How to Reverse the Decline in Stuck Churches | Daryl Cripe w/Carey Nieuwhof

Daryl Cripe has worked with hundreds of church leaders and boards of all sizes. He shares the one key (more than anything else) that can reverse the decline in small, mid-sized, and stuck large churches.
Plus, Daryl shares how your church can reach new people without spending money you don't have and how to hit the tipping point in church revitalization.
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Chapters
0:00:00 - Do people really want unchurched people in their churches?
0:02:10 - The state of churches after Covid
0:15:53 - What model of church is and isn't working right now?
0:23:50 - How to prepare your church for unchurched people
0:31:50 - Are you willing to invest in one person?
0:43:50 - How to get the time to reach new people
0:53:40 - Getting your church connected to why you're making changes
1:01:00 - Re-invented Greeting Time
1:03:00 - Next Steps

[@darylcripe.ampliogroup]

Carey, on behalf of leaders worldwide, thank you for continuing to invest in our leadership, for challenging us, for resourcing us, and for making us better. You are such a blessing!

[@CareyNieuwhof]

Thank you for the work you continue to do Daryl, it's important and making a difference.

[@jiminthe603]

Thank you! I recently became pastor of a small church in NH that had been in long-term decline. Over the past few months we’ve been experiencing growth but still have a long way to go. This video gives me really solid next steps and brings clarity to some of my frustrations.

[@CareyNieuwhof]

So glad it was encouraging - cheering for you and the work you're doing!

[@bethanyburrage]

Wow! What a powerful conversation. I've listened to this twice today and plan to do so again. I needed to hear this and was moved to tears. Thanks Carey and Daryl. (From pastor of a small church in the UK of 85 people).

[@CareyNieuwhof]

Wow, so glad. Thanks for sharing Bethany.

[@darylcripe.ampliogroup]

I love the UK. I have had the privilege of serving there at times. And a church of 85 is a powerful church... keep leading!

[@WillieUnvlkan]

Hi bethany Good morning. I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌺🌺🌺

[@pj773]

Carey, not sure why, as so many of your interviews have been excellent, and I don’t mean to compare them, because they are all uniquely helpful, but this one stands out. Jim

[@CareyNieuwhof]

So glad!

[@nicholasbooth7066]

I so love the authenticity in this discussion. Thankyou Carey and Daryl.

[@CareyNieuwhof]

Thanks for the encouragment!

[@darylcripe.ampliogroup]

Thank you. I promise ... that authenticity is real.

[@mattsmith3572]

Incredible podcast!!! I am having our entire staff watch this together so we can encourage one another toward the next step as individuals and as a team. We LOVE your podcast, Carey! Thank you for all the work you and your team put into it. Please keep them coming...I look forward to every episode.

[@CareyNieuwhof]

Please do!

[@darylcripe.ampliogroup]

Thank you! We would love to know how your conversations go as a team.

[@nancy3482]

There was a ‘God-incidence’ this week about this. I was walking with my friend and I could tell she had listened to this by her language of needing a ‘one’ in her life. I asked if she had listened to this, and yes, we both listened to it the same day. I had been so inspired by it I had sent it to the Board the night before. She had written a note to herself to share this with me and to tell me to share it with the rest of the Board! God is working in our midst!

[@darylcripe.ampliogroup]

I love this story! Thank you for sharing... I love when God surprises us like this.

[@WillieUnvlkan]

Hi Nancy Good morning. I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌺🌺🌺

[@dw2367]

Gentlemen, this is an amazingly edifying discussion. I am blessed to teach stewardship as a para-ministry at a good sized church in San Diego, and my heart breaks at the confusion I see in the masses within in the groups I get to teach. As pastors, leaders, an teachers we have to remain focused that God wants a relationship with us, not the propagation of any dogma or religion. I was especially enriched by your discussion on time management/balance between giving time to those already in the body, juxtaposed with spending time seeking and pouring into 'the one.' Keep up the great work, both of you; it matters. This kind of longer form discussion/encouragement was not as available before Covid, and I feel so enriched to be part of this extended Kingdom community. I love your channel, Carey.

