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How to Handle a Toxic Church Member
At some point in ministry, most church leaders will face the reality of one or more toxic church members. Thom and Sam examine this challenge and off…
3 years, 8 months ago
Your Church Members Won't Always Agree with You And Why That's Ok
It’s unreasonable to expect everyone to agree with everything you say. In fact, if you’re doing your job well as a pastor, taking firm stances and ha…
3 years, 8 months ago
Your Call to Pray for the Persecuted: An Interview with Todd Nettleton from the Voice of the Martyrs
The Bible tells us to remember the prisoners as if we were in prison with them (Heb. 13:3), and the first request of persecuted Christians is that we…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Early Warning Signs Preceding a Decline in Church Health
I have yet to see a church drift towards greater health. The current of apathy always pulls away. But what causes this drift? What are some early war…
3 years, 8 months ago
What Transparent Church Leaders Gain and What Secretive Church Leaders Lose
Unless you work for an organization like the CIA, then transparency is often among the top characteristics requested of leaders. Of course, even orga…
3 years, 9 months ago
Things Believers Do that Make the Unchurched Bristle
Through our research, we’ve heard from the unchurched about things believers do that make them bristle the most. On this episode, Thom and Sam discus…
3 years, 9 months ago
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.
3 years, 9 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 en…
3 years, 9 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 financia…
3 years, 10 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 …
3 years, 10 months ago