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4d ago

Encore: 5 Ways to Know Your Church is Ready to be Revitalized

For today's episode, we've gone back to the vault for an episode on how to know if your church is ready to be revitalized. In this re-released episode from the archives, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss five key indicators that a church may be prepared to enter a season of church revitalization, spiritual renewal, and gospel renewal. Whether your congregation is struggling, plateaued, or simply seeking renewed mission and health, this conversation offers practical insight for pastors, church leaders, and revitalization teams. In this episode, the team explores: Why humility is essential for church revitalization How a renewed passion for evangelism and community outreach signals readiness for change Why submitting fully to biblical authority matters in church renewal The importance of faith-filled risk-taking in revitalizing dying churches How belief in God’s power to restore struggling churches fuels long-term renewal 5 Ways to Know Your Church Is Ready to Be Revitalized Humble hearts: “This is the Lord’s church, not ours.” A desire to reach the community with the gospel: “This is our mission field.” Commitment to biblical authority: “The Word of God is our guide.” Willingness to take risks and do whatever it takes: “We are desperate to see God move.” Faith that God can revitalize dying churches: “God isn’t done with us yet.” Resources Related to This Episode: Falling in Love with Jesus (Again) by David Jackson Flickering Lamps: Christ and His Church by Henry and Richard Blackaby God’s Not Done with Your Church by Mark Hallock If you're praying for church renewal, leading through congregational change, or exploring how to revitalize a declining church, this episode will encourage and equip you for the journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4d ago

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20 min
6d ago

Four Biblical Steps for Pastors Battling Depression

In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss pastoral depression, ministry discouragement, and practical ways pastors can care for their spiritual and emotional health. The episode offers four biblical encouragements for pastors walking through seasons of depression, burnout, or emotional exhaustion: Have a Scripture to anchor your heart. Have a worship song that points you to truth. Have trusted friends who can walk with you. Have consistent spiritual disciplines that sustain your soul. This conversation serves as an encouraging reminder that pastors are not alone in ministry struggles and that spiritual health matters in church leadership. Resources Related to This Episode: NAMB Pastoral Care Line Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6d ago

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21 min
May 21

The Danger of Quick Fixes in Church Revitalization

In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss why quick fixes and ministry shortcuts rarely lead to lasting church health. The conversation explores common mistakes churches make when trying to reverse decline too quickly while highlighting the importance of patient, gospel-centered ministry. Key Takeaways Include: Programs cannot replace spiritual renewal. Structural changes cannot substitute for discipleship. Meaningful revitalization takes patience and long-term commitment. Faithful ministry over time produces lasting church health. This episode is especially helpful for pastors, church revitalization leaders, and replanters looking for sustainable ministry strategies instead of temporary solutions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21

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23 min
May 19

What To Do When Your Church is Losing Members

In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss practical, biblical steps churches can take when facing declining attendance and membership loss. Together, they outline several ways pastors can lead churches toward spiritual renewal and healthier discipleship: Begin with intentional prayer. Strengthen hospitality and care for people. Prioritize discipling men in the church. Focus leadership attention on the church’s greatest spiritual needs. Study Scripture intentionally with church members. Lead the congregation toward commitment and renewal. Address ministry needs patiently and faithfully over time. This episode encourages pastors and church leaders not to panic during seasons of decline but instead pursue long-term biblical faithfulness and disciple-making. Resources Related to This Episode: “Why Churches Lose Members” by Jim Elliff "Every Man a Warrior" Bible Study Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 19

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21 min
May 14

Why Churches Lose Members

In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst examine common reasons churches lose members and experience long-term decline. Their conversation explores warning signs that often appear in struggling churches, including: Church leaders becoming overly administrative instead of pastoral Spiritually unhealthy members remaining uncared for A lack of vision and meaningful communication A growing maintenance mentality in the church Leadership focusing primarily on disgruntled members Bitterness and unresolved conflict going unchecked Ongoing attrition without evangelism or new disciples Churches becoming stagnant and nostalgic for the past Neglect of church facilities and ministry investment Pastors leaving prematurely without hope for renewal This episode provides helpful insight for pastors, church planters, and revitalization leaders seeking to recognize early signs of decline and pursue healthier ministry leadership. Resources Related to This Episode: “Why Churches Lose Members” by Jim Elliff Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 14

