Why God Uses Small Ministries to Make a Big Impact

Why God Uses Small Ministries to Make a Big Impact

by | Apr 23, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Community Outreach, Developing Leaders, Evangelism, Great Commission, Leadership, Mission, Podcast, The Malphurs Group

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 238 In the book of Judges, we find the story of Gideon, a man chosen by God to lead Israel against the oppressive Midianites. Gideon, who considered himself the least of his family and his clan the weakest in Israel,...
The Uncomfortable Truth About Church Decline

The Uncomfortable Truth About Church Decline

by | Dec 8, 2023 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Community Outreach, Evangelism, Leadership, Podcast, Research, Turnaround Pastors

In recent years, a quiet crisis has been unfolding within the walls of churches across the United States. It’s a crisis that many congregations are either unaware of or are reluctant to confront. This crisis is the steady and persistent church decline in...
Breaking Growth Barriers: Escaping the Small Church Syndrome

Breaking Growth Barriers: Escaping the Small Church Syndrome

by | Oct 4, 2023 | Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Community Outreach, Developing Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Development, Podcast

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 210 In the world of faith, there’s an undeniable truth – there’s nothing inherently wrong with being part of a small church. In fact, small churches often foster intimate communities where every member...
Church Death Spiral: How Once-Thriving Churches Hit Rock Bottom

Church Death Spiral: How Once-Thriving Churches Hit Rock Bottom

by | Sep 13, 2023 | Church Culture, Church Finances, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Community Outreach, Developing Leaders, Disciple Making, First Impressions, Leadership Development, Podcast, Vision

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 207 First Community Church once bustled with activity. Families packed the pews each Sunday while kids scurried off to crowded Sunday School classes. The budget was strong enough to maintain their historic building and...