Building Your Revitalization Team | Church Revitalization Podcast Ep. 2
When The Malphurs Group works with a church in our Strategic Envisioning process, we guide the church through a revitalization team selection process.…
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Is Our Church Ready for Revitalization? | Church Revitalization Podcast Ep. 1
Congregations must "count the cost," and assess its readiness to change (especially if there is question) before beginning a church revitalization pro…
6 Characteristics of Revitalizing Pastors
Not everyone has the “right stuff.” We often tell our children that they can be anything they want to be, but this isn’t entirely true.…
Stop Blaming Other Churches
Declining churches often feel that they would be growing, if it weren't for that one church down the road, but it's time to stop blaming other churche…
How to Thrive in a Post-Christian World
The world is full of darkness. The endless news of violence, tragedy, and pain is enough to make a person never want to leave their house. We know tha…
Leveraging the Summer Slump
There are a lot of well-meaning people who will try and tell you that your church can grow through the summer. Maybe your church shouldn’t try to go…
Breaking the Solo Pastor Barrier
Being a Solo Pastor is difficult work. I can relate. For over 20 years I worked as a small-business computer consultant. In the beginning I…
How to Recruit More Volunteers
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” – Jesus Luke 10:2 reminds us of the uncomfortable truth about recruiting volunteers: there will always…
Warning Signs of a Bad Church Budget
Building a budget has got to be the least attractive part of going into ministry. I remember when I received the call from the Lord…
Tips to Increase Giving at Your Church
If we want to see increased giving in our churches, we cannot keep doing the same old things the same old way. We need to think differently. Here are …