Church revitalization is an ongoing process, not a one-time achievement. Avoid becoming complacent after initial successes. Continuously assess and adapt strategies to ensure sustained growth and vitality in the long term.

A strategic interim pastor should be willing to endure the pain, take the hits, do the hard things, and speak the truth in love because he understands that his temporary pain may lead to a longer, healthier pastorate for the shepherd who God is leading to that congregation.