Foundations of First Impressions

by A.J. Mathieu | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Disciple Making, Leadership, Podcast

Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 57 Making a good first impression never goes out of style. But seasons change, and so should the way we work at connecting with people. Our guest this week was Greg Atkinson, founder of the First Impressions Conference,...

Overcoming Stalled Leadership

by A.J. Mathieu | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Disciple Making, Leadership, Podcast

Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 56 Too many pastors find themselves discouraged, and their ministry doesn’t match what they thought it would be when they started their ministry. In this episode, we explore critical steps you can take to jumpstart...

Growing Your Groups Ministry Despite the Pandemic

by Scott Ball | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Culture, Disciple Making, Small Groups

When the Covid crisis hit, every church made the pivot to online everything: online worship, online groups, online prayer. And while online services have primarily hit their stride (if your online worship is tanking, read this), small group ministries have struggled...

Planning Now For 2021

by Scott Ball | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Disciple Making, Leadership, Podcast

Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 54 Too many churches have responded to what 2020 has thrown at them with paralyzation. Deer in headlights come to mind. In the line of sight of a threat, no action. It’s certain death! Those headlights are masking a...

A Time For Choosing Vision Instead Of Egypt

by A.J. Mathieu | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Disciple Making, Leadership, Podcast

Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 53 The Lord never wastes time.  He may take up time, more than we would wish for, but He is always moving forward with His vision for His people and His Church.  The last 40 years of Moses’ life were spent living out God’s...

Overcoming Ministry Fatigue

by A.J. Mathieu | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Disciple Making, Leadership, Podcast

Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 52 Pastors are struggling with exhaustion, frustration, and overwhelm. It feels like you are fighting a battle you cannot win, and for every two steps you take forward, 2020 knocks you back three steps. Recent news stories...