by A.J. Mathieu | Apr 16, 2025 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Culture, Leadership, Mission, Podcast
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 286 The transition to a new pastor represents one of the most significant moments in the life of a congregation. Whether your previous pastor retired after decades of faithful service or departed under more challenging...
by Scott Ball | Apr 9, 2025 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Leadership, Podcast, Strategic Planning
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 285 Church revitalization is not for the faint of heart. While many congregations recognize the need for renewal and change, not all who begin the journey complete it successfully. The failure of church revitalization...
by Scott Ball | Apr 2, 2025 | Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Podcast, Strategic Planning
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 284 Let’s talk about something we don’t discuss enough in church leadership circles: the problems that come with growth. Yes, you read that right. If your church is growing right now, that’s awesome!...
by Scott Ball | Mar 26, 2025 | Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Developing Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Development, Podcast, Research, Staff Development, Strategic Planning
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 283 Effective ministry thrives on teamwork. Indeed, the health and effectiveness of your church’s mission are deeply connected to how well your team functions. Jon Katzenbach and Douglas Smith originally...
by A.J. Mathieu | Mar 19, 2025 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Culture, Great Commission, Leadership, Mission, Podcast, Vision
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 282 Note: This article was adapted from concepts in Chapter 8 of Developing a Vision for Ministry by Dr. Aubrey Malphurs. In any organization committed to meaningful change, opposition is inevitable. This truth is...
by Scott Ball | Mar 12, 2025 | Christian Life, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Community Outreach, Culture, Disciple Making, Evangelism, First Impressions, Great Commission, Leadership, Mission, News, Podcast, Research, Strategic Planning, Student Ministry, Theology
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 281 If you’ve been in church leadership for any length of time, you’ve likely felt it—the weight of declining attendance, the challenge of reaching younger generations, and the growing sense that...