by Steve Treash, Overseed Field Director The concept of “burnout” originated in the 1970’s with a psychologist named Herbert Freudenberger who used the term to describe what he saw among the volunteer staff of a medical clinic in New York City. The volunteers were young, enthusiastic and on a mission to serve the City’s poor…
At a recent Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (GCTS) roundtable for students considering church revitalization, Pastor Justin Frank framed his ministry story…
At Overseed, we describe revitalization pastors as patient catalysts. Leaders who understand that building trusting relationships and revitalizing a church…
Okay, I admit I am envious. I’m envious of the new house my friend recently built. I’m especially envious of…
One Sunday during last year’s Christmas season, my wife and I worshipped at the church of a young, dynamic pastor…
One Sunday morning in my early days of pastoring, I stepped into the pulpit and opened my Bible to where…
A few months ago I worshipped at the church of a talented young pastor whom I had been coaching. His…
A common mistake seen among church replanters is their failure to do the hard work of discerning the starting point…
On April 24, 2012, I became a grandparent for the first time. Prior to my grandson being born, I began…
Church replanting is the intersection or the merging of two key ministry centers; a Chaplaincy and a Church Plant. The…
Churches have been in need of revitalization since the New Testament church began because churches are made up of sinners…
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