The Questions You Need to Ask Before You Attempt a Revitalization

Southside Baptist. A once grand—but now shrinking—church.

Southside Baptist was founded in 1944 and experienced years of growth and stability, but 2009 brought an end to the era as a turnover of pastors began. Attendance dwindled, offerings decreased, they were in survival mode.

One pastor reluctantly took on the charge of breathing new life into a church desperate for CPR.

Enter Dr. Harry Fowler, an expert in church growth, an author of several books on the topic, and a pastor of over 30 years who took on the challenge. He knew the signs of a dying church but found a remnant at Southside Baptist, people who weren’t ready to give up. Read More