In light of changes in needs or circumstances among its membership, the community to be served, or both - a congregation plans an intentional effort to increase its ability to carry on ministry. 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. Is a heightening and renewal of the spiritual energies of a congregation. Revitalization results in spiritual renewal that empowers the congregation to more effective ministry.