Pastor, the hard work of church revitalization is a unique experience and battle ground.
It can feel like you're all alone.
But the trials you face are not new.
Faithful preachers throughout scriptures and church history have encountered hostility, apathy, and adversity, and continue to do so today.
Brian Croft and James Carroll here share their personal stories and seek to encourage you to faithfully persevere in this Spirit-empowered, God-honoring, Christ-exalting work.
About the Author Brian Croft is Senior Pastor of Auburndale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky and is the Founder of Practical Shepherding.
He is also Senior Fellow of the Mathena Center for Church Revitalization at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
James B.
Carroll has been the Senior Pastor at Parkway Baptist in Bardstown, Kentucky since 2010.
Christian Focus Publications Facing snarls and scowls: preaching through hostility, apathy and adversity in church revitalization, paperback/brian croft
