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Four Signs of Bad Church Bylaws
While the thought of church bylaws may not interest you at first, what you don’t know about the complicated nature of church governing may very well …
6 years, 4 months ago
Four Occasions When Your Church May Need a Transitional Pastor
Has a long-term pastor in your church retired? Is your church in crisis or conflict? Has the community surrounding you changed significantly? Sometim…
6 years, 4 months ago
Lessons Learned from Churches That Almost Died but Didn't (Part 2)
But wait! There’s more. Part two of Thom and Sam’s discussion on success stories from churches on the verge of dying but recovered and are now thrivi…
6 years, 4 months ago
Lessons Learned from Churches That Almost Died but Didn't (Part 1)
We talk about some really great news today. Thom and Sam discuss lessons learned from churches on the cusp of death who recovered and are now thrivin…
6 years, 5 months ago
Six Things I Pray I Won't Do as a Senior Adult in My Church
For Thom, it’s a present reality, for Sam it’s a prayer for the future. Listen as Thom and Sam discuss the attitudes each pray to avoid as senior adu…
6 years, 5 months ago
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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 months ago