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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 253
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
A Conversation with Bart Barber
We are thrilled to welcome the President of the Southern Baptist Convention, Bart Barber, to discuss the importance of revitalization, particularly in smaller, rural, churches.
Episode Highlights:
- S…
9 Characteristics of a Successful Revitalization, Part 2
1. The church boldly confronted the traps of tradition.
2. Leadership developed a clear and compelling vision
3. Leadership communicated a sense of urgency
4. The pastor was willing to endure a seaso…
9 Characteristics of a Successful Revitalization, Part 1
- The church stopped blaming past experiences or outside circumstances.
- The pastor formed an alliance of key influencers in the church.
- The influencers made a commitment to pray daily for revital…
Am I Ready to Be a Revitalizing Pastor?, Part 2
1. Will I be a continuous learner?
2. Will I be content?
3. Will I be Jesus’ example in my community?
4. Will I take care of my family?
Am I Ready to Be a Revitalizing Pastor?, Part 1
1. Will I pray daily for my church, her members, and my own leadership?
2. Will I see this opportunity as a mission field?
3. Will I make a commitment for the long haul?
4. Will I love my critics and…
13 Characteristics of Revitalizing Pastors, Part 6
Willingness to Confront
- Confront over theology
- Confront over sin
- Confront over methodology
- Confront over personality
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
13 Characteristics of Revitalizing Pastors, Part 5
- Affinity for Multi-Generational Ministry
- Respect for a Church’s Legacy
To learn more about becoming a replanting pastor, or to explore resources about revitalization for your own church, visit ht…
13 Characteristics of Revitalizing Pastors, Part 4
- Initiative
- Emotional Intelligence
To learn more about becoming a replanting pastor, or to explore resources about revitalization for your own church, visit https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/
13 Characteristics of Revitalizing Pastors, Part 3
- Resourceful Generalist
- Tactical Patience
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Songs from Joyland by Mark Hallock
13 Characteristics of Revitalizing Pastors, Part 2
- Organizational Awareness
- Pastoral Grit
- Spousal Perseverance
13 Characteristics of Revitalizing Pastors
This is the first-part in an upcoming series covering the 13 Characteristics of a Revitalizing Pastor. Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by special guest Mark Hallock to cover:
- Visionary Shephe…
Sermon Preparation in Revitalization
- What to preach
- How much time to spend
- Collaboration with others in sermon prep
- Trusting the Holy Spirit
- Seeking honest evaluation
Helpful Resources
5 Things You Can Do to Immediately Improve Your Building
- Deal with the outside look.
- Deal with restrooms & children’s area
- Address audio and video
- Consider the imaging your church is projecting with its signs and graphics.
- Be aware of bad or weird sme…