Good Reasons Why Your Church Should Accept Transfer Growth (Ep. 386)
Not all transfer growth is bad. Not every person is a church hopper, looking for the next best...
Good Reasons Why Your Church Should Accept Transfer Growth (Ep. 386)
Not all transfer growth is bad. Not every person is a church hopper, looking for the next best...
Does Live Streaming Help or Hurt the Church? (Ep. 385)
Just about every church started live streaming during the pandemic, but views have been down...
What Do Pastors Really Tell Their Kids about the Church? (Ep. 384)
Should pastors share the inner workings of the church with their children? Josh and Sam discuss...
How to Lead a Whiteboard Session with Church Leadership (Ep. 383)
What is a whiteboard session and how can you lead one with your church? Josh and Sam discuss some...
The Top Three Things NOT to Do as a New Pastor (Ep. 382)
Josh and Sam share some of the lessons learned from being new pastors at a church. What are three...
What Happened to All the Celebrity Preachers? (Ep. 381)
For a season, it seemed like the Christian evangelical world was dominated by celebrity...
When You're a Younger Pastor of an Older Church (Ep. 380)
You've likely heard the horror stories of what can happen when a younger pastor goes to an older...
The Real Momentum Driving Comeback Churches (Ep. 379)
What gets the process of revitalization started? Momentum has to be built somehow. Josh and Sam...
Should Churches Offer Bonuses to Paid Staff? The Pros and Cons (Ep. 378)
Bonuses can be a positive motivator for church staff. Done poorly, they can be detrimental....
Seven Styles of Preaching to Avoid (Ep. 377)
Preachers have different personalities and should develop their own voices. However, some styles...
Seven Handwritten Cards Every Pastor Needs to Write (Ep. 376)
Some old-school habits are worth keeping. Handwritten notes are a quick way to make a significant...
Are Wednesday Nights Dead or Your Biggest Opportunity? (Ep. 375)
The midweek gathering was once a big part of the church calendar. Josh and Sam discuss what...
Why Pastoring a Church Is One of the Weirdest Jobs (Ep. 374)
We all have our quirks, but churches can be especially weird. Josh and Sam delve into these...
How to Kill Programs and Events without Hurting Your Church (Ep. 373)
Every season has its end, and this includes church programs and events. When the moment arrives...
How to Leave a Church without Burning It Down (Ep. 372)
When you leave a church, what should you say as you exit? There is a time to speak up. And there...
The Future of KidMin for Small and Mid-Size Churches (Ep. 371)
Children's ministry has changed rapidly in the last few years, especially at small and mid-size...
How Your Church Can Use Sports Outreach to Invite Families In (Ep. 370)
Almost every church wants to focus more on outreach. Recreation ministry is a great way to...
Who Should Know What about Top Church Givers? (Ep. 369)
Most every church has expectations with giving records. Who can know what and when? Smaller...
What We Expect to Happen in Churches in 2024 (Ep. 368)
The upcoming year could prove pivotal for many churches. Josh and Sam discuss what they expect to...
Why Now Is the Time Every Church Should Consider Recreation Ministry (Ep. 367)
Recreation ministry is one of the biggest opportunities for churches right now. It's a great way...