Revitalize and Replant

In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss how pastors can maintain (or regain) joy in the midst of ministry hardships. Find a Scripture passage to anchor yourself in the power of God and His call on your life. Find a song that calls you back to the heart of God and increases your affection for Him. Collect mentors like baseball cards. Set goals and get accountability for them. Celebrate something every day.

Church leaders Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss ways churches battle hypocrisy: focusing on internal devotion over external preferences, prioritizing people over commitments, humility over prominence, genuine worship over rules, avoiding religious presentations, and not burdening people with added gospel rules.

Experts Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss crucial steps for church revitalization including humility, willingness to change radically, renewed leadership, community focus, prayer, selfless attitudes, and evangelism.

Pastors Clifton, Hallock, and Stewart delve into the emotional struggles of ministry, from mourning failed marriages to the guilt of expressing pain. They discuss challenges like church discipline, loneliness, and the misconception of success tied to church growth, emphasizing the importance of seeking support and understanding in the midst of pastoral heartache.

In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss a blog from Thom Rainer on some current trends in church names. “Point” has become ubiquitous. “Life” has a new life. Tim Keller put Redeemer back into vogue. City Church, usually with another name in front of it. Christ Church. Five biggies the past ten years: Journey, Bridge, Foundry, Mosaic, and Generation Cross has made a surge: Cross Church, Cross Fellowship, etc. Simple Church. Meaningful Names: Impact. Potential. Epic. Transformation. Renovation. Innovate. “Fellowship” can be found in almost any town. Grace. Many churches like the new factor: New Life. New Hope. Moving on up: Elevate, Vertical, Summit. Not English (Greek or Latin): Eklessia, Ecclesia, Koinonia, Agape, etc. Resources related to this podcast: “Contemporary Trends in Church Names” by Thom Rainer

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss insights from the unchurched on what they seek in a church. They emphasize the importance of showing love, community engagement, and displaying genuine joy to attract non-believers. The podcast explores the significance of serving in the community, overcoming challenges through faith, and promoting diversity in churches.

Experienced rural pastors Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss encouraging rural pastors to focus on changing lives, prioritize love in churches, and become the most loving church in the world. They emphasize the impact rural pastors have in their communities and the importance of building relationships and trust with the people they serve.

In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss some ways pastors can build up their prayer life. Come in Christ’s Name. Delight in Him. Express Your Longings to Him. Read a Psalm. Sing to Him. Intercede for Others. Place Your Day Before Him. Petition Him for Other Special Needs. Meditate on His Word. Offer Thanks to Him. Resources related to this podcast: “An Intimate Hour with God” by Jim Eliff

Experienced church leaders, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss reasons to stay in an uncool church, highlighting the importance of community, humility, and unity. They emphasize focusing on God's truth over cultural trends and using unique gifts to serve the church body.

Experienced preachers Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how preaching has evolved, emphasizing less reliance on sermon outlines, more focus on scripture, avoiding excessive personal anecdotes, and centering preaching on Jesus.