พอดคาสท์ Thom Rainer ชั้นนำ (2021)

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The Problems of Hiring a Staff Member from within the Church Membership 22:55

6h ago22:55

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Many church leaders in revitalizing churches bring someone on staff from within the congregation. Mark and Thom examine the reasons why this move can be problematic. Be sure to listen to episode #201 where they look at the opposite perspective, the reasons why you should hire from within. 1. Working with someone can bring out a totally different pe…

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How to Turn an Aging Facility into a Kingdom Efficient Facility 23:50

7d ago23:50

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For many years, congregations have watched as their facilities become dated, costly, and less-used. Kevin and Thom discuss this issue and offer insights about churches that have seen their facilities become much more Kingdom-efficient. Do a thorough evaluation of your facility. Look at the community demographics and psychographics. Find ways to use…

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The Advantages of Hiring a Staff Member from within the Church Membership 23:50

14d ago23:50

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Many church leaders in revitalizing churches bring someone on staff from within the congregation. Mark and Thom examine the reasons why this move can be positive. Be sure to listen to episode #203 where they look at the opposite perspective, the reasons why you should not hire from within. 1. You have had the opportunity to observe them and get to …

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Why Your Church Will Close Its Doors without Evangelism 24:27

21d ago24:27

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Many churches of the past 50 years were able to keep the doors open with zero to minimal evangelistic intentionality. That is simply not the case today. Kevin and Thom examine five reasons why non-evangelistic churches will close. Cultural Christianity is almost dead. It is not a growth source for churches. The U.S. birthrate is its lowest ever. Wi…

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Is It Okay to Quit My Church? Five Questions You Should Ask 27:43

28d ago27:43

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During the pandemic, many pastors and other church leaders became weary and frustrated. Mark and Thom respond to those leaders who are asking if it is okay to quit their churches. 1. Have you given this matter to prolonged prayer? 2. Is this a circumstantial frustration that may pass in time? 3. How does your spouse feel about your quitting? 4. Wha…

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Why You May Have Gotten a Lower Vote Percentage to Call You Than You Expected 23:14

1M ago23:14

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Many churches call a pastor by congregational vote. Those churches have stipulations on the percentage needed to affirm a call. It is typically in the 60% to 80% range. Why do some votes to call a pastor result in a surprisingly low percentage? Kevin and Thom look at some of the possible reasons. 1. A current staff member wanted the job. 2. A frien…

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Five Key Issues for Leadership as the Church Regathers 22:43

1M ago22:43

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Much has been written and spoken about how churches should function during the pandemic. Mark and Thom look at five unique issues for leadership during this critical period of regathering. 1. Leaders must encourage patience among the members. 2. Leaders must be voices of hope. 3. Leaders must be realistic. 4. Leaders must move the church outwardly.…

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Five Sorry Excuses to Leave a Church 23:26

2M ago23:26

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When a church member leaves, it is almost always painful for the pastor. The pain is exacerbated when the departing member offers one of these reasons. Kevin and Thom look at five sorry reasons people leave a church. 1. “I wasn’t getting fed.” 2. “The church does not have enough fun activities for my kids.” 3. “You didn’t visit me.” 4. “You didn’t …

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Four Important Considerations to Navigate the Virtual World Post-COVID 23:29

2M ago23:29

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The virtual church was a hot topic during the pandemic. Now, as the church begins to regather, what are some major considerations to evaluate? Mark and Thom report on the ways they are guiding church leaders in this area. 1. The virtual mission field is a real mission field. 2. Prayer ministries in the virtual world have great stickiness. 3. Don’t …

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What the Church in America Will Look Like in 2023 24:25

2M ago24:25

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Though it’s only two years away, churches in America will look significantly different than they do today. The pandemic accelerated trends that were already in place. Kevin and Thom look at some future realities just around the corner. 1. Non-evangelistic churches will decline rapidly and die. The transfer growth is just not there. 2. Worship gathe…

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Five Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Church’s Name 25:38

2M ago25:38

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Mark and Thom delve into the issue of changing your church’s name. They suggest asking five questions. Too many church leaders have made big mistakes by not asking these questions: 1. Is there a compelling reason to change the name? 2. Is the reason for changing the name more positive than negative? 3. Have I asked the opinion of key influencers in…

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Five Reasons Your Group Ministry Is More Important as the Church Regathers 22:35

3M ago22:35

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The small group ministry of a church has always been a vital ministry of a congregation. In this episode, Kevin and Thom share why the ministry is more important in a post-COVID world. 1. Assimilation will be critical and fragile in the regathering stage. 2. There will be an immediate desire for connections as the church regathers. 3. Your church’s…

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The Incredible Church Replant Called Linwood Baptist: An Update 26:54

