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The Lifecycle of a Pastor
Pastors typically go through five major tenure stages at a church. Sam and Thom look at the implications of each stage.
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Moving Your Congregation to Greater Bible Reading and Literacy: an interview with Glenn Paauw from the Institute for Bible Reading
The Bible is more accessible than ever, yet Bible reading and Bible literacy are on the decline. Many Christians struggle to read Scripture, often ending up confused, bored, and full of unmet expecta…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Four Key Safeguards to Make Sure Your Church’s Finances Stand Up Under Scrutiny
Money is one of the most sensitive subjects in the church. It’s also one of the most visible. Churches can struggle with the right amount of financial oversight. On this episode, Thom and Sam discuss…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Ten Things Pastors Don't Like about Pastoring
There are certain aspects of pastoral ministry that pastors simply do not like. While every pastor is different, our survey found the top ten facets of pastoral ministry like the least. Sam and Thom …
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
The Difference Between a "Can Do" Church and a "Can't Do" Church
Every church has an organizational culture. Some churches have a culture of optimism. You can feel the energy in worship. Others are pessimistic. You can sense the deadness when you walk into the san…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Healing Our Racial Divide - An Interview with Dr. Derwin Gray
Why must everything be so black and white? Like many of us, Derwin Gray is weary of the racial divide in our society. He longs to see hurts healed, wrongs corrected, and trust replace distrust. In to…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
The Three Big Reasons Great Churches Fall
Can you think of a church that once had a great reputation that is now hardly ever mentioned? Even worse, if it is mentioned, it is done so negatively. There are three big reasons great churches fail…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Keeping Tabs on How the News Media Influences Your Church
Part of shepherding your church is understanding the major cultural influences impacting people in your congregation. News media can have a big effect on the perspectives of your members. How can you…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
The Great Reshuffling of Pastors and the Future for the Church
Millions of people are quitting their jobs every month in what many are calling "The Great Resignation." Pastors are not immune from this trend. Thom and Sam discuss how pastors, staff, and church le…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Five Ways a Pastor Can Use Monday to Recover from Sunday
Many pastors get the Monday blues. Sundays can be emotionally draining and physically exhausting. Making Monday a day full of meetings is not wise for most pastors. Thom and Sam discuss five ways you…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago