘restart’ os needed when a church between decline and death. A church must be replanted once it reaches death stage.” - Dr. Gordon Penfold #NAFWB
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I think this distinction is missed by most. We think dying churches need revitalization when that time has already passed. We are coming to the doctor for a checkup when we are on life support.
I think this distinction is missed by most. We think dying churches need revitalization when that time has already passed. We are coming to the doctor for a checkup when we are on life support.
Here’s the life stages of a church from Penfold’s notes. 
Want to take a moment and debrief from this year's #FWBLC.
If you're part of the #NAFWB movement read and respond to this thread.
If you're part of the #NAFWB movement read and respond to this thread.
We should commend the @NAFWB for dedicating the conf to the topic of developing young leaders AND their willingness to change up format.
Doing 3 panels was out of the norm and maybe you've noticed FWBs don't love change.
That took some guts, but it let us hear many voices.
That took some guts, but it let us hear many voices.
