Resources to lead your church with strategy and intentionality.
Whether you prefer the feel of a book in your hand or listening to leadership lessons while cutting the grass, we have got you covered. Through our blog, podcast, and Aubrey’s latest book titles, our heart is to see you and your ministry thrive.
Latest Release
Sunday School vs Small Groups
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 158 It’s the heavyweight title fight of church discipleship ministries. Perhaps second only to church “worship wars” between traditional and contemporary music, the battle between Sunday School and Small Groups has been...
Articles & Podcast
5 Dysfunctional Habits of Unhealthy Church Boards
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 157 The church rises and falls on the quality of leadership at the top. A large number of churches I’ve worked with over the years have been congregationally-led. They have myriad committees–finance, personnel, the...
Are Pastors Paid Fairly? Evaluating Compensation and Raises for Church Staff
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 156 The thought of talking about pastor compensation makes many people uncomfortable. From the pastor’s point of view, he never wants to be seen as greedy or ungrateful, so most do not initiate a compensation discussion with...
The Problem of Too Many Ministries
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 155 Church doesn’t need to be complicated, but sometimes it ends up that way. Having a few primary ministries that are well thought out and intential can be much more successful than a large menu of options. We refer to the...
Books
Strategy
Advanced Strategic Planning
Practical advice for churches to articulate their vision, implement their mission and align their identity.
“I am using this book for one of the classes in my Master’s of Arts in Leadership program. I love this book – I am not a huge reader and don’t typically enjoy all of my textbooks. However, Malphurs does an incredible job of describing how a Christian organization should plan their strategy.” – Kelsey
Vision
Re:Vision: The Key to Transforming Your Church
Pastors with a viable vision for ministry are the key to a transformed church.
“The research and content is super helpful for pastors and leaders. This is not just another book on vision or church growth. One of my favorites I keep at arm’s reach!” – Brad
Emotional Intelligence
Developing Emotionally Mature Leaders: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help Transform Your Ministry
Inspire the very best in your church or organization through the power of emotional intelligence.
“An excellent resource for yourself and those you lead”- David
Leadership
Being Leaders
Uncover the power of church leadership that is based both on the Bible and your personal context.
“I am a Minister in Training. It is wonderful; beyond my expectations, (and I’m) learning some things about myself”- Dawn
Leadership
Building Leaders: Blueprints for Developing Leadership at Every Level of Your Church
See the importance of duplicating yourself in order to grow your ministry.
“This is an amazing resource on leadership development. I bought so many books on leadership, but none are so marked up and highlighted as this one.”- Mark
Leadership
Leading Leaders: Empowering Church Boards for Ministry Excellence
Church boards and connected leadership groups hold one of the keys for ministry excellence.
“A book long overdue!”- David