Podcast Episodes

Part 1 - A Special Series with Brown Church Development Group: How to Increase Attendance and Align Ministries with Your Church Facility

Part 1: Turning Your Facilities into Exciting Relational Space

Here is the complete guide for taking your church facilities from worn and patchwork t…

3 years, 8 months ago

The Serious Inflationary Warning for Churches

Episode 774

Inflation will become a more serious challenge than most church leaders realize. In fact, inflationary pressures could very well be a once-in-a-gener…

3 years, 9 months ago

Six Ways to Make Certain Evangelism Does Not Die in Your Church

Episode 773

Evangelism is dead in approximately 9 out of 10 churches in America. The Great Commission has become the Great Omission. In this episode, Thom and Sa…

3 years, 9 months ago

How Streaming Has Changed Preaching

Episode 772

Streaming is the ability to upload and receive video and audio over a computer device. Fifteen years ago, streaming was not widely available. Today, …

3 years, 9 months ago

Is It Wise to Bring Family Members on Church Staff?

Thom and Sam look at the different perspectives of bringing family members on staff. As you would expect, it is not a clear-cut issue.

3 years, 9 months ago

The New Rules for Staff Office Hours at Church

Can a church staff work entirely from home? Should the church maintain consistent office hours where staff are at their desks? Thom and Sam discuss t…

3 years, 9 months ago

An Update on Church Health Post-COVID Heading into 2023

So many changes took place in congregational life in 2022. Thom and Sam look at those changes and the implications for churches as we move into 2023.

3 years, 10 months ago

How Churches on the Edge of Death Survived

Their stories are rare, but they are worth telling. Some churches that were expected to close did not. Many of these churches seem to have everything…

3 years, 10 months ago

Why Revitalization May Not Be Working in Your Church

Many pastors are leading churches that need revitalization. But a number of those leaders are discouraged that the process is not working or that it'…

3 years, 10 months ago

How to Bring Evangelism Back into the Rhythms of Your Church

Evangelism is dead or nearly dead in most churches. Thom and Sam discuss why this sad situation developed, and what your church can do to see evangel…

3 years, 10 months ago