The Church Revitalization Podcast

What are the early signals that your church needs revitalization? God designed your church to accomplish a specific purpose. Whenever a congregation begins to slow down in accomplishing that purpose, or starts to pursue its own agenda, the church begins to need revitalization. This week on the Church Revitalization Podcast, we are discussing 5 warning signs your church needs revitalization. To rea...

Friday, June 24, 2022, will be a date long remembered as the nearly 50-year precedent of upholding abortion as a constitutional right in the United States was overturned. 50 years. That's a long time. So long, in fact, that it may be a case in which most never really thought the day would come. This week on the Church Revitalization Podcast, we looked at three areas of response that the Church mus...

It's been well-documented that the tenure of pastors has been decreasing for some time now. A recent Barna study looked into some reasons that pastors consider quitting, and we think there are solutions to these issues. In this episode of The Church Revitalization Podcast, we tackled the top seven reasons that pastors consider quitting the ministry. To read today's show notes, visit: https://malph...

If marriage isn't difficult enough, try doing ministry together. Ministry places intense pressure on marriages. At the same time, ministry together can be extremely rewarding and impactful. In this episode, we'll dive into some of the unique challenges and opportunities created by ministering as a couple with our guests, Pastors Matt & Heidi Messner. Matt is a certified consultant with The Malphur...

The purpose of your worship service is to lead people to live in awe and obedience to God. Are your worship services declining and failing to accomplish their purpose? You don't need to be cool or have the most innovative worship service in your town. Every church, regardless of tradition, style, or liturgy can work hard to eliminate worship service mistakes, and in so doing, lead people into wors...

Ever cringe from bad theology on social media? We're talking about combating that today on The Church Revitalization Podcast. To read today's show notes, visit:Ever cringe from bad theology on social media? Pastors spend hours every week writing sermons, preparing lessons, and making sure the church is spiritually healthy. Yet even with all of that hard work, there is still a lack of biblical lite...

May 24, 2022 - Last week, Guidepost Solutions concluded and released their report on the ongoing Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) sex abuse scandal, and the results are not good. In fact, what was uncovered is disgusting and infuriating. What does all this mean for your church? In this episode, we talk about two primary points. To read today's show notes, visit: https://malphursgroup.com/141

It's an exciting time for a pastor and a church when a changing of the guard is in motion. With all the greatest trust in the Lord to direct these relationships, humanity is still flawed, so mistakes are made or red flags overlooked. In this episode, we discuss three ways in which the onboarding process of a new pastor can help ensure a long tenure. To read today's show notes, visit: https://malph...

Are you a details person? Do you thrive in an environment with clear rules and guidelines? You might be a C-Type (Conscientious-Type) leader. There are a lot of helpful tools for understanding your personality. At The Malphurs Group, we regularly use the DiSC Assessment. In this multi-part article and podcast series, we are exploring the primary DiSC types and how they impact your leadership. In t...

Do you value stability and loyalty? Do you avoid decisions that could lead to conflict? You might be an S-Type (Steady-Type) leader. There are a lot of helpful tools for understanding your personality. At The Malphurs Group, we regularly use the DiSC Assessment. In this multi-part article and podcast series, we are exploring the primary DiSC types and how they impact your leadership. In this third...

Are you always chasing the next big idea? Are you a connector and networker? You might be an I-Type (Influence-Type) leader. There are a lot of helpful tools for understanding your personality. At The Malphurs Group, we regularly use the DiSC Assessment. In this multi-part article and podcast series, we are exploring the primary DiSC types and how they impact your leadership. In this second instal...

Are you motivated by competition, winning, and success? Are you outspoken, determined, and always up for the challenge? You might be a D-Type (Dominant-Type) leader. There are a lot of helpful tools for understanding your personality. At The Malphurs Group, we regularly use the DiSC Assessment. In this multi-part article and podcast series, we are exploring the primary DiSC types and how they impa...

