Vitalnomics: The Church Vitality Podcast

Gary sits down with CEO Boyd Pelley, President of Church Teams, and they discuss the powerhouse Church Management system and how to manage the people God has given you. Special offer for our listeners: Boyd was so generous and has offered a discount for our listeners to get started. Just say I listen to the Vitalnomics podcast with you with Gary Moritz and get started today with a free webinar or...

In this episode, Jim Randall from Auxano and Gary discuss the story of Cross Bridge Church's turnaround in Lexington, MA. We are joined by Lead Pastor Jeff Hwang. We walk with Pastor Jeff through three phases of the clarity process: 1. Before Clarity 2. Clarity Journey. 3. After Clarity. Check out Pastor Jeff and Cross Bridge Church Tools discussed in the Podcast: Vision Frame + 1:3:1:3 Handout Vi...

Today's show is bursting with inspiration and insights, so buckle up for an engaging ride. A warm welcome back to our incredible friend, Jim Randall from Auxano! But that's not all – brace yourselves for a special treat! Joining us for the first time on Vitalnomics is the phenomenal David Putman, a true hero in the realm of discipleship. Today's episode revolves around the irreducible questions of...

Join Gary and Jana as they dive into an exciting conversation about crafting breathing room in your hectic schedule while spearheading a church revitalization. Get ready for a dynamic exchange as they open up about their personal experiences, shedding light on both the triumphs and challenges they've faced in navigating the ever-changing seasons of ministry. Discover invaluable insights on effecti...

Get ready for an exhilarating session as Gary and Jana, armed with over 30 years in ministry, unveil 7 bold and transformative steps that are bound to shake up your approach to Church Revitalization. As they share these challenging yet indispensable insights with you, brace yourself for a growth and leadership enhancement journey. It's time to elevate your ministry game! Did you see the new Vitali...

Jim Randall and I walk through the framework of building a future for your church and developing a plan for the horizons of your church. This method is a starting point to help you dream again.  For downloads visit the page. Have you seen the new Vitality Vault that is free for you? That's right: Gain access to free resources for your revitalization journey.

In this episode, Gary talks with Claude King, a spiritual leader in the church world. Claude King served as the Discipleship Specialist at LifeWay Christian Resources. He and his wife, Reta, are natives and current residents of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. After attending school in New Orleans, Claude began work as an editor at the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tennessee. After a writer ca...

Welcome to Season 2!!!  In this Episode: The dawn of a new year often marks a time of reflection and anticipation, prompting many of us to set personal and professional growth goals. Gary goes solo and shares how it's crucial to understand the distinctions between two fundamental types of goals: habitual goals and achievement goals. These two categories offer unique pathways to succ...

In this episode, Gary and Jim Randall will discuss the fifth irreducible question of leadership for pastors/ministry leaders pursuing revitalization in the upcoming episodes of the 5 Irreducible Questions of Leadership. • Answering The question "Where is God taking us?" in church revitalization. • The distinction between strategic planning and vision planning. • The breakdown of long-range and sho...

In this episode, Gary continues the discussion with Jim Randall from Auxano and continues the discussion with the five irreducible questions of leadership, particularly how it fits in with church revitalization. We discussed measuring the inputs, outcomes, and impacts and the scorecard that churches should be measuring. We discuss how many outcomes or output results should a church have, along wit...

In this Episode, Gary chats with Peyton Jones, Founder of New Breed ministries. Peyton shared his insights and advice on identifying potential team members, building interchangeable teams, and honoring existing leaders when taking on a church revitalization project. About Peyton Jones: Peyton Jones is the author of the best-selling church planting textbook Church Plantology: The Art and Science of...

In this episode, Gary speaks as a thought leader about the feelings that may occur for Church Revitalizers as they come to the close of another year. These feelings can surface, but there is always an opportunity to channel them into the next year to energize the Pastor. Gary shares some of his habits and about his new resource.  Resources for helping to process your milestones and thoughts:...

Gary runs through some of the habits that have helped him in Church Revitalization. There is no doubt church revitalization is tough stuff but with the right mindset, it can be done. These habits are mindsets that craft a perspective of hope. These are from his perspective and may not fit everyone's perspective.   Download the worksheet

Gary and Jim discuss the need for building strategy and its importance in rebuilding your church. They discuss the tensions between a good and great church strategy and how to develop one.  As a Lead Navigator for Auxano, Jim Randall has guided churches and evangelical organizations nationwide as a “vision strategist.” He brings a breadth of leadership and church growth knowledge from his pro...

Gary sits down with Jim Randall from Auxano and digs into how a church can find its values in revitalization. How do you find your values, and how can you get people to demonstrate them in their behaviors? This episode contains free resources to help you define your values and start conversations with your staff, teams, and churches. Free Resources:   

In this episode, Gary digs deeper with Jim Randall, Co-Founder CEO/Sr Lead Navigator at Auxano Church Consulting, and they are continuing the conversation around clarity and vitality when it comes to understanding your mission in Revitalization. Contact:   Jim@auxano.com Website:   https://auxano.com Free resources: 5 Irreducible questions and The A/ B Worksheet

Gary continues the conversation with Jim Randall from Auxano about helping the Church bring clarity around Vitality. In this episode, Jim and Gary discuss the four stages of clarity and forming a Kingdom Concept. Here, you will find the Kingdom Concept Summary. Contact:   Jim@auxano.com Website:   https://auxano.com

In this episode, Gary interviewed Damien Gerke. Damian Gerke is on the leadership team of 1Body Church in Tampa, Florida. He is the author of three books: Are You Who You Want to Be: How Knowing Your Identity Lets You Live Your True Purpose, In the Way: Church As We Know It Can Be a Discipleship Movement (Again), and a book on leadership called Taking the Lead. He works with Houston-based coaching...

Do you want to reach the nations? Dr. Mark Hearn serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Duluth, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta, one of the most diverse communities in the United States. During his tenure as pastor, Hearn has led FBC Duluth to embrace multicultural ministry, a story chronicled by The Wall Street Journal, Baptist Press, and in the book Technicolor: Inspiring Your Church to Emb...

In this episode, Gary and Jim Randall from Axauno discuss the Mega-shift to think revitalization and how to bring a Kingdom concept to find vitality in a shifting culture. Download the Kingdom Concept Resource tool.

In this episode, Gary and Jim discuss clarity around understanding, crafting a sense of purpose, and bringing people to the vision that will draw them to Jesus and what he desires for his church. Download this free resource tool to learn how to clarify the vision.

In this episode, we hear from Josh Presley, Lead Pastor of Lakeside Community Church in North Waterboro, ME. Joshua was born in East Tennessee, where he spent the first 23 years of his life. After college, he moved to Wake Forest, N.C., to pursue a Master's degree in theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Right in the middle of his degree, God radically changed the direction of h...

In this episode, Gary Interviews Jim Randall, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer & Sr Lead Navigator. This episode will discuss the need for process, clarity, and the Jars that keep us trapped from vitality. As a Lead Navigator for Auxano, Jim Randall has guided churches and evangelical organizations nationwide as a “vision strategist.” He brings a breadth of leadership and church growth know...

In this episode, Gary interviews Pastor Tommy "Urban D." Kyllonen about rebuilding and loving your city. Pastor Tommy has been in ministry for over 20 years at Crossover Church in Tampa, Florida. He has been the lead pastor for over 15 years. Under his leadership, the church has seen incredible growth. This multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-class church has become a model. As they grew, they...

Gary and Jana debrief on Easter weekend and what is next to continue bringing momentum and vitality to your church.