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
5 Reasons Millenials Stay Connected in Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Barna research group about why some millennials are staying connected in a local church.
- Make room for meaningful relationships …
Five Unexpected Lessons in Church Revitalization
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an from Brian Croft on some unexpected lessons in church revitalization.
- Wait for the right time to implement change.
- Don’t underestimate the p…
Helpful Tips for Making Visitors Feel Welcome at Your Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Outreach Magazine about some ways to make first-time visitors feel welcome at your church.
- Have a good great website.
- Easy park…
9 Reasons Churches Drift From Their Mission
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some reasons that churches drift away from their mission.
- Nobody’s even talking about the possibility of missi…
5 Reasons a Shrinking Church May Be a Good Thing
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Brian Croft about some good reasons your church may not grow numerically.
- Members leave to help plant or revitalize a church.
- Y…
11 Reasons Church Leaders Struggle with Prayer
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on prayerlessness among pastors and church leaders.
- Leaders are “fixers” by nature.
- We never learned how to pray. …
3 Dangers of Being Crazy Busy
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Kevin DeYoung on some of the dangers of busyness.
- Busyness can ruin our joy.
- Busyness can rob our hearts.
- Busyness can cover up…
13 Church Members Who Can Drive Pastors Crazy
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some church members who can create headaches for pastors.
- The “doom and gloom” member
- The “on the edge of leav…
Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict Without Losing Your Soul
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Jim Elliff about dealing with interpersonal conflict in ministry without losing your soul.
- I will accept whatever means God may…
Some Trends Impacting Churches in 2024
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Lifeway Research on some current trends in churches across North America.
- Shifting Attendance Patterns
- Shrinking Groups but Gro…
5 Suggestions for Regaining Your Joy in Hard Seasons of Ministry
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss how pastors can maintain (or regain) joy in the midst of ministry hardships.
- Find a Scripture passage to anchor yourself in the…
6 Ways Your Church Can Battle Hypocrisy
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss an article from Sam Rainer on some ways a church can become hypocritical.
- The church becomes fixated on external preferences an…
8 Things Any Church Who Wants to Be Involved in Church Revitalization Must Do
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss an article from Thom Rainer for churches who want to be involved in church revitalization.
- An admission of a problem and a need …
10 Reasons Pastors Hurt So Deeply
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss an article from Chuck Lawless about why ministry can often hurt so much.
- We mourn when marriages fall apart.
- We hurt when young…
14 Trends in Church Names
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss a blog from Thom Rainer on some current trends in church names.
- “Point” has become ubiquitous.
- “Life” has a new life.
- Tim Kelle…
How to Attract Folks to Your Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss an article from Aaron Earls that discusses some insights from the unchurched about what they look for in a church.
- “I saw them …
3 Encouragements for Rural Pastors
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart offer encouragement for rural church pastors.
- Remember that you are entirely unaware of the impact of your ministry.
- Be happy to know t…
10 Ways Pastors Can Strengthen Their Prayer Lives
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss some ways pastors can build up their prayer life.
- Come in Christ’s Name.
- Delight in Him.
- Express Your Longings to Him.
- Read a P…
Staying in a Church That's Not Cool
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst talk about some important reasons to stay in a church that just isn’t cool.
- It will teach you the nature of the church.
- It will teach you t…
How Preaching Evolves
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Jason K. Allen about how his preaching has evolved, and why young preachers’ preaching should evolve as well.
- The s…