Church Consultant Pop Quiz: Real-World Solutions for Made-Up Churches

Church Consultant Pop Quiz: Real-World Solutions for Made-Up Churches

by | Jul 23, 2024 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Finances, Church Governance, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication, Community Outreach, Culture, Evangelism, Finance, Great Commission, Leadership, Mission, Multi-Ethnic Church, Podcast, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group, Vision

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 251 Ever wondered what it’s like to step into the shoes of a church consultant? Well, you’re in luck! We’re about to embark on a journey through three hypothetical church scenarios, each crafted by AI...
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)

by | Feb 13, 2024 | Church Consulting, Church Revitalization, Coaching, Communication, Developing Leaders, Leadership, Podcast, Recruitment, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group

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...
Understanding the Four Types of Core Values

Understanding the Four Types of Core Values

by | Jan 16, 2024 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Culture, Disciple Making, Evangelism, Mission, Podcast, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group, Values, Worship

In the world of ministry, values aren’t just about what you believe or prefer. They’re the deep-rooted and passionate forces that drive and direct everything you do. Think of them as the pulse of your ministry – they keep things moving and point you in the...
The Uncomfortable Truth About Church Decline

The Uncomfortable Truth About Church Decline

by | Dec 8, 2023 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Community Outreach, Evangelism, Leadership, Podcast, Research, Turnaround Pastors

In recent years, a quiet crisis has been unfolding within the walls of churches across the United States. It’s a crisis that many congregations are either unaware of or are reluctant to confront. This crisis is the steady and persistent church decline in...