Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Checklist for Making Your First Hire in the Church
Most pastors go through the process of hiring someone to help them minister to the church. What should you do for your first hire? Josh and Sam walk through a helpful checklist.
Online interest f…Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Um, Uh, and You Know: Killer Fillers in Public Speaking
Preachers and other public speakers should avoid these fillers in public speaking. Sam and Thom listened to several podcasts and sermons, where they heard these common fillers.
Um Uh You know In …Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Going to a Dead Church on Purpose
No church should die, but some will die. What if God calls you to a church that just isn’t going to make it? Josh and Sam discuss how pastors can shepherd dying churches. Miracles still happen! If G…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Five Ways to Report Truthful Worship Attendance
When Sam and Thom research local churches, they inevitably calculate average worship attendance. But how can they tell if it’s accurate or not? They share five ways to be certain.
Do not estimate…Published on 8 months ago
Young Pastors Are Rare (Here Is What Happened)
The typical age of a pastor is around 60 years old. Young pastors are becoming increasingly rare. What happened? Josh and Sam discuss some demographic realities with the aging pastorate.
Part of …Published on 8 months ago
How Wedding Ceremonies Are Different Than in the 1990s (A Pastor’s Perspective)
Wedding ceremonies today are very different from those of the 1990s. Thom and Sam discuss what’s changed. What’s surprising and what’s not?
Some ceremonies are shorter and smaller, while others a…Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Should Churches Share Their Campuses with Other Non-Profits?
Many church buildings sit empty for a good portion of the week. What are the pros and cons of sharing the campus with other non-profits? Josh and Sam discuss some items to consider before opening yo…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
The Burge Report: Everyone Is Having Less Sex (What It Means for the Church)
Ryan Burge discusses his most-read research post of the year. Every age group is having less sex than they were a generation ago. Not only has sexual behavior declined among young people, but it has…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
What’s Often Missed with Student Ministry Safety in Churches
Student ministry is often where rules about minors break down in the church. Student ministries don’t need fewer rules than children’s ministries, but they need different rules. Though rebellion see…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Seven Power Groups in Churches (The Good and the Bad)
Where people organize, power will be present. The church is no exception. Thom and Sam discuss seven common power groups in churches. Hint: They are not all bad. How can you manage power dynamics am…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago