The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 216 As the new year rapidly approaches, it’s a crucial time for church and organizational leaders to engage in thoughtful and strategic planning. The goal is to make the upcoming year not just another cycle of...
Choosing a church consulting partner is a huge responsibility. The sheer number of choices: large consulting firms, denominational outlets, independent consultants… make the selection process feel overwhelming. How do you navigate the complexity? How can you be...
One of the most common questions we get at The Malphurs Group is, “When is the best time of year to start a strategic planning process?” Church leadership teams understand that a strategic planning process isn’t something you should go into lightly,...
Building a budget has got to be the least attractive part of going into ministry. I remember when I received the call from the Lord to go into ministry when I was in junior high school. I had dreams of sharing the gospel, comforting the down-trodden. I had a passion...
Leadership pipeline development in churches isn’t a new fad or trend that only applies to multi-site or church planting contexts. A church’s leadership pipeline cultivates the God-given spiritual gifts and abilities each person has. It requires a redesign...