Rethinking Leadership: How Broken Leadership Methods Are Holding Your Church Back
The church, by its very nature, is an ever-evolving entity, yet grounded in the timeless teachings of Scripture. The challenge many churches face is not…
Category: Strategic Planning
Three Reasons to Become a Church Consultant (and One Reason You Shouldn’t)
Going on the journey to being a church consultant, or a “Guide” as we call it at The Malphurs Group, is more than a career…
The Art of Setting Vision Indicators for Church Growth
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 230 Imagine you’re on a flight across the ocean. You’re moving, sure, but are you headed in the right…
The Common Failure Point in Church Revitalization: Key Insights for Implementation Success
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 233 Although there are multiple points of church revitalization failure, the title is written in the singular because all…
The Senior Pastor Demographic Cliff: Why Churches are in Danger & How to Fix It
The church in North America is hurtling towards a demographic cliff, and too few congregations are noticing the coming catastrophe. Not only are America’s pastors…
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,…
Developing a Discipleship Pathway for Kids and Students
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 236 Discipleship is at the heart of the church’s mission, and this calling extends to every member of the…
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 the Global Church: How You Can Make a Difference
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 189 Do you (or your church) love the thought of participating in the movement of the Gospel around the…
Moving to One Service: 5 Things You Need to Know
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 187 It is, unfortunately, a reality for many churches that you have to consider dropping a Sunday worship service…