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The Trust Gap: Why Outsiders Won’t Step Inside Your Church
Episode 958
Here’s a shocker: The unchurched think the church is more relevant than many regular attenders do. But they don’t trust it. While 81% of churchgoers …
1 year ago
Five Reasons Churches Should Still Try to Reach Boomers
Episode 957
In this episode, Thom and Sam dive into five compelling reasons churches should still prioritize reaching Baby Boomers. Despite cultural shifts, Boom…
1 year ago
Realistic One-to-Two-Year Objectives for Small-Church Revitalization
Episode 956
In this episode, we explore realistic 1–2 year objectives for small-church revitalization—practical steps that can create lasting momentum without ov…
1 year ago
Millennials Move LESS than Gen X and Boomers (New Implications for Your Church)
Episode 955
In this episode, we re-examine a major demographic shift reshaping communities and churches: the decline in mobility across the United States. Americ…
1 year ago
Which “Higher Standard” Measures Actually Make Sense for Pastors
Episode 954
Pastors are often held to a “higher standard,” but not every expectation placed on them is biblical or even wise. In this episode, Josh and Sam explo…
1 year ago
How Your Building Shapes Your Ministry: Five Ways the Baptist T Still Shapes (and Limits) Your Ministry
Episode 42
Sam is joined by Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group, who are “The Church Facility Experts.” In this second episode, they di…
1 year, 1 month ago
How Your Building Shapes Your Ministry: The Baptist T – When Building Design Limits Ministry
Episode 41
Sam is joined by Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group, who are “The Church Facility Experts.” The design of your church might…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Burge Report: Do Churchgoers Want More or Less Politics in the Pulpit?
Episode 953
Studies on the content of sermons exist, and most indicate that pastors include some political topics in their sermons. But which topics? Ryan, Thom,…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Loneliness Epidemic Among Pastors
Episode 952
Research from Barna reveals the top two reasons pastors consider quitting are stress and loneliness. This same study demonstrated an increase in past…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Non-Legalist Reasons for Weekly Church Attendance
Episode 951
Too many church leaders shy away from encouraging weekly worship. They don’t want to sound legalistic. But that hesitation is a big mistake. In just …
1 year, 1 month ago