Why Giving is UP But Pastor Morale is STILL Low
In churches across America, a paradox is emerging that’s as perplexing as it is concerning. On one hand, post-pandemic church life is showing signs of…
Author: Scott Ball
The Critical Role of Core Competencies for Leadership
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 243 This week, we continue our deep dive into Leadership Pipeline Design. In the first week, we explored why…
2024 Vision: Planning for GROWTH in the New Year
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 216 As the new year rapidly approaches, it’s a crucial time for church and organizational leaders to engage in…
Coffee in the Sanctuary? John Piper & Propriety in Worship
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 215 Is there a place for modern, casual customs like coffee-sipping within the sanctity of worship, or does it…
Rethinking Leadership: How Broken Leadership Methods Are Holding Your Church Back
The church, by its very nature, is an ever-evolving entity, yet grounded in the timeless teachings of Scripture. The challenge many churches face is not…
The Power of Saying Thank You: A Key to Church Revitalization
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the importance of expressing gratitude. However, small gestures, like a simple “thank you,” can have a profound…
Five Painful Problems SOLVED By A Leadership Pipeline
If you desire your church to reach more people, expand its resources, and amplify its impact, building a leadership pipeline is of utmost importance. Occasionally,…
Empowering Co-Shepherds: A Fresh Vision for Shared Pastoral Care
Pastoring a church shouldn’t be a solo endeavor. It’s a collective call, a shared journey — and it’s high time we embrace that truth in…
Five Ways to Disciple Men
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 192 Discipling men is hard. I’ve not yet worked with the church that said, “We don’t really have a…
Anatomy of a Bad Sermon
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 191 Not every job requires you to prepare a 25+ minute, fully-researched, professional presentation every single week. In fact,…