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Christianity

Christianity

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Christianity

Christianity

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Christianity

Christianity

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Christianity

Christianity

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Christianity

Christianity

Updated Apr 13
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7 Characteristics of a Failing Church: Part 1

Why do some churches decline while others remain healthy and fruitful? On today’s episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss characteristics that can contribute to church decline and prevent churches from effectively making disciples and reaching their communities. Some Highlights: A failure to teach people to apply the Word Culture replaces mission Family control There is no strategy for new members to become established members Resources Related to This Episode: Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process for Making Disciples by Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2d ago

7 Characteristics of a Failing Church: Part 2

Why do churches decline, and what can church leaders do to recognize the warning signs? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst continue their discussion of 7 characteristics commonly found in failing or declining churches. They explore how churches can respond to change, develop a clear mission, and cultivate healthy leadership as they pursue church revitalization. Some Highlights: 5. Change is perceived as negative or loss 6. A vision with no mission 7. A lack of true leaders Resources Related to This Episode: Land Ho: Seven Keys to Navigating the Adventurous and Challenging Waters of Change by Mark Hallock and Walker Armstrong Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 10

Distrust, Deconstruction, and Shallow Formation

Many churches are facing growing distrust of pastors and institutions, questions about the Christian faith, and a lack of deep biblical formation. On today’s episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss these cultural and Christian trends and how church leaders can respond with wisdom, truth, and grace. Some Highlights Many people distrust pastors and churches. Sometimes that distrust comes from real hurt. People have serious doubts. They need safe, biblical places to process their questions. Some people deconstruct their faith. But they often do not know how to rebuild it. Many Christians have strong opinions—but weak biblical foundations. Culture often rejects authority. Scripture teaches that godly authority serves and protects. Resources Related to This Episode: · Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing by Jonathan Leeman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Season 7, Episode 2

Wise Leadership

In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Tony Merida is joined by Adam Muhtaseb and Vance Pitman to help apply the wisdom James has for us in church planting. Church planters will learn the importance of being quick to hear and slow to speak, and how being the opposite of either can be harmful to their ministry. 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.
Sep 8

15 Ways to Recognize and Honor Church Volunteers

Church volunteers are essential to healthy ministry, but they need to know their service is valued. On today’s episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss 15 practical ways church leaders can encourage, thank, and appreciate volunteers who faithfully serve their churches. Some Highlights: Commission volunteers at the beginning of the year. Write thank-you notes. Give them a coffee gift certificate. Provide childcare for a date night. Cater a volunteer appreciation meal. Pray for a “Volunteer of the Week” each week. Send birthday cards to volunteers. Send a thank-you note from the church staff to a volunteer’s spouse. Celebrate with a volunteer family picnic. Enlist a photographer to take a family photo for each volunteer. Sponsor a “Christmas in ____” stocking-stuffer event. Call 2 or 3 volunteers each week. Have children create thank-you pictures for their teachers and leaders. Create a volunteer appreciation team that continually looks for ways to say thank you. Always, always pray for more laborers (Matthew 9:37–38). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
4d ago

