How to Select Church Elders: Avoiding 3 Critical Mistakes in Elder Selection

How to Select Church Elders: Avoiding 3 Critical Mistakes in Elder Selection

by | Sep 10, 2025 | Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Developing Leaders, Evaluations, Leadership, Leadership Development, Podcast, Recruitment, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group

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...
How to Get Church Members to Join Small Groups: 3 Communication Strategies

How to Get Church Members to Join Small Groups: 3 Communication Strategies

by | Aug 13, 2025 | Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Disciple Making, Leadership, Podcast, Recruitment, Small Groups, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group

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...
How to Attract Young Families to Your Aging Church: 5 Proven Strategies

How to Attract Young Families to Your Aging Church: 5 Proven Strategies

by | Jul 30, 2025 | Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Community Outreach, Culture, Events, First Impressions, Leadership, Podcast, Recruitment, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group, Vision

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...
Fall Ministry Launch Planning: 3 Keys to Your Church’s Best Season

Fall Ministry Launch Planning: 3 Keys to Your Church’s Best Season

by | Jul 16, 2025 | Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Disciple Making, Evangelism, Leadership, Podcast, Recruitment, Small Groups, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group

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...
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...