Vitalnomics: The Church Vitality Podcast

In this episode, we explore the six key principles to discover resilience in church revitalization and effective leadership. It’s common for pastors to feel overwhelmed, and when pressure mounts, it can become really tough. Tune in as we discuss how to build supportive systems, foster a positive culture, and nurture your energy and resilience.

PODCAST NOTES: Mental Health in Ministry with Dr. Bryan Loney THE CRISIS: Between 2015 and 2023, pastors reporting excellent mental and emotional well-being collapsed from 39% to 14%. Our leaders are carrying weight they were never meant to carry alone. This conversation addresses the mental health crisis affecting church leaders and outlines the path forward. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The shocking real...

In this episode, Gary tackles the December grind and shows leaders how to turn a chaotic month into the launchpad for their strongest January yet. Instead of being dragged through the calendar, Gary lays out how intention can flip the script and shift you from survival mode to strategic momentum. Also meantioned in the episode: Get Your Free  Checklist Here

Ready to transform your church culture and unlock explosive growth? The post-COVID church landscape has created unique challenges, but here's the breakthrough moment - Solomon's ancient wisdom in Proverbs 22:24-25 holds the keys to building thriving, healthy communities that attract people like magnets! This episode reveals four game-changing strategies that turn toxic situations into transformati...

Today, we're diving deep into the leadership crisis that's strangling 90% of American churches. Yes, you heard that right - nine out of ten churches are dying a slow death because they lack one critical ingredient. And I'm going to show you exactly how to address it. Whether you're a pastor, board member, or someone faithfully sitting in the seats thinking, 'this doesn't apply to me' - stick...

Gary Moritz continues his powerful conversation with Mac Lake, diving deep into the heart of leadership development. This episode reveals the game-changing shift from traditional leadership training to intentional discipleship. Mac challenges pastors to stop just filling roles and start discipling leaders who multiply other leaders. You'll discover why leading like Jesus requires a different appro...

In this episode, Gary Moritz talks about how summer is not just a break—it's a blessing. He challenges pastors to reframe these slower months as a sacred opportunity for both personal and church-wide renewal. Gary walks through practical ways pastors can lean into rest, reconnect with their calling, and reimagine the health of their ministry. From spiritual renewal to leadership development, he ou...

Join Gary Moritz as he sits down with Mac Lake, founder of The Multiply Group, for a game-changing conversation about church leadership development. Mac reveals why every pastor says " We don't have enough leaders" and introduces the leadership pipeline framework that transforms struggling churches into thriving communities. This episode unpacks practical solutions for the leadership crisis facing...

In this powerful episode, hosts Gary and Jana Moritz open up about the often-overlooked emotional challenges of church revitalization. Drawing from their decade-long experience at City United Church, they explore the personal cost of ministry leadership—from anxiety and isolation to spiritual warfare and leadership loneliness. The episode provides honest insights and practical strategies for maint...

Bringing The Value of Generosity In Your Church: Unlocking Your Church's Financial Potential On this episode of Vitalnomics, we're diving into a topic that often makes people uncomfortable – money. Did you know that U.S. Christians collectively make $5.2 trillion annually? That's nearly half the world's total Christian income. Yet despite this wealth, many churches struggle to keep their doors ope...

In this heartfelt episode of Vitalnomics, Gary welcomes his wife, Jana, and daughter, Jaden, for an intimate family conversation about one of the ministry's most critical challenges: raising children in the church environment. Drawing from their journey, they share five essential actions for pastors and ministry leaders to create a healthy family dynamic while serving in ministry. The family explo...

Starbucks and Revitalization Go together!!! In this episode, we sit down with JP Fesperman, Regional Operations Coach for Starbucks, who brings fresh insights to church revitalization through the lens of corporate leadership excellence. Drawing from his extensive experience creating high-performance teams, JP reveals practical strategies for casting vision, building culture, and developing leaders...

Church Revitalization Through Mergers: A New England Case Study Guest: Pastor Logan Loveday, First Baptist Church, Marlborough, MA In this illuminating episode, Pastor Logan Loveday shares his firsthand experience leading a successful church merger in New England. With approximately 80% of North America's 300,000 churches either stuck, struggling, or on life support, this episode explores how stra...

