Larry Davis has had the privilege to lead three revitalizations and currently pastors at Grace Seaford Church in Seaford, DE. In 2023, he co-planted Grace Mardela Church in Mardela Springs, MD. In the last eight years, he has assisted or consulted with over 62 churches to help them navigate their own revitalization journey. He has consulted at the regional and state levels on Revitalization, Leadership Development, and Change Management topics.
ENDORSEMENTS:
Larry has a most inviting writing style, clearly communicating complex issues in easy-to-understand ways that church leaders can grasp. His passion and compassion for dying congregations soaks through like sweat off a runner in July. I couldn't put the book down.
– Rev. Bill Sterling (Retired UMC & Army Chaplain)
The truth about Church Revitalization revealed in this book will change your perspective on a dying church and how that church can be raised to new life. Larry is the most passionate and knowledgeable person I've ever met about Church Revitalization. I encourage you to consume this book!
– Rev. Tom Stolle (Executive Director BCMD)
Unfortunately, thousands of churches across our country could be classified as "very sick or dying," Larry lays out a natural and redemptive process grounded in scripture and reality that will benefit any church seeking Revitalization.
– Pastor Andy Martin (Director of Networking and Experiences, LCBC Church)
AUTHOR BIO:
Larry Davis is a DELMARVA native (aka the Delaware and Chesapeake Peninsula) married to his high school sweetheart, Susan. Larry has a BA in Religion and an MA in Ethical Leadership. He loves investing in other leaders. God has uniquely gifted Larry to lead the local church through change by embracing the crucified life: DEATH, BURIAL & RESURRECTION. Great leaders draw out those dreams with compassion, wisdom, and understanding. He enjoys cycling and four-wheeling on the beach in his free time with his family and friends. https://www.pastorlarrydavis.com
CATEGORIES:
RELIGION: Christian Living - Church GrowthRELIGION: Churches & Church Leadership - Pastoral ResourcesRELIGION: Christian Living Leadership
KEYWORDS:Church growth books; church growth strategies that work; church leadership; church leadership training materials; church revitalization books; church revitalization a pastoral guide; church administration
TABLE OF CONTENTS:ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...................................................... 5
FOREWORD BY RICHARD POPE...................................... 9
INTRODUCTION.................................................................... 11
1: A GLORIOUS, GRACE-FILLED DEATH........................ 17
2: A GUT WRENCHING, INCIDENT DEATH.................... 27
3: THE CHANGE PROCESS & GRIEF................................ 37
4: DENIAL................................................................................ 47
5: ANGER................................................................................. 55
6: BARGAINING.................................................................... 67
7: DEPRESSION..................................................................... 77
8: ACCEPTANCE.................................................................... 89
9: THE FUNERAL (A CELEBRATION OF LIFE).............. 101
10: THE RESURRECTION................................................... 111
11: LIVING THE RESURRECTED LIFE............................. 123
CONCLUSION...................................................................... 143
BIBLIOGRAPHY.................................................................... 145