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Six Things Every Growing Church Does
I have been assisting churches with revitalization for over two decades. I have become convinced that we have overcomplicated the steps involved in revitalizing churches. Don’t get me wrong—church renewal is not easy work. But it is difficult not because the steps are complicated, but because of the resistance that often comes from church members.… Continue reading
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Awake O Sleeping Church: 5 Key Shifts for Revitalizing the Western Church
“This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here.” Romans 13:11-12a NLT. The letters of Paul are laced with a particular… Continue reading
About Me
I have been in ministry for 31 years, serving in various capacities including senior pastor, youth pastor, education, and associate pastor. I serve as Executive Director of the Mobile Baptist Network and Assistant Professor of Disciple Making at the University of Mobile. I am co-author of the book, Cultivate Disciple Making, and my new book, Repairing the Missional Breach, will be released this summer. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Samford, a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of Theology from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. My D.Min project was in the area of church health and revitalization. I earned my Ph.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. My dissertation title, An Analysis and Critique of Disciple Making Within Ecclesial Movements in the United States, 1970-2020, With a View Toward Implementing a Faithful New Testament Missio Ecclesia.
Dr Kevin Blackwell 