1. Biblical Foundation for Church Revitalization
Dr. Michael Atherton
First Baptist Church of O’Fallon

2. 1 Corinthians 1 Cor 1:4-9: Mission 1 Cor 1:10-18: Unity
1 Cor 1:18-25: Power of the Gospel
1 Cor 2:1-5: Preaching Christ
1 Cor 3:1-4: Growing in Christ
1 Cor 3:18-23: Wisdom
1 Cor 4:1-21: Authority, Self-Righteousness, and Leadership

3. 1 Corinthians 1 Cor 5:9-13: Church Discipline
1 Cor 6:1-11: Conflict in the Church
1 Cor 8:7-13: Abusing Liberty
1 Cor 9:19-23: Servant Leadership
1 Cor 10-11: Personal Sanctification
1 Cor 12-14: Spiritual Giftedness
1 Cor 16:13-14: Perserverance

4. Definition of Church Revitalization
Church revitalization is the process in which a church is renewed in their determination to experience healthy and sustained spiritual, numerical, and organizational growth by refocusing on their God- given mission as expressed through their obedience to Scripture.

5. Elements of Biblical Revitalization
Balanced (Spiritual, Numerical, and Organizational)
Sustainable (takes place over the long Haul)
Driven by Vision (God’s Plan for God’s Church)
Facilitated by Faithful Preaching (The Pulpit is greatest Revitalization Tool)
Sustained by Prayer (Must hear from God, if this is God’s plan).

6. Biblical Foundation for Church Revitalization
Dr. Michael Atherton
First Baptist Church of O’Fallon