Revitalize My Church

Revitalize My Church

Hosted by Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant, two respected coaches in the field of church renewal, the Revitalize My Church podcast provides real-world advice and encouragement in each episode. In addition to insights provided by Bart and Nathan, you’ll also hear interviews with pastors and church leaders who have personally been involved in a successful church turnaround. They discuss the revitalization journey, keys to renewal, and lessons learned.

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November 15, 2025 46 mins

The Five-Step Church Volunteer Recruitment Framework That Actually Works

Why Traditional Church Volunteer Recruitment Methods Fail

Most churches rely on ineffective methods like stage announcements, program inserts, and mass emails. These approaches typically result in low commitment rates, with many volunteers saying yes but never following through. Nick's framework ad...

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How to Leverage Christmas for Church Revitalization | Church Growth Strategies
In this essential episode for church leaders, Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant share proven Christmas outreach strategies that can revitalize your church and attract new visitors during the most opportune season of the year.

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A Real Story of Church Revitalization - Show Notes


How Pastor Tim Wilmetti Led Pataskala Grace Church From Crisis to Growth

In this episode of the Revitalize My Church podcast, host Bart Blair interviews Pastor Tim Wilmetti about his six-year journey revitalizing Pataskala Grace Church in Ohio. This real-world case study offers practical insights for pastors and ...
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CHURCH REVITALIZATION BREAKTHROUGH: Master Vision Casting & Leadership Development
Are you struggling to energize your declining church? In this powerful episode, church revitalization experts Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant reveal the final two essentials that can transform stagnant congregations: creating hopefu...
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From Parking Lot to Pew: The Power of Church Hospitality


Church Hospitality Can Transform Your Ministry
In this episode of Revitalize My Church, host Bart Blair interviews MaryAnn Sibley, a church hospitality expert who helps declining churches build effective volunteer teams and create welcoming environments that turn first-time visitors into regular attendees.<...
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Episode 27 - Joyful Hospitality & Meaningful Membership


Episode Details

Podcast:
 Revitalized My Church
Episode: 27
Hosts: Bart Blair & Nathan Bryant (Executive Director, Assist Church Expansion)
Release Date: September 1, 2025
Topic: Church Revitalization Essentials #7 & #8

Episode Summary
After a brief hiatus in August, Bart and Nat...
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Revitalizing Children's Ministry: Essential Strategies for Churches Ready to Welcome Families


Is your church struggling to attract and retain families with children? In this comprehensive episode, host Bart Blair interviews Lisa Rowland, a seasoned children's ministry leader and consultant with Life Catalyst Consulting, who shares over 20 years of practical experience helpi...
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Gospel-Centered Fellowship and Missional Engagement for Church Revitalization

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In this milestone episode marking one year of the Revitalize My Church podcast, hosts Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant continue their series on the 10 essentials for church revitalization, based on insights from Terry Long of the North Carolina Bapt...
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Pastor Brian Moss of Oak Ridge Church shares his proven DREAM framework that transformed a dying congregation of 30 into a thriving church with 101% small group participation over 25 years.

Brian, a former computer engineer who didn't grow up in church, reveals how he developed a systematic approach to balance the five fundamental church purposes: worship, fellowship, dis...
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Text Based Preaching and Intentional Discipleship in Church Revitalization

 
Join hosts Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant as they explore two essential elements for successful church revitalization: text-driven preaching and intentional discipleship. Drawing from insights by Terry Long of the North Carolina Baptist Association, this episode reveals why these biblical ...
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Building Healthy Churches: A Conversation with AJ Mathieu of The Malphurs Group


In this episode, we sit down with AJ Mathieu from The Malphurs Group to discuss church revitalization, leadership development, and building healthy churches. Drawing from his decade of experience in ministry and the legacy of Dr. Aubrey Malphurs, AJ shares valuable insights on how churches can m...
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Essentials for Church Revitalization - Part 1


Episode Overview
In this episode, hosts Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant introduce a new mini-series focusing on the "10 Essentials for Church Revitalization." They cover the first two essentials in depth: Dependent Prayer and Christ-Centered Worship.

Introduction
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Episode Overview
In this episode, Bart interviews Jason Allison about the challenges and opportunities of leading leaders in normative-sized churches. Jason shares insights from his extensive experience working with churches through multiple organizations and provides practical guidance for pastors looking to develop leaders rather than just delegate tasks.

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In this episode, Bart and Nathan discuss the "Farming Model" of evangelism, building on principles shared in Episode 17. They explore a strategic approach to both individual and corporate evangelism based on the parable of the seed from Matthew 13.
 
Hosts:
  • Bart Blair
  • Nathan Bryant (Executive Director of Assist Chur...
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Lead Your Church Out Of Maintenance Mode

Signs Your Church May Be in Maintenance Mode with Dan Reiland


Episode Overview

In this episode, Bart interviews Dan Reiland, an experienced executive pastor and church leadership coach, about identifying and addressing church stagnation. Dan shares insights from his ...
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Episode 17: Show Notes

The 6 Core Principles of Effective Church Evangelism - Revitalize My Church Podcast

What Are the Most Effective Principles for Church Evangelism and Outreach?

In this episode of Revitalize My Church, hosts Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant discuss six foundational principles for effective church evangelism. These principles are desi...
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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Hallock, author of "God's Not Done With Your Church," to explore practical strategies for church revitalization and replanting. Mark shares his journey from youth ministry to leading church replanting efforts, and provides valuable insights for churches facing decline.

Key Topics Covered:
  • The difference between church revi...
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Episode 15: Show Notes

Episode Overview
In this insightful episode of the Revitalize My Church podcast, host Bart Blair engages in a deep conversation with Ed Short, a seasoned ministry leader whose experience spans over four decades in pastoral ministry and church consulting. Their discussion provides crucial insights for churches...

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Bart highlights 5 books to read in 2025 to help you revitalize your church!

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In this episode of the Revitalize My Church podcast, hosts Bart Blair and Nathan Bryant discuss the importance of cascading communication and maintaining unity when leading a church through revitalization. They emphasize that getting agreement and buy-in from core leaders, mid-level leaders, and key influencers before announcing major changes to the entire congregation is critical f...
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