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Revitalize and Replant
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.
Episodes
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A Conversation about House Churches with Jim Elliff
On this episode Dan Hurst welcomes Jim Eliff, founder and president of Christian Communicators Worldwide (CCW) to discuss how his house church network has…
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10 Reasons Pastors Need Another Pastor as a Prayer Partner
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst celebrate their 200th episode and discuss some reasons that pastors need other pastors as prayer partners. Many…
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Our Top Book Recommendations
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss what they’re reading and have some book recommendations. Mark Clifton’s Recommedations: The River of Doubt by…
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10 Reasons Why Churches Get Stuck, Part 2
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Chuck Lawless about why churches get stuck. Church leaders are not raising up new leaders…
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10 Reasons Why Churches Get Stuck, Part 1
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Chuck Lawless about why churches get stuck. Nobody is paying much attention to the numbers…
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The Lord's Supper, Part 2 - A Conversation with Jim Elliff
Mark and Dan welcome Jim Elliff, founder and president of Christian Communicators Worldwide (CCW) to discuss how the observance of the Lord’s Supper can be…
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Revitalize and Replant Thanksgiving Special
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst take some time to talk about what they are thankful for. We pray you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving…
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7 Reasons Patience Matters in Church Change
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some reasons that pastors must be patient when it comes to making change. The best change takes place on the…
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Answering Listener Questions
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann answer some listener questions on this episode. Resources related to this episode: How can a solo pastor begin to…
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Why It Hurts So Bad When Church Leaders Fall
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann discuss some why it’s so painful when church leaders experience moral failure. We never expect church leaders to…
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The Lord's Supper, Part 1 - A Conversation with Jim Elliff
Mark and Dan welcome Jim Eliff, founder and president of Christian Communicators Worldwide (CCW) to discuss how the observance of the Lord’s Supper can be more…
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When Visitors Don't Come Back
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann discuss some reasons that visitors don’t come back to your church. An unfriendly stand-and-greet time in the…
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When Churches Are Too Busy
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann discuss what happens when churches become too busy. Activities become synonymous with ministry. Programs and…
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When Committees Are Out of Control
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann discuss what happens when church committees go off the rails in a church. When there are almost more committees in…
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7 Reasons Why Church Announcements Do Not Work
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann discuss some reasons that church announcements don’t usually lead to church member involvement. Folks aren’t…
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Experiencing God with Bob Payne
Mark welcomes Bob Payne, a volunteer with Experiencing God ministries, to discuss Experiencing God weekends. The Seven Realities of Experiencing God: God is…
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8 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…
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7 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…
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5 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…
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5 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…
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A 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…
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Revitalize 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…
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Revitalize 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…
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Creating 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…
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What 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…
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A 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…
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4 Ways Pastors Might Hinder Revitalization
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some ways that pastors might stand in the way of church revitalization. They spend too much time trying to placate…
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8 Reasons Pastors Are Afraid of Revitalization
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some reasons that pastors may fear entering into revitalization. Revitalization requires…
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7 Tips on Revitalization
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some tips from Thom Rainer on church revitalization. Substantive changes in a church typically don’t hold until has been…
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The Power of Encouragement
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some ways to be a “relentless encourager” in your church. People need encouragement because life is hard. People need…
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A Conversation with Sam Rainer
Mark Clifton welcomes Sam Rainer, Pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church and President of Church Answers. Here are some highlights from this episode: Sam’s…
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10 Ways to Deal with Difficult People in Your Church
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Crosswalk on how to deal with mean, cranky, and cantankerous people in your church. First, expect it…
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7 Ways to Care for Widows in Your Church
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Lifeway Research on some simple, yet effective, ways to care for the widows in your church. Stay…
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On Deacons, Part 2: Duties of a Faithful Deacon
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss what faithful deacons do in the life of a local church. Deacons are the lead servants of a church. Deacons joyfully…
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On Deacons, Part 1: Marks of a Faithful Deacon
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk about some marks to look for in prospective deacons. A love for the Lord. A love for people Humility Flexibility Sacrifice…
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A Conversation with Clint Pressley
Mark Clifton welcomes Clint Pressley, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, to the podcast. Some highlights from the episode: The value of being a part…
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Priorities of a Shepherd-Pastor
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss four priorities of pastors who shepherd their people well. Shepherd-pastors know their people. Shepherd-pastors feed…
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How Can I Shepherd My People?
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some ways to shepherd the people in your church. The importance of knowing your people’s names. Ask…
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Revitalization Off the Cuff
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock toss some questions back and forth about revitalization. Here are some highlights: The importance of winning the…
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Dangers of Denial in a Declining Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Thom Rainer on some dangers that come from denying the realities of a declining church…
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5 Reasons Millenials Stay Connected in Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Barna research group about why some millennials are staying connected in a local church…
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Five Unexpected Lessons in Church Revitalization
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an from Brian Croft on some unexpected lessons in church revitalization. Wait for the right time to…
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Helpful Tips for Making Visitors Feel Welcome at Your Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Outreach Magazine about some ways to make first-time visitors feel welcome at your…
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9 Reasons Churches Drift From Their Mission
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some reasons that churches drift away from their mission. Nobody’s even…
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5 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…
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11 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”…
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3 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…
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13 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…
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Dealing 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…
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Some 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…
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5 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…
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6 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…
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8 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…
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10 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…
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14 Trends in Church Names
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss a blog from Thom Rainer on some current trends in church names. “Point” has become…
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How to Attract Folks to Your Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss an article from Aaron Earls that discusses some insights from the unchurched about what…
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3 Encouragements for Rural Pastors
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart offer encouragement for rural church pastors. Remember that you are entirely unaware of the…
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10 Ways Pastors Can Strengthen Their Prayer Lives
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss some ways pastors can build up their prayer life. Come in Christ’s Name. Delight in Him…
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Staying in a Church That's Not Cool
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst talk about some important reasons to stay in a church that just isn’t cool. It will teach you the…
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How Preaching Evolves
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Jason K. Allen about how his preaching has evolved, and why young preachers’…