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Why Every Woman in Your Church Needs This Bible: An Interview with Naomi Cramer Overton and Misty Arterburn
Episode 848
Thom welcomes Dr. Naomi Cramer Overton and Misty Arterburn. The Every Woman’s Bible by Tyndale House Publishers is a study Bible for the heart and mi…
2 years ago
BR002 The Burge Report: A Deep Dive into the Decline of the Southern Baptist Convention
Episode 2
The Southern Baptist Convention is experiencing a decline in the scope and scale that is unprecedented in American church history. As the largest Pro…
2 years ago
SP030 What Should You Do When a Handful of Key Donors Support the Church – An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer
Episode 30
As the median size of a church gets smaller, more are in the predicament of being supported by a handful of key donors. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Gr…
2 years ago
SP029 The Upside and Downside of Designated Giving in Churches – An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer
Episode 29
Most gifts to churches are given without designating how the funds should be spent. However, there are cases when donors restrict their donations or …
2 years ago
SP028 Making the Ask: How Pastors Should Approach Key Church Donors – An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer
Episode 28
Talking to key givers in the church does not have to be awkward. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services joins Thom and Sam to discuss how pastors…
2 years ago
Four Major Shifts in Church Staffing
Episode 847
There have been steady but subtle shifts in how churches hire staff and call ministers for years. Many of those shifts have accelerated since COVID. …
2 years ago
Speaking in Tongues and Other Trending Worship Issues
Episode 845
Thom and Sam examine long-term trends in corporate worship services. Some of the data surprised them. You might be surprised too.
2 years, 1 month ago
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Overcoming Failure: An Interview with Scott Beck
Episode 846
Thom welcomes Scott Beck, co-founder and CEO of Gloo, a technology platform that releases the collective might of the faith ecosystem. After starting…
2 years, 1 month ago
BR001 The Burge Report: Who Is Attending Church MORE Frequently Now Than in the Past?
Episode 1
America is not yet a godless nation, but we are becoming a less churched nation. While people say they believe in God, fewer are attending a house of…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Impact of Doctrine on Church Growth
Episode 844
Does the doctrine of the church affect the potential for growth? It depends. Thom and Sam analyze historical macro trends in church growth. Growing c…
2 years, 1 month ago