by Scott Ball | Feb 11, 2020 | Christian Life, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Podcast
There is a growing body of research revealing that many long-time Christian people are deciding not to attend church services any longer. We are familiar with the term the “nones” in reference to people with no religious affiliation. However, there is a...
by A.J. Mathieu | Jan 21, 2020 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Podcast
A revitalized church is a powerful force. Before a church is revitalized, its life dwindles, and death looms. These churches have a fading view of a once bright past, and it gives way to robotic monotony, apathy, and stress. In Revelation 2:2-5, the Lord...
by Scott Ball | Jan 15, 2020 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Leadership, Podcast
Leading a church through revitalization is not for the faint of heart. I’ve had the privilege of walking many churches through the process of revitalization as Lead Guide with The Malphurs Group. One of the things our team looks for first when we start a partnership...
by A.J. Mathieu | Jan 6, 2020 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Leadership, Leadership Development, Podcast, Strategic Planning
Author’s Note: January 15, 2020 marks the launch of Church Revitalization University–an online, guided process for your church to engage in our Strategic Envisioning process. To get you started in the right direction, this week’s article and blog are...
by Ron Donnini | Dec 18, 2019 | Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Developing Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Development, Podcast, Recruitment
Serving on your church’s board is a privilege. It is a huge responsibility and a calling, but also a blessing. I have had the joy of serving on multiple church boards over the years and am wrapping up a six-year term on my church’s elder board this year....
by Scott Ball | Dec 2, 2019 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Culture, Developing Leaders, Podcast, Recruitment
I’ve never encountered a church that has too many volunteers. Most of the churches we talk to are struggling to get enough volunteers in ministries like children, students, and hospitality. Believe it or not, your church has all the volunteers you need to be...