How to Use Systems Thinking to Reach Your Vision
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 174 More churches articulate a vision than reach one. In fact, the number of churches that actually make progress…
Category: Leadership
Expecting Revitalization: Creating a Culture of Joy
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 170 This past weekend, I had the opportunity to be on-site with a church that I started working with…
Expecting Revitalization: Reason for Hope
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 168 Advent, at its heart, is a season of expectation. When we celebrate Advent, we remember the fulfillment of…
Four Common Barriers to Strategy Implementation
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 164 Making plans is fun. Following through is hard. Most churches fail before they even begin the implementation journey…
How Pastors Can Leverage Their Public Trust
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 163 Is that chart as surprising to you as it was to me? We’re definitely not imaging that the…
Four Skills You Didn’t Learn in Seminary
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 162 Seminary is a wonderful place to learn how to preach a sermon and study Scripture. Undoubtedly, these are…
Top 7 Reasons Pastors Consider Quitting
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 145 It’s been well-documented that the tenure of pastors has been decreasing for some time now. A recent Barna…
Ministering as a Couple
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 144 By Pastors Matt & Heidi Messner If marriage isn’t difficult enough, try doing ministry together. Even if you…
Three Tips for Onboarding a New Pastor
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 140 It’s an exciting time for a new pastor and a church when a changing of the guard is…
Dealing with the Details – Managing as a C-Type Leader: Deep on DiSC Part 4
Strengths, challenges, and keys to success for the Conscientious-Type or C-Type personality The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 139 A lot goes into being a…