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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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How to Minister Following a Suicide
Sooner or later, most pastors will encounter a suicide. How do you minister to a family after they have experienced a suicide by a loved one? Acknowledge…
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Can a Christian Commit Suicide?
Recent years have seen an increase in the number of suicides in our culture, particularly among younger people. Sooner or later, you will likely encounter a…
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Ways to Enlist and Care for Volunteers
Every church needs volunteers. And many churches struggle to find enough volunteers to fill all the needed spots. The guys discuss an article by Chuck Peters…
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5 Major Challenges Facing Churches in 2023
The church is always facing challenges. That’s nothing new. But the kind of challenges and how to tackle them is always changing. On today’s episode, the guys…
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A Conversation with Jared Wilson, Part 1
Mark and Dan welcome Jared Wilson, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Author in Residence, and General Editor of For The Church at Midwestern Baptist…
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More Reasons Why the Next Generation Is Leaving Their Faith
Home Factors Make sure dad is involved. Enjoy church as a family. Model and encourage daily Bible reading. Church Factors Foster and environment of trust by…
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4 Reasons the Next Generation Is Leaving Their Faith Sooner Than You Realize
There seems to be an overall trend that young people who were raised in the church are leaving the faith at an earlier age than previous generations. In this…
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More Reasons Pastors' Kids Struggle
In this episode, Mark, Mark and Dan continue their discussion of Barnabas Piper’s article about why pastors’ kids struggle with doubt and disbelief. No room…
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Some Reasons Pastors' Kids Struggle
It’s no secret that pastors’ kids often have a bad reputation. But what’s not as commonly known is how often pastors’ kids struggle with doubt and disbelief…
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A Conversation with Andy Addis about Rural Ministry
Mark and Dan welcome Andy Addis, pastor of CrossPoint Church in Salina, KS to discuss the CrossPoint story, which fostered the idea behind the Replant Hub. To…
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Children in the Worship Service?
What should churches do with kids on Sunday morning? Should they have a separate “children’s church?” Should the kids join in the main worship gathering every…
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5 Ways to Keep Church Discipline from Seeming Weird
Church discipline can be a sticky subject. In this episode, Mark, Mark, and Dan discuss an article from Jared Wilson about some ways to take the scariness and…
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7 Church Revitalization Scorecard Metrics
Every church wants to know if they’re making progress. But what if many are asking the wrong questions? In this episode, the guys discuss some good metrics for…
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6 Ways to Leverage a Building That's Too Big
What do you do when you have a church building that was designed for a much larger congregation than you currently have? Listen in as Mark, Mark, and Dan…
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A Conversation with Ryan Durham - 2023 Billy Heriford Replanter of the Year
Mark and Dan welcome Ryan Durham, the 2023 Billy Heriford Replanter of the Year. Listen is as Ryan discusses ministry in Loup City, NE. Check out more of…
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Should We Be Elder-led or Congregational-led?
This is a question we hear often. Which form of church governance is better? Mark, Mark, and Dan break down the issues surrounding this important question…
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Love the Church You Have, Not the Church You Want
Leading a church through a replant or revitalization process is very difficult. You don’t get to pick the folks who will be a part of your church. But that…
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6 Tips for Dealing with Denominational Drama in Your Church In this episode, Mark, Mark, and Dan discuss how you should (or shouldn’t) address ongoing issues in the Southern Baptist Convention with your church.
In this episode, Mark, Mark, and Dan discuss how you should (or shouldn’t) address ongoing issues in the Southern Baptist Convention with your church. You…
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The Billy Graham Rule
Mark Clifton is joined by Dan Hurst and Mark Hallock to discuss 7 issues surrounding “The Billy Graham Rule.” Is it misogynist? Overkill or absolutely…
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A Conversation with Geoff Chang, Part 2
On this very special episode, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Dr. Geoff Chang, Assistant Professor of Church History and Historical Theology and the…
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Dealing With the Pain of a Dying Church
Mark Clifton is joined by Dan Hurst and Mark Hallock to discuss 5 ways to deal with the pain of a dying church. Get them to turn that pain into a greater…
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Leading Builders in Church Revitalization
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Mark Hallock discuss 4 ways to lead the Builders (those born before 1946) in church revitalization. This generation is…
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Even MORE Ways to Improve Your Preaching
In the third and final part of a 3-part series, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss 4 ways to improve your preaching. Simplify and clearly answer the “what,”…
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More Ways to Improve Your Preaching
In the second of a 3-part series, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss 4 ways to improve your preaching. Enlist a prayer team. Study preaching and teaching…
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A Conversation with Geoff Chang, Part 1
On this very special episode, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Dr. Geoff Chang, Assistant Professor of Church History and Historical Theology and the…
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Ways to Improve Your Preaching
In the first of a 3-part series, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss 4 ways to improve your preaching. Assume you need to improve. Consider the last time you…
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Why Is My Church Declining?