Helping Students Thrive: Overcoming Obstacles to Growth

Kicking off Season 8 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor dig into a topic every campus minister has seen but few talk about openly: the “isolation cycle” that can derail Christian college students before they even know what’s happening. Drawing on his 20+ years of discipling students, Paul shares eight roadblocks that keep young believers stuck—from compromise and shame to loneliness and burnout—and shows how they can be flipped into a launchpad for spiritual growth. Whether you’re sending a freshman off to campus this fall, leading a college ministry, or discipling students in your youth group toward lifelong faithfulness, this episode gives you a practical, gospel-centered framework you can start using this week. Also in This Episode, Learn: Learn to identify the “isolation cycle,” the sin-shame-hiding-withdrawal spiral that can trap even outwardly healthy students and leaders. Understand why "compromise" (80–90% surrender) may be the most under-recognized spiritual issue among students today. Hear a practical distinction between the danger of isolation and the formative nature of solitude that you can teach directly to students. Discover a strategy for reaching harder-to-disciple populations such as international students, commuters, and community college students. See how to “reverse engineer” discipleship, starting with middle schoolers and youth, so college faith isn’t a fresh start but a continuation. Helpful Resources: Thrive: Cultivating a Faith That Endures, Paul Worcester 5 Leadership Principles for Collegiate Ministry, Paul Worcester and Shane Pruitt 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: “Social media did not make a generation more social. The thing that was supposed to connect the world actually made loneliness go up.” —Shane Pruitt  “It’s impossible to overdo time alone in God's presence. I've never gotten done with an hour alone with God and felt like that was a waste of time.” —Paul Worcester  “There’s a difference between isolation and solitude. Isolation is unplanned and alone, typically where sin thrives. Solitude is intentional time with the Lord where your soul thrives.” —Shane Pruitt  “Bonhoeffer said, ‘The enemy loves to see a man by himself.’ Because the more alone they are, the tighter sin’s stranglehold on the person.” —Paul Worcester Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 3

5 Ways to Be a Team Player

Healthy churches and effective ministries are built by people who know how to work well with others. On today’s episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss five characteristics of a great team player and how church leaders can build stronger ministry teams. Some Highlights: Be an effective communicator. Be reliable and accountable. Be adaptable and flexible. Be supportive and encouraging. Be joyfully collaborative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 1

5 Marks of a Church Ready to Reverse Decline

How can church leaders know when a declining church is ready for revitalization, replanting, or a new approach to ministry? On today’s episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss 5 marks of a church that is ready to pursue renewal and reverse its decline. Some Highlights: A faithful church is willing to assess its health honestly. A faithful church knows when traditional revitalization may not be enough. A faithful church sees replanting or merging as stewardship, not defeat. A faithful church grieves what it has lost while trusting God’s mission. A faithful church is willing to die to itself so gospel ministry can continue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Season 7, Episode 1

Wisdom in Trials

In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Jeff Medders is joined by Jonathan and Melissa Parnell to hear God’s wisdom on the trials and suffering faced in church planting. Practical insights and real-life examples will offer church planters guidance for remaining steadfast through trials. 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.
Aug 20

Healthy Ways to Deal with Conflict in Church: Part 2

Continue your conflict resolution journey in the second installment of Revitalize and Replant’s two-part series. Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock complete Ron Edmondson's seven proven strategies for handling church disputes. Learn how to investigate conflict thoroughly, approach difficult conversations strategically, stay focused on solutions, and practice biblical forgiveness to restore relationships and church health. 5 More Conflict Resolution Strategies 3. Understand the Conflict Discern the real source from the other person’s perspective. Don’t assume—ask clarifying questions and put yourself in their shoes. Define what’s actually at stake before intervening. 4. Find the Right Time and Place Never address conflict when emotions are high, in public spaces (hallways, restaurants, cafes), or without prayer. Wait for the temperature to cool. Choose a private setting days later. Your body language and tone matter as much as your words. 5. Stick to the Issue at Hand Deal with one issue only. Don’t unload multiple grievances. When conflicts pile up, sides form, and clarity disappears. Know your limits—refer complex situations, such as marital counseling, to trained professionals. 6. Work Toward a Solution Shift from blame to resolution. Communicate truth with love. Recognize you won't agree on everything—some conflicts don't require consensus to maintain unity in Christ. Your emotional intelligence and calm demeanor lower the temperature. 7. Grant Forgiveness Unforgiveness creates bitterness and robs joy. Forgive as Christ has forgiven you. This frees you personally and opens the door to reconciliation. Without forgiveness, pastors become embittered and ineffective. Gain eternal perspective—this conflict is temporary; unity in eternity is permanent. Resources & Further Reading “7 Healthy Ways to Deal With Conflict Among Christians” by Ron Edmondson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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