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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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Why People Don't Sing
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst revisit a topic from a previous episode – why people aren’t singing in our churches. They don’t know…
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Trends in Baptism and the Lord's Supper
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some of the trends surrounding how baptism and the Lord’s Supper are observed today. Here…
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A Conversation with Jonathan Smith about Baptisms
Mark welcomes Jonathan Smith, Director of Church Health and Growth for Texas Baptists. Here are some highlights: Empty seats in churches are not a bad thing…
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Transitioning Your Family to a New Ministry
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some tips to make ministry transitions easier on your family. Recall important memories. Try…
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Symptoms of Toxic Leadership
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Kris Eldridge on some traits of toxic leaders. They are works-filled vs…
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Reasons Pastors Bear Scars from Church Wounds
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Chuck Lawless about why pastors bear scars from churches they serve. Few…
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Reasons for Growth Among Non-Denominational Churches
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Thom Rainer about why non-denominational churches are growing…
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A Conversation with Jonathan Howe
Mark and Dan welcome Jonathan Howe, the immediate past Interim President, and current Vice President of Communications for the Southern Baptist Convention…
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Exit Interviews of Church Members
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some helpful questions to ask church members when they…
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12 Questions for a Pastor Search Committee
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some helpful questions for pastor search teams. “What is…
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7 Ways Pastoring Has Changed in 30 Years
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Thom Rainer about how pastoring has changed in the last few decades. Thirty years ago…
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Thoughts on the Public Reading of Scripture
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk about the importance of reading Scripture aloud in your weekly worship gathering. The public reading of…
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Rethinking Church Size
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Thom Rainer on why smaller churches are making a comeback. Some statistics regarding…
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How to Minister in Old Churches
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock share some ways pastors can effectively minister in churches with primarily older members. Helpful reminders…
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4 Comforts for Anxious Christians
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss four realities that can help believers deal with anxiety. We’re not alone. We’re united to Christ. We’re…
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Top 10 Most Important Developments for Churches in 2023-2024
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some major developments for churches in the last year. Local congregations will emphasize evangelism…
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Some Thoughts on Sermon Preparation
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss sermon preparation. In 2001, Thom Rainer found that, on average, pastors spent an average of 4 hours in…
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How to Deal with Dissension in Your Congregation
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Bill Eliff on how to deal with dissension in your church. The anatomy of dissension in…
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Ways Teenagers Can Contribute to the Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some ways teens can help serve in your church. Greet people. Help young parents with their little…
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The Stuff We've Discovered in Church Junk Rooms
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some things they’ve found in church junk rooms and what that says about your church. Old church organs…
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Preventing and Resolving Church Conflict, Part 2
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some more ways to prevent and restore conflict in your church. Teach your people to practice…
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Preventing and Resolving Church Conflict, Part 1
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some ways to prevent and restore conflict in your church. Remember the Golden Result. Bring…
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A Conversation with Thom Rainer, Part 2
Mark welcomes Thom Rainer back to the podcast to discuss the future of megachurches in North America. Megachurches have historically been defined as churches…
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More Tips to Prepare Your Church for Long-Term Revitalization
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some more ways a pastor can prepare the church for a long-term revitalization. Give the…
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Tips for Preparing Your Church for Long-Term Revitalization
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some ways a pastor can prepare the church for a long-term revitalization. Accept the reality…
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6 Keys a Pastor Must Give His Church for Revitalization
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some keys a pastor must give to his congregation to effectively lead church revitalization…
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Is Your Church Ready to be Revitalized?
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst how to assess a church’s readiness to be revitalized. Here are some things the remaining leaders…
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A 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…
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A 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…
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7 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…
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A 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…
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On 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…
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4 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…
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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…
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7 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…
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Abiding 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…
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Better 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…
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How to Respond to Unfair Criticism
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Matt Henslee about how to respond when you hear these unfortunate phrases from church…
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Mark Discusses the Law Amendment
In this special edition of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton addresses the upcoming vote on the Law Amendment at the SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis this…
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5 More Findings About Church Conflict
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some more interesting findings regarding church conflict. This is the second of a 2-part series. Conflict is not usually…
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5 Findings About Church Conflict
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some interesting findings regarding church conflict. This is the first of a 2-part series. Conflict is sometimes about…
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A New Approach to Volunteers
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss how to recruit volunteers. Stop leading with need and obligation. Communicate a clear and compelling…
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5 Signs You're an At‐Risk Pastor
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss four profiles of at-risk pastors, and five questions to ask if you may fall into one of these…
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7 Ways to Battle Discouragement
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss how pastors and church leaders can deal with discouragement in ministry. Resist the tendency of…
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Ministering to Senior Adults in Your Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss how to minister to senior adults in your church. Stop treating senior adults like children. Senior…
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9 Reasons People Aren't Singing in Your Worship Gathering
In this episode, Mark Clifton is joined by Kyle Bueermann to discuss some reasons people may not be singing in your worship gatherings. They don’t know the…
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7 Ways to Minister to Children in Your Worship Service
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some ways pastors and church leaders can minister to kids in their primary worship gathering. Greet them…
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3 Reasons Ministry to Kids Matters
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock call an audible from their original topic and discuss why ministry to children matters in revitalization. Kids…
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A 12-Point Cure for Complaining, Part 2
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock continue their discussion of an article from Daryl Wingerd. To complain is to say that God is not just. Faith…
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A 12-Point Cure for Complaining, Part 1
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Daryl Wingerd about complaining. God commands me never to complain. God commands me to…
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10 Obstacles to Church Growth
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless about obstacles to church growth. A worn-out pastor. Inward focus. Bad…
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Why Non-Denominational Churches are Growing
We must be careful with our attempts to explain the growth of the non-denominational movement. Our information is anecdotal, rather than data-based…
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God is Our Only Hope In Revitalization
As we close out the year on Revitalize and Replant, we want to encourage you to seek the Lord in the work of revitalization. Christ will build His church. Your…
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Multiple Worship Services?
What are some of the pitfalls of having multiple worship services? Mark, Mark, and Dan discuss some of the issues that arise when a church moves to multiple…
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A Conversation with Jamie Dew
Mark and Dan welcome Dr. Jamie Dew, President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Dew has served as a pastor and at Southeastern Baptist…
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8 Reasons You Must Have "Skin Like Samsonite" to Be a Revitalizing Pastor
In this episode, Mark, Mark, and Dan discuss why thick skin is necessary for church replanters and revitalizers. Your peers may think you are nuts for going to…
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10 Things I Wish Worship Leaders Would Stop Saying
In a more light-hearted episode, Mark, Mark, and Dan discuss an article from Jared Wilson about some cringey things that worship leaders have said from time to…
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4 Gifts of Adversity
Adversity is a gift to remind us that we are insufficient for this work. Adversity is a gift to manifest the life of Jesus through His servants. Adversity is a…
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5 Imperatives for Preaching in Church Revitalization
Determine whether you believe the Word builds the church. Listen to those who don’t like your preaching and why. Remember the Word never returns void. Embrace…
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A Conversation with Jared Wilson, Part 2
Mark and Dan welcome Jared Wilson back to the podcast. Jared is the Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Author in Residence, and General Editor of For…