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock consider 4 potential reasons that your church may be declining. Churches with a majority of older people Churches that focus on…
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The Future Belongs to the Small Church
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some ways small churches can be positioned to make an impact in the future. Millennials and Gen Z and they don’t value…
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5 Ways to Increase People's Commitment to Gathered Worship
Make worship meaningful. Emphasize the family aspect of church membership. Make expectations clear at the outset. Engage with those who are inconsistent in…
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A Conversation with Mark Dance
Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Mark Dance, Director of Pastoral Wellness for Guidestone Financial Resources. Mark discusses his new book, Start to…
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5 Reasons Why People Become Less Regular in Church Attendance
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss reasons why people are less engaged in gathered worship. Increase in kids sports and recreation activities. Increase…
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4 Reasons You Should Preach Through the Gospel of Luke in Church Revitalization
Luke provides your congregation with the context of some of the most familiar passages in the scripture: Prodigal Son, is an example because Luke 15:1-3…
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Losses of a Prayerless Pastor and a Prayerless Church
Evangelistic work will be hindered. You will enter into more temptation. You will not get what you want. You cannot successfully prove you are His disciple…
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10 Reasons Care Centers Are Great Places for Ministry
Care centers provide an avenue to obey God, Who tells us to serve the downcast and rejected. Care centers offer numerous opportunities for evangelism. Care…
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The Big D’s: Discouragement, Depression, and Disappointment
In Matthew 11, John the Baptist seeks out Jesus and asks Him, “Are you the one, or should we look for another?” Why did John question? His circumstances – He…
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A Revitalized Church Requires A Revitalized Pastor
Repent of Every Known Sin Forsake All Questionable Habits and Activities Make Right Any Wrongs Between Yourself and Others Commune with God in Prayer and be…
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How to Develop Tactical Patience
You are here for the long haul – this isn’t a mission trip. Learn to discover and rejoice in the work of God even in the small places. Engage with other…
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Five Unspoken Obstacles in Church Revitalization
The members simply will not put forth the effort. Pastors who are unable or unwilling to put forth the effort to engage their members and develop servant…
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A Conversation with Richard Blackaby
On today’s episode, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Richard Blackaby, President of Blackaby Ministries International. He discusses his new book, The…
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Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Part 2
The preference-driven church Pastoral tenure decreases No praying together No clear purpose Obsession over facilities Neglect of facilities Resources…
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Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Part 1
Slow erosion The past is the hero. The church refuses to look like the community. The budget moves inwardly. The Great Commission becomes the Great Omission…
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6 Things Needed in Every Church
A healthy dose of reality. Unconditional love. Hope. A clear plan forward. A deep and abiding love for the community. Respect for their heritage and history…
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Should We Change Our Church's Name?
The unchurched community simply doesn’t care what you name your church. There must be an overwhelmingly compelling reason to do this (creating a new brand is…
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A Conversation with Nathan Lorick
Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst welcome Nathan Lorick, Executive Director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. He discusses some of the characteristics of…
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When Life Comes Crashing in Upon You
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Mark Hallock to discuss some principles from pastor Frank Lewis concerning dealing with the storms of…
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6 More Realities of Worship and Revitalization
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Mark Hallock to discuss the role of worship in church revitalization and replanting. Worship helps…
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4 Realities of Worship and Revitalization
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Mark Hallock to discuss the role of worship in church revitalization and replanting. Church members…
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The Southern Baptist Convention: 5 MORE Reasons to Stay
Building off of the last episode, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Mark Hallock to discuss 5 more reasons churches should stay engaged in the Southern…
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The Southern Baptist Convention: 3 Reasons to Stay
In the last few months, there has been a lot of talk about the Southern Baptist Convention. On social media, it seems many pastors and churches are wondering…
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I Am a Church Member, Part 2
I will lead my family to be healthy church members. I will be a functioning church member. I will treasure church membership as a gift. Resources: I Am A…
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I Am a Church Member, Part 1
I will be a unifying church member. I will not let the church be about my personal preferences and desires I will pray for my church leaders. Resources: I Am A…
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Experiencing God, Part 2
Reality 5 – God’s invitation for you to work with Him always leads you to a crisis of belief that requires faith and action. Reality 6 – You must major…
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Experiencing God, Part 1
Reality 1 – God is always at work around you. Reality 2 – God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real and personal Reality 3 – God invites…
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Flickering Lamps, Part 6: Discovering Christ’s Pre-Eminence in His Church
Someone is pre-eminent in your church. Who is it? Is your church bringing glory to God, and how? Do your church members behave in a God-glorifying way? What…
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Flickering Lamps, Part 5: Discovering Christ’s Provision for His Church
How would you currently describe your church? Are you weak, poor, or rich? What do you base your evaluation upon? Is there anything in the recent past that you…
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Flickering Lamps, Part 4: Discovering Christ’s Power in His Church
If you are not experiencing God’s power in your church, what is the issue? A dying church, more than anything else, needs the power and presence of the risen…
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Flickering Lamps, Part 3: Discovering Christ’s Presence in His Church
Christ is always present with His church. How does Christ’s presence visible in your church? How do you encourage the people in your church to repent when they…
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Flickering Lamps, Part 2: Discovering Christ’s Plans for His Church
How has your congregation sought to find out what Jesus wants your church to do? What one ministry in our church could only have been developed because God…
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Flickering Lamps, Part 1: Discovering Christ’s Purpose for His Church?
Why was your church founded? How is the church different now than when it was founded? How does your church glorify God? In what ways is your church making…
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5 Often Unseen Signs of a Declining or Dying Church
Sign 1: The commute Sign 2: Worn out ministries Sign 3: Declining ministry funds for children and students Sign 4: The pastoral parade Sign 5: The aging…