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Reclaiming Glory, Updated Edition: Creating a Gospel Legacy throughout North America
What about a dying church brings glory to God?
Mark Clifton's convicting answer is "Nothing."
In Reclaiming Glory, Clifton draws not only upon his own burden for revitalizing dying churches but also upon years of church replanting experience to offer passionate counsel for how to breathe new life into a dying church . . . all for the glory of the God who is building his church upon the immovable rock of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
With updated experiences as well as an improved upon list of strategies, this updated edition will be a book that only enhances the drive of pastors that seek to revitalize their churches and reclaim the glory that points people to God.
Mark Clifton's convicting answer is "Nothing."
In Reclaiming Glory, Clifton draws not only upon his own burden for revitalizing dying churches but also upon years of church replanting experience to offer passionate counsel for how to breathe new life into a dying church . . . all for the glory of the God who is building his church upon the immovable rock of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
With updated experiences as well as an improved upon list of strategies, this updated edition will be a book that only enhances the drive of pastors that seek to revitalize their churches and reclaim the glory that points people to God.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 6, 2023
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About the author
Mark Clifton
95 books10 followersMark Irwin Clifton (1906 - Nov. 1963) was an American science fiction writer. Clifton began publishing in May of 1952 with the often anthologized story "What Have I Done?".
Most of his work fits into one of two series. The "Bossy" sequence was written alone, and in collaboration with both Alex Apostolides and Frank Riley. The "Ralph Kennedy" series, which is lighter in tone, was mostly written solo, including the novel "When They Come From Space", although there was one collaboration with Apostolides.
Clifton gained his greatest success with his novel They'd Rather Be Right (a.k.a. The Forever Machine), co-written with Riley, which was serialized in Astounding in 1954 and went on to win the Hugo Award, perhaps the most contentious novel ever to win the award.
Clifton is also known today for his short story "Star, Bright", his first of three appearances in Horace Gold's Galaxy (July 1952), about a super-intelligent toddler with psi abilities. From Clifton's correspondence we know that Gold "editorially savaged" the story, which appeared in severely truncated or altered form. The story has been compared favorably to Kuttner and Moore's "Mimsy Were the Borogoves", which was published in Astounding nine years earlier.
Clifton worked as a personnel manager during his life and interviewed close to 100,000 people. This experience formed much of Clifton's attitude about the delusions people entertain of themselves, but also the greatness of which they are capable.
Most of his work fits into one of two series. The "Bossy" sequence was written alone, and in collaboration with both Alex Apostolides and Frank Riley. The "Ralph Kennedy" series, which is lighter in tone, was mostly written solo, including the novel "When They Come From Space", although there was one collaboration with Apostolides.
Clifton gained his greatest success with his novel They'd Rather Be Right (a.k.a. The Forever Machine), co-written with Riley, which was serialized in Astounding in 1954 and went on to win the Hugo Award, perhaps the most contentious novel ever to win the award.
Clifton is also known today for his short story "Star, Bright", his first of three appearances in Horace Gold's Galaxy (July 1952), about a super-intelligent toddler with psi abilities. From Clifton's correspondence we know that Gold "editorially savaged" the story, which appeared in severely truncated or altered form. The story has been compared favorably to Kuttner and Moore's "Mimsy Were the Borogoves", which was published in Astounding nine years earlier.
Clifton worked as a personnel manager during his life and interviewed close to 100,000 people. This experience formed much of Clifton's attitude about the delusions people entertain of themselves, but also the greatness of which they are capable.
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September 5, 2025
This has been a book I didn’t know I needed. I was encouraged, but also extremely convicted from this book. The main theme of glorifying God as the reason for replanting a church, that a dying church doesn’t glorify God, the wisdom particularly for churches like mine, and the ever-present need for prayer was so good. What an incredible read!
August 28, 2023
Great practical resource the legacy/heritage church pastors out there. The replanting process is totally dependent on God and His plan for your church. Clifton's book has some tips and ideas on what a replanting pastor needs to look out for. I've personally been using them in small ways already. I've changed my visitation schedule for example.
Even if you're not a replanter this is a great resource for you!
Even if you're not a replanter this is a great resource for you!
July 20, 2025
A good book that could have been better
The title of the book is misleading. The point of the book is that replanting churches is a task done for the glory of God, not that the church must reclaim its past legacy.
The book offers solid advice for church replanters, but the examples are focused on too narrowly on the author´s experiences.
In general, it is a good read and people interested in church revitalization will find useful information in this volume.
The title of the book is misleading. The point of the book is that replanting churches is a task done for the glory of God, not that the church must reclaim its past legacy.
The book offers solid advice for church replanters, but the examples are focused on too narrowly on the author´s experiences.
In general, it is a good read and people interested in church revitalization will find useful information in this volume.
January 26, 2023
Wow! What a challenging book. Mark tells it like it is. No glossing over the work needed. I agree with him - dying churches do not reflect God’s glory. May God move in the hearts of young men called to reclaim glory in God’s churches across America.
January 31, 2023
Great words for struggling churches
The author clearly lays out reasons that churches can decline and die and gives sound biblical direction to lead a church back to li&fe (while at,all times focusing that only Jesus can truly save a church.
The author clearly lays out reasons that churches can decline and die and gives sound biblical direction to lead a church back to li&fe (while at,all times focusing that only Jesus can truly save a church.
July 31, 2024
A needed book!
Great read on laboring and loving the church for the glory of God. Really enjoyed each chapter and how practical, yet filled with Scripture each one was to give waypoints for the journey in Church planting/replanting.
Great read on laboring and loving the church for the glory of God. Really enjoyed each chapter and how practical, yet filled with Scripture each one was to give waypoints for the journey in Church planting/replanting.
August 19, 2023
Very good!
October 12, 2023
Detailed strategies and vivid examples of replanting church
November 11, 2024
EXCELLENT! Mark is the “Revitalization Guy!” I recommend this to every pastor and/or church member!
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