3M ago26:54

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In this episode, Thom interviews Mark about his work in the replant of Linwood Baptist Church. You will not want to miss some of the stories and invaluable lessons about replanting or adopting a church. What is the background of this replant? How did the church get to its near-death state? What are some of the greatest successes thus far? What are …

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How Church Leaders Should Handle the Issue of Church Members Not Returning 23:44

3M ago23:44

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It is a reality for most churches. Many members will not return when the church regathers. Leaders must prepare for that reality. Kevin and Thom discuss how to best approach this issue. Be prepared for around 20% not to return. Understand that the departure for many of them was already in place before COVID. Low expectation churches are partly to b…

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Five Ways to Get More Help When Your Volunteer Base Has Been Decimated by COVID 23:38

3M ago23:38

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Church leaders are often shocked to discover many of their most faithful volunteers have not returned to their ministries. Mark and Thom look at five ways to jump-start your church’s volunteer ministry base: Restart your new members class with the expectation of being involved in ministry. Ask for eight-week commitments. Ask members who have never …

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Six Things (Both Good and Bad) the Pandemic Has Done to Replanting and Revitalizing Churches 23:12

4M ago23:12

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In this episode, Kevin and Thom provide an updated assessment of how the pandemic has affected revitalization of churches. Enjoy it — there is some good news in this podcast. Good: Many church leaders have become more focused. Bad: Church leaders are weary, and leading revitalization and replanting has become more exhausting. Good: The members who …

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Why Your Pastor Just Quit 24:46

4M ago24:46

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Lay leaders often contact us in a bit of a shock when their pastor just quit, especially if it’s sudden with no apparent moral failure. Mark and Thom look at five common reasons pastors are quitting today. They are just worn out. They took the “wrong” side of a political issue. They ran into a controlling bully of whom few members are aware. They d…

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Five Ways Disunity Is Destroying Revitalization and Replanting (And How to Overcome It) 24:52

4M ago24:52

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Thom and Kevin look at the fragile nature of churches in revitalization, and how disrupted unity can totally destroy revitalization momentum. Even better, though, they offer some concrete solutions to overcome disunity. Revitalizing churches are already fragile. Resources of time, energy, and emotions are diverted from the Great Commission. Most ch…

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Four Ways to Address Preaching Burnout in a Replant or Revitalization 22:53

4M ago22:53

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On today’s episode of Revitalize & Replant Mark Clifton talks about four ways to address preaching burnout in a replant or revitalization. Remember that the apparent lack of responses of the members may not be indicative of the work God is doing through your preaching. Share the preaching load with others. Seek prayer intercessors for your preachin…

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Five Most Common Times of Conflict in a Church Revitalization 24:45

4M ago24:45

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On today’s episode of Revitalize & Replant Thom Rainer and Kevin Ezell talk about the five most common times of conflict in church revitalization. When you change the music When you change the name of the church When the newberries are the same number as the oldberries When an iconic part of the facilities is changed or eliminated When you go again…

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Four Reasons Church Adoption Is Becoming More Appealing to Change-Resistant Members 21:57

5M ago21:57

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We all know change is hard. The idea of church adoption is becoming more appealing to change-resistant members. Thom and Mark discuss four reasons why. The pandemic has exacerbated the problems of declining church health. The change-resistant members are becoming fewer in number. Many of these members have seen their friends and family leave the ch…

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Seven Incredible Steps to Help Your Church as You Look for a Pastor 24:10

5M ago24:10

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What are some things your church needs to know when looking for a pastor? Thom and Kevin share seven incredible steps to help your church as you look for a pastor. Get a clear picture of the church’s actual health. Get a clear picture of the church’s perceived health. Get a clear picture of the community the church serves. Spend more time than ever…

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The Profile of a Healthy Revitalizer after COVID-19 22:10

5M ago22:10

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It’s a new year and everyone is tired. As we move forward in the work of revitalizing churches, Mark and Thom share the profile of a healthy revitalizer after COVID-19. Has a realistic view of the post-COVID world. Patience, patience, patience. Is an example in evangelism. Is emotionally and spiritually prepared for conflict Has a longer-term view …

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Six Things That Stop Revitalization Dead in Its Tracks 25:25

5M ago25:25

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The key to a strong revitalization is leadership. Today, Thom and Kevin discuss six leadership situations which will stop a revitalization dead in its tracks. Moral failure Staff or leadership conflict. When the pastor’s family is hurting deeply Majoring on minors Letting a power group rule Forgetting about the Great Commission Resources in Today’s…

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Ask Mark and Thom Anything 23:13

