Shepherding Renewal: A Guide to Church Revitalization

by Matthew Z. Capps, Steven Wade

It is not difficult for the observant Christian to recognize a church in decline. In every small town, suburb, or city, there is often a church on the brink of shutting their doors, or at the very least recognizing the stagnancy of a church’s growth. Matt Capps and Steven Wade know this not only from observation, but from experience in their own revitalized churches. In Shepherding Renewal, these pastors address the hardship of serving a church in decline, and even more so address the need to breathe new life into the dying church.

208 pages, Paperback

Published May 12, 2026

Reviews

[Stephen Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Shepherding Renewal” is a well written and well illustrated book to serve pastors preparing to lead or who are leading a revitalization of a local church. Both men are experienced pastors who have led churches through revitalization so the book is thoughtful and includes careful application of key elements in revitalization.