Ep. 16 | Hope For Dying Churches | Mark Hallock

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 revitalization and church replanting
• Six key indicators of a church's readiness for revitalization: 
  1. Recognition of reality
  2. Hearts that are humble
  3. Commitment to the Bible
  4. Desire to reach the community
  5. Willingness to do whatever it takes
  6. Belief that God can revitalize
• Understanding partnership levels between healthy and struggling churches
• The importance of handling change sensitively, especially with long-term members
• The role of third-party facilitators in church partnerships

Notable Quotes:

"We're Baptists, we love autonomy all day long... But when you have autonomous churches that radically collaborate, oh look out. The Spirit moves in power." - Mark Hallock

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: "God's Not Done With Your Church" by Mark Hallock https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Not-Done-Your-Church/dp/0998859745
• Podcast: "Revitalize and Replant" with Mark Hallock and Mark Clifton
  https://open.spotify.com/show/2EuV9WcYpiWSE4WOQPWA5T?si=9199209e74294863

About Our Guest:

Mark Hallock serves as a pastor in Denver, Colorado, where he has led Calvary Baptist Church of Inglewood from a congregation of 25 people to a thriving church community. He now helps oversee the Calvary Family of Churches, which has been involved in replanting 17 churches that would otherwise have closed their doors.

Connect With Mark:

• Website: https://www.preachleadlove.com/
• Church: Calvary Englewood, CO - https://englewood.thecalvary.org/

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