Episodes

  • What To Expect With The 2024 Southern Baptist Convention (Ep. 392)

    What To Expect With The 2024 Southern Baptist Convention (Ep. 392)
    May 31 2024
    Every year, the SBC annual meeting seems to get more contentious. What will happen at this year's convention? Josh and Sam give their predictions on the upcoming meeting. They also provide insight into the various groups within the SBC and why so many are vying for power.

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    32 mins
  • How To Engage The Disengaged In Your Church (Ep. 391)

    How To Engage The Disengaged In Your Church (Ep. 391)
    May 24 2024
    Some people fade away from the church and stop coming without much thought. Others can feel hurt and believe they are justified in leaving. How should church leaders engage the disengaged? Josh and Sam answer this question and give some practical tips on how to reach out to people.

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    26 mins
  • The Hard Reality of Groups That Will Leave Your Church (Ep. 390)

    The Hard Reality of Groups That Will Leave Your Church (Ep. 390)
    May 17 2024
    The typical church will lose about 7% of people each year to transfer. These losses are frustrating, but Sam and Josh discuss why you shouldn't be angry at people for leaving. On this episode, the cohosts reveal why people exit. Some don't understand the vision. Others don't like certain changes. Inevitably, some will have unmet expectations. And, for others, a new life stage prompts a change.

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    30 mins
  • How Senior Adult Churches Can Reach Young Families (Ep. 389)

    How Senior Adult Churches Can Reach Young Families (Ep. 389)
    May 10 2024
    An older church is not a lost cause! Josh and Sam discuss how a church filled with senior adults can make the transition and reach young families. A church of predominantly senior adults has unique challenges but also opportunities. These congregations can get younger, and the cohosts discuss some ways this shift to occur.

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    28 mins
  • Special Two-Part Series: The Secret Sauce For Creating A Thriving Church Culture — An Interview with Dr. Justin Irving

    Special Two-Part Series: The Secret Sauce For Creating A Thriving Church Culture — An Interview with Dr. Justin Irving
    May 3 2024
    Can you shape church culture for the better? Yes! Dr. Justin Irving, a professor of leadership at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins Josh and Sam for a special two-part episode and shares how churches can have a thriving culture. Learn more through these self-evaluation questions that demonstrate how people managing others are leading themselves: SBTS.edu/6questions.

    Check out Dr. Irving's book, Healthy Leadership for Thriving Organizations.

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    28 mins
  • Special Two-Part Series: How To Be A Healthy Pastor In A Toxic Church — An Interview with Dr. Justin Irving

    Special Two-Part Series: How To Be A Healthy Pastor In A Toxic Church — An Interview with Dr. Justin Irving
    May 3 2024
    What should you do if you inherit a toxic church situation? How can you remain healthy as a pastor? Dr. Justin Irving, a professor of leadership at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins Josh and Sam for a special two-part episode. Learn more through these self-evaluation questions, which demonstrate how people manage others and lead themselves: SBTS.edu/6questions.

    Check out Dr. Irving's book, Healthy Leadership for Thriving Organizations.

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    26 mins
  • Established Church Lingo that Hinders Growth (Ep. 388)

    Established Church Lingo that Hinders Growth (Ep. 388)
    May 3 2024
    Words can help establish church culture. Be careful with your vocabulary! Josh and Sam discuss the impact of leadership lingo and how pastors can use language to guide the congregation. Language is an important way to set expectations in the church. Some established church lingo can even hinder growth.

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    Upward Sports offers basketball, soccer, flag football, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball and softball through league and camp offerings.

    At Upward Sports, we want to help your church make a difference, and give you increased opportunities to share the gospel. Learn more today at Upward.org/ChurchAnswers.
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    32 mins
  • Is the Traditional Church Campus a Hurdle for Guests? (Ep. 387)

    Is the Traditional Church Campus a Hurdle for Guests? (Ep. 387)
    Apr 26 2024
    Many traditional churches have a "look" to the campus. Josh and Sam discuss whether or not it's a hindrance for guests. Do big columns and a steeple have any impact on the perceptions of people in the neighborhood? They do, but maybe not in the way you think.

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    Get value without compromise. Pricing is simple and based on the number of people in the database. This includes all the essential features so that you can grow into using more without having to pay more. Plans start at $37 per month for churches under 200 people. Get two months free at EST.church!

    Upward Sports:

    Upward Sports equips churches to run self-sustaining sports ministries in their communities. Whether you are a sports fanatic, or on staff at a church, Upward Sports will give you all the tools you need to run a first-class sports ministry that allows you to reach families in your community.

    Upward Sports offers basketball, soccer, flag football, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball and softball through league and camp offerings.

    At Upward Sports, we want to help your church make a difference, and give you increased opportunities to share the gospel. Learn more today at Upward.org/ChurchAnswers.
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    29 mins