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
Preventing and Resolving Church Conflict, Part 2
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some more ways to prevent and restore conflict in your church.
- Teach your people to practice charitable judgements.
- When you need t…
Preventing and Resolving Church Conflict, Part 1
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some ways to prevent and restore conflict in your church.
- Remember the Golden Result.
- Bring the gospel into every conflict.
- Expose …
A Conversation with Thom Rainer, Part 2
Mark welcomes Thom Rainer back to the podcast to discuss the future of megachurches in North America.
- Megachurches have historically been defined as churches that have more than 2,000 in average wor…
More Tips to Prepare Your Church for Long-Term Revitalization
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some more ways a pastor can prepare the church for a long-term revitalization.
- Give the church members the same dose of reality.
- Le…
Tips for Preparing Your Church for Long-Term Revitalization
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some ways a pastor can prepare the church for a long-term revitalization.
- Accept the reality of the time it will take.
- Make certain…
6 Keys a Pastor Must Give His Church for Revitalization
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some keys a pastor must give to his congregation to effectively lead church revitalization.
- A healthy dose of reality
- Unconditional…
Is Your Church Ready to be Revitalized?
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst how to assess a church’s readiness to be revitalized. Here are some things the remaining leaders must share:
- Hearts that are humble.
- Desire…
A Conversation with Thom Rainer, Part 1
Mark welcomes Thom Rainer to the podcast to discuss denominational trends in North America.
- Debunking the myth that conservative churches are growing and liberal churches and denominations are decli…
A Look at Baby Dedications
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss the role of baby dedications.
Baby dedications are a relatively new thing in SBC churches.
- We thank God for the life of this baby.
- …
7 Observations by Pastors Who Lead Church Revitalizations
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some observations from pastors who are leading church revitalization.
- It is spiritual warfare
- The longer the length of the decline,…
A Look at Baptisms
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Jim Eliff on how to make baptisms more meaningful and exciting.
- Consider bringing the congregation forward and as n…
On a Statement of Faith
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss the importance of a statement of faith for a local church.
- Your church needs a statement of faith.
- A statement of faith provides cl…
4 Characteristics of a Sacrificial Deacon
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some characteristics that are necessary in the life of a deacon.
- Deacons understand the sacrifice of Christ to be the foundation of…
5 Priorities of a God Glorifying Church
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Peter Krol on conflict resolution within the church body, based on Acts 2:42-47.
Priority #1: Devotion to the Word o…
7 Steps to Conflict Resolution
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Peter Krol on conflict resolution within the church body.
- Rejoice in the Lord always (Phil. 4:4)
- Let your reasonabl…
Abiding in Christ
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss a recent quote that Mark shared that got quite a bit of pushback online: “I’ve never known a pastor to burn out when he was deeply abiding with …
Better Prayer Meetings
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Christian Communicators Worldwide about how you and your church can have more effective prayer meetings.
- Plan to pray.
- Listen t…
How to Respond to Unfair Criticism
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Matt Henslee about how to respond when you hear these unfortunate phrases from church members.
- “You couldn’t preach your way ou…
Mark Discusses the Law Amendment
In this special edition of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton addresses the upcoming vote on the Law Amendment at the SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis this June.
Here are some highlights:
- The La…
5 More Findings About Church Conflict
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some more interesting findings regarding church conflict. This is the second of a 2-part series.
- Conflict is not usually over tradition; it’s over
- Much conflict…