Other realities and problems in the church or on the staff can thwart best intentions as well. Even in a supportive congregation with a creative CE team and supportive staff, you can expect some frustrations. Such was the case in the church described above. Their Rotation Model failed due in large part to attitudes that were both historic, and exacerbated by the particular staff person who was leading the program at that time. In another church, that staff person may have led a very successful Rotation Model.
Attitudes can take a long time to change.
The influx of commited new members is often what creates new opportunities. This often happens when a new pastor or small group begins to attract like-minded individuals and those individuals begin to assume leadership roles. There are a number of research projects and books about why churches can get enthusiastic about something, see improvements and then find themselves back in a down cycle a few years later. The initial burst of creativity ends right at the beginning. Many staff people aren't good at delegation.