In this episode, Gary discusses the 5 Key Moves for Churches in 2025 Our Sponsor : Everyday Dose : A healthy choice instead of Coffee to fuel your body for ministry.  This talk will discuss five emerging trends and practical solutions for church health and growth in 2025 based on real-world implementations and results. Key Points Discussed: 1. The Power Block System   2. The Mi...

Join Gary Moritz in this last 2024 transformative episode of Vitalnomics as he guides you through "Stepping into a New Year" - a powerful framework for spiritual growth and renewal. Drawing from his latest teaching at City United, Gary shares seven essential steps to help you move forward with purpose and faith. Don't miss out on two special gifts: download his free eBook "Seven Steps to Spiritual...

In this episode, Gary unpacks seven critical leadership lessons that can transform your church from subtraction to multiplication. Through vivid illustrations—from bananas in fruit baskets to burning matchsticks—Gary shares hard-earned wisdom about humility, reciprocal leadership, and the power of focused ministry. Drawing from current church growth research and biblical principles, he offers prac...

In this episode, Gary sits down with Jana and Jaden to explore life as a pastor's kid during church revitalization. Twenty-year-old Jaden shares her candid experiences, from running through church halls as a child to navigating the unique challenges of being constantly recognized within the church community. She introduces the insightful "fish tank versus fish bowl" analogy, emphasizing how parent...

Gary discusses the importance of building a Dream Team for church revitalization, emphasizing the need for diverse roles. He outlines nine key roles: advisors for strategic planning, connectors for building bridges, creators for innovation, equalizers for ethical decision-making, influencers for momentum, pioneers for new initiatives, providers for care, stimulators for energy, and teachers for gr...

On this Podcast, Gary sits down with Dr. Mark Dennison in the studio to discuss a big elephant in the room that hinders vitality and revitalization. Whether you're a pastor fighting for your integrity, a church leader looking to revitalize your congregation, or an individual battling addiction, this episode is your lifeline to freedom! "The truth is, 62% of men in our churches are viewing pornogra...

Vitalnomics Podcast Notes: Summer Resets for Church Revitalizers with Gary and Jana 1. Personal Health 2. Calendar Management3. Reading List 4. Family Focus 5. Bucket List 6. Forecasting Key Takeaway: Choose 1-2 areas to focus on this summer for personal revitalization and more effective leadership.

Vitalnomics Podcast Notes: Topic: Maintaining integrity and purity as spiritual leaders Key points: Scandals in churches stem from leaders losing sight of their purpose Integrity is crucial for spiritual vitality Surround yourself with truth-tellers Practice regular self-reflection Establish clear boundaries Embrace radical honesty Learn to say no when necessary Be mindful of your thought life Cha...

Gary sits down with Jana Moritz and talks about the general ways a church can revitalize its budgets and create a value of generosity within its church. 8 Steps to Revitalizing Your Budget Increasing Generosity and Developing Extravagant Givers in Your Church I think the struggle most churches have is not having enough money in their budget to do the things they feel they need to do. We live in th...

Feeling stuck with your church? Still trying to figure out where to start revitalization? Join Gary Moritz as he goes full-send with a high-octane under a 15 minute brain dump on kickstarting renewal in your congregation! In this episode, he cuts the fluff and gets real about the first steps for maximum impact. From developing a revitalized mindset to fostering an outward focus, Gary covers the ba...

On this episode, Jim and Gary unpack the prophetic power of integration - aligning your church's spiritual climate and cultural narrative to unleash greater gospel impact. Get your free copy of the Integration Model Worksheet from the Auxano team. This hands-on resource will help you begin mapping out key integration points for maximum revitalization in your church context. You don't want to miss...

In this Episode, Gary Interviews Eric Creekmore about his unique leadership system of training multipliers in the Austin, Texas, Area Where are you finding your leaders? That question seems to be getting asked with increasing frequency. And it's getting asked without many good answers in reply. What if there was a way to build a pipeline within your church that produced vitality leaders and church...