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 294 episodes available.

Revitalize and Replant episodes:

October 31, 20248 Insights from Church Consultants
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann discuss some key insights that church consultants have gained from visiting churches.
Church websites are often outdated, boring…and useless.
Churches are not friendly.
Church facilities are not generally marked well.
Churches aren’t prepared for guests.
Churches are poorly equipped for protecting children.
Worship through music often needs improvement.
Preaching is often weak.
Churches are not always clear on “what to do” in response to worship.

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October 29, 20247 Ways to Earn and Keep Trust
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann discuss some ways to earn and keep trust in your church.
Display confidence, but never cockiness.
Follow through, which means you never over-commit.
To earn and keep trust, put trust in others.
Extend grace but be firm in some non-negotiable principles.
Don’t be a know-it-all.
Exhibit humility but have courage to do the hard things.
Value people more than progress.
Resources related to this episode:
7 Ways to Earn and Keep Trust by Ron Edmondson

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October 24, 20245 More Church Diseases that Affect Churches
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann discuss the next five of ten “Church Diseases” from a fascinating article by Chuck Lawless about some afflictions that affect churches.
Community Disconnect Disease
Methodological Arthritis
“The Grass is Greener” Syndrome
Professional Wrestling Sickness
Program Nausea
Resources related to this episode:
10 Church Diseases That Might Be Afflicting Your Church by Chuck Lawless
Free NAMB Demographic Report

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20min
October 22, 20245 Church Diseases that Affect Churches
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann discuss the first five of ten “Church Diseases” from a fascinating article by Chuck Lawless about some afflictions that affect churches.
Congregational Myopia
Talking in Your Sleep Disease
“Unrecoverable Void” Syndrome
• You must be willing to be fired.
• You can’t make decisions based on not losing people.
Theological Self-Deception Ailment
Baby Believer Malady
Resources related to this episode:
10 Church Diseases That Might Be Afflicting Your Church by Chuck Lawless
CP Stories: Missionary stories

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29min
October 18, 2024A Conversation with Bob Payne from Blackaby Ministries
Mark welcomes Bob Payne, a volunteer with Experiencing God Ministries.
Some highlights from the episode:
Bob’s unique health journey through the years.
You cannot stay where you are and go with God also.
Bob’s work around the world as a volunteer with Blackaby Ministries.

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21min
October 17, 2024Revitalize and Replant Live - Q and A at Replant Summit
In this special episode, Mark Clifton answers questions during a live question and answer session from the 2024 Replant Summit. Listen in for some important insights from Mark on these topics:
Should an incoming pastor accept a call if the former pastor remains in the church?
What should we sing on a Sunday?
How can our church begin the process to help other churches replant or revitalize?
How do we balance the attrition of older, seasoned saints with gaining newer, spiritually immature believers?
What are the next steps after a successful initial revitalization process?

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20min
October 15, 2024Revitalize and Replant Live - Models of Replanting
This episode was recorded live at the 2024 Replant Summit. Mark Clifton talks through some of the various models of replanting.
Here are some highlights:
What is the difference between revitalization and replanting?
Most churches need some form of revitalization.
Models of replanting:
A church is adopted by a stronger, healthier church.
Fostering – one or more churches come alongside a struggling church to nurture them back to health
Campuses – a dying church becomes a campus of a healthier, stronger church
Replanting from within – a new pastor works with existing resources, existing people, and some outside resources to bring a church back to health.
Resources related to this episode:
Replant Fostering Guide

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22min
October 10, 2024Creating a Culture of Evangelism with JJ Washington
Mark welcomes JJ Washington, Director of Personal Evangelism for the North American Mission Board, to talk about the importance of personal evangelism in the local church.
Some highlights from the episode:
What does a church look like when personal evangelism has left the room?
How can your church develop an effective evangelism strategy?
Resources related to this episode:
NAMB Evangelism Kit
NAMB Evangelism Kit Online Course

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13min
October 08, 2024What NOT to do in Church Revitalization
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some ways that pastors might stand in the way of church revitalization.
Don’t make changes too quickly.
Don’t ignore the needs of your community.
Don’t fail to ask for help.
Don’t have any non-negotiables except for sound doctrine and the gospel.
Don’t neglect the pain it will cause your church members.
Don’t neglect the impact on your family.
Don’t neglect the importance of Christ-centered preaching.

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October 04, 2024A Conversation with JJ Washington
Mark welcomes JJ Washington, Director of Personal Evangelism for the North American Mission Board, to the podcast.
Some highlights from the episode:
How God changed JJ’s life through calling him to a replant.
What happens when a community changes, but the local church does not.
Many times, the remaining people in a replant or revitalization are demoralized. So, one of the primary jobs of a new pastor is to reinspire hope.
The importance of the mindset of “Whatever it takes” in ministry.

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