Revitalize and Replant

By North American Mission Board

Your church doesn’t have to die. God is moving, even in the most difficult places. The Revitalize and Replant podcast equips pastors to take their churches from declining to thriving by pointing them ... more

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The podcast currently has 364 episodes available.

Revitalize and Replant episodes:

October 10, 2023Leading Builders in Church Revitalization
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Mark Hallock discuss 4 ways to lead the Builders (those born before 1946) in church revitalization.
This generation is institutionally loyal.
They love to tell stories.
They are often fearful of the change taking place.
The can confuse methods with doctrine.

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25min
October 05, 2023Even MORE Ways to Improve Your Preaching
In the third and final part of a 3-part series, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss 4 ways to improve your preaching.
Simplify and clearly answer the “what,” “so what,” and “now what” questions.
Practice.
Do immediate reflection.
Listen to and watch your own sermons or lessons.
Resources mentioned:
15 Ways to Improve Your Preaching or Teaching by Chuck Lawless

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27min
October 03, 2023More Ways to Improve Your Preaching
In the second of a 3-part series, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss 4 ways to improve your preaching.
Enlist a prayer team.
Study preaching and teaching.
Listen to other preachers.
Invite others to help you prepare.
Resources mentioned:
15 Ways to Improve Your Preaching or Teaching by Chuck Lawless

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24min
September 29, 2023 A Conversation with Geoff Chang, Part 1
On this very special episode, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Dr. Geoff Chang, Assistant Professor of Church History and Historical Theology and the Curator of the Spurgeon Library. In this episode, they discuss Charles Spurgeon’s upbringing and background.
Resources mentioned:
Spurgeon.org

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25min
September 28, 2023Ways to Improve Your Preaching
In the first of a 3-part series, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss 4 ways to improve your preaching.
Assume you need to improve.
Consider the last time you intentionally improved your approach.
Read the Bible and pray every day.
Forsake sin in your life.
Resources mentioned:
15 Ways to Improve Your Preaching or Teaching by Chuck Lawless

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22min
September 26, 2023Why Is My Church Declining?
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock consider 4 potential reasons that your church may be declining.
Churches with a majority of older people
Churches that focus on minor issues
Churches that do not impact or invest in their community.
Churches that develop a pattern of flexibility.

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22min
September 21, 2023The Future Belongs to the Small Church
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some ways small churches can be positioned to make an impact in the future.
Millennials and Gen Z and they don’t value the “big” church experience like older generations did.
The overhead cost of large campuses is becoming a bigger issue.
The increasing use and availability of technology means smaller churches can function very well and maintain a high degree of excellence.
There will be an increasing value on serving/relationships/community.
More pastors have gifts better suited to lead a small churches than a larger ones.

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22min
September 19, 20235 Ways to Increase People's Commitment to Gathered Worship
Make worship meaningful.
Emphasize the family aspect of church membership.
Make expectations clear at the outset.
Engage with those who are inconsistent in attendance.
Engage members in small groups.

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23min
September 15, 2023A Conversation with Mark Dance
Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Mark Dance, Director of Pastoral Wellness for Guidestone Financial Resources. Mark discusses his new book, Start to Finish: The Pastor’s Guide to Leading a Resilient Life and Ministry.
Highlights from this episode:
Many pastors don’t take the time to care well for themselves.
Pastors should model boundaries for the people in their churches. But that requires a healthy pastor.
“I’ve never met a Great Commandment pastor that wasn’t a Great Commission pastor. I’ve met a lot of Great Commission pastors that were not Great Commandment pastors.”

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32min
September 14, 20235 Reasons Why People Become Less Regular in Church Attendance
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss reasons why people are less engaged in gathered worship.
Increase in kids sports and recreation activities.
Increase emphasis on vacation/travel/leisure.
Blended families.
Unwillingness to engage in commitments.
Online options

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22min

FAQs about Revitalize and Replant:

How many episodes does Revitalize and Replant have?

The podcast currently has 364 episodes available.