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...
How to Evaluate Your Church’s Mission Statement

How to Evaluate Your Church’s Mission Statement

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 223 If you were asked, “What is the mandate of the Church,” what would your answer be? It’s an important question because what we believe the answer to be becomes our mission. That which we believe to be preeminent in...
Five Painful Problems SOLVED By A Leadership Pipeline

Five Painful Problems SOLVED By A Leadership Pipeline

If you desire your church to reach more people, expand its resources, and amplify its impact, building a leadership pipeline is of utmost importance. Occasionally, after we share our articles or resources online, a well-intentioned individual might comment,...