Revitalize & Replant with Thom Rainer
383 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 244 ratingsFeaturing Thom Rainer, Mark Clifton, and Kevin Ezell, Revitalize & Replant is presented by the North American Mission Board. Revitalize & Replant is a weekly discussion on church revitalization and replanting.
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Seven Deadly Excuses in Church Revitalization – Revitalize & Replant #066
November 08, 2018 08:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MBExcuses can kill a revitalization effort. Today, we cover seven of the most common excuses you will likely hear in a revitalization and how to combat them.
Seven Deadly Excuses in Church Revitalization
November 08, 2018 08:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MBExcuses can kill a revitalization effort. Today, we cover seven of the most common excuses you will likely hear in a revitalization and how to combat them. The post Seven Deadly Excuses in Church Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.
The Three Buckets of Internal Funds for Church Revitalization – Revitalize & Replant #065
November 01, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWe continue a discussion that was started on Episode 63 about giving in churches and how it can impact churches in need of revitalization.
The Three Buckets of Internal Funds for Church Revitalization
November 01, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWe continue a discussion that was started on Episode 63 about giving in churches and how it can impact churches in need of revitalization. The post The Three Buckets of Internal Funds for Church Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.
When Does a Pastor Leave a Revitalization Effort? Six Questions to Ask – Revitalize & Replant #064
October 25, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBLack of progress in church revitalization can lead to frustration and a desire to leave. But before you do, you should ask yourself the six questions we cover today.
When Does a Pastor Leave a Revitalization Effort? Six Questions to Ask
October 25, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBLack of progress in church revitalization can lead to frustration and a desire to leave. But before you do, you should ask yourself the six questions we cover today. The post When Does a Pastor Leave a Revitalization Effort? Six Questions to Ask appeared first on Church Answers.
Six Best Practices for Increasing Giving in a Church Revitalization – Revitalize & Replant #063
October 18, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBChurches need funding for ministry. Whether you're in a revitalization or not, these principles can help you when it comes to increasing giving in your church.
Six Best Practices for Increasing Giving in a Church Revitalization
October 18, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBChurches need funding for ministry. Whether you're in a revitalization or not, these principles can help you when it comes to increasing giving in your church. The post Six Best Practices for Increasing Giving in a Church Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.
How to Lead a Church to a Healthy View of Membership
October 11, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBBiblical church membership is important in churches. While it may be tempting to just clean the rolls and start from scratch in a revitalization with bloated rolls, there are better ways to go about this. The post How to Lead a Church to a Healthy View of Membership appeared first on Church Answers.
How to Lead a Church to a Healthy View of Membership – Revitalize & Replant #062
October 11, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBBiblical church membership is important in churches. While it may be tempting to just clean the rolls and start from scratch in a revitalization with bloated rolls, there are better ways to go about this.
Why Church Revitalization Will Increase Pastoral Tenure
October 04, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 16.8 MBRevitalization is on the upswing, and with it, so is pastoral tenure. While these may not be in a causative relation, they certainly do compliment one another. The post Why Church Revitalization Will Increase Pastoral Tenure appeared first on Church Answers.
Why Church Revitalization Will Increase Pastoral Tenure – Revitalize & Replant #061
October 04, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 16.8 MBRevitalization is on the upswing, and with it, so is pastoral tenure. While these may not be in a causative relation, they certainly do compliment one another.
How to Develop Tactical Patience in a Revitalization or Replant – Revitalize & Replant #060
September 27, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBTactical patience means waiting to change things when the time is right. Pastors often get in trouble when they rush into change. Today, we discuss how to grow in that patience.
How to Develop Tactical Patience in a Revitalization or Replant
September 27, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBTactical patience means waiting to change things when the time is right. Pastors often get in trouble when they rush into change. Today, we discuss how to grow in that patience. The post How to Develop Tactical Patience in a Revitalization or Replant appeared first on Church Answers.
The Kingdom Mindset of Churches that Are Willing to Be Replanted – Revitalize & Replant #059
September 20, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIt's important for churches to have a kingdom mindset if they are going to revitalize or be replanted. Today, we discuss what that looks like in a church.
The Kingdom Mindset of Churches that Are Willing to Be Replanted
September 20, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIt's important for churches to have a kingdom mindset if they are going to revitalize or be replanted. Today, we discuss what that looks like in a church. The post The Kingdom Mindset of Churches that Are Willing to Be Replanted appeared first on Church Answers.
How to Deal with Theological Issues in a Revitalization – Revitalize & Replant #058
September 13, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBTheology is important in a church. And sometimes when churches aren't growing, there can be a temptation to be lighter on theology in exchange for relevancy or growth. Today we discuss why that's a terrible idea.
How to Deal with Theological Issues in a Revitalization
September 13, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBTheology is important in a church. And sometimes when churches aren't growing, there can be a temptation to be lighter on theology in exchange for relevancy or growth. Today we discuss why that's a terrible idea. The post How to Deal with Theological Issues in a Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.
Why Declining Churches Often Run Off Pastors – Revitalize & Replant #057
September 06, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBSome churches have a habit of running pastors off. Some pastors have a habit of leaving too soon. Today, we tackle the former issue and discuss why some churches continually run off pastors.
Why Declining Churches Often Run Off Pastors
September 06, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBSome churches have a habit of running pastors off. Some pastors have a habit of leaving too soon. Today, we tackle the former issue and discuss why some churches continually run off pastors. The post Why Declining Churches Often Run Off Pastors appeared first on Church Answers.
Is Serving in a Revitalization a Unique Calling? – Revitalize & Replant #056
August 30, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBEvery pastor should have a sense of calling to ministry. But is that necessarily to revitalization or not? Today, we discuss that calling.
Is Serving in a Revitalization a Unique Calling?
August 30, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBEvery pastor should have a sense of calling to ministry. But is that necessarily to revitalization or not? Today, we discuss that calling. The post Is Serving in a Revitalization a Unique Calling? appeared first on Church Answers.
How Run-down Facilities Can Exacerbate the Decline in a Church – Revitalize & Replant #055
August 23, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBFacility issues can stall or hinder church growth. Today, we discuss five reasons church facilities can cause decline in your church.
How Run-down Facilities Can Exacerbate the Decline in a Church
August 23, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBFacility issues can stall or hinder church growth. Today, we discuss five reasons church facilities can cause decline in your church. The post How Run-down Facilities Can Exacerbate the Decline in a Church appeared first on Church Answers.
Leading a Revitalization or Replant When You Are Bivocational – Revitalize & Replant #054
August 16, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBBivocational pastors often face unique issues related to church revitalization—especially when it comes to time. Today, we discuss how to prioritize the small amount of time bivocational pastors have.
Leading a Revitalization or Replant When You Are Bivocational
August 16, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBBivocational pastors often face unique issues related to church revitalization—especially when it comes to time. Today, we discuss how to prioritize the small amount of time bivocational pastors have. The post Leading a Revitalization or Replant When You Are Bivocational appeared first on Church Answers.
Why Some Dying Churches Don’t Know They Are Dying – Revitalize & Replant #053
August 09, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBDying churches often don't realize their problem until it's too late. Today we look a the reasons why.
Why Some Dying Churches Don’t Know They Are Dying
August 09, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBDying churches often don't realize their problem until it's too late. Today we look a the reasons why. The post Why Some Dying Churches Don’t Know They Are Dying appeared first on Church Answers.
How to Prepare Yourself for a Long-Term Revitalization – Revitalize & Replant #052
August 02, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.7 MBTime is the friend of a revitalizer. You have to stay to see growth and revitalization. Today, we discuss seven ways to prepare yourself to lead revitalization.
How to Prepare Yourself for a Long-Term Revitalization
August 02, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.7 MBTime is the friend of a revitalizer. You have to stay to see growth and revitalization. Today, we discuss seven ways to prepare yourself to lead revitalization. The post How to Prepare Yourself for a Long-Term Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.
How to Know You are NOT a Church Revitalizer or Replanter – Revitalize & Replant #051
July 26, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 17.6 MBBeing a revitalizer or replanter is not for everyone. Today we discuss seven considerations to help you decide whether it might be for you or not.
How to Know You are NOT a Church Revitalizer or Replanter
July 26, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 17.6 MBBeing a revitalizer or replanter is not for everyone. Today we discuss seven considerations to help you decide whether it might be for you or not. The post How to Know You are NOT a Church Revitalizer or Replanter appeared first on Church Answers.
Five Sources of Funding for Church Revitalizing and Replanting
July 19, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBMinistry requires money. Today we discuss five potential ways you can increase funding in your church in order to minister more to your community. The post Five Sources of Funding for Church Revitalizing and Replanting appeared first on Church Answers.
Five Sources of Funding for Church Revitalizing and Replanting – Revitalize & Replant #050
July 19, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBMinistry requires money. Today we discuss five potential ways you can increase funding in your church in order to minister more to your community.
How to Prepare for a Long-term Tenured Revitalization – Revitalize & Replant #049
July 12, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBImagine if every pastor went into a revitalization with a determination to make it their final career stop. That long-term view would be paradigm shifting.
How to Prepare for a Long-term Tenured Revitalization
July 12, 2018 07:00 - 20.7 MBImagine if every pastor went into a revitalization with a determination to make it their final career stop. That long-term view would be paradigm shifting. The post How to Prepare for a Long-term Tenured Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.
The Five Greatest Fears of Replanting a Church
July 05, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBMark Clifton joins us to discuss the most common fears pastors in revitalizations and replants have. The post The Five Greatest Fears of Replanting a Church appeared first on Church Answers.
The Five Greatest Fears of Replanting a Church – Revitalize & Replant #048
July 05, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBMark Clifton joins us to discuss the most common fears pastors in revitalizations and replants have.
The Power of Celebrating in Church Revitalization
June 28, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBCelebrating the wins in a revitalization is important as you gain momentum moving forward. Today we discuss why it's important and how to improve on this in your church. The post The Power of Celebrating in Church Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.
The Power of Celebrating in Church Revitalization – Revitalize & Replant #047
June 28, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBCelebrating the wins in a revitalization is important as you gain momentum moving forward. Today we discuss why it's important and how to improve on this in your church.
Revitalizing a Church When You Have a Power Player Against You
June 21, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBLeading in a church revitalization can be difficult when one or a few people are working against you. Today, we discuss how to lead through this situation. The post Revitalizing a Church When You Have a Power Player Against You appeared first on Church Answers.
Revitalizing a Church When You Have a Power Player Against You – Revitalize & Replant #046
June 21, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBLeading in a church revitalization can be difficult when one or a few people are working against you. Today, we discuss how to lead through this situation.
Is Our Denomination Dying? – Revitalize & Replant #045
June 14, 2018 06:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBRecorded at the LifeWay breakfast during this week's SBC Annual Meeting, this special episode of Revitalize & Replant examines the Southern Baptist Convention and its future, what it needs to change, and how the emphasis for health rests on the local church.
Is Our Denomination Dying?
June 14, 2018 06:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBRecorded at the LifeWay breakfast during this week's SBC Annual Meeting, this special episode of Revitalize & Replant examines the Southern Baptist Convention and its future, what it needs to change, and how the emphasis for health rests on the local church. The post Is Our Denomination Dying? appeared first on Church Answers.
How to Deal with an Aging Facility in a Revitalization or Replant – Revitalize & Replant #044
June 07, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAging facilities can be a drain on a church—especially one needing revitalization. Today, we discuss how to best address this issue/
How to Deal with an Aging Facility in a Revitalization or Replant
June 07, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAging facilities can be a drain on a church—especially one needing revitalization. Today, we discuss how to best address this issue/ The post How to Deal with an Aging Facility in a Revitalization or Replant appeared first on Church Answers.
Five Critical Reasons Church Leaders Need Networks
May 31, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIsolation in ministry can be deadly for a church and career ending for a minister. Today we discuss the importance and benefits of having a network of people to help you in ministry. The post Five Critical Reasons Church Leaders Need Networks appeared first on Church Answers.
Five Critical Reasons Church Leaders Need Networks – Revitalize & Replant #043
May 31, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIsolation in ministry can be deadly for a church and career ending for a minister. Today we discuss the importance and benefits of having a network of people to help you in ministry.
Why Dying Churches Blame Everyone But Themselves
May 24, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBThere is plenty of blame to go around in dying churches. Unfortunately, they rarely look in the mirror and instead blame others. Today we discuss why that is wrong and how to combat it. The post Why Dying Churches Blame Everyone But Themselves appeared first on Church Answers.
Why Dying Churches Blame Everyone But Themselves – Revitalize & Replant #042
May 24, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBThere is plenty of blame to go around in dying churches. Unfortunately, they rarely look in the mirror and instead blame others. Today we discuss why that is wrong and how to combat it.