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Revitalize and Replant episodes
- Six Marks That a Church and Its Leaders Are Ready for Renewal
Before meaningful church renewal can happen, certain spiritual foundations must be present. Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss six biblical marks that indicate a church is prepared to embrace revitalization and healthy change.
The Six Marks Include:
- Reality
- Humility
- Authority of Scripture
- Mission
- Flexibility
- Faith
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26 min - 5 Principles for Leading as a Shepherd (from "Land Ho!")
Join Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst as they discuss five principles from Walker Armstrong and Mark Hallock’s Land Ho: Seven Keys to Navigating the Adventurous and Challenging Waters of Change.
Main Takeaways from This Episode:
- Faithfully preach and teach the Word of God
- Listen more than you speak
- Lead with humility, not pride
- Celebrate all that God is doing in and through your church
- Stay even when it’s hard
Resources Related to This Episode:
- Land Ho! Seven Keys to Navigating the Adventurous & Challenging Waters of Change
- CP Stories: Weekly Stories of SBC Missionaries
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25 min - The 5 Arenas of Church Renewal Every Pastor Needs to Understand
Church revitalization isn't simply about launching a new program or implementing a fresh strategy. Healthy church renewal begins much deeper. In this episode of Revitalize & Replant, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock unpack five essential arenas of renewal that every church must address in order to move from decline to health and from maintenance to mission.
Whether you're leading a struggling church, pursuing revitalization, or simply seeking ongoing renewal in a healthy congregation, these five areas provide a practical framework for lasting change.
In This Episode- Why every church needs continual renewal—not just declining churches
- The difference between renewal, revitalization, and replanting
- Why spiritual renewal must precede organizational change
- How relational health impacts church growth and outreach
- What it looks like to cultivate a genuine missional culture
- Why programs should serve the mission rather than become the mission
- How church structures can either accelerate or hinder ministry effectiveness
The Five Arenas of Renewal1. Spiritual Renewal — where everything begins2. Relational Renewal —love restored among God’s people3. Missional Renewal — rediscovering why the church exists4. Programmatic Renewal — aligning what we do with what God wants5. Structural Renewal — building systems that support ongoing congregational healthResources Mentioned- Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby and Claude King
- Falling in Love with Jesus (Again) by David Jackson and Claude King
- The 2026 Replant Summit
Connect With UsRevitalize & Replant is brought to you by the North American Mission Board to equip pastors and church leaders to lead healthy churches for the glory of God and the good of their communities.
Learn more about church revitalization resources, training opportunities, and replanting initiatives at ChurchReplanters.com.
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29 min - A Q&A with Mark Hallock: Pastoral Leadership, Preaching, and Caring for Your Church
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.
Topics Include:
- Balancing sermon preparation with the demands of pastoral ministry
- Staying connected with church members through seasons of transition
- Practical wisdom for faithful pastoral leadership
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26 min - A Q&A With Mark Clifton: Church Revitalization, Pastoral Ministry, and Faithful Leadership
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:
- What has been your favorite part of church revitalization?
- How do you manage the pace of change?
- Which book of the Bible would you preach first in a new church?
- Why do youth, children, and young adult ministries matter in revitalization?
- What do you wish you'd known when you first began your ministry journey?
- How do pastors recover from ministry wounds?
- How do you keep your heart tender after decades of ministry?
- What should pastors stop worrying about?
- How do you remain faithful when growth is slow?
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26 min - A Conversation with Matt Clough: Part 2
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.
Resources
- Fellowship West Church
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31 min - A Conversation with Matt Clough: Part 1
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.
Resources
- Fellowship West Church
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21 min - On Deacons, Part 3: Leading a Deacon Ministry That Thrives
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:
- How you can build a culture of joyful servant leadership with your deacon ministry
- Deacons' roles in the life of the church during seasons of conflict
- Common mistakes churches make when it comes to deacon ministry
- Why communication between pastors, elders, and deacons matters
- How a healthy deacon ministry supports long-term church renewal
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30 min - On Deacons, Part 2: Developing and Equipping Deacons
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:
- Why intentional deacon training is essential
- How to communicate your church's vision and ministry philosophy
- Practical ways to equip deacons to shepherd, pray for, and encourage others in their service to the church
- Why trust and healthy communication help strengthen the pastor-deacon relationship
- How meaningful ministry responsibilities help deacons thrive
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23 min - On Deacons, Part 1: Identifying the Right Deacons
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:
- Why the biblical role of deacons matters for a healthy church
- What Scripture teaches about deacon qualifications in Scripture
- Why spiritual maturity matters more than popularity or influence
- How to recognize potential deacons who are already serving faithfully
- How healthy deacons contribute to church revitalization and long-term church health
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About Revitalize and Replant
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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…
to a new future and a new hope. Tune in for weekly encouragement and practical advice for your pastoring journey.