Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Some Churches Are NOT In Decline - Episode 361
Episode 361
People are often surprised when they read our reports for the first time.
Our data shows contradictory trends to much of what we read in general rese…
2 years, 1 month ago
The State of Religious Participation in American Life with Alan Cooperman of Pew Research Center - Episode 360
Episode 360
New data, same headlines. The surveys and studies always seem to repeat the same refrain: Church attendance is in decline. Religious participation is…
2 years, 2 months ago
Spiritual Gifts, Serving and Growth Track with Chris Hodges - Episode 359
Episode 359
When people discover their gifts, they begin to feel more connected and fulfilled. But few churches know how to help people discover the unique wirin…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Rooted Experience with John Thomas from Mariners Church - Episode 358
Episode 358
It is possible to integrate serving into your spiritual formation strategy in a practical and effective way. We're seeing churches all across the cou…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Discipleship Opportunity with Daniel Im - Episode 357
Episode 357
Spiritual formation is less about what we ask people to do and more about who we're equipping people to become.
In this episode, Tony interviews P…
2 years, 2 months ago
Structure for Volunteer Engagement - Episode 356
Episode 356
Before the pandemic, we typically saw 45% to 50% of all adults and students serving on a volunteer team at least monthly. Our most recent data shows …
2 years, 3 months ago
Strategy for Volunteer Engagement - Episode 355
Episode 355
Most churches say they need more volunteers. But answer this honestly: What is your theology of serving? How well is your church discipling people to…
2 years, 3 months ago
How to Find Great People for Your Church Staff Team - Interview with Tim Foot (Bonus Episode)
We know from our research and conversations with clients that finding great people for the ministry staff team is very challenging right now.
As an …
2 years, 3 months ago
Handling Misfits - Episode 354
Episode 354
Leaders know it's true: Not having the right people on the team hinders the impact of your church. So what do you do when it's clear you need to remo…
2 years, 3 months ago
Right People, Right Roles - Episode 353
Episode 353
This part makes a leader's stomach drop. We've laid the groundwork, and we've taught you the wisest order for processing restructure decisions. But n…
2 years, 3 months ago