Most readers are probably familiar with the hit television program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition where Ty Pennington and his team of designers and builders find a family that needs help and within an incredibly short period of time actually build them a completely new house. I’ve often wondered if some of our churches could use an “extreme makeover” as well. Are many of our churches so out of touch and irrelevant that it’s time to rebuild? I’m not necessarily referring to the buildings, but rather to our overall approach to ministry. I’ve been wondering if Extreme Makeover: Church Edition might indeed become necessary. (more…)