The Senior Pastor Demographic Cliff: Why Churches are in Danger & How to Fix It

The Senior Pastor Demographic Cliff: Why Churches are in Danger & How to Fix It

The church in North America is hurtling towards a demographic cliff, and too few congregations are noticing the coming catastrophe. Not only are America’s pastors aging out of the ministry, but there are too few pastors-in-training to take their place. It’s not...
Good News Or Bad News? Reacting To The Latest Data On Baptisms

Good News Or Bad News? Reacting To The Latest Data On Baptisms

In a recent study conducted by Lifeway Research, intriguing patterns have emerged regarding baptism practices among Southern Baptist congregations, especially in the context of the ongoing pandemic. The study, which meticulously gathered data from the Annual Church...
Three Reasons to Become a Church Consultant (and One Reason You Shouldn’t)

Three Reasons to Become a Church Consultant (and One Reason You Shouldn’t)

Going on the journey to being a church consultant, or a “Guide” as we call it at The Malphurs Group, is more than a career choice—it’s a calling. Before I joined the leadership team, my path began in the trenches, working directly with churches...