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Should I Plan to Retire from My Church? Five Questions
Episode 839
The median age of pastors continues to get older. At Church Answers, we often speak with pastors who are contemplating retirement. Sam and Thom addre…
2 years, 4 months ago
SP027 How Does Church Design Impact the Culture of a Church? With Todd Brown of Brown Church Development Group
Episode 27
Todd Brown is the CEO of Brown Church Development Group, a national church design/build firm. In this three-part podcast series, we will look at mini…
2 years, 4 months ago
SP026 How Do Groups Change a Facility? With Todd Brown of Brown Church Development Group
Episode 26
Todd Brown is the CEO of Brown Church Development Group, a national church design/build firm. In this three-part podcast series, we will look at mini…
2 years, 4 months ago
SP025 How Do You Build a Church Facility Design for Ministry? With Todd Brown of Brown Church Development Group
Episode 25
Todd Brown is the CEO of Brown Church Development Group, a national church design/build firm. In this three-part podcast series, we will look at mini…
2 years, 4 months ago
How Do We Reach the Never Attenders?
Episode 838
In last week's episode, Thom and Sam looked at the growing reality of the Never Attenders in the United States. Today, they discuss how churches migh…
2 years, 4 months ago
Who Are the Never Attenders Today?
Episode 837
Based on the outstanding research of Ryan Burge, we can see more clearly who are and who are not attending church today. Thom and Sam look at his lat…
2 years, 4 months ago
How to Create a Useful Evangelism Budget for Your Church
Episode 836
Many churches give to missions through the operating budget. But what about funds for the work of evangelism in the community? On this episode, Thom …
2 years, 5 months ago
Five Key Objectives of an Excellent Interim Pastorate
Episode 835
Sometimes churches view interim pastors as "band-aids" to keep the church together, but a good interim will do much more. Thom and Sam discuss what d…
2 years, 5 months ago
How a Church Should Respond When a Pastor Has Mental Health Problems
Episode 834
One in four pastors say they have struggled with mental health issues, and 17% of pastors say it was diagnosed. Given the prevalence of the issue, ch…
2 years, 5 months ago
Why Don't Church Members Invite Their Friends Anymore?
Episode 833
About 80% of your neighbors are receptive to an invitation to church. At best, most churchgoers invite someone once or twice a year. Almost a third o…
2 years, 5 months ago