The Revitalize My Church Podcast
Created to help churches navigate change and reorient to a new and healthy future.
Ep. 037 | 5 Common Reasons Church Revitalization Efforts Fail
Discover 5 common reasons church revitalization efforts fail and practical solutions. Learn how to assess readiness, manage leadership pace, and build conflict skills.
Ep. 036 | How Churches Can Find New Life Through a Strategic Merger
Can declining churches find new life through mergers? Jim Tomberlin shares proven frameworks, real examples, and practical guidance for exploring church mergers.
Ep. 035 | Five Books You Should Read in 2026
5 books every church leader should read in 2026. Explore discipleship, small church strategy, evangelism, and leadership to build a healthier church.
Ep. 034 | Creating Space for Every Child in Your Church
Discover how to make your church welcoming to every child with Episode 34 of the Revitalize My Church Podcast. Occupational therapist Amanda Perches shares practical, budget-friendly strategies for creating sensory-friendly and special needs ministry spaces that serve all families. Empower your church to reach and support children with autism, ADHD, and other unique needs. Listen now for actionable tips and expert insights.
Ep. 033 | How Pastors Can Overcome Discouragement in Church Revitalization
Struggling with pastor burnout in church revitalization? Learn five biblical steps to overcome discouragement and restore your ministry momentum.
Ep. 032 | Building Volunteer Teams That Stick
Learn Nick Blevins' proven 5-step volunteer recruitment framework from "The Volunteer Playbook" that moves church prospects from conversation to placement. Discover effective onboarding strategies that prevent volunteer dropout, plus how churches can access up to $200,000 in FEMA security grants for cameras, alarms, and facility improvements. Essential strategies for small and large church ministry leaders.
Ep. 031 | Maximize Christmas for Church Revitalization
Discover proven Christmas outreach strategies for church revitalization. Learn 3 essential steps, creative event ideas, and common mistakes to avoid.
Ep. 030 | A Real Story of Church Revitalization
Pastor Tim Wilmette shares how Pataskala Grace Church grew from 50 to 200+ members through revitalization. Learn about overcoming worship wars, leadership challenges, and building momentum in rural church ministry on the Revitalize My Church podcast.
Ep. 029 | Hopeful Vision and Leadership Development
Learn how to create hopeful vision and develop leaders for church revitalization. Discover practical strategies for casting compelling church vision, implementing apprentice-model leadership development, and energizing declining congregations with biblical hope and clear direction.
Ep. 028 | From Parking Lot to Pew: The Power of Church Hospitality
Discover how strategic church hospitality transforms declining churches into welcoming communities. Learn proven strategies for building volunteer teams, creating powerful first impressions from parking lot to pew, and turning visitors into regular attendees. Perfect for small church pastors seeking practical church growth solutions through intentional hospitality ministry.
Ep. 027 | Joyful Hospitality and Meaningful Membership
Transform your church with proven joyful hospitality and meaningful membership strategies. Learn why visitors don't return and how to fix it. Free templates included for church growth and revitalization.
Ep. 026 | Revitalizing Children’s Ministry
Learn practical strategies for starting or revitalizing children's ministry in small churches. Expert Lisa Rowland shares safety protocols, volunteer recruitment tips, curriculum selection, and family partnership strategies to help churches welcome new families and build effective kids programs that grow.
Ep. 025 | Gospel-Centered Fellowship and Missional Engagement
Learn how to create gospel-centered fellowship and missional engagement in struggling churches. Discover practical steps pastors can take to move beyond surface-level relationships, build authentic spiritual community, and think like missionaries in their own neighborhoods. This church revitalization guide includes biblical foundations, proven strategies, and actionable tips for implementing small group ministry and community outreach that leads to church growth.
Ep. 024 | Implement the DREAM Church Strategy
Pastor Brian Moss reveals his proven DREAM framework that transformed a dying church of 30 into a thriving congregation with 101% small group participation. Learn the 5 church purposes and systematic approach to church growth, discipleship, and evangelism. Perfect for pastors and church leaders seeking biblical church revitalization strategies.
Ep. 023 | Text Based Preaching and Intentional Discipleship in Church Revitalization
Discover how text-driven preaching and intentional discipleship can transform struggling churches. Hosts Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant share proven strategies for church revitalization, including how to choose Bible texts that address your church's specific needs and create discipleship pathways that actually work. Learn from Jesus' discipleship model and avoid common mistakes that keep churches from growing. Essential listening for pastors and church leaders seeking biblical solutions for church renewal.
Ep. 022 | Building Healthy Churches
Learn essential strategies for church revitalization with AJ Mathieu of The Malphurs Group. Learn practical steps for assessment, leadership development, and building healthy churches.
Ep. 021 | Prayer and Worship in Church Revitalization
Discover the first two essentials for church revitalization with hosts Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant as they explore Dependent Prayer and Christ-Centered Worship. Learn practical strategies to foster unity, align with God's will, and create worship that truly exalts Jesus rather than following empty routines. Essential insights for church leaders seeking authentic renewal.
Ep. 020 | Leading Leaders in the Local Church
Discover practical strategies for developing church leaders with Jason Allison. Learn how to move beyond delegation to true leadership development, and build a stronger leadership pipeline in your church.
Ep. 019 | The Farming Model of Evangelism
Discover the 6 core principles of effective church evangelism that transform outreach from event-based to relationship-driven. Learn why traditional methods fall short and how to build sustainable growth.
Ep. 018 | Lead Your Church Out of Maintenance Mode
Learn the key signs of church stagnation and practical strategies to get unstuck with veteran executive pastor Dan Reiland. Discover how to evaluate ministries, develop leaders, and reignite growth in your church.