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Seven Occasions When You Should Not Hire More Church Staff
Episode 939
Hiring staff can strengthen a church—but not always. In this episode, Thom and Sam discuss seven times when adding staff is a mistake, from removing …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How Much Money Should a Pastor Make?
Episode 938
A pastor's salary is determined by several factors, including church size and budget, geographic location, cost of living, education, experience, and…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Burge Report: Are Religious People More Prone to Conspiracy Theories?
Episode 937
Both prophets and conspiracy theorists cater to the human desire to make sense of chaos. This connection sparks compelling questions: Do religious be…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
The Future of America's Largest Churches: An Interview with Eric Geiger
Episode 936
The future of America's largest churches (specifically megachurches—2,000+ weekly attendees) is a complex mix of momentum, innovation, and cultural h…
8 months ago
The Shifts in How Churches Choose Small Group Curriculum (What You Need to Know): An Interview with Michael Kelley
Episode 935
In this episode, Sam interviews Michael Kelley, Executive Director for the Rooted Network and a seasoned writer of church small group curriculum. As …
8 months ago
The Best Bible Translation for Preaching
Episode 934
Many people are passionate about Bible translations and have strong opinions about which one is the best. Pastors are no exception. Josh and Sam disc…
8 months ago
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 r…
8 months, 1 week 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 ca…
8 months, 2 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.
8 months, 2 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 peopl…
8 months, 3 weeks ago