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Revisiting Simple Church: What Worked, What Didn't
Episode 997
In 2006, Simple Church encouraged churches to streamline programming, clarify discipleship pathways, and focus on moving people toward spiritual matu…
8 months ago
How Do You Fire a Church Employee?
Episode 996
Letting a staff member go is one of the hardest leadership moments a pastor will ever face. Churches are relational environments, and employment deci…
8 months ago
The Burge Report: The Democrats Have a Religion Problem (Does It Matter?)
Episode 995
In this episode, we look at Ryan Burge’s latest analysis showing how the modern Democratic coalition is being pulled apart by widening religious divi…
8 months, 1 week ago
When Should a Church Hire an Executive Pastor?
Episode 994
As churches grow, leaders often reach a tipping point where the senior pastor can no longer carry the full weight of vision, preaching, pastoral care…
8 months, 1 week ago
Digital Worship Fatigue: Why Online Church Can’t Replace the In-Person Gathering
Episode 993
Many are tired of online worship. What happened? When the pandemic forced churches online, digital worship seemed like the future. Congregations grew…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Church Conflict: Five Common Ways Small Fights Turn into Big Problems
Episode 992
Every pastor has seen it. Churches splitting hairs over things that don’t matter. Beard length. Carpet color. Playground equipment. These disputes ma…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Does Counting Church Worship Attendance Still Make Sense?
Episode 991
Church attendance is both a helpful tool and a potential trap. Numbers can reveal momentum, but they can also distort priorities if leaders focus on …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Five Pastoral New Year's Resolutions that Aren't About You
Episode 990
Most New Year’s resolutions focus inward on personal growth, habits, and goals. On this episode, Josh and Sam challenge church leaders to flip the sc…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Burge Report: Who’s Really Watching Online Church?
Episode 989
Nearly five years after COVID-19 lockdowns, the research reveals surprising truths about how Americans engage with church online and what that means …
8 months, 4 weeks ago
After the Christmas Chaos: The Lightest Work Week of the Year for Pastors
Episode 988
The week after Christmas—those quiet days between December 26 and New Year’s—is often the lightest week of the year for pastors. After weeks of prepa…
9 months ago