Developing a Crisis Logistics Plan
Note: This week’s episode is unique. Earlier in the week, A.J. and I hosted a webinar on Crisis Logistics in the church. Given the rapidly…
Category: Church Revitalization
Consequences of Rejecting Revitalization
If you know what your church should do, and you don't do it, there are potential adverse effects. Here are three consequences that churches may find w…
5 Risks Your Church Should Take
This article is not about taking a chance on building a massive facility, saddling your congregation with decades of debt. It’s about risks. The one…
15 Reasons Why Committed Christians Do Not Attend Church
Many genuine believers are shifting their church attendance patterns. The purpose of this article is to address 15 common reasons committed Christians…
When Is the Best Time of Year for a Strategic Planning Process?
One of the most common questions we get at The Malphurs Group is, "When is the best time of year to start a strategic planning process?" The answer is…
The Revitalized Church
A revitalized church is a powerful force. Before a church is revitalized, its life dwindles, and death looms. These churches have a fading view of…
How to Know if You’re Ready to Lead a Revitalization Process
Leading a church through revitalization is not for the faint of heart. I’ve had the privilege of walking many churches through the process of revitalization…
Three Most Common Revitalization Mistakes
Author’s Note: January 15, 2020 marks the launch of Church Revitalization University–an online, guided process for your church to engage in our Strategic Envisioning process.…
2020 Ministry Trends
We've compiled ten trends that will drive churches in 2020. We encourage you to take a hard look at each of these. How will your church need to adapt …
The God of Revitalization
The Old Testament prophets are filled with doom and gloom. The minor prophets are marked by calls to repentance, yes. But these books are also…