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Seven Power Groups in Churches (The Good and the Bad)
Episode 909
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 …
11 months ago
The Surprise Benefits of a Culture of Continual Education in Your Church: An Interview with Timothy Paul Jones
Episode 908
Continual learning is the philosophy that you keep growing in knowledge over a lifetime. Most of the time, this kind of learning is ongoing and self-…
11 months, 1 week ago
What Business Leaders in the Church Want Pastors to Know: An Interview with Steve Graves
Episode 907
Thom and Sam interview Steve Graves and discuss how pastors should shepherd business leaders in their churches. Steve has been coaching business lead…
11 months, 1 week ago
The Ten Commandments of a Pastor's Vacation
Episode 906
Time away is essential. Every pastor needs it, and every church should give it. Josh and Sam revisit a Church Answers article from a few years ago, a…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Hidden Opportunity of Hospitality in Churches: An Interview with Danny Franks
Episode 905
Three out of four churches in America have no type of welcome ministry. Why do church leaders fail to see its importance? What are the most significa…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
11 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 p…
11 months, 4 weeks 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 pa…
1 year 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 syste…
1 year 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…
1 year ago