Church Revitalization Through A Church Merger, Featuring Pastor Logan Loveday

Church Revitalization Through Mergers: A New England Case Study
Guest: Pastor Logan Loveday, First Baptist Church, Marlborough, MA

In this illuminating episode, Pastor Logan Loveday shares his firsthand experience leading a successful church merger in New England. With approximately 80% of North America's 300,000 churches either stuck, struggling, or on life support, this episode explores how strategic mergers can breathe new life into churches and expand their Kingdom impact.

Key Discussion Points:

- Hear about FBC Marlborough and the initial merger process
- First-year strategic priorities: building renovation, relationship building, and targeted changes
- Financial and resource management through mission teams and community buy-in
- Successful strategies for blending two church communities
- Unexpected blessings: multi-ethnic outreach and downtown impact
- Challenges faced and overcome during the merger process

This episode provides practical insights for church leaders considering mergers as a revitalization strategy, with real-world examples from the New England context.

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