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Ten Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 1)
Episode 941
Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID s…
1 year, 2 months ago
What Young Families Really Want in a Church
Episode 940
Most every church desires to grow with young families. But what do they look for in a church? Josh and Sam discuss a few key ways to attract and reta…
1 year, 2 months ago
Seven Occasions When You Should Not Hire More Church Staff
Episode 939
Hiring staff can strengthen a church—but not always. In this episode, Thom and Sam discuss seven times when adding staff is a mistake, from removing …
1 year, 2 months ago
How Much Money Should a Pastor Make?
Episode 938
A pastor's salary is determined by several factors, including church size and budget, geographic location, cost of living, education, experience, and…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Burge Report: Are Religious People More Prone to Conspiracy Theories?
Episode 937
Both prophets and conspiracy theorists cater to the human desire to make sense of chaos. This connection sparks compelling questions: Do religious be…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Future of America's Largest Churches: An Interview with Eric Geiger
Episode 936
The future of America's largest churches (specifically megachurches—2,000+ weekly attendees) is a complex mix of momentum, innovation, and cultural h…
1 year, 3 months ago
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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago