The Revitalize My Church Podcast
Created to help churches navigate change and reorient to a new and healthy future.
Ep. 011 | Navigating Church Governance for Effective Revitalization
In this episode of the Revitalize My Church podcast, hosts Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant discuss the importance of clear church governance and polity in revitalization efforts. Many struggling churches face challenges related to leadership structure, accountability, and decision-making processes. These issues can hinder progress and make it difficult for churches to move forward in a unified direction.
Ep. 010 | Co-vocational and Bi-vocational Ministry for Pastors
Eric Hoke discusses the distinction between bivocational and co-vocational ministry, sharing insights from his book "Market Street Pastor." Drawing from his experience planting a church in the Bronx, Hoke explores how pastors can thrive by intentionally combining marketplace work with church leadership, challenging traditional ministry models while offering practical solutions for sustainable church leadership.
Ep. 009 | Launching Your Church's New Vision
Just as the Israelites built the tabernacle in stages and conquered the Promised Land in phases, and NASA conducts extensive preparations before a space launch, a church must do a lot of groundwork before the public "launch" of their revitalized ministry. This includes getting ministry teams and leaders in place, promoting the church in the community, setting up the children's ministry, preparing the worship service and sermons, developing an integration pathway for new people, and more.
Ep. 008 | The Value of Vision in Church Revitalization
Over his 30 years at the church, Pastor David has led the West Houston Christian Church through a cultural shift as the surrounding community has changed. When he first joined, services were predominantly in Chinese except for the youth. But over time, they developed an English-speaking adult ministry and saw more intermarriages. Pastor David had a vision to grow the church beyond just a Chinese immigrant congregation.
BONUS | The Power of Circles
Discover how small groups transformed Thrive Church. Pastor Dustin Godshall shares practical strategies for implementing effective small groups, fostering discipleship, and revitalizing your church community.
Ep. 007 | Aligning Your Church's Strategic Plan with God's Mission
When walking through a season of church revitalization, there are a a few things that we want to prioritize. We call these our “five big rocks” of revitalization. The fourth big rock is to develop a Biblically-aligned, God-centered Strategic Plan
Ep. 006 | Cultivate a Thriving Church Culture - Keith Minier
Keith Minier is the Lead Pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Central Ohio. He has successfully lead a small church through a revitalization, from a small inward-facing congregation to a thriving multi-campus ministry.
Ep. 005 | 6 Essential Team Members for a Thriving Church Revitalization Team
When walking through a season of church revitalization, there are a a few things that we want to prioritize. We call these our “five big rocks” of revitalization. The third big rock is to build a vision team to partner with the pastor in the renewal effort.
Ep. 004 | Soul Care for Pastors - Dale Sellers
Dale Sellers, leader of the 95Network, shares his journey of ministry frustration and disappointment and how God showed him a new, healthier path forward
Ep. 003 | The Need for Leadership in Church Revitalization
When walking through a season of church revitalization, there are a a few things that we want to prioritize. We call these our “five big rocks” of revitalization. The second big rock is to ensure that there is a qualified and competent leader to give direction to the church as it moves to a new season
Ep. 002 | Engines of Church Growth - Jim Brown
Pastor Jim Brown shares his 28-year journey of leading Grace Community Church in Goshen, Indiana, from 60 members to over 2,600. He discusses the importance of prayer, evangelism, and crafting sermons that reach both believers and non-believers. Jim also emphasizes the significance of family and staying connected with the community.
Ep. 001 | Unity In The Church
When walking through a season of church revitalization, there are a a few things that we want to prioritize. We call these our “five big rocks” of revitalization. The first big rock is to unify the church around the prospect of a new and different future.
Ep. 000 | Revitalize My Church Podcast
Welcome to our new podcast, Revitalize My Church. In this episode we’ll share our vision for the show and you’ll get to know our hosts.