In our second Q&A episode of the series, host Mark Clifton turns the tables and asks Mark Hallock a few listener-submitted questions about preaching, shepherding, and leading a healthy church.

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In this special Q&A episode, Mark Hallock asks Mark Clifton some of the most common questions pastors face about church revitalization, ministry longevity, leadership, and staying faithful to Jesus through life's most difficult seasons.

Questions Include:

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Pastor Matt Clough continues his conversation about replanting Fellowship West Church in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Hear practical insights on leading change, building trust, and remaining faithful through the challenges and opportunities of church revitalization.

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What does it look like to replant a church outside the Southern Baptist Convention? Pastor Matt Clough of Fellowship West Church in Bonner Springs, Kansas, joins Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst to share more about his own church replanting journey. In this episode, Matt discusses his pastoral background, lessons learned in ministry, and his unique experiences in leading a church replant in a non-SBC context. Let this episode serve as encouragement to any pastors considering church revitalization.

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How can pastors cultivate a healthy, thriving deacon ministry?

In the final episode of this three-part series, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how churches can build a culture of servant leadership that lasts. Healthy deacons protect church unity, serve alongside pastors, and help churches navigate conflict, transition, and revitalization with both wisdom and humility.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

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How do you train and develop healthy deacons? In part two of this series, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how pastors can equip deacons for effective ministry within their local churches. Rather than simply filling positions, churches should intentionally disciple servant leaders who understand the church's mission, care well for people, and support the ministry of the local church.

In this episode, you'll discover:

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Who should serve as a deacon in the local church?

In part one of this three-part series on deacons, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst explore the biblical qualifications for deacons and why healthy deacon ministry is essential for church revitalization. Looking to Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3, they discuss how churches can identify faithful servant leaders who strengthen church unity, support pastors, and care well for the congregation.

In this episode, you'll learn:

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Why do these pastors choose to remain part of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)?

In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst explain why they value Southern Baptist cooperation and how the SBC helps churches fulfill the Great Commission through missions, theological education, church planting, disaster relief, and local church partnership.

In this episode, they discuss the SBC's:

Whether you're exploring the Southern Baptist Convention or simply want to understand why many pastors continue to serve within the SBC, this conversation offers a practical overview of the values that shape Southern Baptist churches and their mission.

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What should a pastor do after preaching a sermon that didn't connect?

In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how pastors can respond after preaching a sermon that feels like a "pick-six." Every preacher has messages that don't land the way they hoped, but one difficult Sunday doesn't define a lifetime of faithful ministry.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

If you've ever left the pulpit feeling discouraged, this episode offers biblical encouragement for pastors committed to faithful preaching, church revitalization, and long-term ministry.

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Growing up in a pastor's home can bring unique blessings and unique challenges.

In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst discuss the realities faced by preachers' kids and how ministry families can navigate them in healthy ways. From unrealistic expectations to questions of identity and calling, this conversation explores how churches and parents can better support the children of pastors.

Whether you're a pastor, ministry spouse, church leader, or preacher's kid yourself, this episode offers valuable insight into the dynamics of ministry family life and how we can better serve ministry families in our churches and community.

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