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Does a New Mover Ministry Really Work? An Early Analysis
Episode 817
How effective are new mover ministries, particularly those where a card is mailed to every new mover in a specified area? Thom and Sam look at some early results they gleaned.
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
A Special Three-Part Series with Upward: What the Future of Church Recreation Ministry Looks Like (Start Now)
Episode 24
In the conclusion of this special series on recreation ministry, Thom and Sam talk about the future of recreation ministries in churches. More churches will restart their sports programs. Now is the …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
A Special Three-Part Series with Upward: How to Make Sports Work for Your Church and Not Against You
Episode 23
Thom and Sam continue their special series on recreation ministry. Many church leaders bemoan how sports can pull people away from the church. But what if sports can be used to draw people into the b…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
A Special Three-Part Series with Upward: Why We Need a Church Recreation Ministry Comeback More Than Ever
Episode 22
On this special episode, Thom and Sam discuss the history of recreation ministry in churches and why it’s poised for a comeback. Sports are massively popular in culture right now. Churches can use th…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
The Pastor's Sunday Attire: Dress Up or Blend In?
Episode 816
How a pastor dresses is ultimately much less important than teaching sound doctrine and caring for the congregation. But people do notice what you wear. Should pastors dress up on Sunday since they a…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
The Story of the Neighborhood Church That Could: An Interview with Sam Rainer
Episode 815
Sam Rainer takes a different role in this podcast as Thom interviews him about the remarkable story of West Bradenton Baptist Church, a neighborhood church that is making a big difference in its comm…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
What Happens When a Church Exhausts Itself on Fighting
Episode 814
Some churches have the uncanny ability to prolong infighting for decades. Other congregations get to a point where the fighting creates collective exhaustion. Thom and Sam discuss what happens when a…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
A New England Church Comeback Story Everyone Needs to Know: An Interview with Gary Moritz
Episode 813
At Church Answers we love a good turnaround story, especially when a struggling church gets healthy and begins to thrive. On this episode, Thom and Sam interview Gary Moritz of City United Church in …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Churches Are Getting Less of Total Charitable Giving Every Year—What’s Going On?
Episode 21
Charitable giving is up—a near record of $485 billion in 2021, despite surging inflation. However, giving to churches has dropped even though giving to non-profits is up by 4%. In the early 1980s, ch…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: The Implications of Churches Holding More Debt for Longer Periods of Time
Episode 20
Interest rates are rising, and some churches are experiencing an increase in debt service payments. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services joins Sam for a special series on generosity. On this ep…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago