Three Reasons to Become a Church Consultant (and One Reason You Shouldn’t)
Going on the journey to being a church consultant, or a “Guide” as we call it at The Malphurs Group, is more than a career…
Month: April 2024
Good News Or Bad News? Reacting To The Latest Data On Baptisms
In a recent study conducted by Lifeway Research, intriguing patterns have emerged regarding baptism practices among Southern Baptist congregations, especially in the context of the…
The Art of Setting Vision Indicators for Church Growth
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 230 Imagine you’re on a flight across the ocean. You’re moving, sure, but are you headed in the right…
Building a High Impact Groups Ministry
This week on The Church Revitalization Podcast, Adam Erlichman, founder of Build Groups, and author of Group Leader Training, was our guest. In this episode,…
The Common Failure Point in Church Revitalization: Key Insights for Implementation Success
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 233 Although there are multiple points of church revitalization failure, the title is written in the singular because all…
The Senior Pastor Demographic Cliff: Why Churches are in Danger & How to Fix It
The church in North America is hurtling towards a demographic cliff, and too few congregations are noticing the coming catastrophe. Not only are America’s pastors…
The Importance of Succession Planning for Long-Term Church Health
In the life of every church, there comes a time when leadership must be passed from one generation to the next. Whether due to retirement,…
Developing a Discipleship Pathway for Kids and Students
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 236 Discipleship is at the heart of the church’s mission, and this calling extends to every member of the…
5 Habits of a Healthy Church
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 257 In an era of rapid societal change and shifting cultural norms, many churches find themselves struggling to maintain…
How Big Is Your Church… Actually?
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 288 If you’ve ever spoken with pastors about church attendance, you’ve likely heard a familiar line: “Only about half…