GFA offers revitalization counsel to a church that has been declining for several years, that has a pastor, and that wants an impartial outside source to evaluate the ministry, to give counsel and to make suggestions for recovery.

At the church’s invitation, Dr. Bud Bierman, GFA Director of Church Planting, (see biographical sketch under “Bierman Itinerary”) will come, or send a man in the GFA Retired Pastor program, to the church for a weekend (Friday–Sunday) non-preaching observation visit.

He will meet with the church leadership and at the close of the weekend give them his observations and suggestions as well as send the pastor a written summation when he gets back to the GFA office. Periodic contact will be maintained with the pastor to see how the church is progressing. The only financial obligation for the church is to cover travel expenses, provide weekend hospitality and motel lodging. If the church also wishes to give a love offering, that will be appreciated but not required.

Interested pastors should contact Dr. Bud Bierman, Director of Church Planting, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (864) 609-5500.