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Understanding the Differences between Church Adoption, Church Fostering, and Church Revitalization
What is the difference between church adoption, church fostering, and church revitalization? Thom and Sam have a helpful and interesting discussion o…
6 years, 2 months ago
One Key Reason Many Churches Are Fighting Attendance Declines (Update)
We hear more and more about attendance frequency becoming a pain point for many churches. After over a decade of having this conversation, Thom and S…
6 years, 2 months ago
Seven of the Most Fiercely Defended Traditions in the Church
Thom and Sam spend today’s episode discussing seven fiercely defended traditions in the church, why these particular traditions are so sensitive to m…
6 years, 2 months ago
The Berry Bucket and How It Often Causes Church Conflict
What in the world is a Berry Bucket? If you don’t think this is a relevant topic for your church join Thom and Sam as they discuss the Berry Bucket a…
6 years, 2 months ago
What Church Leaders Must Know for 2020 – An Interview with Dave Travis of Generis
Wouldn’t you like to know what the future holds for your church? Special guest Dave Travis from Generis joins Thom and Sam as they jump in their time…
6 years, 3 months ago
Understanding Resistance to Change in Churches
In today’s episode, Thom and Sam discuss an incredibly common topic and major pain point for many churches: change and why resistance to change exist…
6 years, 3 months ago
Why the Local Church Is the Key Instrument of the Great Commission
Today Thom and Sam discuss the purpose of the local church as a key instrument of the Great Commission. Discipleship is the primary tool the church u…
6 years, 3 months ago
Five Considerations When You Follow a Long-Term Pastor
Are you following a long-term pastor? Did a long-tenured pastor return to your church as a member? Thom and Sam discuss five considerations when foll…
6 years, 3 months ago
Five Ways to Address the Oversized Sanctuary
Church practices change with cultural norms. The norm in the church used to be everyone gathering at one time in one place. Today, Thom and Sam discu…
6 years, 3 months ago
Five Ways Your Church Budget May Be Broken
Many churches are in the midst of their annual budgeting. Thom and Sam discuss five ways your church budget might be broken. Included in this episode…
6 years, 3 months ago