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Who Are the Never Attenders Today?
Episode 837
Based on the outstanding research of Ryan Burge, we can see more clearly who are and who are not attending church today. Thom and Sam look at his latest research on the Never Attenders, a growing gro…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
How to Create a Useful Evangelism Budget for Your Church
Episode 836
Many churches give to missions through the operating budget. But what about funds for the work of evangelism in the community? On this episode, Thom and Sam discuss the importance of allocating a por…
Published on 2 years ago
Five Key Objectives of an Excellent Interim Pastorate
Episode 835
Sometimes churches view interim pastors as "band-aids" to keep the church together, but a good interim will do much more. Thom and Sam discuss what defines a successful interim pastorate. Whether sho…
Published on 2 years ago
How a Church Should Respond When a Pastor Has Mental Health Problems
Episode 834
One in four pastors say they have struggled with mental health issues, and 17% of pastors say it was diagnosed. Given the prevalence of the issue, churches cannot ignore the problem. Silence creates …
Published on 2 years ago
Why Don't Church Members Invite Their Friends Anymore?
Episode 833
About 80% of your neighbors are receptive to an invitation to church. At best, most churchgoers invite someone once or twice a year. Almost a third of churchgoers never invite anyone. Inviting someon…
Published on 2 years ago
What Can Church Leaders Do about the Great Dechurching? An Interview with Jim Davis and Michael Graham
Episode 832
In part 2, Sam interviews Jim Davis and Michael Graham. They examine exactly how people are leaving and suggest how to "re-church" those who have exited.
Published on 2 years ago
The Great Dechurching: An Interview with Jim Davis and Michael Graham
Episode 831
Sam welcomes Jim Davis and Michael Graham. In part 1, they share the highest altitude insights from their study and book, The Great Dechurching.
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Six Questions to Discern Toxic Church Conflict from Healthy Church Conflict
Episode 830
Criticism is not necessarily toxic, even when it is misguided. And no one likes to field complaints. Sometimes they are warranted, and sometimes they can be toxic. How can a pastor tell the differenc…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
An Unexpected Comeback: The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church
Episode 829
For years, we have dismissed the potential for a significant move of God in neighborhood churches. At Church Answers, we believe they are primed for a comeback. They are numerous, and they are locate…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Connecting Our Christian Faith to Its Jewish Roots: An Interview with Susan Perlman
Episode 828
Thom welcomes Susan Perlman, Chief Partnership Officer and one of the founders of Jews for Jesus. In this episode, they discuss how The Chronological Life Application Study Bible, created in partners…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago