the Church Revitalization Podcast
Show Notes
Revolutionary Small Groups Ministry Training Now Available in The Healthy Churches Toolkit
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 290 New collaboration brings proven small groups framework to churches worldwide May 2025 - The Malphurs Group is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Build Groups, bringing exclusive small groups ministry...
Five Things Worship Leaders Should STOP Doing
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 289 Let's face it—leading worship is no small task. You're part musician, part spiritual guide, and part traffic director for the congregation's musical journey. It's a balancing act that requires both talent and...
How Big Is Your Church… Actually?
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 288 If you've ever spoken with pastors about church attendance, you've likely heard a familiar line: "Only about half of our people show up on any given Sunday." It's a phrase tossed around so often, it's almost taken as...
New Pastor Onboarding Part 2: Pastor Prep For A New Church
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 287 Check out Part 1 about the church preparing for a new pastor at: malphursgroup.com/286 Stepping into a leadership role at a new church is both exciting and daunting. Whether you're fresh out of seminary or a seasoned...
New Pastor Onboarding Part 1: Church Prep For A New Pastor
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...
Three Types of Churches that FAIL at Revitalization
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 rarely...
Blind Spots: 3 Dangerous Pitfalls for Growing Churches
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! But growing churches...
The Five Types of Teams: Building a High Performance Church Team
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 identified five...
Who is Blocking Your Ministry 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...
Christianity in America: Is the Decline Over?
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 Christianity's influence in...
Revitalization through Outreach: 3 Steps to Becoming an Externally Focused Church
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 280 Outreach is the lifeblood of healthy churches. Yet many churches find themselves stuck in patterns of internal focus that prevent true growth and community impact. In today's exploration of healthy church principles, we...
How Leadership Dysfunction Holds Back Church Growth
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 279 Is leadership dysfunction holding back growth in your church? While it's easy to blame external factors like changing demographics or post-pandemic shifts, the uncomfortable truth is that internal leadership problems...
How to Start a Revitalization Process
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 278 Church revitalization isn't just for struggling congregations. We often interchange the term “church health” in reference to what we do when working with churches that are experiencing growth but want to continue to...
5 Overlooked Guest Experience Questions
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 277 When a guest walks into your church for the first time, they're carrying more than just a Bible or a coffee cup – they're carrying questions. Lots of them. And while your weekend service might be excellent and your...
Top Church Volunteer Recruitment Hacks
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 276 Every church leader knows the challenge: you need volunteers to run effective ministries, but finding and keeping those volunteers feels like an endless uphill battle. Whether you're trying to staff your children's...
Three Things Your Elders Should Never Do
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 275 The role of church elder carries profound responsibilities and equally significant pitfalls. As someone who has spent years consulting with churches across the country, I've observed that even the most well-intentioned...
Eliminating Ministry Silos
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 274 Ministry silos are a persistent challenge that affects churches of all sizes. These isolated pockets of ministry activity can develop gradually and often go unnoticed until their negative effects become apparent. Within...
Four Things your church consultant doesn’t want to hear you say.
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 273 Church consultants often encounter certain phrases that reveal deeper issues within a congregation's culture and mindset. Here are four common statements that raise red flags and why they deserve closer examination: 1....
The Great Commission vs The Comfortable Commission: Are We Playing It Too Safe?
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 272 Many churches believe they're faithfully living out the Great Commission while unknowingly drifting toward what could be called the "Comfortable Commission" - a state where maintaining the status quo takes priority over...
Top Church Leadership Mistakes of 2024
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 271 As we reflect on 2024, a few things have emerged in church leadership that warrant careful consideration as we prepare to start the new year. It’s worthy of note that the things listed below would all be addressed at the...
Episode 270: Why the Early Church “Skipped” Worship Services
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 270 In this enlightening episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts Scott Ball and AJ Mathieu are joined by Dr. Tom Wadsworth, a renowned expert in New Testament studies. Dr. Wadsworth shares groundbreaking insights...
5 Reasons People May Visit Your Church This Christmas
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 269 An article in the Christian Post this week highlighted a surge in Bible sales as we move into the end of 2024. One suggested reason for this is that people are feeling anxiety for a variety of reasons and looking for...
The Three People Who Visit Your Website
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 268 Guest Author: Derek Maxson I want to invite you to consider how your website helps your church to make disciples. Our belief at Malphurs Group is that everything the church does should contribute to the...
Three Things Churches Should Do Before Year End
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 267 As another year draws to a close, church leaders find themselves in a crucial planning period. While the holiday season brings increased activity and attendance, it's also the perfect time to lay groundwork for a...