The Importance of Succession Planning for Long-Term Church Health

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, a change in calling, or unexpected circumstances, pastoral transitions are inevitable. However, many churches find themselves...
The Senior Pastor Demographic Cliff: Why Churches are in Danger & How to Fix It

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 aging out of the ministry, but there are too few pastors-in-training to take their place. It’s not...
Three Reasons to Become a Church Consultant (and One Reason You Shouldn’t)

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 choice—it’s a calling. Before I joined the leadership team, my path began in the trenches, working directly with churches...