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Five Ways to Report Truthful Worship Attendance
Episode 915
When Sam and Thom research local churches, they inevitably calculate average worship attendance. But how can they tell if it's accurate or not? They …
1 year, 3 months ago
Young Pastors Are Rare (Here Is What Happened)
Episode 914
The typical age of a pastor is around 60 years old. Young pastors are becoming increasingly rare. What happened? Josh and Sam discuss some demographi…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Wedding Ceremonies Are Different Than in the 1990s (A Pastor's Perspective)
Episode 913
Wedding ceremonies today are very different from those of the 1990s. Thom and Sam discuss what's changed. What's surprising and what's not?
1 year, 3 months ago
Should Churches Share Their Campuses with Other Non-Profits?
Episode 912
Many church buildings sit empty for a good portion of the week. What are the pros and cons of sharing the campus with other non-profits? Josh and Sam…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Burge Report: Everyone Is Having Less Sex (What It Means for the Church)
Episode 911
Ryan Burge discusses his most-read research post of the year. Every age group is having less sex than they were a generation ago. Not only has sexual…
1 year, 4 months ago
What's Often Missed with Student Ministry Safety in Churches
Episode 910
Student ministry is often where rules about minors break down in the church. Student ministries don’t need fewer rules than children’s ministries, bu…
1 year, 4 months ago
Seven Power Groups in Churches (The Good and the Bad)
Episode 909
Where people organize, power will be present. The church is no exception. Thom and Sam discuss seven common power groups in churches. Hint: They are …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Surprise Benefits of a Culture of Continual Education in Your Church: An Interview with Timothy Paul Jones
Episode 908
Continual learning is the philosophy that you keep growing in knowledge over a lifetime. Most of the time, this kind of learning is ongoing and self-…
1 year, 4 months ago
What Business Leaders in the Church Want Pastors to Know: An Interview with Steve Graves
Episode 907
Thom and Sam interview Steve Graves and discuss how pastors should shepherd business leaders in their churches. Steve has been coaching business lead…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Ten Commandments of a Pastor's Vacation
Episode 906
Time away is essential. Every pastor needs it, and every church should give it. Josh and Sam revisit a Church Answers article from a few years ago, a…
1 year, 4 months ago