Innovation Center STUDIO Series

The Gift of Desperation:
6 Keys to Convert Crisis into Opportunity

Speaker: Rev. Brett DeHart

RECORDED on October 19, 2023

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The Gift of Desperation: 6 Keys to Convert Crisis into Opportunity

These are challenging times for the Church for sure, but don’t underestimate what God can do with a handful of folks desperate enough to do whatever it takes. This webinar will cover the experiences of Rev. Brett DeHart, a positive deviant who for over 20 years has helped spark new life in churches whose glory days were well in the rearview mirror. In each setting, Brett and inspired laity have adapted unique approaches to match the specific DNA of church and community leading to renewed vitality and Kingdom effectiveness. Don’t waste this crisis! Register now to learn these six keys that can help your church maximize the gift of desperation.

Speaker Bio

Rev. Brett DeHart is an active United Methodist Pastor in Augusta, Georgia. He has led churches for over 20 years (worship attendance 25 to 1800). With a passion for reaching new people, churches he has pastored have launched Messy Church, Recovery Church, Dinner Church, and other Fresh Expressions.

Brett was recognized with the Harry Denman Evangelism Award in the North Georgia Conference UMC in 2023. While serving at Austell First UMC, the church won the city’s Business of the Year award for its service during the historic flood in 2009.

Before entering ministry, Brett spent six years as a sportscaster and ten years in business.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Florida State University and a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology.

Brett and his wife, Candy, were high school sweethearts and have been married for more than 30 years and have two children in their 20s (a clinical dietician and a flight instructor).

Brett is available for trainings and coaching in-person or online. Details at www.brettdehart.com or contact him at 770-843-5960. Areas of Expertise include: Reaching New People in New Ways, Missions, Communications, Generosity, Hospitality and Moment-Making, Church Leadership.