Building a Disciple-Centric Church: The Role of Primary and Secondary Ministries
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 226 Everything your church does must be aimed at making and maturing disciples. But not everything your church does…
Category: Strategic Planning
2024 Vision: Planning for GROWTH in the New Year
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 216 As the new year rapidly approaches, it’s a crucial time for church and organizational leaders to engage in…
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…
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…