How do you revive a dying church? What wisdom is required in other to revive a dying church?
Today’s message is on what you need if you want to revive a dying church.
[Revelation 3:1-6 KJV] “And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.”
“Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent.”
“If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.”
“He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”
Reviving a dying church
If you want to revive a dying church, there are a few things you must both do and not do:
- Admit that things are not well but can get better.
- Reviving prayer and your dependence on God.
- Stop maintaining and start reaching out; storm the community with love; keep missions central.
- Let the community take control of the church
- Gather only to fellowship, instruct, pray, mobilise
Stay blessed
