Revitalize and Replant

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss a few reasons why pastors should be thankful this holiday season.Some Highlights:Be thankful that God called you to be a pastor.Be thankful for those who have shaped you.Be thankful for those who have had patience with you.Be thankful to God, who has not removed His calling from you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst record a live episode from the 2025 Replant Summit answering listeners’ questions.What decisions or circumstances help a church decide, “We can’t do this ourselves”?Why churches of 200 or less must be involved in replanting other churches.How to handle disagreements over secondary or tertiary issues in the work of revitalization/replanting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Kevin DeYoung for some helpful tips on preaching from the Puritans. Puritan preaching was characterized by these markers:ExpositoryDoctrinalOrderlyPlainFocused on ChristResources Related to this Episode:“5 Preaching Tips from the Puritans” by Kevin DeYoung Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some sure-fire ways to fail in revitalization.Some Highlights:Lack of humilityLack of patienceLack of faithLack of perseveranceLack of love Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some simple tips from H.B. Charles for improving your preaching.Some Highlights:ReadPrayThinkWriteLoveRestLiveResources Related to This Episode:“7 Ways to Grow in Your Preaching” by HB Charles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless about why pastors and church leaders should feel uncomfortable in church. Some Highlights:You will be worshiping the one and only, true and living God.The Word of God penetrates to the depth of our being (Heb. 4:12).All of us have sin to deal with.Lost people should be there.A supernatural enemy will want you to ignore or deny God’s Word.You might have to deal with that person who “gets under your skin.”The command of the Great Commission is still in effect.If you’re a leader, you’ll answer for the way you care for the souls of the church (Heb. 13:17).If you’re the preacher, your responsibility is great.I say it again: None of us is perfect.Resources Related to This Episode:“10 Reasons Why Attending Church Should Make You Feel Uncomfortable This Weekend” by Chuck Lawless Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Thom Rainer that addresses why so many churches are in decline and how leadership development is key to adjusting to the changing realities of our cultural climate. Some Highlights:They don’t recognize the decline of cultural Christianity.They have many “church rules.”They have leaders who have never led in a highly unchurched mission field.They confuse tradition with the truth.They do outreach the way they’ve always done it.They are experiencing significant conflict due to frustration.They are very slow to respond.They have significant facility challenges.Resources Related to This Episode:“8 Reasons Many Bible-Belt Churches Are in Decline” by Thom Rainer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some areas that create tension in ministry.Some Highlights:Doing pastoral care vs. leading the organizationFocusing on private study vs. doing public ministryPrioritizing new members vs. concentrating on longer-term membersDoing evangelism vs. doing discipleshipBudgeting for staff vs. budgeting for ministry and missionsChanging things too quickly vs. changing them too slowlySpending time with family vs. being with the church familyReaching our neighbors vs. reaching the nationsHonoring the past vs. preparing for the futureMinistering to older folks vs. ministering to the youngExtending grace vs. carrying out church disciplineHanging out with non-believers who need the gospel vs. hanging out with believers who love their church staffResources Related to This Episode:“12 Balancing Acts in Ministry You Might Face This Week” by Chuck Lawless Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Brandon Moore, who leads network partnerships for the NAMB Replant Team, to discuss what it looks like to raise up the next generation of leaders within your church.Some Highlights:Raising up leaders from the next generation isn’t optional.Begin to pray for God to lead young leaders to your church.Set aside resources and/or find partners to help bring a young leader on as a resident.Resources Related to This Episode:https://www.thesaltnetwork.com/https://www.thecalvary.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Brandon Moore, who leads network partnerships for the NAMB Replant Team, to discuss ministry to the next generation of leaders.Some Highlights:The importance of inter-generational ministry for raising up next-gen leadersWhy potlucks still work for communityResources Related to This Episode:https://www.thesaltnetwork.com/https://www.thecalvary.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Colin Pugh, the urban strategist on the North American Mission Board’s Replant Team.Some Highlights:The importance of transitioning leadership to a new generation of leadersLeadership development is keyThe impact of a church’s “footprint” in its community             Partnership with local businesses to minister to the communityResources Related to This Episode:To connect with Colin, reach out to cpugh_contractor@namb.net Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Andy Addis, the rural strategies coordinator at the North American Mission Board, to talk about some unique aspects of rural ministry.“The Big Three” in Rural Ministry:Vocational IdentityLow ResourcesIsolation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Andy Addis, the rural strategies coordinator at the North American Mission Board, to discuss transformational discipleship strategies.Some Highlights:Real disciples come away “smelling” like Jesus.True discipleship is about presence.The answer is not new discipleship material—it’s walking with Jesus.A four-step process to read Scripture: summarize, expose, change, and prepareResources Related to This Episode:Reading It Right Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss Jason K. Allen’s book, Discerning Your Call to Ministry.Some Highlights:Do you desire the ministry?Does your character meet God’s expectations?Is your household in order?Has God gifted you to teach and preach His Word?Does your church affirm your calling?Do you love the people of God?Are you passionate about the gospel and the Great Commission?Are you engaged in fruitful ministry?Are you ready to defend the faith?Are you willing to surrender?Resources Related to This Episode:Discerning Your Call to Ministry: How to Know For Sure and What to Do About It by Jason K. Allen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some ways to show Christlike hospitality to first-time guests.Some Highlights:Take initiative and pursue first-time guests.Welcome with enthusiasm.Show individual care.Be genuine and authentic.Serve people with joy.Communicate clearly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some ways that pastors can minister through their own discouragement.Some Highlights:Discouragements are about God’s reign—so yield to His wife and His loving providence.Discouragements are about learning spiritual consistency—so maintain spiritual disciplines.Discouragements are about the affections—so cultivate a heart of worship.Resources Related to This Episode:“Pastor, Don’t Waste Your Discouragement” by Phil A. Newton Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst talk about why churches should consider moving back toward traditional Sunday School.Some Highlights:To grow in biblical knowledgeTo develop teachersTo foster deeper communityTo engage the city betterTo embrace the role of the churchResources Related to This Episode:“5 Reasons We Switched from Small Groups to Sunday School” by Jim Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst share some insights for small groups and Sunday School from Chuck Lawless.Some Highlights:The small group’s purpose must be clear.Intentional organization matters.Workers must be trained.Concern must be focused on the lost.Pastoral care via the small group must be organized.The goal of the Sunday School class is to multiply, to “plant” another class from the current class.Space matters.The class must “go after” the lost.Resources Related to This Episode:“10 Small Group Lessons from Old-Fashioned Sunday School” by Chuck Lawless“Recapturing Flake’s Formula for Groups” by Ken Braddy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how to minister to toxic people in your church.Some Highlights:The Gossip/TalkerThe ExploderThe Passive-AggressiveThe Cynic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Garrett Kell, on the topic of dangerous signs in the life of a pastor.Some Highlights:EntitlementGreedControlCallousnessTribalismUnbalanced GospelResources Related to This Episode:“When to Distrust Your Pastor” by Garrett Kell Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.