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Our Thoughts on the State of Church Consulting (and What to Expect in the Future)
Episode 806
More churches need help today than ever before. But there are not enough church consultants available to assist these churches. Thom and Sam discuss the current state of church consulting and where i…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
How Pastors Can Use Feelings of Restlessness in a Positive Way for Their Churches
Episode 805
Most pastors and church leaders will have at least one season of restlessness. It’s the nagging question that keeps you thinking . . . what’s next? In the case of the church, this question can be cor…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Leading Your Church without Losing Your Children
Episode 804
You can be a good parent and a good pastor. Leading a church does not mean losing your children. Thom and Sam talk about raising preacher's kids and some potential pitfalls to avoid when parenting as…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Seven Recommendations for When a Child in Your Church Accepts Christ
Episode 803
A child in your church decides to follow Christ. There is no greater decision! Now what? Thom and Sam recently created a helpful checklist for pastors and church leaders to share with families.
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Five Reasons Why Churches Are Taking Longer to Find Pastors (Update)
Episode 802
One of the more concerning trends in North American churches is the increasing length of time it takes churches to call a pastor. Thom and Sam give both cultural and demographic realities for this tr…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Five Current Trends in Churches Fostering Churches
Episode 801
Church fostering is one church helping another church for a specified period of time. There has been a lot of interest in the topic, so Thom and Sam explore where the church-fostering movement is hea…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
The New Fight for Life: An Interview with Benjamin Watson
Episode 800
Thom and Sam welcome Benjamin Watson, author of the upcoming book, “The New Fight for Life: Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice.” Benjamin is a former NFL player who now serves as VP of s…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
How Involved Should the Lead Pastor Be When Hiring New Church Staff?
Episode 799
In most cases, the lead pastor has oversight of church staff. How much authority should the lead pastor have when hiring new church staff? This question recently came up in Church Answers Central fro…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
The Best Personality for Pastoral Leadership
Episode 798
Every church is different. Pastors have their own personalities. With church leadership, should the personality of the pastor fit the congregation? Personality is not the only factor in determining f…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Should Christians Give to the Homeless Man on the Street Corner? Money and Ethics: An Interview with Dr. Art Rainer and Dr. Dave Jones
Episode 797
Thom and Sam welcome two special guests to the show: Dr. Art Rainer, host of the More Than Money podcast, and Dr. David W. Jones, Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Sem…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago