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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How many episodes does Revitalize and Replant have?

The podcast currently has 253 episodes available.

Revitalize and Replant episodes:

March 22, 2024A Conversation with Thom Rainer, Part 1
Mark welcomes Thom Rainer to the podcast to discuss denominational trends in North America.
Debunking the myth that conservative churches are growing and liberal churches and denominations are declining.
Simply holding correct beliefs (orthodoxy) without having a correct practice (orthopraxy) will not guarantee growth and vitality.
Are the declining numbers in SBC membership primarily due to churches cleaning up their rolls?
Non-denominational churches are the only consistently growing group among evangelicals, but even this can be misleading.
What are the benefits of being aligned with a denomination or convention?
What are some of the pitfalls of being aligned with a denomination or convention?
What is the future of entities in the world we live in now?
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22min
March 21, 2024A Look at Baby Dedications
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss the role of baby dedications.
Baby dedications are a relatively new thing in SBC churches.
We thank God for the life of this baby.
We remind the parents that they are making a commitment to raise this child in the Lord.
We remind the congregation that they are making a commitment to help raise the child in the Lord.
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22min
March 19, 20247 Observations by Pastors Who Lead Church Revitalizations
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some observations from pastors who are leading church revitalization.
It is spiritual warfare
The longer the length of the decline, the longer it takes for the church to turnaround
Many of the leaders are tired
Many of the church members have heard before what you are telling them
Good people will leave
Everyone says they want change. Not many do
They want to know if you will be their pastor.
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27min
March 14, 2024A Look at Baptisms
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Jim Eliff on how to make baptisms more meaningful and exciting.
Consider bringing the congregation forward and as near as reasonable to the baptistery when you baptize.
Print nice invitations for the baptism with the name of the one to be immersed.
Always include the testimony of the one being baptized.
If a son or daughter of godly parent(s) is being baptized, allow them to speak about their child’s conversion also.
If a father wishes to be in baptismal pool with a son or daughter, this is possible.
If your church is smaller (or even larger, if you can work it out), it is certainly possible to baptize in a location other than the church building.
During the baptism, ask for the church’s faithful commitment to the new believer.
Baptize as often as possible.
It is important to teach on baptism.
Resources related to this podcast:
Thoughts on Improving Baptisms
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29min
March 12, 2024On a Statement of Faith
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss the importance of a statement of faith for a local church.
Your church needs a statement of faith.
A statement of faith provides clarity about what your church believes on important issues.
The statement of faith provides a boundary for leaders in your church.
A church’s statement of faith is always subservient to Scripture.
Resources related to this podcast:
How We Use Our Statement of Faith by Christ Fellowship Elders
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24min
March 07, 20244 Characteristics of a Sacrificial Deacon
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some characteristics that are necessary in the life of a deacon.
Deacons understand the sacrifice of Christ to be the foundation of their own sacrifice.
Deacons understand the cost of living out sacrificial service.
Deacons strive to first lead sacrificially at home.
Deacons understand their sacrifice to be a source of joy.
Resources related to this podcast:
Joyful Sacrifice: How the Best Deacons Live and Lead
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21min
March 05, 2024 5 Priorities of a God Glorifying Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Peter Krol on conflict resolution within the church body, based on Acts 2:42-47.
Priority #1: Devotion to the Word of God
Priority #2: Devotion to One Another
Priority #3: Devotion to God’s Presence
Priority #4: Devotion to Radical Generosity
Priority #5: Devotion to Reaching the Spiritually Lost
Resources relate to this podcast:
Mark Hallock sermon
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25min
February 29, 20247 Steps to Conflict Resolution
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Peter Krol on conflict resolution within the church body.
Rejoice in the Lord always (Phil. 4:4)
Let your reasonableness be known to everyone (Phil. 4:5a)
Remember the Lord is at hand (Phil. 4:5b)
Don’t be anxious about the conflict, but ask God to resolve it (Phil. 4:6)
Guard your heart and mind with the peace of God, even when it does not make sense to do so (Phil. 4:7)
Find something – anything – praiseworthy to focus on in your antagonists (Phil 4:8)
Find good role models and continue practicing these things (Phil. 4:9)
Resources mentioned in this episode:
7 Steps to Conflict Resolution
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26min
February 27, 2024Abiding in Christ
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss a recent quote that Mark shared that got quite a bit of pushback online: “I’ve never known a pastor to burn out when he was deeply abiding with Christ.” – Richard Blackaby
There’s a difference between struggles and burnout.
Burnout is one of the causes of moral failure in leaders.
Your rest is not found in cessation of activities, or in recreational activities. Your rest must be found in Christ.
If you’re abiding in Christ, you won’t experience burnout, because Christ will be your strength.
A good diagnostic question: What do you think about when you’re not thinking about anything?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Living Out of the Overflow by Richard Blackaby
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23min
February 22, 2024Better Prayer Meetings
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Christian Communicators Worldwide about how you and your church can have more effective prayer meetings.
Plan to pray.
Listen to the prayers of others instead of planning what you are going to pray next.
Don’t monopolize the prayer meeting.
When leading group prayer, be sure the people know what to expect.
If you break down into small groups, somebody might need to take the lead of each group.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Better Prayer Meetings and Prayer Groups by Steve Burchett
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23min

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