Consequences of Rejecting Revitalization

Consequences of Rejecting Revitalization

“And I have promised to bring you up out of your misery in Egypt into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites–a land flowing with milk and honey.” Exodus 3:17 (NIV) God has a plan for your church. A good...
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...
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,...
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...