johnny rumbough leadership, llc

The Renewal Process is a practical leadership guide designed to help churches and local Baptist associations navigate intentional revitalization. Built around the author’s ＂Funnel Graph＂ framework, the book presents a structured six-stage model-Exploration, Examination, Presentation, Recommendation, Affirmation, and Implementation-that moves congregations from honest assessment to sustainable renewal.

Drawing from decades of ministry leadership and real-world application, the book provides pastors, associational leaders, and key leadership teams with clear processes, diagnostic tools, guided conversations, and implementation strategies. It addresses both organizational systems and spiritual dynamics, recognizing that renewal involves prayerful discernment, courageous leadership, and thoughtful structural alignment.

In addition to outlining the mechanics of strategic change, The Renewal Process explores leadership challenges such as resistance, grief, conflict navigation, and trust-building. The work emphasizes collaboration between pastors, association mission strategists, and lay leaders, offering a replicable pathway for churches seeking renewed health, clarity of mission, and gospel-centered vitality.

Designed as both a training resource and a field manual, this volume serves leaders committed to strengthening the local church for long-term faithfulness and effectiveness.