The Turnaround Devin and I came to Abundant Life Church in Birdsboro in the beginning of 2014. The church had been in existence for about twelve years, but was now struggling in a number of ways. Attendance was very low (around 40), the building was...
For 50 years the PennDel District Royal Rangers, formerly known as the Eastern District until 1984, has been holding an annual Pow Wow/Campout where hundreds of men and boys have come together to share in fun, fellowship, activities, competitions, camping, devotions, Sunday School and evening...
When we came to Wrightsville AG over four years ago, there were two children in the children’s ministry. We now have a thriving Kids’ Public School Church with over 40 elementary school aged children. We also host a Released Time program of around one hundred...
Can you relate your fragmented women’s ministry to the walls of Jerusalem lying in ruins as described in the book of Nehemiah? The Jewish people had rebuilt the temple after fifty years in exile, but they were never able to finish the wall around the...
It’s amazing to watch our church get healthy! We have vibrant Spirit-filled worship, more people using their gifts in ministry and a higher attendance in our Sunday night prayer meetings. We are building bridges and relationships through our outreaches. Where we provide food, clothing and...
Although the term “church revitalization” has not commonly been in use for more than a few decades, the concept of churches needing to reverse their course and do a turnaround is as old as the New Testament scriptures. Jesus conducted a church health assessment of...
We pastor in North Central Pennsylvania. The church was primarily a small, older congregation but we have utilized resources offered through PennDel such as the Acts 2 Journey and Coaching and have partnered with ministries like One18 Movement; these helped our church grow in both...
Turning around is not always as simple as it sounds! A coach is a trusted companion to help navigate the complex matrix of life and ministry. Whether the turnaround is needed in your ministry, team, family or self, PennDel Coaching can provide the support and collaboration that is...
I always felt that by sending me to a church as the recovery pastor, God was showing that He had not forgotten them even though others had given up on them. Second of all, God will lead and guide you. He is on your side...
When I first started in Children’s Ministry, I only focused on kids and the Sunday morning service. It’s what I was comfortable doing and what I loved doing the most! It became evident after a few months that this couldn’t be my only priority. I...