Revitalize and Replant

Why should established pastors spend time with church planters? In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst unpack five key reasons pastors can benefit from relationships with church planters. From recovering their mission to cultivating newfound courage, these insights will help pastors lead with renewed clarity and gospel urgency.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

How church planters help pastors rediscover mission and urgency 

Why simplicity and conviction matter in healthy church leadership 

How planters model adaptive leadership in changing ministry contexts 

Ways planters can strengthen pastoral courage in seasons of hardship 

The value of kingdom partnerships for encouragement and impact 

Key Takeaways:

Church planters help pastors recover mission and urgency. 

Church planters model simplicity and conviction in ministry. 

Church planters demonstrate adaptive leadership. 

Church planters inspire courage in difficulty and risk. 

Kingdom-minded relationships build mutual encouragement and greater impact. 

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In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst reflect on an article by Chuck Lawless that offers a convicting and practical self-examination for pastors preparing to preach.

12 Preaching Preparation Questions:

Have I spoken to God regularly and honestly this week? 

Have I spoken lovingly to my spouse and children? 

Have my words been truthful? 

Have I said anything inappropriate or off-color? 

Have I spoken the biblical text aloud during preparation? 

Have I tried to impress anyone with my words? 

Have I spoken poorly of anyone? 

Have I had gospel conversations with non-believers? 

Do I need to ask forgiveness from anyone? 

Do I need to confess any sin today? 

Have I asked others to pray for my preaching? 

Have I thanked God for the privilege of preaching His Word? 

Resources Related to This Episode:

“12 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Words This Past Week If You’re Planning to Preach This Weekend” by Chuck Lawless

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What is shaping modern preaching—and is it always healthy? In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss key concerns they see emerging in today’s preaching culture.

5 Challenges in Modern Preaching:

Entertainment can replace exposition

Preaching can drift toward performance and personality instead of explaining the meaning of Scripture. 

Application can become man-centered

Sermons risk focusing more on self-improvement than Christ-centered transformation and repentance. 

Depth is often sacrificed for brevity

The pressure for short, engaging messages can weaken theological depth and biblical clarity. 

Hard truths are softened or avoided

Topics like sin, judgment, holiness, and repentance are sometimes minimized to avoid discomfort. 

Authority shifts from Scripture to the preacher

Reliance on stories, charisma, or trends can replace the authority of God’s Word. 

This episode calls pastors back to faithful, text-driven, Christ-exalting preaching.

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Equipping your congregation for evangelism doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst introduce a simple and repeatable framework for mobilizing everyday believers for gospel conversations: the I-3 Model.

The I-3 Evangelism Strategy

Invest: Build intentional relationships with people in your everyday life 

Invite: Welcome others into your home, church community, or spiritual conversations 

Introduce: Introduce people to Jesus through the gospel 

This episode unpacks how churches can move from passive hope for evangelism into an active disciple-making culture.

Resources Related to This Episode:

Great Commission Revitalization: God’s Strategy for Reaching Your Community, Making Disciples, and Infusing Your Congregation with New Life by Mark Hallock

Free evangelism resources from the North American Mission Board

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Not everything in your church can change at once—so where do you start?

In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst walk through four essential questions for evaluating and prioritizing change in your church. If you're leading a church revitalization, replant, or transition, this episode will help you discern what matters most right now.

Learn how to identify key pressure points, steward your leadership wisely, and take faithful next steps without becoming overwhelmed.

4 Questions to Help You Prioritize Church Change:

What is most clearly out of alignment with Scripture? Start with biblical faithfulness as your foundation.

What is draining the health of the church the most? Identify the biggest obstacles to spiritual vitality.

Where is there even a small openness to change? Look for opportunities where momentum is possible.

What can you lead faithfully right now? Focus on what God has entrusted to you in this season.

Key Takeaway:

Effective church leadership isn’t about doing everything—it’s about doing the right things at the right time. These questions will help you bring clarity and direction to your revitalization efforts.

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