Three Church Membership Mistakes

Many churches struggle to maintain healthy membership systems. In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu unpack the three most common membership pathway mistakes churches make—and how to fix them. Whether your process is too long, too short, or simply unclear, this episode will help you build a pathway that's meaningful, strategic, and effective.

Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are the co-hosts of the Church Revitalization Podcast and leaders at The Malphurs Group, helping churches grow healthier through strategic planning, leadership development, and the Healthy Churches Toolkit.

In this episode, you'll hear:

[00:06:00] Why "right-sizing" your membership process matters
[00:12:00] How to communicate the "why" behind church membership
[00:16:00] Why membership should be the beginning—not the end—of discipleship
[00:22:00] How to measure engagement and care for members well
[00:25:00] Practical tips for evaluating and improving your membership system

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