Three Common Reasons Churches Contact a Consultant

Three Common Reasons Churches Contact a Consultant

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 154 The Malphurs Group Ministry has been in existence for over 20 years, beginning back in the 1990’s when Dr. Malphurs began consulting with churches who would contact him after reading one of his many books on church...
What Every Pastor Should Know Every Week

What Every Pastor Should Know Every Week

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 153 If you’re a pastor, you’re a leader. Every leader has to make decisions, and good decisions are made from good information. There are helpful things that every pastor should know every week. We call that collection...
Building A Healthy Leadership Development Process

Building A Healthy Leadership Development Process

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 148 Are leaders born or made? Yes! There are certainly people who are born with characteristics that allow them to rise to the top of organizations and perform at high levels. We also believe, though, that people with...
Top 7 Reasons Pastors Consider Quitting

Top 7 Reasons Pastors Consider Quitting

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 145 It’s been well-documented that the tenure of pastors has been decreasing for some time now. A recent Barna study looked into some reasons that pastors consider quitting, and we think there are solutions to these...
Ministering as a Couple

Ministering as a Couple

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 144 By Pastors Matt & Heidi Messner If marriage isn’t difficult enough, try doing ministry together. Even if you both do not have a vocational ministry position, if your spouse is “in ministry” then you are highly...
Three Tips for Onboarding a New Pastor

Three Tips for Onboarding a New Pastor

The Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 140 It’s an exciting time for a new pastor and a church when a changing of the guard is in motion. With all the greatest trust in the Lord to direct these relationships, humanity is still flawed, so mistakes are made...