This is NOT DiY: Renovating the Local Congregation is a practical guide to church revitalization that doesn’t rely on gimmicks, quick fixes, or copying what the megachurch down the road is doing. Written by Brent Lacy, this book is for pastors and church leaders who are serious about building a healthy, sustainable congregation, especially in small towns and rural communities.
Church Revitalization That Actually Works
Too many church revitalization books are written for large churches with professional staff and a real budget. This is NOT DiY is written for the pastor of a 40-person congregation in a small town who loves their people and wants to see their church thrive but doesn’t have a consultant budget or a seminary team to help.
The book covers:
- Honest assessment of where your church actually is (not where you wish it were)
- Practical frameworks for building a healthier church culture
- How to lead change without losing the people you love
- The role of community partnerships in rural church health
- Sustainable growth strategies for small congregations
More Resources for Small Church Leaders
Find free church leadership resources, including bylaws templates, board agenda guides, budget templates, and pastoral transition resources, at MinistryPlace.net. For ongoing conversations about rural church leadership, listen to the Rural Think Tank Podcast at RuralThinkTank.com.