As these program changes are woven into an overall ministry plan, the congregation may begin to move toward redevelopment. Increased stewardship commitment of the members is essential. A capital campaign for building improvements is often necessary. Increasing the financial base will ensure that the congregation's ministry will extend into the future. General Assembly's Perspective On Redevelopment Definition Redevelopment of a congregation is the redirection of its ministry in light of significant changes among its membership, in the community to be served, or both.
Redevelopment includes a planned effort and intent to re-focus the congregation's ministry.
A redevelopment is not a natural cycle or stage of congregational life. It is a planned intervention in a congregation to stimulate the dynamics needed to enable the congregation to reorient its ministry. At the conclusion of a redevelopment, data will be available to determine whether or not redevelopment is feasible for the particular congregation.