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BR002 The Burge Report: A Deep Dive into the Decline of the Southern Baptist Convention
Episode 2
The Southern Baptist Convention is experiencing a decline in the scope and scale that is unprecedented in American church history. As the largest Pro…
2 years, 6 months ago
SP030 What Should You Do When a Handful of Key Donors Support the Church – An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer
Episode 30
As the median size of a church gets smaller, more are in the predicament of being supported by a handful of key donors. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Gr…
2 years, 6 months ago
SP029 The Upside and Downside of Designated Giving in Churches – An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer
Episode 29
Most gifts to churches are given without designating how the funds should be spent. However, there are cases when donors restrict their donations or …
2 years, 6 months ago
SP028 Making the Ask: How Pastors Should Approach Key Church Donors – An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer
Episode 28
Talking to key givers in the church does not have to be awkward. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services joins Thom and Sam to discuss how pastors…
2 years, 6 months ago
Four Major Shifts in Church Staffing
Episode 847
There have been steady but subtle shifts in how churches hire staff and call ministers for years. Many of those shifts have accelerated since COVID. …
2 years, 6 months ago
Speaking in Tongues and Other Trending Worship Issues
Episode 845
Thom and Sam examine long-term trends in corporate worship services. Some of the data surprised them. You might be surprised too.
2 years, 6 months ago
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Overcoming Failure: An Interview with Scott Beck
Episode 846
Thom welcomes Scott Beck, co-founder and CEO of Gloo, a technology platform that releases the collective might of the faith ecosystem. After starting…
2 years, 6 months ago
BR001 The Burge Report: Who Is Attending Church MORE Frequently Now Than in the Past?
Episode 1
America is not yet a godless nation, but we are becoming a less churched nation. While people say they believe in God, fewer are attending a house of…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Impact of Doctrine on Church Growth
Episode 844
Does the doctrine of the church affect the potential for growth? It depends. Thom and Sam analyze historical macro trends in church growth. Growing c…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Good and Bad of Church Staff Having their Own Constituencies
Episode 843
Members will inevitably attach themselves to certain leaders in the church. In multiple-staff churches, this attachment is a mixed blessing. On the o…
2 years, 7 months ago