Revitalize and Replant

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• A Conversation with Matt Clough: Part 2 02.07.2026 30хв

  Pastor Matt Clough continues his conversation about replanting Fellowship West Church in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Hear practical insights on leading change, building trust, and remaining faithful through the challenges and opportunities of church revitalization.
• A Conversation with Matt Clough: Part 1 30.06.2026 20хв

  What does it look like to replant a church outside the Southern Baptist Convention? Pastor Matt Clough of Fellowship West Church in Bonner Springs, Kansas, joins Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst to share more about his own church replanting journey.
• On Deacons, Part 3: Leading a Deacon Ministry That Thrives 25.06.2026 29хв

  How can pastors cultivate a healthy, thriving deacon ministry? In the final episode of this three-part series, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how churches can build a culture of servant leadership that lasts.
• On Deacons, Part 2: Developing and Equipping Deacons 23.06.2026 22хв

  How do you train and develop healthy deacons? In part two of this series, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how pastors can equip deacons for effective ministry within their local churches.
• On Deacons, Part 1: Identifying the Right Deacons 18.06.2026 24хв

  Who should serve as a deacon in the local church? In part one of this three-part series on deacons, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst explore the biblical qualifications for deacons and why healthy deacon ministry is essential for church revitalization. Looking to Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3, they discuss how churches can identify faithful servant leaders who strengthen church unity, support pastors, and care well for the congregation.
• Why We Love Being Southern Baptist 16.06.2026 30хв

  Why do these pastors choose to remain part of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst explain why they value Southern Baptist cooperation and how the SBC helps churches fulfill the Great Commission through missions, theological education, church planting, disaster relief, and local church partnership.
• When You Preach a Pick-Six 11.06.2026 23хв

  What should a pastor do after preaching a sermon that didn't connect? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how pastors can respond after preaching a sermon that feels like a "pick-six." Every preacher has messages that don't land the way they hoped, but one difficult Sunday doesn't define a lifetime of faithful ministry.
• 6 Challenges for Preachers' Kids 09.06.2026 32хв

  Growing up in a pastor's home can bring unique blessings and unique challenges. In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst discuss the realities faced by preachers' kids and how ministry families can navigate them in healthy ways.
• 7 Lessons from 7 Weeks of Church Replanting 04.06.2026 34хв

  What can a pastor learn during the first few weeks of leading a church replant? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton talks with Dan Hurst about seven key lessons he's learned during his first seven weeks as a church replanter. From navigating church decline to leading with patience and grace, Dan shares practical insights for pastors serving in revitalization and replanting contexts.
• Dan Hurst's Journey in Replanting 02.06.2026 31хв

  What does it look like to step into the role of a church replanter after years of ministry experience? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton interviews Dan Hurst about his new journey leading the replanting effort at First Baptist Church of Independence, Missouri.
• Encore: 5 Ways to Know Your Church is Ready to be Revitalized 28.05.2026 19хв

  For today's episode, we've gone back to the vault for an episode on how to know if your church is ready to be revitalized. In this re-released episode from the archives, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss five key indicators that a church may be prepared to enter a season of church revitalization, spiritual renewal, and gospel renewal.
• Four Biblical Steps for Pastors Battling Depression 26.05.2026 20хв

  In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss pastoral depression, ministry discouragement, and practical ways pastors can care for their spiritual and emotional health.
• The Danger of Quick Fixes in Church Revitalization 21.05.2026 22хв

  In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss why quick fixes and ministry shortcuts rarely lead to lasting church health. The conversation explores common mistakes churches make when trying to reverse decline too quickly while highlighting the importance of patient, gospel-centered ministry.
• What To Do When Your Church is Losing Members 19.05.2026 21хв

  In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss practical, biblical steps churches can take when facing declining attendance and membership loss.
• Why Churches Lose Members 14.05.2026 24хв

  In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst examine common reasons churches lose members and experience long-term decline.
• 2 Tips to Bring Unity Between Newer Members and Legacy Members 12.05.2026 19хв

  In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss practical ways that pastors and church leaders can foster unity between longtime church members and newer attendees throughout seasons of church revitalization and replanting.
• 6 Prayers for Your Church 07.05.2026 22хв

  What should you—as the pastor—consistently pray for your church? In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst walk through six powerful prayers drawn from the Lord’s Prayer. These simple, Scripture-based prayers can shape the spiritual health, unity, and mission of your church.
• 5 Reasons Church Planters Should Spend Time with More Established Pastors 05.05.2026 19хв

  Church planting can be fast-paced and demanding—but it shouldn’t be done alone. In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst share why church planters should cultivate more intentional relationships with established pastors. Learn how wisdom, sustainability, and long-term leadership development are strengthened through nurturing these connections.
• 5 Reasons Pastors Should Spend Time with Church Planters 30.04.2026 22хв

  Why should established pastors spend time with church planters? In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst unpack five key reasons pastors can benefit from relationships with church planters. From recovering their mission to cultivating newfound courage, these insights will help pastors lead with renewed clarity and gospel urgency.
• 12 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Preach 28.04.2026 22хв

  In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst reflect on an article by Chuck Lawless that offers a convicting and practical self-examination for pastors preparing to preach.