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Five Healthy Practices When Members of Another Church Visit Your Church
There are good reasons and bad reasons to move from church to church. As leaders, it is important to understand healthy practices for when members of…
6 years, 3 months ago
Update on Church Welcoming Ministries: What's Missing?
The welcoming ministry at your church is incredibly vital to the growth of your church. Thom and Sam celebrate the progress being made and discuss ho…
6 years, 3 months ago
Four Occasions When a Pastor Should Draw a Line in the Sand
Nations on the verge of war use it. A group of children on the playground may even physically draw it. Regardless of who evokes it, the metaphor of a…
6 years, 3 months ago
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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago