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When Difficult People Want to Come Back to Church After Leaving
Episode 823
You've likely heard the phrase "blessed subtraction" referring to divisive church members who leave for another congregation. On occasion, they will …
2 years, 4 months ago
How to Encourage Church Members Who Serve Behind the Scenes
Episode 822
Thom and Sam received a question from a regular listener. Henry from Ontario wanted to know how pastors can best recognize faithful members serving i…
2 years, 4 months ago
Getting Your Church Leaders and Members Really Reading the Bible: An Interview with Ann White
Episode 821
Sam welcomes Ann White, an internationally known author, speaker, Christian TV Host, passionate Bible teacher, Founder and CEO of Courage For Life. H…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Community Demographics and Psychographics Churches Most Often Miss
Episode 820
You can't reach your community unless you know your community. On this week's episode, Thom and Sam discuss the most often missed community demograph…
2 years, 5 months ago
Pivot: An Interview with Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
Episode 819
Sam welcomes father-daughter duo and theologians Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer. In their book “Pivot,” Scot and Laura help churches to implement …
2 years, 5 months ago
How Much Vacation Should Pastors Take?
Episode 818
Every pastor should take a vacation. But pastors can struggle with knowing how much vacation they should take and how long they should be away. Thom …
2 years, 5 months ago
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 e…
2 years, 5 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 church…
2 years, 6 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 wh…
2 years, 6 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…
2 years, 6 months ago