Are Pastors Paid Fairly? Evaluating Compensation and Raises for Church Staff
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 156 The thought of talking about pastor compensation makes many people uncomfortable. From the pastor’s point of view, he…
Category: Church Culture
How to Manage Church Politics
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 114 Politics is not just about republicans and democrats, the Senate and House, or even your local mayor. At…
Creative Christmas Church Outreach Ideas
According to Pew Research, Christmas is the second most popular time for people to be searching out a church. That means that your church has…
The Secret Power That Can Build Up or Tear Down Your Church
Every church operates out of what it values. The problem is that most churches never take the time to consider what those core values truly…
Keeping Your Church From a Slow Death
Left to itself, the universe tends towards chaos. This is the fundamental truth behind the Second Law of Thermodynamics. A rolling ball will lose its…
Stop Training Your Leaders
Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 76 You read that right. Stop training your leaders if you want to see better staff and volunteer performance. This…
Church Revitalization is not Church Growth
Contrary to what some believe, church revitalization is not the same as church growth. Yes, the church may (and should) grow under your leadership during…
A Theology of Hospitality: Say No to Bad Coffee
Good coffee matters, and so does your theology of hospitality. A few years ago, I was put in charge of making the coffee at my…
Church Leaders Are the Problem
More than 80% of churches are plateaued or in decline, and church leaders are the problem. That’s harsh, but it’s the truth. We often hear…
Clarity Drives Ministry
Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 68 Want to see greater clarity in your ministry, a more productive staff, and an increased impact? Communicate clearly. Lack…