How to Handle “We’ve Always Done It This Way” in Your Church

How to Handle “We’ve Always Done It This Way” in Your Church

by | Mar 11, 2026 | Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Culture, Disciple Making, Great Commission, Leadership, Mission, Podcast, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group, Vision

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 331- Church Change Resistance Every church leader has heard it. Someone raises a hand, furrows a brow, and says the words that stop momentum cold: “We’ve always done it this way.” It sounds like a...
The Hidden Cost of Adding Too Many Church Ministries

The Hidden Cost of Adding Too Many Church Ministries

by | Feb 11, 2026 | Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Disciple Making, Leadership, Mission, Podcast, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 327- Church Ministry Overload Church ministry overload happens gradually, then suddenly. One day you’re saying yes to a passionate volunteer’s creative idea. The next, you’re drowning in calendar...
Four Church Communication Mistakes that Kill Momentum

Four Church Communication Mistakes that Kill Momentum

by | Jan 14, 2026 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Events, Leadership, Podcast, The Malphurs Group

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...
5 Reasons Church Revitalization Fails (And How to Avoid Them)

5 Reasons Church Revitalization Fails (And How to Avoid Them)

by | Dec 3, 2025 | Church Consulting, Church Governance, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Leadership, Podcast, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group

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...