Date
10-16-2025
Department
Rawlings School of Divinity
Degree
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Chair
Dennis Wilhite
Keywords
Ministry, Reengage, Ministry Model, Leadership, Fulfilling Gods Purpose, Pastoral Leadership, Church Revitalization
Disciplines
Christianity
Recommended Citation
Wallace, Desmond Wayde, "Developing a Ministry Model that Reengages the Members of Mount Zion into Fulfilling God’s Purpose" (2025). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 7544.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/7544
Abstract
Making a meaningful difference within a ministry that requires intervention demands not only strategic planning and teamwork but also leadership that is unwavering in its commitment to fulfilling God’s purpose through service. The church under review has faced significant shifts within its community beginning in the late 1990s and extending into the early 2000s. Unfortunately, these changes did not lead to the anticipated growth and development; instead, they triggered a noticeable decline within both the ministry and the surrounding area. This decline has had a cascading effect, negatively impacting the community and further eroding the church’s vitality, resulting in decreased member engagement, waning commitment, and a growing sense of hopelessness regarding the ministry’s future. Addressing these challenges requires a concerted effort to restore faith, renew commitment, and revitalize both the church and its broader community.
