Articles + Podcast
How to Lead Through Church Board Division and Disagreement
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 324- Church Board Division Board meetings should move your church forward, not leave everyone stuck in gridlock. When church board division takes over your leadership team, every decision becomes a battle and momentum dies....
Four Church Communication Mistakes that Kill Momentum
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 323- Church Communication Mistakes Clear communication drives everything in church ministry. When leaders communicate effectively, people understand the vision, engage in spiritual growth opportunities, and connect with what...
Why Your Church’s Values Don’t Match Your Budget (And What to Do About It)
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 322- Church budget and Values Your budget reveals your real values—not your value statement. Here's how to align your spending with your stated priorities. Walk into almost any church and you'll find a beautifully designed...
Moving Church Volunteers from Burnout to Their Best Fit
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 320- Church Volunteer Management Effective church volunteer management often reveals a painful irony: your most faithful servants are frequently your most over-committed ones. These dedicated individuals serve in three,...
5 Reasons Church Revitalization Fails (And How to Avoid Them)
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 319- Why Revitalization Fails Church revitalization holds incredible promise for declining congregations. Yet despite the best intentions, passionate leaders, and countless hours invested, many revitalization efforts stall...
Church Membership Process: 3 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 317- Church Membership Process Many churches face the challenge of people attending regularly but not committing to membership. While it's tempting to blame declining commitment in our culture, the real issue often lies with...
How to Run Effective Church Staff Meetings
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 315- Effective Church Staff Meetings If you only had one hour with your staff team every week, how would you invest it? Most churches waste their staff meeting time with idle chit chat or lengthy reports that could have been...
How to Grow a Small Church in a Metro Area: A Practical Case Study
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 314- Small Urban Church Growth Strategies You're pastoring a small church of 35 people in a major city. Your congregation is aging. The neighborhood around you has changed dramatically. What now? If this describes your...
Should Churches Do Strategic Planning During a Pastoral Transition?
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 313- Pastoral Transition Strategic Planning Your pastor just announced his departure. The elder board is meeting to discuss next steps. Someone raises the question that's been on everyone's mind: Should we start looking for...
How Shepherding-Type Pastors Can Lead with Vision and Strategy
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 312- Pastor Vision and Strategy If you're a pastor who thrives in one-on-one conversations, loves walking through life with your congregation, and feels most alive when caring for people in their moments of need but breaks...
Church Management Software Training: 4 Steps to Get Your Team Actually Using Your System
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 311- church management software training You've invested in church management software. Your Planning Center subscription is active, your data is imported, and everything looks perfect on paper. But there's one glaring...
How Healthy Churches Can Support Church Revitalization in Their Community
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 310- church revitalization Church revitalization isn't a destination, it's an ongoing journey. Just like getting healthy, there's never a moment where you can declare "we did it" and stop the work entirely. But some churches...
Church Closure Decision: When to Revitalize vs. When to Close Your Church
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 309- church closure decision The church closure decision is one of the most heartbreaking conversations a pastor or church leader will ever face. Yet for many congregations across America, this discussion has moved from...
How Churches Can Manage and Prioritize Community Partnerships for Better Outreach
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 308- church community partnerships Managing church community partnerships effectively can transform your outreach efforts, but without a clear strategy, these relationships often lead to resource drain and mission drift. The...
How to Select Church Elders: Avoiding 3 Critical Mistakes in Elder Selection
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 307- church elder selection Church elder selection is one of the most critical decisions a congregation will make, yet many churches fall into common pitfalls that can undermine their leadership effectiveness for years to...
When Should a Church Expand: 3 Essential Considerations Before Building
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 306- When should a church expand Bottom Every growing church eventually faces the question: when should a church expand? It's an exciting moment that signals God's blessing and growth, but it's also one of the most...
How to Create a Culture of Evangelism and Outreach in Your Church
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 305- church evangelism culture Creating a church evangelism culture isn't about adding more programs to your calendar or organizing annual outreach events. It's about fundamentally shifting how your congregation sees itself...
Church Leadership Development: How to Transition from Doing to Leading and Equipping Others
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 304- Church Leadership Development Bottom Line Up Front: Church leadership development requires a fundamental shift from being the primary doer to becoming an equipper who multiplies ministry through others. This transition,...
How to Get Church Members to Join Small Groups: 3 Communication Strategies
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 303- small group participation Struggling to boost small group participation in your church? You're not alone. Many pastors find themselves frustrated when they launch small groups ministry only to see low engagement and...
5 Keys to Healthy Multi-Site Church Leadership and Campus Culture
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 302- multi-site church leadership Growing churches face exciting challenges, and few are as complex as transitioning to a multi-site model. While expanding to multiple campuses can multiply your ministry impact, multi-site...
How to Attract Young Families to Your Aging Church: 5 Proven Strategies
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 301- How to attract young families to church "We are an older congregation with little to no ability to minister to children. What methods would you use to allow us to grow in size?" This heartfelt question from one of our...
8 Essential Church Revitalization Questions Answered: 300th Episode Special
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 300- 300th Episode - Church Revitalization Questions For our milestone 300th episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, we did something completely different. We opened the floor to you, our listeners, and the response...
Fall Ministry Launch Planning: 3 Keys to Your Church’s Best Season
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 299 - Fall ministry launch planning Summer is winding down, and whether your local schools start in early August or wait until after Labor Day, one thing is certain: fall ministry launch season is approaching fast. For many...
How to Fire Church Volunteers: A Pastor’s Complete Guide to Difficult Decisions
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 298 - How to fire church volunteers Every church leader faces moments that test their resolve, but few situations are as challenging as having to fire church volunteers. Whether it's the long-time greeter who's become...