[@darylcripe.ampliogroup]

Thank you so much. Appreciate the words of encouragement.

[@CareyNieuwhof]

Thank you for sharing this

[@vialarmsecurityandfire8145]

This is such a good conversation. I, for one, don't believe there is a magic bullet; there is no one answer or method. There are many answers or many ways to rekindle the spirit and energy. This is one way every person, everyone can do. Man, this is low hanging fruit. Maybe evangelism is not dead after all. Thank you to both Daryl and Carey and everyone behind the scenes.

[@CareyNieuwhof]

Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@darylcripe.ampliogroup]

Thank you for the kind words. And yes, sometimes low hanging fruit can have a powerful impact... we just need to take small steps forward.

[@sherrycleaves226]

Incredible podcast..thankful for you both

[@CareyNieuwhof]

Thanks for listening

[@darylcripe.ampliogroup]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@eligarcianazario9562]

This one hit me light a lightning bolt! Do you have a one? Thank you for this extraordinary interview. Keep them coming Carey. Gracias mil!🎉🎉🎉

[@darylcripe.ampliogroup]

Thank you for the kind words! So glad it was a blessing.

[@CareyNieuwhof]

So glad this was helpful!

[@johnsmallwood6266]

Great conversation gentleman! My observation has been church leaders seem to make church leaders, But Disciples tend to always make Disciples!

[@darylcripe]

But.... if those two things collide with intentionality, well, then we (the kingdom) have something powerful.

[@stephaniewalsh2936]

Hey Daryl... how cool to hear you speak on this!

[@darylcripe]

😄

[@WillieUnvlkan]

Hi Stephanie Good morning. I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌺🌺🌺

[@zvjay]

Curious how you can do ministry with a wide net and how that differs from people becoming a project? Do people become a project if you're trying determine if they are "open "? Shouldn't we spend our time with people who haven't had a chance to hear about Jesus whatsoever vs spending time with someone who has rejected many times? Would appreciate your thoughts.

[@darylcripe.ampliogroup]

These are such fantastic questions. And certainly cannot be answered within a small comment section. The overall idea expressed around ones need significantly more unpacking vs. just what was talked about on this episode. In fact, I get to unpack that more with hundreds of churches. But maybe in short, it is "all". Meaning, yes we want to tell people who have never heard. Yes, we should have people that we personally love and are passionate about knowing Jesus. Yes, we should share our faith with those we encounter. The overall passion for a "one" is that it is not only caring genuinely about people, which we as Christians should be the best at, but also it is discipleship of us. We grow as we build relationships. But again... it takes a lot more discussion than just right here. Love your questions though!

[@Gfish17]

I'm an Atheist but I can tell you what you will have to resort to to rebuild your religion. But its up to you to respond to me.

[@NeedSomeNuance]

There is no reversing the decline of Christianity on the whole. People are becoming better informed and are right to be walking away. No, you do NOT want us unbelievers in your churches, because we will convince your friends, family, and even YOU that your faith is unjustified

[@darylcripe]

Actually, it is always an honor to hang out with unbelievers because I bet we quickly realize we share a lot more in common than not and we would end up having great conversations about life, and parenting, and jobs, and culture while we sip a coffee.

[@NeedSomeNuance]

@@darylcripe but the minute y’all redirect the conversation towards religion/faith/beliefs y’all make it unnecessarily awkward

[@HarborofGrace-lk8jw]

For you or me?@@NeedSomeNuance

[@Isaiah54Victory]

​@@NeedSomeNuance this is so true, but it's a bit like listening to someone gush about a movie franchise that I don't get and trying to learn another person's perspective. Every time I do that I do grow as a human. So talking to you and learning how you see things differently to me will also grow both of us and help both of us to broaden our perspective beyond our own thoughts and beliefs and worldview. Thanks for commenting, it's good for me to hear other perspectives. I really appreciate it and wish more people would try convince me out of my views because it's healthy and good for me. Anyway, thanks for the comments. It's powerful and valuable.