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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…
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 wit…
1 year, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months ago