How to Fire Church Volunteers: A Pastor’s Complete Guide to Difficult Decisions

How to Fire Church Volunteers: A Pastor’s Complete Guide to Difficult Decisions

by | Jul 9, 2025 | Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Culture, Developing Leaders, Evaluations, Leadership, Podcast, Recruitment, Staff Development, The Malphurs Group

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...
When Is the Best Time for Volunteer Recruitment?

When Is the Best Time for Volunteer Recruitment?

by | Jun 25, 2025 | Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Culture, Developing Leaders, Events, Leadership, Podcast, Recruitment, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 296 – Volunteer Recruitment Timing Most church leaders approach volunteer recruitment like a seasonal gardening project—they plant seeds once a year during the fall push and hope something grows. But what if the...
Why Temperament in Church Volunteer Roles Is the Key to Thriving Ministry

Why Temperament in Church Volunteer Roles Is the Key to Thriving Ministry

by | Jun 11, 2025 | Church Health, Church Revitalization, Coaching, Communication, Culture, Developing Leaders, Disciple Making, Evaluations, Leadership, Leadership Development, Podcast, Recruitment, Staff Development, The Malphurs Group

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 294 – Temperament in Church Volunteer Roles Every church leader has experienced it: the eager volunteer who says yes to serving but burns out within months, or the faithful member who seems perpetually frustrated...
Church Vision Strategy: 4 Steps to Clarity, Growth, and Alignment

Church Vision Strategy: 4 Steps to Clarity, Growth, and Alignment

by | May 28, 2025 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Leadership, Podcast, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group, Vision

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 292 – Church Vision Strategy Too many churches cast a bold vision only to see it fade into the background. Without a clear church vision strategy, even the most compelling ideas can get lost in the routines of...
Revolutionary Small Groups Ministry Training Now Available in The Healthy Churches Toolkit

Revolutionary Small Groups Ministry Training Now Available in The Healthy Churches Toolkit

by | May 14, 2025 | Christian Life, Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Developing Leaders, Disciple Making, Leadership, Leadership Development, Podcast, Small Groups, Staff Development, Strategic Planning

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 290 – Build a Thriving Small Groups Ministry New collaboration brings proven small groups framework to churches worldwide May 2025 – The Malphurs Group is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership...