Debt, Division, Devastation… and a Comeback Only Prayer Could Spark

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A crippling $13.5 million debt. A congregation split in two. A tornado that ripped open the brand-new campus—and every hidden crack in its leadership culture. Pastor Kevin’s church seemed headed for permanent collapse… until a handful of humble believers chose to fight on their knees instead of surrender in defeat.

In this candid, hope-filled talk, Kevin walks you through the raw story of Debt, Division, and Devastation—and the unlikely Comeback Only Prayer Could Spark. Whether you’re a pastor, lay leader, or anyone trying to rebuild shattered dreams, you’ll discover:

Why owning the hurt is the first (and hardest) step toward healing

How a weekly elder prayer gathering reshaped an entire church culture

Practical frameworks for vetting partnerships and sequencing goals to build unstoppable momentum

The surprising power of empathy-driven leadership—“becoming weak to reach the weak”

Real-world results: debt slashed, generosity ignited, attendance doubled, mission re-activated

Watch to the end for Kevin’s prayer over leaders facing impossible odds—then share this message with someone who needs a reminder that no situation is beyond God’s reach.