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Are Smart Phones Killing Student Ministries in Churches?
Episode 904
Since 2010, depression among teens is up 145% in girls and 161% in boys. During the same time period, anxiety is up 139% in those between the ages of 18 and 25. Josh and Sam discuss the findings from…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Some of Our Churches Are Not Safe Places
Episode 903
Thom interviews Sam about safe churches. This podcast has vital information about your church. You need to find out if your church is really a safe place.
Published on 10 months ago
Does Divorce Disqualify a Pastor from Ministry?
Episode 902
Many Christian denominations and networks believe that divorce can affect a person's eligibility for ministry, particularly key roles such as lead pastor. This perspective is rooted in passages such …
Published on 10 months ago
The Burge Report: How Church Attendance Makes You a Better American
Episode 901
Social capital refers to the unseen connections that unite individuals within a local community. It inspires people to support the local school system even if they don’t have children or to volunteer…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
How to Celebrate Church Staff Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, and Major Milestones
Episode 900
What is the proper protocol for celebrating staff birthdays, work anniversaries, and major milestones? Josh and Sam discuss some ideas on encouraging church staff without going overboard. The co-host…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Why Hiring Friends Usually Ends in Disaster
Episode 899
It's an exciting thought to have a friend serve alongside you. Ministry is challenging, but it also can be fun, especially if we enjoy the people with whom we work. But hiring a friend does not often…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Churches Are Not Early Adopters of Technology
Episode 898
Churches are not typically early adopters of technology. Boyd Pelley from Church Teams joins Josh and Sam to discuss why churches should embrace new technology sooner. The co-hosts talk about how pas…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Right Expectations Churches Should Have of Pastors
Episode 897
Does your church have clear expectations of church leaders? What positions are considered leadership positions in the church? What areas are your leaders held accountable? Thom and Sam discuss this i…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
What's Different about Pastor's Kids These Days?
Episode 896
Josh and Sam must deal with the reality of being both pastors and dads. We've all heard horror stories about pastors' kids. Are they true? Are pastors' kids different now than in the past? The co-hos…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Do Dying Churches Really Know They Are Dying?
Episode 895
Typically, the first step in making necessary changes is acceptance of the current reality. A church cannot change unless its members and leaders know that the status quo will lead to death. Sam and …
Published on 11 months ago