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Special Series with Awana - Part 1: How the Pandemic Has Changed Children's Ministry (For the Better)
Thom and Sam welcome on the show Matt Markins, president and CEO of AWANA. Matt is a global leader and researcher in child discipleship. On this spec…
3 years, 10 months ago
Special Series with Awana - Part 2: What You Are Likely Missing with Family Discipleship in the Church
Thom and Sam welcome on the show Matt Markins, president and CEO of AWANA. Matt is a global leader and researcher in child discipleship. On this spec…
3 years, 10 months ago
Why You Should Teach Your Church Members to Understand the Bible as a Whole
Your church may be lagging in health because your members do not understand the Bible well. Sam and Thom explain why most church members need to gras…
3 years, 10 months ago
How Church Guests Are Different Now Compared to Ten Years Ago
Most churches have more guests than they realize. About 2% to 5% of those who worship on Sunday will identify as guests. How has this group changed i…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Four Ways Almost Every Growing Church Does It
Every person who joins your church is a unique story of God’s grace. These individual stories are important and should be celebrated. From a statisti…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Changing Landscape of Ministry Education and Training
Like so much in the world and in churches, change is constant. Thom and Sam look at the fascinating changes in ministry training and education. These…
3 years, 11 months ago
Helping Your Church Members Understand How Their Story is Intertwined with God’s Story: An Interview with The Chronological Bible Team
Most Americans today read, but consume information via media and through storytelling. What does this mean for Bible reading and engagement? The Bibl…
3 years, 11 months ago
What the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Means for the Church
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion after ruling on a new court case, Dobb…
4 years ago
Six Prudent Practices to Prepare Your Church Budget for a Potential Economic Recession
Interest rates are on the rise. The stock market recently entered into bear territory. How will a potential recession affect your church? Thom and Sa…
4 years ago
Should School and Similar Ministries Tied to a Church Be Self-Supporting? Six Key Thoughts
Many churches have Christian schools, preschools, mom's day out, and other similar ministries. Should these ministries be financially self-supporting…
4 years ago