6 Issues To Consider Before Pastoring A Church That Needs A Turnaround

Leading a church that needs a turnaround is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding callings a pastor can receive. I’ve pastored three churches, all of which needed a turnaround, with varying degrees of success. From both my failures and successes, I’ve discovered some universal principals that I think every pastor should consider before deciding to pastor a church that needs a turnaround. These can also be helpful points to consider if you’re currently pastoring a church that is in a rut and needs a turnaround.

January 8, 2018

by Karl Vaters

Leading a church that needs a turnaround is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding callings a pastor can receive.

I’ve pastored three churches, all of which needed a turnaround, with varying degrees of success. From both my failures and successes, I’ve discovered some universal principals that I think every pastor should consider before deciding to pastor a church that needs a turnaround.

These can also be helpful points to consider if you’re currently pastoring a church that is in a rut and needs a turnaround.

Author

Karl Vaters

Karl produces resources for Helping Small Churches Thrive at KarlVaters.com.
He's the author of five books on church leadership, including his newest, De-Sizing the Church: How Church Growth Became a Science, Then an Obsession, and What's Next. His other books include The Grasshopper Myth and Small Church Essentials.
Karl also hosts a bi-weekly podcast,The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith & Ministry, featuring in-depth interviews about topics that concern pastors, especially those who minister in a small church context.
Karl has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years, so he speaks and writes from decades of hands-on pastoral experience. He and his wife, Shelley have three children and two grandkids.

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