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Back to SearchTen Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 1)
Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID several years ago. But there have been a number of…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
What Young Families Really Want in a Church
Most every church desires to grow with young families. But what do they look for in a church? Josh and Sam discuss a few key ways to attract and retain families with children.
An indicator of hea…Published on 2 months ago
Seven Occasions When You Should Not Hire More Church Staff
Hiring staff can strengthen a church—but not always. In this episode, Thom and Sam discuss seven times when adding staff is a mistake, from removing ministry opportunities from the laity to financia…
Published on 2 months ago
How Much Money Should a Pastor Make?
A pastor’s salary is determined by several factors, including church size and budget, geographic location, cost of living, education, experience, and responsibilities. While there is no universal an…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The Burge Report: Are Religious People More Prone to Conspiracy Theories?
Both prophets and conspiracy theorists cater to the human desire to make sense of chaos. This connection sparks compelling questions: Do religious belief and conspiracy thinking go hand in hand, as …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The Future of America’s Largest Churches: An Interview with Eric Geiger
The future of America’s largest churches (specifically megachurches—2,000+ weekly attendees) is a complex mix of momentum, innovation, and cultural headwinds. Eric Geiger from Mariners Church joins …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Shifts in How Churches Choose Small Group Curriculum (What You Need to Know): An Interview with Michael Kelley
In this episode, Sam interviews Michael Kelley, Executive Director for the Rooted Network and a seasoned writer of church small group curriculum. As churches adapt to evolving discipleship needs, sm…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Best Bible Translation for Preaching
Many people are passionate about Bible translations and have strong opinions about which one is the best. Pastors are no exception. Josh and Sam discuss what translations they believe are best suite…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Four Kinds of Church Leaders Who Will Not Lead in Revitalization
In this episode, Thom and Sam explore four types of church leaders who are unlikely to lead effectively in revitalization:
Fearful leaders who avoid risk. Leaders in denial who ignore decline. Co…Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
What Should I Do After Getting Fired from a Church?
One of the most challenging parts of ministry is the rejection of getting fired by a church. Josh and Sam discuss the immediate next steps pastors can take to begin the healing process.
Was the a…Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago