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
How to Align Your Sermon and Worship Service for Maximum Impact
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 334- Sunday Worship Service Planning Most churches treat preaching and worship as two separate events that happen to share the same morning. The pastor prepares a sermon. The worship leader picks songs. Both show up on...
Articles & Podcast
3 Reasons First-Time Church Visitors Don’t Come Back
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 333- Church Guest Retention Church leaders invest heavily in Sunday morning. The worship experience is polished, the greeters are trained, the coffee is good. Yet first-time visitors walk out the door and never return. While...
Three Underfunded Areas of Most Church Budgets
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 332- Church Budget Priorities Every year, church leaders gather around a table to work through the budget. The conversation almost always centers on one of two questions: what do we need to cut, or should we just carry over...
How to Handle “We’ve Always Done It This Way” in Your Church
The Church Revitalization Podcast - Episode 331- Church Change Resistance Every church leader has heard it. Someone raises a hand, furrows a brow, and says the words that stop momentum cold: "We've always done it this way." It sounds like a statement about the past....
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