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Millennials Are the Least Mobile Generation (Your Church Can Reach and Keep Them)
Episode 796
Millennials are the least mobile of the last four generations. They don’t move nearly as much as their parents and grandparents. You might find this stat surprising. What’s going on? Thom and Sam dis…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Church Members Are Getting Much Older (The Real Stat and What It Means)
Episode 795
Most churches are aging. But how much? Is there a looming generational crisis? Thom and Sam tackle this topic in this week's episode.
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
The Giving Crisis: An Interview with Andrew McNair
Episode 794
Andrew McNair is the host of the Rich Young Powerful podcast, a financial commentator, author of “The Giving Crisis”, 9-figure wealth manager, and philanthropist. You can reach him at https://richyou…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Is a Call to Vocational Ministry Irrevocable? Three Perspectives
Episode 793
You will often hear a pastor or some other church staff person talk about their "call to ministry." Many of these ministers remember specific times and dates of their call, while others speak more of…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
The New Rules for Church Facilities We Didn't See Coming
Episode 792
History gives us some insight into how a return to normal occurs following a pandemic. After the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, it took about two years for people to resettle into their typical patterns …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Four Reasons Why Evangelism Died in Many Churches (and How to Reverse the Trend)
Episode 791
Church Answers has documented on several occasions the anemic state of evangelism in many American churches. In this podcast, Thom and Sam examine the reasons behind this struggle, while offering pos…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Why Millennials Need Boomers More Than Ever in Their Churches
Episode 790
Generational conflicts are so common they're cliche. Churches are notorious for infighting among generations, but many churches are doing multi-generational ministry well. Thom and Sam discuss how Mi…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Five Updates on Pastoral Tenure
Episode 789
Five Updates on Pastoral TenureOverall tenure is increasing.But a significant number of pastors left during or shortly after the pandemic.Bivocational pastors have longer tenures.The paucity of avail…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Getting Men in Your Church to Make a Difference: Interview with Kyle Thompson
Episode 788
Kyle Thompson is the host of the Undaunted Life podcast, created specifically for men seeking to push back spiritual and cultural darkness. The Undaunted Life podcast is in the top six percent of all…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Five Trends We See in Churches Under 250 in Attendance
Episode 787
Thom and Sam discuss five trends they see in churches with under 250 in attendance.
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago