Starting a New Church Life Cycle: A Fresh Vision for Ministry
Intricate stained glass window casts soft light into the serene, empty church, highlighting its architectural elegance and tranquility. The life cycle of a church—like any living organism—includes birth, Growth, maturity, and sometimes decline. But what happens when a church reaches a plateau or begins to lose momentum? Starting a new church life cycle is a strategic and spiritual process that can breathe fresh life into a congregation and re-engage the community it serves. 1. Discern the…
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Rev. Dr. Byrene Haney is a dedicated and experienced pastor with over 31 years of service in multi-ethnic urban congregations. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. And a Doctorate of Education from Concordia Univerisity, Irvine, CA. Throughout his career, he has served in various roles, including Senior Pastor at Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, and Mission Facilitator for the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS.
Currently, Rev. Dr. Haney serves as Assistant to the President in the Iowa District West, where he assists congregations with strategic planning, visioning, outreach, and fostering a culture of generosity and human care. His commitment to connecting faith with community needs and crises has significantly impacted the congregations he serves.
