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,…
Category: Church Governance
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…
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…
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…
5 Roadblocks to a Healthy Church Board
Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 95 Have you ever felt like your church’s board wasn’t reaching its full potential? Most church board members are good…
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…
Why Your Church Isn’t Developing Leaders
Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 64 Editor’s Note: This article is adapted from Building Leaders: Blueprints for Developing Leadership at Every Level of Your Church…
Future-Proof Church Metrics
Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 63 Our Guide team here at TMG has noticed a recurrence in the conversations we have with pastors over the…
There Is Only One Winning Campaign
Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 62 In 2009 I entered the political world with a run for elected office and won. I spent the next…
Bailing on Bad Polity – Part 2
Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 61 Unhealthy leadership structures will cost you dearly. I know this truth from personal experience, and chances are, you do…