When Is the Best Time of Year for a Strategic Planning Process?

When Is the Best Time of Year for a Strategic Planning Process?

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,...
The Revitalized Church

The Revitalized Church

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...
How to Know if You’re Ready to Lead a Revitalization Process

How to Know if You’re Ready to Lead a Revitalization Process

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...
Three Most Common Revitalization Mistakes

Three Most Common Revitalization Mistakes

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...
2020 Ministry Trends

2020 Ministry Trends

A new year has begun, and with the new year, it is time to assess what will be different in 2020. The world is changing faster than ever, and churches will need to adapt if they want to reach people for the Kingdom. We’ve compiled ten trends that will drive...
The God of Revitalization

The God of Revitalization

The Old Testament prophets are filled with doom and gloom. The minor prophets are marked by calls to repentance, yes. But these books are also known for their cataclysmic predictions if the audience does not repent. This push for change in the face of punishment...