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Four Kinds of Church Leaders Who Will Not Lead in Revitalization
Episode 933
In this episode, Thom and Sam explore four types of church leaders who are unlikely to lead effectively in revitalization:Fearful leaders who avoid risk.Leaders in denial who ignore decline.Comfortab…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
What Should I Do After Getting Fired from a Church?
Episode 932
One of the most challenging parts of ministry is the rejection of getting fired by a church. Josh and Sam discuss the immediate next steps pastors can take to begin the healing process.
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Four Common Reasons Most Churches Aren't Breakout Churches
Episode 931
What stops a church from having a breakout? Thom and Sam discuss four primary reasons they often see in their consultations and research.
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Five Key Tips to Teach Your Church to Tithe
Episode 930
Sam received a message from a friend recently. His question was simple: How many people typically give in a church? Statistically, about 75% of people will give in a typical church. In his case, only…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Eight Causes for a Ministry Slump
Episode 929
No church grows week after week and year after year. Additionally, our spiritual growth has highs and lows. A slump is inevitable in churches and people. Thom and Sam discuss some causes of a ministr…
Published on 7 months ago
Is There Any Hope for Revitalizing Mainline Churches?
Episode 928
The long, slow death of mainline churches is well documented and goes back to the 1970s. In the mid-twentieth century, approximately half of all Americans were identified as members of one of the sev…
Published on 7 months ago
The Burge Report: Why Are Non-Denominational Churches Growing?
Episode 927
Fifty years ago, non-denominational churches were more of an anomaly. Today, they are one of largest religious groups in the United States and one of only a few growing religious groups. Why is this?…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Are Church Members Cussing More Today Than in the Past?
Episode 926
The co-hosts have noticed something—it seems church members are cussing more these days. But are their anecdotal experiences supported by data? Josh and Sam talk about the expletive problem in church…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Five Reasons Healthy Churches Seek Outside Help
Episode 925
Churches can struggle with seeking outside help, even when it's obvious they need it. Thom and Sam discuss why healthy churches often have outsiders speak into the operations of the church.
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Some Pastors Never Experience Church Growth
Episode 924
Very few churches are growing, which means most pastors will lead plateaued or declining congregations. Some pastors experience an entire ministry career in no-growth situations. Why does this happen…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago