Church Revitalization

Assisting declining churches back to health

Church Revitalization in Ohio is the process of coaching a church to a healthier state. Every congregation can be healthier. Whether struggling or strong, we have tools to assist you in next steps. It is the strengthening of a church's purpose to glorify God with a mission to reach the lost in their community and multiply disciples for a greater Kingdom impact. Only the Holy Spirit can revitalize a congregation, but He can use others to help in the process

According to the Annual Church Profile, more than 70% of Ohio congregations have plateaued or declined in the past 5 years.

Conversation

This is usually a time to listen to your story & creation of an initial profile. We will discuss where you are now & tools to assist in determining your best path forward.

Check Up

We use a few tools to determine your health as a leader & as a church. Once the results are received, we provide recommendations for you to make the greatest Kingdom impact.

Consultation

Once results are processed, we meet with your leadership teasm to discuss recommendations & provide best practices to communicate what has been discovered & the need to choose a course of action.

Course

A course of action is determined & approved according to your constitution. Course of action may include revitalization, replanting, renewal, repurposing, merging, adoption, and other options.

Coaching

You will receive coaching based on the course of action decided. Other practitioners may come alongside for a determined time of encouragement, guidance, and assistance.

Completion

Another set of tools will be used to determine your progress, celebrate your victories, and challenge you to join us in assisting other congregations back to health & vitality.

I would like to have a conversation

We need help finding a pastor

Pastor - How is your health

We would like to take a 40 day prayer journey

I'm interested in a church checkup

Meet your Revitalization Consultant

Mark Jones serves as Church Health and Revitalization Coach/Consultant for the SCBO. With over 10 years of assisting pastors and churches back to health, Mark is passionate about helping churches strengthen their Kingdom impact. He is also a pastor and AMS in northern Ohio. He and his wife Jody live in Kent, OH. They have three sons and ten grandchildren as well as two dogs named Smith and Wesson.