Why Strategies Fail: Overcoming Three Key Mistakes
The Church Revitalization Podcast
Release Date: 08/07/2024
The 3 Types of Church Website Visitors (w/ Derek Maxson)
The Church Revitalization Podcast
On this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball, AJ Mathieu, and special guest Derek Maxson dive into optimizing your church website for three key visitor types: insiders, shoppers, and seekers. Learn practical strategies to make your site more welcoming, improve accessibility, and align with Great Commission principles. Plus, discover Derek’s expert tips for enhancing your church’s digital presence and a special discount for website assessments at Spiffy.church. Read the full show notes: Get 7 Days FREE of the Healthy Churches Toolkit: Get 50% off a Website Evaluation...
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Three Things to Do Before the End of the Year
The Church Revitalization Podcast
Read the full show notes at: In today's episode, titled "Three Things to Do Before the End of the Year," hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu dive into essential steps church leaders need to tackle before the year wraps up. As the clock winds down on another year, it's crucial to prioritize an annual ministry plan, develop a vision-oriented end-of-year giving strategy, and implement an effective Christmas follow-up plan. These actionable insights aim to help you and your church leadership team stay focused and prepared, ensuring a meaningful and impactful entrance into the new year. Join us as...
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The Best (& Worst) Times for Strategic Planning
The Church Revitalization Podcast
**FULL SHOW NOTES @ malphursgroup.com/266** In today's episode titled "The Best & Worst Times for Strategic Planning," your hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu dive into an essential discussion for church leaders. They'll explore the nuances of optimal timing for strategic planning processes in churches, highlighting why some times of the year can be more favorable for gaining momentum and implementing change. However, they also emphasize that sometimes urgent needs can override timing concerns. Whether your church is in the midst of a crisis or routine planning, Scott and A.J....
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Innovating in Ministry without Losing Focus
The Church Revitalization Podcast
Today, we're diving into the crucial topic of innovating in ministry without losing focus. We'll explore practical strategies for making iterative changes in your church, leveraging your temperament to navigate differing attitudes towards change, and avoiding the pitfalls of program clutter. Stay tuned for valuable insights on effective decision-making, beta testing new ideas, and maintaining your church’s mission amidst innovation. Read the full show notes at https://malphursgroup.com/265 GET 7 DAY FREE OF THE HEALTHY CHURCHES TOOLKIT: https://malphursgroup.com/toolkit
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How to Create a Culture of Collaboration
The Church Revitalization Podcast
In this episode, we're diving into strategies for building a culture of collaboration within your church. Scott explores the significance of managing silence during discussions, engaging quieter team members, and breaking larger groups into smaller ones to ensure all voices are heard. He emphasizes the role of intentionality in inclusive leadership, effective time management, and fostering actionable committee planning. We’ll also discuss how to strategize and overcome common collaboration challenges, ranging from time constraints to temperamental differences, ensuring that every meeting...
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Healthy Churches Toolkit Overview!
The Church Revitalization Podcast
On this week's episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, we're showing you all the features of the new Healthy Churches Toolkit! We dove into how the toolkit empowers churches to thrive, with resources for strategic planning, leadership development, and tools for actionable growth. Here’s a quick breakdown: Toolkit Features Overview: We covered each main feature, including the media library, training platform, automated assistants, and workshops. Live Demo: A hands-on demo showing how to navigate the platform, access courses, use the marketing and discussion guide assistants, and more....
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Good AI vs. Bad AI: Ethical Ways for Churches to Use Artificial Intelligence
The Church Revitalization Podcast
In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in church settings. They explore the misconceptions surrounding AI, distinguishing between 'bad AI' that could replace human roles and 'good AI' that can serve as a valuable tool for church leaders. The conversation emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in pastoral roles and the ethical boundaries that should guide the use of AI. They conclude by encouraging churches to embrace AI as a tool for growth while maintaining a clear understanding of...
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The Benefits of Sermon Based Groups
The Church Revitalization Podcast
In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu discuss the benefits of sermon-based study groups. They explore how these groups foster unity within the church, provide predictable discipleship outcomes, and deepen the congregation's knowledge of Scripture. The conversation also highlights the importance of using tools to create effective discussion guides, making it easier for church leaders to implement these groups. Read the full show notes at
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Revitalizing Your Aging Congregation: 3 High-Impact Strategies in 90 Days
The Church Revitalization Podcast
Read full show notes at: In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts A.J. Mathieu and Scott Ball discuss three impactful strategies that aging congregations can implement within 90 days to revitalize their church. They emphasize the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by aging congregations and provide practical steps for community engagement, mentoring younger generations, and welcoming new residents. The conversation encourages churches to focus on genuine service and connection within their communities as a pathway to growth and revitalization.
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Battling Biblical Illiteracy: 4 Game-Changing Techniques for Modern Churches
The Church Revitalization Podcast
Read the full show notes at: Register for the Healthy Churches Toolkit Live Launch: In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu discuss the alarming decline in biblical literacy and propose innovative strategies to combat this issue. They introduce the Healthy Churches Toolkit, a resource designed to enhance church training and leadership development. The conversation highlights the importance of accountability partnerships, gamifying Bible engagement, and hosting interactive Q&A sessions to foster a deeper connection with scripture. The hosts...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts Scott Ball and AJ Mathieu explore the reasons why church strategies fail. They identify three key points: the impact of a lack of planning, the crucial role of leadership, and the significance of adequate resources. Tune in to gain valuable insights into developing successful church strategies.