The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 273 Church consultants often encounter certain phrases that reveal deeper issues within a congregation’s culture and mindset. Here are four common statements that raise red flags and why they deserve closer...
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...