2026 Church Revitalisation in Today's Context Network

For the last few decades, there has been a growing realisation that existing churches, even those that were recently planted, are not faring well. Many church leaders currently lack the training necessary to build sustained growth, health, and spiritual vitality.

The Church Revitalisation in Today's Context Network seeks to respond to the decline of existing churches by training church leaders in the spiritual leadership and skills they need to revitalise their churches for long-term sustainability. Its vision is to equip spiritually mature and intellectually well-grounded evangelical church leaders to:

• Improve the spiritual health of the church through worship, building trust in God as obedient disciples
• Improve relationships within the church and with unbelievers through face-to-face relationships and better integration of new members
• Improve the quality of leadership within the church through team building
• Improve the effectiveness of the church by identifying the mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Improve the contextualisation of the church through historical, geographical, and cultural study of the church’s community

Participants in the Church Revitalisation in Today's Context Network will receive specialised training at the Annual Meeting and throughout the year, as well as helpful resources and opportunities to be mentored.

What Network Participants Are Saying

• "For me, ELF is an island of renewal in the midst of the challenges posed by my ministry. One of the main sources of joy for me is seeing so many leaders in one place, worshipping the King who changes lives, families, churches, cities, and nations. Leaders laying down their titles and acknowledging God's presence and grace in everything is truly inspiring. The Forum also helps me to refocus on my church. As somebody who is involved in many faith-related activities, I am reminded here that the local church is the utmost priority when it comes to ministry. Being in Christ means being in His church."
  - Balazs Koncsard, Worship Leader and Teacher, Hungary
• "This year I joined the Church Revitalisation Network and have been blessed with many insights, ideas, and relationships. The Forum has been instrumental for me in creating friendships and partnerships with other European leaders in similar spheres of ministry. I have been blessed with meaningful contacts and relationships with preachers and pastors from across the continent, but also with professionals from other spheres of life." 
  - Vladimir Raichinov, Vice President of the Bulgarian Evangelical Alliance, Bulgaria
• "For the last couple of years our church has gone through some difficult times and some problems have emerged. Because of those problems, we see a need for church revitalisation and the Forum is the best place I know of to get insights on the matter. For me it has been a tremendous blessing to participate in the Forum’s Network about this topic. I am learning a lot."
  - Edvin Puka, Field Leader in IFES, Albania