Encore: 5 Ways to Know Your Church is Ready to be Revitalized

Show Notes

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.

Whether your congregation is struggling, plateaued, or simply seeking renewed mission and health, this conversation offers practical insight for pastors, church leaders, and revitalization teams.

In this episode, the team explores:

Why humility is essential for church revitalization
How a renewed passion for evangelism and community outreach signals readiness for change
Why submitting fully to biblical authority matters in church renewal
The importance of faith-filled risk-taking in revitalizing dying churches
How belief in God’s power to restore struggling churches fuels long-term renewal

5 Ways to Know Your Church Is Ready to Be Revitalized

Humble hearts: “This is the Lord’s church, not ours.”
A desire to reach the community with the gospel: “This is our mission field.”
Commitment to biblical authority: “The Word of God is our guide.”
Willingness to take risks and do whatever it takes: “We are desperate to see God move.”
Faith that God can revitalize dying churches: “God isn’t done with us yet.”

Resources Related to This Episode:

Falling in Love with Jesus (Again) by David Jackson
Flickering Lamps: Christ and His Church by Henry and Richard Blackaby
God’s Not Done with Your Church by Mark Hallock

If you’re praying for church renewal, leading through congregational change, or exploring how to revitalize a declining church, this episode will encourage and equip you for the journey.

Published May 28, 2026

Encore: 5 Ways to Know Your Church is Ready to be Revitalized

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