Why Should We Revitalize Dying Churches? Why Should We Revitalize Dying Churches?

Show Notes

Why should pastors and church leaders invest in revitalizing dying churches instead of closing their doors? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock unpack the biblical, missional, and practical reasons why church revitalization and replanting are vital to the health of local congregations and their communities.

This conversation explores the heart behind revitalization and why declining churches remain important to God, their communities, and the Great Commission.

In this episode, you’ll learn why church revitalization is important because:

Revitalization creates gospel opportunities for people to come to faith in Jesus Christ.
The remaining members of declining churches still matter and deserve faithful pastoral care.
Local neighborhoods need healthy, gospel-centered churches.
Revitalizing churches ultimately exists for the glory of God.

Whether you are a pastor considering church revitalization, a leader in a struggling congregation, or someone exploring church replanting, this episode offers encouragement and clarity for the journey.

Resources Related to This Episode:

Reclaiming Glory: Revitalizing Dying Churches by Mark Clifton

Published January 1, 2026

Why Should We Revitalize Dying Churches?

Connect with Us

Updates in Your Inbox

Talk to Someone