Churches are struggling.
Leaders need a clear path forward to rebuild and refocus ministry now.
Congregations are shrinking, and leaders are stretched thin. With immediate, innovative, and impactful changes, churches can renew their mission, develop new leaders, and reengage their communities today.
The Church cannot afford to wait.
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Worship attendance is shrinking.
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Younger generations are disengaging.
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Leadership pipelines are drying up.
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Pastors are burning out and leaving the ministry.
If nothing changes, churches will continue to drift and communities will lose a living witness of the Gospel. We are building a network of faithful, invested, and teachable pastors, churches, and Christians ready to join in what God is already doing across the land. The time to regain missional momentum is now.
Momentum equips churches with a sense of urgency to renew their purpose and refocus on their mission in the communities they’re called to reach.
- Face the Facts With Faith – Assess health, leadership, and mission with clear data.
- Build Sustainable Outreach – Equip churches to engage communities in Gospel-centered and culturally relevant ways.
- Renew Congregational Life – Revitalize worship, leadership, and spiritual life.
- Multiply Disciples and Leaders – Train everyday believers to lead and raise up new pastors and planters.
- Foster a Thriving Network – Link congregations for encouragement, resource sharing, and collaboration.
- Ignite Entrepreneurial Mission – Release creativity and innovation for new ministries, outreach, and community impact.
- Measure and Share Impact – Track progress, celebrate wins, and tell stories of transformation.
A Practical Path for Renewal
Join the Network
Sign up your church or yourself to access training, tools, and support.
Engage the Resources
Take part in coaching, events, certificate programs, and micronetworks.
Experience Renewal
Gain clarity, restore vitality, and increase Gospel impact.
What Momentum Makes Possible
Imagine congregations where:
Disciples are equipped to multiply, lead, teach, and care for others.
Leaders are healthy, and pastors are being raised up from within the congregation.
Creative entrepreneurial mission is taking place in the community.
Communities are being transformed with relevant, Gospel-centered outreach.
Momentum is not a program. It’s a movement that drives real change—helping churches grow stronger, reach their neighbors, and multiply disciples who shape their communities for Christ.
Is Your Church FIT for Momentum?
We’re looking for churches that are Faithful, Invested, and Teachable—ready to grow, learn, and follow where God is leading next.
Are you ready to move from maintaining to multiplying? Take the FIT Church Survey to discover where your church stands today—and what your next step toward missional momentum and community impact could be.
Who Is Behind Momentum
The Momentum Network is an initiative of the Institute of Lutheran Theology (ILT), with partnership from Church Doctor Ministries (CDM) through its Church4Today initiative.
ILT brings academic depth, training, and resources to equip leaders.
CDM brings decades of practical coaching, consulting, and revitalization experience.
Together, ILT and CDM combine theological depth and real-world expertise to help churches not only learn but implement change.
