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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 wit…
1 year 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 …
1 year 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 lea…
1 year 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 pastor…
1 year 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 kno…
1 year ago
How Pastors Spend Their Time During the Workweek (Any Surprises?)
Episode 894
Serving a church is not a 9-to-5 kind of job. Ministry comes with odd hours. Josh and Sam discuss their typical workweek and how they keep a rhythm g…
1 year ago
The Burge Report: The New Era in American Religion Begins Now (What's Happening?!)
Episode 893
Are we entering a new era in American religion? Current data shows we are at an inflection point. Over the last 30 to 40 years, the share of American…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Tell-Tale Signs of Abusive Pastors
Episode 892
Abuse originates in how victimizers view others. At some level, they believe that other people exist to fulfill their desires. Pastors who take advan…
1 year, 1 month ago
Do You Really Remember What Took Place in Churches During COVID?
Episode 891
Though COVID is still mentioned frequently, many of the detailed memories have disappeared. Thom and Sam recall six very specific developments in chu…
1 year, 1 month ago
What Will Be the Sacred Cows in Church Worship When the Millennials Are the Oldest Generation?
Episode 890
In about 30 years, Millennials will become the dominant older generation in most churches. What will they refuse to give up? Josh and Sam talk about …
1 year, 1 month ago