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Do You Really Remember What Took Place in Churches During COVID?
Episode 891
Though COVID is still mentioned frequently, many of the detailed memories have disappeared. Thom and Sam recall six very specific developments in chu…
1 year, 8 months ago
What Will Be the Sacred Cows in Church Worship When the Millennials Are the Oldest Generation?
Episode 890
In about 30 years, Millennials will become the dominant older generation in most churches. What will they refuse to give up? Josh and Sam talk about …
1 year, 8 months ago
Making Change in an Older Church (Without Running Over the Old Guard)
Episode 889
It can be particularly challenging for a pastor to lead change in an older church when the primary decision makers (or most of the members) have been…
1 year, 8 months ago
Things About Church Leadership We Haven't Figured Out Yet
Episode 888
In your 30s and 40s, you start to learn what you don't know. The older you get, you either become more self-aware or stop caring. Josh and Sam talk a…
1 year, 8 months ago
Five Predictions We Got Wrong about the Future of the Church
Episode 887
This time of year, many commentators and researchers prognosticate about the future of the church. Thom and Sam take a different approach in this epi…
1 year, 8 months ago
What Every Church Leader Needs to Know to Move Church Members to Higher Levels of Generosity
Episode 886
Art Rainer joins Thom to unpack some amazing research that can help you know how to lead your church members to higher levels of giving. You will be …
1 year, 9 months ago
How to Really Enjoy Your Christmas as a Pastor
Episode 885
The holiday season can be stressful for pastors. The sprint to year-end can exhaust even the most seasoned church staff. Thom and Sam discuss ways to…
1 year, 9 months ago
Leading (and Loving) a Dying Church
Episode 884
How can you lead (and love) a church that is dying? Thom and Sam discuss this listener-submitted question. No church should die, but some will. Some …
1 year, 9 months ago
The Warning Signs You've Stayed Too Long at a Church
Episode 883
The prevailing wisdom for pastors is longer tenure is better. This principle is generally true. A string of shorter tenures is usually not healthy fo…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why Churches Are Not Inherently Safe Places
Episode 882
It’s understandable why people would think, “This place is full of Christians. It must be one of the safest places in my community.” But churches are…
1 year, 10 months ago