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The Shifts in How Churches Choose Small Group Curriculum (What You Need to Know): An Interview with Michael Kelley
Episode 935
In this episode, Sam interviews Michael Kelley, Executive Director for the Rooted Network and a seasoned writer of church small group curriculum. As …
1 year, 1 month ago
The Best Bible Translation for Preaching
Episode 934
Many people are passionate about Bible translations and have strong opinions about which one is the best. Pastors are no exception. Josh and Sam disc…
1 year, 1 month ago
Four Kinds of Church Leaders Who Will Not Lead in Revitalization
Episode 933
In this episode, Thom and Sam explore four types of church leaders who are unlikely to lead effectively in revitalization:Fearful leaders who avoid r…
1 year, 1 month ago
What Should I Do After Getting Fired from a Church?
Episode 932
One of the most challenging parts of ministry is the rejection of getting fired by a church. Josh and Sam discuss the immediate next steps pastors ca…
1 year, 1 month ago
Four Common Reasons Most Churches Aren't Breakout Churches
Episode 931
What stops a church from having a breakout? Thom and Sam discuss four primary reasons they often see in their consultations and research.
1 year, 1 month ago
Five Key Tips to Teach Your Church to Tithe
Episode 930
Sam received a message from a friend recently. His question was simple: How many people typically give in a church? Statistically, about 75% of peopl…
1 year, 1 month ago
Eight Causes for a Ministry Slump
Episode 929
No church grows week after week and year after year. Additionally, our spiritual growth has highs and lows. A slump is inevitable in churches and peo…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is There Any Hope for Revitalizing Mainline Churches?
Episode 928
The long, slow death of mainline churches is well documented and goes back to the 1970s. In the mid-twentieth century, approximately half of all Amer…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Burge Report: Why Are Non-Denominational Churches Growing?
Episode 927
Fifty years ago, non-denominational churches were more of an anomaly. Today, they are one of largest religious groups in the United States and one of…
1 year, 2 months ago
Are Church Members Cussing More Today Than in the Past?
Episode 926
The co-hosts have noticed something—it seems church members are cussing more these days. But are their anecdotal experiences supported by data? Josh …
1 year, 2 months ago