The Critical Role of Core Competencies for Leadership

The Critical Role of Core Competencies for Leadership

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 243 This week, we continue our deep dive into Leadership Pipeline Design. In the first week, we explored why every church needs a leadership pipeline. Last week, we detailed the various levels of leadership and why...
Levels of Leadership: The Foundation of Leadership Pipeline

Levels of Leadership: The Foundation of Leadership Pipeline

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 242 In last week’s article, we explored the crucial role that a leadership pipeline plays in the health and growth of a church. We discussed the biblical basis for leadership development, the need for intentional...
Why God Uses Small Ministries to Make a Big Impact

Why God Uses Small Ministries to Make a Big Impact

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 238 In the book of Judges, we find the story of Gideon, a man chosen by God to lead Israel against the oppressive Midianites. Gideon, who considered himself the least of his family and his clan the weakest in Israel,...
Good News Or Bad News? Reacting To The Latest Data On Baptisms

Good News Or Bad News? Reacting To The Latest Data On Baptisms

In a recent study conducted by Lifeway Research, intriguing patterns have emerged regarding baptism practices among Southern Baptist congregations, especially in the context of the ongoing pandemic. The study, which meticulously gathered data from the Annual Church...
Three Reasons to Become a Church Consultant (and One Reason You Shouldn’t)

Three Reasons to Become a Church Consultant (and One Reason You Shouldn’t)

Going on the journey to being a church consultant, or a “Guide” as we call it at The Malphurs Group, is more than a career choice—it’s a calling. Before I joined the leadership team, my path began in the trenches, working directly with churches...