5 Risks Your Church Should Take

5 Risks Your Church Should Take

Nothing in life is a sure deal. You make plans, do the leg-work, and research the details. Some things, despite the planning, don’t work out. This inherent risk of failure sidelines a lot of churches from making bold moves that could launch them into more significant...
15 Reasons Why Committed Christians Do Not Attend Church

15 Reasons Why Committed Christians Do Not Attend Church

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...
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...
Moving People from Sitting to Serving

Moving People from Sitting to Serving

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...