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Unique Church Leadership Lessons from the Book of Ezra You Haven't Heard
Episode 1051
Pastors often look to the book of Nehemiah for practical lessons on leadership. However, in times of rebuilding and revitalization, we should not ove…
3 hours ago
The Back-to-School Checklist for Pastors (Prepping Your Church for Ministry to Parents and School-Age Children)
Episode 1050
In this episode, Josh and Sam explore how pastors can prepare their churches for one of the most strategic ministry seasons of the year: back-to-scho…
2 days, 5 hours ago
The Burge Report: Why the 1990s Were the Most Consequential in Modern U.S. Religious History
Episode 1049
The 1990s may have been the most pivotal decade for religious change in modern America. In this episode, we look at Ryan Burge’s analysis of young ad…
1 week ago
What Successful Evangelistic Churches Actually Do for Outreach
Episode 1048
Only 1% of churches have an ongoing emphasis on evangelism. Josh and Sam break down what successful evangelistic churches actually do.
1 week, 2 days ago
Dodging Detours: Five Ways a Feasibility Study Protects Your Campaign from Pitfalls
Episode 1047
Sam talks with Mike Stadelmayer at Church Growth Services about the harm a failed campaign can do and how to avoid those failures.
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Should Pastors Engage in Online Fights?
Episode 1046
In this episode, Josh and Sam tackle a question many pastors quietly wrestle with: Should I respond to that post… or just scroll past it? Social medi…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
The Future of Church Hiring When Pastors Are in Short Supply
Episode 1045
As more churches struggle to find qualified pastors, the future of church hiring is changing fast. In this episode, Thom and Sam explore what pastor …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Amiable Autocrats: Why Some of the Nicest Pastors Make the Worst Bosses
Episode 1044
In this episode, Josh and Sam explore a subtle but damaging leadership style in the church: the amiable autocrat. These are leaders who are friendly,…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Why Churches Are Struggling More and More to Find Staff
Episode 1043
In this episode, Thom and Sam tackle a growing challenge for churches across the country: finding qualified staff. What once seemed routine—posting a…
4 weeks ago
Why Can't Pastors Talk About Politics?
Episode 1042
Happy 250th America! Josh and Sam get political on this episode.
1 month ago