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How to Guide Your Church through the Coming Election Season without Losing Your Mind
Episode 860
Presidential election years can be especially contentious, and this year will be no exception. Thom and Sam discuss how church leaders can manage the…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Big Things That Can Go Wrong with Your Church Facilities With Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group
Episode 33
More churches are stunned when confronted with a major facility cost. They did not take care of the need, and they set aside funds for the need. Thom…
1 year, 8 months ago
Is Your Church Facility Really Safe? With Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group
Episode 32
Many church leaders do not think much about the safety of their church facilities. Safety issues are essential to protecting those who come to our ch…
1 year, 8 months ago
Why the Exterior of Your Church Facility Is Important for Growth With Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group
Episode 31
Hundreds, if not thousands, of cars pass your church every day. What is their first impression of your facilities when they see them only from the ou…
1 year, 8 months ago
A Thirty-Year Look-Back at the Biggest Changes in the American Church
Episode 859
In this week's episode, Sam asks Thom about some of the biggest shifts in the American church in the last thirty years. They discuss what has changed…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Burge Report: Retention Rates in Churches Are Not What They Used to Be (Here's Why)
Episode 4
How many people are really leaving their childhood faith? Ryan Burge joins Thom and Sam on this special episode to unpack important data for churches…
1 year, 8 months ago
Walking Back a Decision After You Realize It's Not God's Will
Episode 858
Even with the best of motives, we all make decisions we later realize are not God's will. What should a pastor do when facing this dilemma? Thom and …
1 year, 8 months ago
Finding Another Church to Pastor (When You Know It's Time)
Episode 857
Long tenure is usually better for churches and their pastors. But there are occasions when you know it's time to make a transition. For example, many…
1 year, 8 months ago
Why Location Matters for the Fastest-Growing Churches
Episode 856
The fastest-growing churches are often located in prime areas for growth. In a recent Church Answers Research article, Ryan Burge took a deep dive in…
1 year, 8 months ago
Are Our Church Members Too Old?
Episode 855
Based on a recent article Thom wrote, Sam and Thom dig deeper into the issue of church members' ages. Their thoughts might surprise you.
1 year, 9 months ago