6M ago23:13

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From most discouraging moments to greatest surprises of 2020, Thom and Mark answer listener questions on today’s episode of Revitalize and Replant. What was your most discouraging moment in a church revitalization? What was your most encouraging moment in a church revitalization? Do you consider yourself thin-skinned or thick-skinned? What has been…

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Five Ways to Address Moral Failure of a Church Leader 21:26

6M ago21:26

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On today’s episode of Revitalize and Replant we discuss the difficult topic of how to address moral failure of a church leader. Thom and Kevin Ezell break down five ways to deal with the unfortunate circumstance. Be transparent with limits. Protect the transgressor’s family. Show grace with discipline. Be prepared to provide pastoral care to the co…

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Five Rules for Taking Care of Your Family in a Replant or Revitalization 22:25

6M ago22:25

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When a pastor is called to lead a church replant or revitalization their family should remain their first line of ministry. Thom and Mark discuss five rules for taking care of your family in a replant or revitalization. Make certain they are your first line of ministry. Pray with them. Get their input; listen to them. Do regular check-ins Don’t sac…

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Five Ways to Reignite an Outward Focus in a Church Needing Revitalization 23:44

6M ago23:44

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Renewing a culture of outreach and casting vision for loving the community is vital for churches needing revitalization. Thom and Kevin discuss five ways to reignite an outward focus in churches needing revitalization. Model it. Seek to lead explicitly evangelistically. Give examples of other churches. Combine prayer and outreach. Seek accountabili…

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Five Post-COVID-19 Trends among Churches in Revitalization 21:47

7M ago21:47

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We have seen several trends among church revitalizations during the global pandemic. As we find ourselves approaching a post COVID-19 world, Mark and Thom discuss five of the most prominent trends we are witnessing in church revitalizations today. Progress has been set back two to five years. More have moved from revitalization to seeking adoption …

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Six Mistakes to Avoid as Your Church Regathers After COVID 25:25

7M ago25:25

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We would all love for things to return to normal. But in reality, this will not happen any time soon, if ever. With this in mind, Thom and Kevin discuss six mistakes to avoid as your church regathers. Assuming that “normal” will return. Neglecting community ministry and outreach. Talking more about problems than opportunities. Failing to seek outsi…

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Five Reasons Pastors Should Have Hope in the Post-Pandemic Era 22:36

7M ago22:36

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The pandemic has given us many reasons to stress and contemplate the future. Today, Dr. Thom Rainer and Mark Clifton discuss the other side of the coin and give us five reasons pastors should have hope as we look to the post-pandemic era. It is still Christ’s church Your community is likely to know you better after the pandemic due to the live-stre…

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Five Most Common Developments in Declining Churches as a Result of COVID 24:14

7M ago24:14

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We can learn much from positive and negative examples. In today’s episode, we isolate a group of churches in order to examine five common developments in declining churches. Decline is more pronounced. Closure or merger is more likely. Flaws become more visible or pronounced. Volunteers resign from their ministries. Conversion growth moves toward z…

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Why Your Church Needs You, Pastor, More Than Ever in the Post-Pandemic Era 22:55

7M ago22:55

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The post-pandemic era is filled with uncertainty. Thom and Mark discuss why your church needs you, Pastor, now more than ever. There is still much uncertainty about the future Pastors will need to be purveyors of biblical hope Pastors will need to lead change more than ever Pastors will need to be constant reminders that the role of local congregat…

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Five Ways the Pandemic Has Been Positive for Revitalizing Churches 23:15

8M ago23:15

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The pandemic has helped church leaders and members embrace change. Today on Revitalize & Replant, Thom Rainer and Kevin Ezell discuss four additional ways the pandemic has been positive for revitalizing churches. Change is more likely to be embraced. Power groups may relinquish control. Budgets can be reallocated. Complexity can shift to simplicity…

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Pastoring a Four Member Church in the Post-Pandemic Era 24:40

8M ago24:40

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As we help leaders approach post-pandemic era ministry, an interesting development has occurred in the life of our friend, Mark Clifton. He is currently pastoring a 3-member church. Listen in as he shares his unique strategy for pandemic revitalization and ministry. Mark’s story Understanding the hope every church has Why the church facility is imp…

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How Do We Pay for Church Security in a Revitalization? 20:59

8M ago20:59

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Many churches are approaching budget season. As church leaders we understand the importance of security in a revitalization but we have questions about the cost and how to pay for the needed security. Develop a security plan. Never neglect the kids. Never neglect background checks. Get affordable cameras. Ask law enforcement to volunteer (and bring…

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Leading Millennials in a Church Revitalization 26:42

8M ago26:42

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We continue in our generational series with the Millennial Generation, born between 1980 and 2000 . As leaders how can we guide this generation in a church revitalization? Thom and Mark break down the generational tendencies and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Largest generation in U.S. history Largest non-Christian and unchurched generatio…

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Four Signs That a Fostered Church May Want to Be Adopted 21:34

9M ago21:34

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The idea of church fostering and adoption is taking off and helping many churches become healthy. When a church decides to foster another church there may be signals the fostered church desires to move to adoption. Thom and Kevin Ezell discuss four signs a fostered church may want to be adopted. They start asking if your church can help longer. The…

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Leading Gen X in a Church Revitalization 23:26

9M ago23:26

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We continue in our generational series with the Generation X, born between 1965 and 1979 . As leaders how can we guide this generation in a church revitalization? Thom and Mark break down the generational tendencies and the challenges and opportunities ahead. The generation of purpose in the church Tend to feel left out. First generation where a ma…

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What Should You Say to a Guest Who Visits Your Revitalizing Church? 22:16

9M ago22:16

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Leading a revitalizing church is hard work in progress. Sometimes we worry about what guests will say when visiting. Thom Rainer and Kevin Ezell discuss what we should say to a guest who visits your revitalizing church. Tell them the church is in a turnaround mode. Tell them it’s a great ministry opportunity for them. Tell them you would like their…

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Leading Boomers in a Church Revitalization 23:51

9M ago23:51

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We continue in our generational series with the Boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964. As leaders how can we guide this generation in a church revitalization? Thom and Mark break down the generational tendencies and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Church became consumer-focused in their formative years. This generation was the first…

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How to Convince a Stubborn Church Member to Give Digitally 22:19

10M ago22:19

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Many churches have done well transitioning and leading through change during the past few months. A major change has been in how people give tithes, offerings, and gifts. What do you do with the stubborn church member who refuses to give digitally? Thom and Kevin Ezell discuss best practices to help lead in this area. Demonstrate how it’s good for …

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Leading Builders (Born before 1946) in a Church Revitalization 23:53

10M ago23:53

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Is your church predominantly filled with Builders (Greatest Generation) or those who were born before 1946? If so, today’s episode of Revitalize and Replant will help you lead this important generation and aid you as you participate in ministry with them. This generational is institutionally loyal They love to tell stories They are often fearful of…

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What If You Have to Move to Bi-Vocational Status in the Post-Pandemic Era? 22:03

10M ago22:03

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Church leaders have asked the question again and again. What happens if the budget cut you need to make is you? Thom and Kevin Ezell look at the positives of bi-vocational ministry in a post-pandemic era. Understand the incredible opportunity Possibly seek a second job that provides maximum flexibility Make certain your family is on board Be clear …

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Four Questions to Ask about Your Community in a Revitalization 24:18

10M ago24:18

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On today’s episode we are going to visit your neighborhood, listen to those who live there, and help you ask questions about your community in a revitalization. Who is really in the community? How does the church reflect the community? What opportunities do the demographics suggest? What are the needs, dreams, and aspirations of those in the commun…

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Five Characteristics of Resilient Pastors in the Post Pandemic Era 22:01

11M ago22:01

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The pandemic has been incredibly tough on pastors. On today’s episode Dr. Rainer and Dr. Kevin Ezell breaks down five characteristics of a church leader who will lead well in the post-pandemic era. Courageous Willing to lead and think outside the box Prayerful Willing to understand the times Willing to count the cost Resources mentioned in today’s …

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How to Help Your Family Transition in a Revitalizing Church 22:53

11M ago22:53

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We have many conversations with church leaders whose families are struggling in a revitalizing church. These difficult conversations built guidance for how to help your family transition in a revitalizing church. They are the first line of ministry. Listen carefully to them. Stand up for them. Don’t stay if they are being hurt. Help them find other…

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Why Should You Join a Revitalizing Church? 21:24

11M ago21:24

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We are taking a different perspective on today’s episode. Join Thom Rainer and Mark Clifton as they discuss why you should join a revitalizing church. An opportunity to be involved immediately Become part of a new vision Become an instrument of hope A true missions opportunity Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board an…

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Why Some Churches Choose to Die 21:28

11M ago21:28

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Do some churches really choose to die? On the surface no church chooses to die but decisions we make or don’t make can lead to the death of a church. They are not willing to accept the normal pain of change. They don’t want to lose control. They confuse tradition with doctrine. They do not want to look like their community. They see a recent period…

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Why Perseverance Is One of the Most Critical Attributes Needed in Church Revitalization 23:09

11M ago23:09

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Often when faced with difficult circumstances, throwing in the towel can seem like a very attractive option. Which is why perseverance in the face of difficulty is one of the most critical attributes needed in church revitalization. Thom and Mark discuss several of the reasons why in today’s episode. Change can seem interminably slow. You must be a…

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