The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 164 Making plans is fun. Following through is hard. Most churches fail before they even begin the implementation journey because they did not account for the barriers. It’s like starting a road trip with a car full of...
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 162 Seminary is a wonderful place to learn how to preach a sermon and study Scripture. Undoubtedly, these are critical skills for successful ministry. But historically, seminaries are less useful for learning...
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 145 It’s been well-documented that the tenure of pastors has been decreasing for some time now. A recent Barna study looked into some reasons that pastors consider quitting, and we think there are solutions to these...
The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 140 – Three Tips for Onboarding a New Pastor It’s an exciting time for a new pastor and a church when a changing of the guard is in motion. With all the greatest trust in the Lord to direct these relationships,...
Let’s keep first things first. Having a first-rate experience for newcomers should never be about becoming the coolest church in your town. It should always be about evangelism. In the past, I’ve written about how our treatment of guests and our...