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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Revitalize and Replant episodes:

August 08, 20245 Reasons a Shrinking Church May Be a Good Thing
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Brian Croft about some good reasons your church may not grow numerically.
Members leave to help plant or revitalize a church.
Your church sends missionaries to the field.
Your church places pastors in other local churches.
Members relocate to improve their family situation.
Divisive or unconverted members leave.
Resources related to this podcast:
“5 Reasons a Shrinking Church May Be a Good Thing” by Brian Croft

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August 06, 202411 Reasons Church Leaders Struggle with Prayer
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on prayerlessness among pastors and church leaders.
Leaders are “fixers” by nature.
We never learned how to pray.
Prayer has become more about ritual than about relationship.
Prayerlessness can be hidden.
We don’t really believe prayer works.
We have never been broken under God’s hand.
Leaders read the Word in a one-sided way.
Some leaders have simply lost hope.
We miss the gospel focus on the prayer life of Jesus.
We have no role models.
We don’t have God-sized goals.
Resources related to this podcast:
“11 Reasons Church Leaders Struggle with Prayer” by Chuck Lawless

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22min
August 01, 20243 Dangers of Being Crazy Busy
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Kevin DeYoung on some of the dangers of busyness.
Busyness can ruin our joy.
Busyness can rob our hearts.
Busyness can cover up the rot in our souls.
Resources related to this podcast:
“Three Dangers of Being Crazy Busy” by Kevin DeYoung
            Part 1
            Part 2
            Part 3

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21min
July 30, 202413 Church Members Who Can Drive Pastors Crazy
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some church members who can create headaches for pastors.
The “doom and gloom” member
The “on the edge of leaving” member
The “amateur theologian” member
The “have you heard?” member
The “church shopper” member
The “constitutional lawyer” member
The “internet sermon troll” member
The “nostalgia” member
The “unforgiving saint” member
The “on permanent sabbatical” member
The “unidentified ‘pot stirrer’” member
The “financial threat” member
The “professional critic” member
Resources related to this podcast:
https://chucklawless.com/2020/01/13-church-members-who-sometimes-drive-me-crazy/

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23min
July 25, 2024Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict Without Losing Your Soul
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Jim Elliff about dealing with interpersonal conflict in ministry without losing your soul.
I will accept whatever means God may use to make me more humble and therefore more dependent on Him.
I will seek to peacefully and humbly to resolve the conflict face to face immediately, unless it is providentially impossible to do so.
I will thoroughly repent of any known sin in my life and will sincerely express my repentance to those who are concerned, even if there is blame on the other side.
I will be painfully accurate in my words about myself, even if it embarrasses or condemns me.
I will gladly leave vengeance to God, who sees and evaluates with perfection.
I will give thanks in everything, and rejoice in the Lord always, for this is safe for me.
I will forgive from my heart when I’m asked to forgive.
I will refuse to let Satan, the archenemy of believers, gain the ultimate victory in this conflict.
Resources related to this podcast:
https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/15-resolves-for-maintaining-spiritual-balance-in-severe-interpersonal-conflicts/

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19min
July 23, 2024Some Trends Impacting Churches in 2024
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Lifeway Research on some current trends in churches across North America.
Shifting Attendance Patterns
Shrinking Groups but Growing Importance
Increasing Diversity
Equipping Women to Serve and Lead
Rising Prosperity Gospel
Helping the Deconstructors Reconstruct
Overcoming Economic Headwinds
Calming Fears
Resources related to this podcast:
https://research.lifeway.com/2024/01/12/10-trends-impacting-the-church-in-2024/

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24min
July 18, 20245 Suggestions for Regaining Your Joy in Hard Seasons of Ministry
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss how pastors can maintain (or regain) joy in the midst of ministry hardships.
Find a Scripture passage to anchor yourself in the power of God and His call on your life.
Find a song that calls you back to the heart of God and increases your affection for Him.
Collect mentors like baseball cards.
Set goals and get accountability for them.
Celebrate something every day.

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21min
July 16, 20246 Ways Your Church Can Battle Hypocrisy
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss an article from Sam Rainer on some ways a church can become hypocritical.
The church becomes fixated on external preferences and not internal devotion.
The church falls in love with commitments but neglects people.
The church leaders seek religious prominence instead of humble service.
The church hides double standards with artificial religious rules.
The church kills the heart of worship with a religious presentation.
The church adds to the gospel to burden people.
Resources related to this podcast:
“Six Ways the Church Becomes Hypocritical” by Sam Rainer

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21min
July 11, 20248 Things Any Church Who Wants to Be Involved in Church Revitalization Must Do
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss an article from Thom Rainer for churches who want to be involved in church revitalization.
An admission of a problem and a need
Humility
A willingness to do things differently – sometimes radically differently
New leadership or renewed leadership
Renewed focus on the community
Members praying for revitalization
Change in membership attitudes from selfish to selfless
A focus on evangelism
Resources related to this podcast:
“8 Characteristics of Successful Church Revitalizations” by Thom Rainer

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22min
July 09, 202410 Reasons Pastors Hurt So Deeply
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss an article from Chuck Lawless about why ministry can often hurt so much.
We mourn when marriages fall apart.
We hurt when young people make decisions that lead to trouble.
We occasionally beat ourselves up when our sermon wasn’t nearly as strong as we thought it would be.
We sometimes grieve the sin of others more than they do.
We ache when our church must carry out church discipline.
We struggle when the churches we lead aren’t growing.
We sometimes hurt when we see the loneliness and struggles of our families.
We quietly grieve funerals for persons who showed no evidence of Christian conversion.
We wrestle with loneliness when we don’t know how to develop strong friendships.
We often feel guilty even expressing any of these thoughts.
Resources related to this podcast:
“10 Heartaches of Being a Pastor” by Chuck Lawless

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