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Nimble Church is written for pastors and church leaders navigating complex decisions in spiritually resistant or culturally shifting contexts. Shawn Keener offers practical wisdom, real stories, and biblically grounded tools to help you lead with clarity, even when the road ahead is uncertain.

Topics include:

  • When to change
  • Leading when the culture is changing
  • Moving from stuck to strategic
  • Building a culture of trust and clarity

What Others are saying

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Sam Taylor

global partnership mobilizer

“Dr. Shawn Keener is a wise and experienced leader in the field of church revitalization. His insights regarding efficient leadership structure can have a dramatic impact on the effectiveness of your churches ministries. His outward focus on community outreach will restore life and energy to your congregation."

(baptist churches of New England)

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Jason Sentas

Pastor

"Nimble Churches led our church through the Vision Frame process and from beginning to end we were tremendously blessed. The time was fun, foundational, and effective in helping our church discover who we are, what opportunities lay before us, and clarity for the next steps we need to take in order to live out the unique mission the Lord has for us here in Quincy, MA. We are grateful for the process and the people that helped us catch a clear picture of what our future looks like."

(fort square presbyterian church - Quincy, Ma)

Articles & Resources

Attractional vs. “Kenotic” Church Models

One of the most common questions I hear from pastors is this: What’s the difference between an attractional church model and a “Kenotic” model? It’s an important question, and it’s one I believe gets to the heart of where God is calling the North American church to go. Alan Hirsch once said that the attractional…
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Which Comes First: Governance or Vision?

One of the most common questions I get from pastors and church leaders is this:Which should come first in revitalization, getting our governance right or setting our vision and mission? It’s a great question, and honestly, it can be a difficult one to answer because it’s so contextual. My personal preference is to start with…
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Why the Church Is Dying

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about why the church in America is struggling. In my experience, it almost always comes down to one thing: the church becomes too focused on itself. That can take a lot of different forms. Some churches might get caught up in their own internal programs or preferences. Others…
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Use the calendar booking option to schedule a 30-minute call with Dr. Shawn Keener. This call is a great first step to discuss how the Nimble process can help your church and to explore practical next steps for stronger ministries and healthier growth.