Revitalize and Replant

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss reasons why people are less engaged in gathered worship. Increase in kids sports and recreation activities. Increase emphasis on vacation/travel/leisure. Blended families. Unwillingness to engage in commitments. Online options Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The podcast discusses the value of preaching through the Gospel of Luke in church revitalization. It highlights the importance of context, humility, and understanding biblical themes. The significance of Jesus' fellowship with sinners and the need for churches to engage with the community is emphasized. Four reasons for preaching through Luke are outlined, including providing context to familiar stories and emphasizing foundational themes for revitalization.

This podcast discusses the negative consequences of not praying, including hindered evangelistic work, increased temptation, unfulfilled desires, and the inability to prove one's discipleship. The hosts emphasize the power of prayer in overcoming temptation and understanding God's ways, as well as its role in battling worry and bringing healing. They stress the importance of prayer in the life of a pastor and a church, highlighting its ability to glorify God and encourage righteousness.

Care centers provide an avenue to obey God, Who tells us to serve the downcast and rejected. Care centers offer numerous opportunities for evangelism. Care center residents will increase your trust in a sovereign God. Care centers make available a place of real and life-impacting ministry for young men contemplating or heading into the ministry. Care centers present a way to teach children to love their neighbor. Care centers remind us that sickness and death are coming. Care centers put you in the presence of older saints who are persevering in the Lord. Care centers put you in the presence of people who have hardened their hearts, rejected Christ, and may never again have a coherent thought. Care centers open doors to new relationships with those related to or associated with the residents. Care Centers provide a ministry environment where what really matters takes priority. Resources Referenced in this Episode: “10 Reasons Why Nursing Homes Are Great Places to Minister” by Jim Eliff Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This podcast explores the struggles of pastors and leaders with discouragement, disappointment, and depression. It discusses the challenges they face in ministry, finding hope and purpose in difficult circumstances, dealing with wrong expectations, and the importance of faithfulness, obedience, and the power of the gospel.

The hosts discuss the importance of repentance and revitalization for pastors and churches. They emphasize pursuing holiness, avoiding sin, and the difference between habit and passion in prayer. They also explore steps for revitalization and seeking revival through daily application and fellowship.

You are here for the long haul – this isn’t a mission trip. Learn to discover and rejoice in the work of God even in the small places. Engage with other revitalizers so you can learn from their journey. Confident that nothing done in obedience to Christ is”wasted” your work no matter how slow it may appear matters. Take time to enjoy life, especially your family. Develop a deeper walk with Christ and learn what it means to pray without ceasing. Resources Referenced in this Episode: Biblical Church Revitalization by Brian Croft Revitalize by Andy Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The members simply will not put forth the effort. Pastors who are unable or unwilling to put forth the effort to engage their members and develop servant leaders. A lack of spiritual depth (carnal attitudes). Unregenerate members. Pastors who “quiet quit.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode, Mark Clifton and Dan Hurst are joined by Richard Blackaby, President of Blackaby Ministries International. He discusses his new book, The Ways of God. Richard addresses the following issues: How do I respond when I’m laboring for the sake of the gospel, but God doesn’t seem to bless? God cares just as much about how you do something as what you do. You can do the right thing, but do it in a sinful way. Often times, we don’t allow people the chance to respond to the power of the gospel that has been proclaimed. Resources mentioned in this episode: Flickering Lamps Revive Summit – Birmingham, AL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The preference-driven church Pastoral tenure decreases No praying together No clear purpose Obsession over facilities Neglect of facilities Resources Referenced: A Praying Church by Paul E. Miller God’s Not Done With Your Church by Mark Hallock Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.