“The smell of death was in the air.” – Ike Reighard when he first walked into Piedmont Church.
Statistically, 4 out of 5 churches in the United States are plateaued, declining, or any many cases, even dying. This would describe Piedmont Church back in January, 2006 when Ike Reighard became the church’s Interim, then Senior Pastor. The church was literally, due to finances and structural damage, 6 to 12 months from shutting its doors.
Today, the church runs over 1,000 in weekly attendance and became the catalyst for revitalizing its community. Below are two videos that make up the third part of my interview series with Dr. Reighard on how to grow a church. It is a must watch for anyone in full-time ministry or serves in leadership at a local church. Ike’s recount of the last six years will not only encourage and inspire you, but he will give you tips on how to reverse negative momentum and begin impacting your community in a positive way.
To see the first two chapters in this video interview series, click:
- The Type Of Leader God Uses To Grow A Church – Part 1 Of My Interview With Ike Reighard
- How To Grow A Church Through Community Ministry – Part 2 Of My Interview With Ike Reighard
In the very near future, I will be releasing Part 4 – How To Grow A Church Plant. Please forward these vital resources to your friend’s in ministry.
Pastors and church leaders, what is one thing you can take from this interview that you can apply in your church today?
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