It's easier to talk about what Bible study you'll host next, instead of talking about your church's vision. But communicating vision is important to the health and growth of your church. Lots of churches have put effort into vision development, but then find that it fizzles out in a short amount of time. It often comes down to a lack of communication. In this episode, you'll learn 3 simple questio...

Your church's core values guide your leaders and keep you on course when turbulence obscures the vision. But it's not enough to implement the values. You also must work hard at protecting and preserving them. In this episode, we'll dive into 3 threats to your core values (conflict, compromise, and institutionalization) and how to guard against them, so that you have the biggest long-term impact po...

How can the local church help build the global church? As a local church leader or member, you may feel like there's not much you can do to help grow the global church. But we took a team to Europe to talk to faithful international church planters about how local churches across the world can get involved in their work. In this episode, you'll learn more about the current state of the global churc...

Being a small group leader sounds simple, but it can be very difficult. As a leader, you have to: - manage conversations - ensure that the group time is centered on Scriptural teaching - create a hospitable environment ...and more. But a few simple tips can help your church's small group leaders make a deeper impact. In this episode of The Church Revitalization Podcast, you'll learn 5 keys to lead...

One of the most impactful Christian leaders is also one of the most misunderstood -- Saint Patrick. Like St. Nick or St. Valentine, Patrick's story is overshadowed by cultural traditions that have little (or nothing) to do with his actual story. In this episode, explore a pioneering aspect of Patrick's ministry that was revolutionary in his time - so that you can see that same transformation today...

🙌 Want to maximize your church volunteer effectiveness? 🙌 A few simple exercises can set volunteers on a track for greater ministry effectiveness. By exploring these 5 areas, volunteers will make connections with others and with the church itself. As an integral part of a volunteer engagement system, Divine Design can truly help any church maximize its effectiveness in ministry, and see great re...

👉 You cannot help your church grow and have a greater impact without knowing what's working and what isn't. In order to measure your church health, you need to accurately understand 6 areas. These metrics show your overall health trends and can show any significant red flags. If your church took the Church Ministry Analysis, how would your church score in different areas? Learn more in this episo...

Easter is on its way! And it's one of the best times to reach the people in your church's community. Discover 10 new Easter outreach ideas to make your Easter planning easy and effective. To read today's show notes, and receive a free PDF download of all 10 ideas, visit: https://malphursgroup.com/128

Want to assimilate new guests into the life and ministry of your church? Host a Newcomer Event! A Newcomer Event is a short, 60 to 90 minute event designed to assimilate people who are new to your church. A Newcomer Event... - eliminates uncertainty as people get connected - helps people get plugged in to a next step - gives new people a chance to meet your team and make friends In this episode of...

Most declining churches are also aging churches. If you want to reach the next generation, it's not going to happen by accident. It requires a desire to change, a strategy to change, and a commitment to follow through on that change. In this week's episode of The Church Revitalization Podcast, we cover 3 strategies to reach younger people at your church. To read today's show notes, visit: https://...

Not enough volunteers at your church? Create volunteer job descriptions. Volunteer attrition can be caused by unclear lines of authority, mismatched strengths, undefined roles, and undetermined time commitments. Having a job description for every volunteer position (from small group leader to greeter) empowers your church to attract and retain volunteers. In this episode, we'll cover how to write...

Do you feel like your worship services are stuck in a rut? Ministry is hard, and it's easy to go on autopilot. It's tempting to just do the minimum to make Sunday happen - but that is a far reach from what you intended when you first got into ministry. In this episode, we cover 3 keys to transformational worship that can unlock a new level of effectiveness for your church, regardless of your size,...

Are you concerned about apathy in your church congregation? Are people uninterested and disengaged? A recent Lifeway survey of pastors recorded many of them listing apathy as their primary concern for their church. Apathy is a real problem - and the good news is, there's something we can do about it. In this week's episode of The Church Revitalization Podcast, we cover 5 reasons your congregation...