__"I can't recall ever making this statement about a book: church leaders need this."--Thom S. Rainer__, president and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources  
  
Church health is measured by more than just numbers, but declining membership is often a key symptom of a church in crisis. Drawing on lessons he's learned in his own journey of leading church transformation, pastor Andrew Davis offers strategic, proven, and biblically grounded advice on how to move forward with hope and expectation. He shows pastors the importance of  
  
- keeping Christ's ownership of the church central  
- maintaining a humble attitude  
- choosing your battles wisely  
- empowering godly men to join in leadership  
- making prayer a priority  
- focusing on the Word  
- and much more  
  
_Revitalize_ gives pastors the spiritual support they long for and the practical advice they need to turn their churches around and position them for greater health in the future.  
  
  
"Andy Davis has spent years in revitalization work, and in this book he makes what he has learned accessible to others. I welcome this solid new contribution to the growing literature on helping churches 'come alive again.'"__--Tim Keller__, founding pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City  
  
"Andy Davis is a pastor who truly knows what it means to see God revitalize a church through the power of his Word. Pastors, no matter how experienced or inexperienced, need to read this book."__--R. Albert Mohler Jr__., president, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary  
 __Andrew M. Davis__ is pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina, and a visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chairman of the governance committee of the Gospel Coalition, Davis has written articles for TGC's popular website and has spoken in plenary and breakout sessions at TGC's national conference. He is the author of _An Infinite Journey_, named by Tim Challies as one of the top ten books of 2014.

__Andrew M. Davis__ is pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina, and a visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chairman of the governance committee of the Gospel Coalition, Davis has written articles for TGC's popular website and has spoken in plenary and breakout sessions at TGC's national conference. He is the author of _An Infinite Journey_, named by Tim Challies as one of the top ten books of 2014.

Church health is measured by more than just numbers, but declining membership is often a key symptom of a church in crisis. The pastor of a dying church doesn't need to be told it is dying; he needs to find the way forward--and he needs hope.  
  
Author and pastor Andrew Davis offers readers the lessons he's learned in his own journey of leading church transformation, including  
  
\- keeping Christ's ownership of the church central  
\- being humble  
\- choosing your battles wisely  
\- empowering godly men to join in leadership  
\- making prayer a priority  
\- focusing on the Word  
\- and more  
  
Church decline is not inevitable. _Revitalize_ gives pastors the spiritual support they long for and the practical advice they need to turn their churches around and position them for greater health in the future.

Pastor, Bible teacher, and Gospel Coalition leader combines timeless biblical principles with specific examples and practical insight, giving pastors and leaders in struggling churches hope and strategies for revitalization.

"Revitalize" by Andrew M. Davis offers practical advice for pastors facing church decline. It covers leadership, prayer, and focusing on Christ to foster church health and transformation.

\["For pastors seeking to rejuvenate their declining church", "Addresses the crisis of declining church membership", "You will gain actionable insights to revive your ministry"\]

Revitalize offers practical advice and hope for church transformation.

Davis, Andrew M.

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Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Foreword

1. Eyes of Blazing Fire

2. God Speaks Life into Dying Churches

3. Embrace Christ's Ownership of the Church

4. Be Holy

5. Rely on God, Not on Yourself

6. Rely on God's Word, Not on Techniques

7. Saturate the Church in Prayer

8. Cast a Clear Vision

9. Be Humble toward Opponents

10. Be Courageous

11. Be Patient

12. Be Discerning

13. Wage War against Discouragement

14. Develop and Establish Men as Leaders

15. Become Supple on Worship

16. Embrace the Two Journeys of Disciple-Making

17. A Heavenly Celebration of God's Glory

Notes

About the Author

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__"I can't recall ever making this statement about a book: church leaders need this."--Thom S. Rainer, president and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources__   
Church health is measured by more than just numbers, but declining membership is often a key symptom of a church in crisis. Drawing on lessons he's learned in his own journey of leading church transformation, pastor Andrew Davis offers strategic, proven, and biblically grounded advice on how to move forward with hope and expectation. He shows pastors the importance of  
  
● keeping Christ's ownership of the church central  
● maintaining a humble attitude  
● choosing your battles wisely  
● empowering godly men to join in leadership  
● making prayer a priority  
● focusing on the Word  
● and much more  
  
_Revitalize_ gives pastors the spiritual support they long for and the practical advice they need to turn their churches around and position them for greater health in the future.

Revitalize offers biblical principles and practical insights for pastors and church leaders. It provides strategies for revitalising struggling churches with real-life examples.

\["For pastors seeking to rejuvenate their congregations", "Revitalize provides hope for struggling church leaders", "You will inspire growth and renewal in your church community"\]

This book offers biblical strategies to revive your church.

Biblical Keys to Helping Your Church Come Alive Again

Revitalize

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