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24 min
May 12

2 Tips to Bring Unity Between Newer Members and Legacy Members

In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss practical ways that pastors and church leaders can foster unity between longtime church members and newer attendees throughout seasons of church revitalization and replanting. They share two foundational strategies for creating a healthier, more unified church culture: Build spiritual unity through Christ-centered worship. Build relational unity through fellowship, serving together, and walking through hardships together. This conversation offers encouragement for pastors leading churches through transition, revitalization, and membership changes while seeking to maintain gospel-centered unity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 12

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19 min
May 7

6 Prayers for Your Church

What should you—as the pastor—consistently pray for your church? In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst walk through six powerful prayers drawn from the Lord’s Prayer. These simple, Scripture-based prayers can shape the spiritual health, unity, and mission of your church. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to pray biblically for your church’s health and mission How the Lord’s Prayer provides a framework for church renewal Practical ways pastors and members can pray with purpose How prayer fuels gospel-centered ministry and discipleship 6 Prayers for Your Church: Father, reclaim Your name among us: “Hallowed be Your name” Father, advance Your kingdom through us: “Your kingdom come” Father, realign us to Your will: “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” Father, renew our daily dependence on You: “Give us today our daily bread” Father, restore us through forgiveness and reconciliation: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” Father, protect and preserve us in the gospel: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7

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23 min
Apr 28

Are Christians Losing Biblical Literacy?

In episode 7 of Season 7 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor unpack the growing gap between Bible access and Bible understanding and why it may be one of the most urgent discipleship challenges facing pastors and ministry leaders right now. From the truth about “deconstruction” to the surprising hunger Gen Z has for deep theology, this conversation will challenge how you think about teaching Scripture and give you practical ways to build ministries that produce students who don’t just hear the Word but live it and share it. What You'll Learn: Why the goal isn’t to “dumb it down” but to disciple them up What Gen Z is actually craving: depth, not entertainment How to identify three types of deconstruction in your ministry Practical ways to teach students to read and interpret Scripture themselves How to balance fun, belonging, and theological depth in your ministry Helpful Resources: The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible GenSend Leader Resources GenSend on Instagram and YouTube ★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org ★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shareable Quotes: “One of the greatest issues we have in the church today is Bible illiteracy. If we don’t know truth, we can’t live it out.” —Shane Pruitt  “Students are clearly hungry, but are we equipping them to feed themselves?” —Lacey Villasenor “Some people aren’t deconstructing—they’re just living in sin and looking for a new word to justify it.” —Shane Pruitt “It’s not just knowing the Word—it’s obeying what you know that builds a life on the rock.” —Paul Worcester  “Some of the most effective teaching is just opening the Bible and walking through it.” —Paul Worcester Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 28

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37 min
Season 6, Episode 1

How Do I Know I'm Called?

In this episode of theNew Churchespodcast, host Jeff Medders is joined by Tony Merida and Daniel Santander to tackle one of the most foundational questions every prospective church planter asks:How do I know I’m called?As the first episode in a season focused on the “how” questions of church planting, the conversation explores what biblical calling really is, how a man can discern whether he’s called to pastoral ministry—and whether that calling is best lived out through planting, revitalization, or pastoring an existing church—and why every healthy planter must be sent by a local church. Listeners will walk away with theological clarity, pastoral wisdom, and practical guidance for discerning God’s direction and embracing the church-centered nature of the planting task. Resources: What Great Pastors Do (00:24:00) What is calling? How do you know if you are called? (09:35:00) How do you know if you are a planter, revitalizer, or lay pastor? (20:26:15) Why is a sending church important and how can a church planter foster that relationship? Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

S6, E1

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32 min
Apr 23

5 Concerns About Modern Preaching

What is shaping modern preaching—and is it always healthy? In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss key concerns they see emerging in today’s preaching culture. 5 Challenges in Modern Preaching: Entertainment can replace exposition Preaching can drift toward performance and personality instead of explaining the meaning of Scripture. Application can become man-centered Sermons risk focusing more on self-improvement than Christ-centered transformation and repentance. Depth is often sacrificed for brevity The pressure for short, engaging messages can weaken theological depth and biblical clarity. Hard truths are softened or avoided Topics like sin, judgment, holiness, and repentance are sometimes minimized to avoid discomfort. Authority shifts from Scripture to the preacher Reliance on stories, charisma, or trends can replace the authority of God’s Word. This episode calls pastors back to faithful, text-driven, Christ-exalting preaching. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23

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24 min

More than 246 million people in North America do not have a relationship with Jesus, but the North American Mission Board has the tools, opportunities and training to help you and your church rewrite that story.