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The Top Preaching Distractions (What Stops Pastors Mid-Sentence in the Pulpit)
Episode 1056
Josh and Sam have a little fun and talk about the preaching distractions most likely to get the pastor's attention.
1 month ago
Why the Pastorate Is One of the Highest Security Jobs in an AI World
Episode 1055
Thom and Sam explore why the pastorate remains one of the most secure callings in an AI world. Artificial intelligence can help with research and adm…
1 month, 1 week ago
What Should a Pastor Do When One or Two Key Donors Keep the Church Doors Open
Episode 1054
Josh and Sam discuss a scenario that is more common than most realize: when a key donor or two are the only ones keeping the church afloat.
1 month, 1 week ago
The Four Domains of Successful Outreach to Families with Children
Episode 1053
To help raise well-rounded young men and women who know they are loved by God, one church has created a focus on MASS: Mental, Athletic, Spiritual, a…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why We Still Believe in Short-Term Mission Trips for Churches
Episode 1052
Josh and Sam discuss why churches should still believe in short-term mission trips when they are approached with the right biblical purpose and pract…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Unique Church Leadership Lessons from the Book of Ezra You Haven't Heard
Episode 1051
Pastors often look to the book of Nehemiah for practical lessons on leadership. However, in times of rebuilding and revitalization, we should not ove…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Back-to-School Checklist for Pastors (Prepping Your Church for Ministry to Parents and School-Age Children)
Episode 1050
In this episode, Josh and Sam explore how pastors can prepare their churches for one of the most strategic ministry seasons of the year: back-to-scho…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Burge Report: Why the 1990s Were the Most Consequential in Modern U.S. Religious History
Episode 1049
The 1990s may have been the most pivotal decade for religious change in modern America. In this episode, we look at Ryan Burge’s analysis of young ad…
2 months ago
What Successful Evangelistic Churches Actually Do for Outreach
Episode 1048
Only 1% of churches have an ongoing emphasis on evangelism. Josh and Sam break down what successful evangelistic churches actually do.
2 months ago
Dodging Detours: Five Ways a Feasibility Study Protects Your Campaign from Pitfalls
Episode 1047
Sam talks with Mike Stadelmayer at Church Growth Services about the harm a failed campaign can do and how to avoid those failures.
2 months, 1 week ago