Stop Training Your Leaders

Stop Training Your Leaders

Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 76 You read that right. Stop training your leaders if you want to see better staff and volunteer performance. This sounds almost unbiblical but it has been proven in multiple business studies over multiple decades. ...
Church Revitalization is not Church Growth

Church Revitalization is not Church Growth

Contrary to what some believe, church revitalization is not the same as church growth. Yes, the church may (and should) grow under your leadership during a revitalization endeavor; however, the numerical growth of a church does not mean it is revitalized or healthy....
Nine Vital Components of Church Revitalization

Nine Vital Components of Church Revitalization

Church revitalization carries both challenges and joys.  Revitalizing a declining or plateaued church challenges the congregation, provides opportunity for change and evaluation, and will inevitably cause some growing pains in the process.  When looking to...
A Theology of Hospitality: Say No to Bad Coffee

A Theology of Hospitality: Say No to Bad Coffee

Good coffee matters, and so does your theology of hospitality. A few years ago, I was put in charge of making the coffee at my church for a small group event in the summer. I’m the master of making coffee in my own home with my own coffee pot. I’ve got the...
Four Challenges Hispanic Churches Face

Four Challenges Hispanic Churches Face

Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 75 Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world. While English is more widespread because it’s often a second language, the Spanish language spreads across multiple continents. Moreover, hispanic...
Church Leaders Are the Problem

Church Leaders Are the Problem

More than 80% of churches are plateaued or in decline, and church leaders are the problem. That’s harsh, but it’s the truth. We often hear a lot of the same questions: How can my church grow?How can we reach millennials?How can we do better at discipleship?How can we...