Rooted & Rekindled
A Church Revitalisation Course for Leaders and Ministry Teams
Church life can be rich with calling—and heavy with responsibility. Over time, vision can fade, energy can wane, and ministry can feel reactive rather than Spirit-led. Rooted & Rekindled is a ten-session, biblically grounded course designed to help churches rediscover clarity, renew purpose, and reimagine ministry with grace.
Whether you’re leading a congregation, serving in a team, or discerning next steps, this course offers space to reflect, plan, and grow—together. It’s a prayerful invitation to pause, listen, and allow God to rekindle what may have grown dim.
Rooted & Rekindled:
A Church Revitalisation Course for Leaders and Ministry Teams
Leadership in the Church is a sacred calling—but it can also be wearying. Over time, vision may blur, energy may fade, and ministry can begin to feel reactive rather than Spirit-led. Rooted & Rekindled is a ten-session, biblically grounded course designed to help churches reflect deeply, renew purpose, and reimagine ministry with clarity and grace.Whether you're guiding a congregation, serving on a ministry team, or discerning the next steps in your church’s journey, this course offers space to pause, listen, and allow God to rekindle what may have grown dim. It’s a prayerful invitation to move forward—not with pressure, but with hope.
What You’ll Explore
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The biblical foundations and practical need for revitalisation
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Markers of healthy church life—worship, discipleship, mission, and more
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How to assess your church’s current reality with grace and clarity
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Tools for crafting mission statements and Spirit-led vision
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Mapping ministry roles, circles, and models that fit your context
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Equipping leaders and building shared ownership
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Strengthening hospitality and belonging in changing times
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Planning for sustainable, Spirit-led renewal
Each session includes guided reflection, practical exercises, journaling prompts, and team discussion options. Downloadable workbooks and facilitator guides are available for churches and leadership groups.
Ten-Session Overview
Session 1: Why Revitalisation Matters
Exploring the need for revitalisation—its symptoms, causes, and biblical foundations.
Session 2: The Framework of a Healthy Church
Biblical and practical markers of church health: worship, discipleship, community, mission, leadership, and prayer.
Session 3: Prayer as a Foundation
Mobilising intercession, listening to God, and cultivating a culture of prayer.
Session 4: An Honest Look at Our Church
Assessing the current situation of your local church with grace, clarity, and spiritual discernment.
Session 5: Mission Matters
Crafting a mission statement rooted in Scripture and shared conviction.
Session 6: Rekindling the Flame
Clarifying core values, defining Spirit-led vision, and sharing it well.
Session 7: Mapping Ministry
Identifying ministry circles, designing a flowchart, and exploring models that reflect your church’s values and context
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Session 8: Leading Towards Renewal
Mobilising people to lead, equipping with grace, and building shared ownership.
Session 9: Welcoming Well
Strengthening hospitality, assimilation, and belonging in a changing cultural context.
Session 10: From Vision to Renewal
Planning for implementation, evaluating progress, and sustaining Spirit-led growth.
This course is suitable for pastors, ministry teams, and churches seeking renewal. It can be taken individually or facilitated in group settings. Rooted & Rekindled was created to be a prayerful, practical space where leaders can reflect honestly, plan wisely, and move forward with clarity and hope.
Begin your journey today. Let what was planted be rekindled—with grace, vision, and joy.
About the Author
Leston Blackburn has served in pastoral ministry across South Africa and the UK for nearly thirty years, walking alongside churches through seasons of growth, grief, and discernment. His work is shaped by a deep commitment to grace-filled leadership, theological clarity, and emotional safety.
He holds a Doctorate in Pastoral Studies, along with post-graduate qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy, and is an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. These experiences inform his gentle, practical approach to church revitalisation—always rooted in Scripture and prayer.
Rooted & Rekindled was born out of a desire to help churches rediscover their God-given purpose, renew vision, and lead with humility. Leston continues to serve the wider Body of Christ by equipping leaders and teams to reflect, plan, and grow together—with hope, wisdom, and joy.
