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Hello Church!

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On the Hello Church! podcast, powered by Ministry Pass, Justin Trapp, Wade Bearden, David Crowson, and Mike Hernandez share the lessons they have learned, and are still learning, about sermon series, preaching, and how pastors can move their church forward while still maintaining a healthy ministry/life balance. Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode on Hello Church! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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How Pastors Can Have a Healthy Ministry/Life Balance

September 21, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode, we discuss how pastors can balance their ministry life and personal life well. Pastors can quickly feel the effects of burnout, and we wanted to share our tips on how pastors can balance their life to avoid burnout and continually serve at home and in the church to the best of their ability.  Read the full blog post here: https://ministrypass.com/secrets-pastors-use-for-a-good-ministry-life-balance/ Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pas...

Why NOT Having a Preaching Plan is Costing You

September 07, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Without a preaching plan, you wouldn’t be able to have these 5 benefits of a preaching calendar! Looking for a great sermon calendar to help you create a roadmap for your church next year? Stay up to date with all things Ministry Pass as we release new Sermon Calendars every October! Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors Watch & Subscribe ...

How Pastors Can Avoid Burnout

August 17, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Although we sometimes toss around word “burnout” lightly, the truth is that burnout is a serious emotional and physical condition that cause untold amounts of harm. In this resource, we’ll take a closer look at the causes and results of burnout, as well as a variety of tips for avoiding it. Most of all, we want you to take action to avoid burnout this year. Let’s face it: the last couple of years for pastors have been anything but easy. But you don’t have to be another statistic. Yes, you ca...

12 Sermon Series Ideas for the Fall

August 03, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Listen as our hosts go over 12 sermon series ideas for the fall time! All of these series are available on ministrypass.com. Links provided below. SERIES MENTIONED: The Book of Jonah The Book of James 7 Deadly Sins Breaking Bread Out of Many, One Bad Religion The More of Less Enough is Enough The Lost Art of Gratitude The Power of Thanks The Content Life Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pa...

Time Saving Tips for Busy Pastors

July 27, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Feel like you’re always running out of time? Use these time-saving tips to master your to-do list and wrangle your tight schedule. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

How to Write and Outline a Sermon

July 20, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

The sermon outline is your secret weapon in sermon preparation. If you love to preach but struggle with creating solid outlines, this episode will help you understand the importance of a sermon outline and give you more confidence in the outlining and writing process.  Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

10 Ways Sermonary Makes You a Better Communicator and Sermon Writer

July 15, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MB

We believe writing and preparing sermons for your church should be one of the biggest highlights of pastoral ministry rather than one of its greatest burdens. That's why we designed Sermonary, a revolutionary tool to help you write your sermons faster and more efficiently than ever before. Today, we want to talk about 10 ways Sermonary can help you become a better communicator and sermon writer. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Wa...

7 Tips for Pastors on How to Generate Extra Side Income

June 29, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

As a pastor, you may find yourself looking to earn some extra money in order to be able to provide for your family. At the same time, ministry is time-consuming, so you need something that doesn’t require your full-time focus! The question you’re asking yourself has to be, “How can I leverage my core strengths in order to make a little extra income?” In this episode, we’ll walk you through some tips to help you generate extra side income while pastoring!  Read the full blog post here. Foll...

Why You Should Consider Sermon-Based Small Groups

June 29, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MB

What kind of small group model should your church use? Some groups are more about fellowship (interest-based groups), some are focused on Bible study (like a Sunday school class), and others are centralized around the Sunday sermon. We think sermon-based groups can be really effective, and we’d love to tell you why. Read the blog post here. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle...

How to Disciple Leaders in the Church

June 22, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

What does it look like to disciple new leaders in your church? To some of you, it may look like an informal process where you meet with that person every week to check in and coach them. Others of you may see it as a more structured program of teaching and mentoring. Either way, discipling needs to be purposeful — and we have a few ideas for how to intentionally raise up new leaders in your church. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. ...

Practical Tips for Public Speaking - Sermonary

June 22, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

How do you feel about public speaking? As a pastor, you’re probably doing a lot of it — and it’s a learned skill, just like any other. Jack Hester, the teaching pastor at Mars Hill Church in Mobile, Alabama, has been preaching nearly every week for twenty-five years. He’s got some tips for how to improve your public speaking skills so that your content delivery can be as effective as possible. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watc...

Our Top 5 Favorite Commentary Sets for Sermon Preparation

June 15, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MB

Do you have a favorite biblical commentary set? We’ve made a list of our top five — and we’re going to share them with you today. Commentaries can provide illuminating context on your selected passage. When you dive into commentaries, you’re accessing a treasure trove of pastoral scholarship that can enrich your understanding of the text and how you present it. Read the blog post here: https://ministrypass.com/our-top-5-favorite-commentary-sets-for-sermon-preparation/ -- To stay connected ...

Top 5 Favorite Commentary Sets for Sermon Preparation

June 15, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MB

Do you have a favorite biblical commentary set? We’ve made a list of our top five — and we’re going to share them with you today. Commentaries can provide illuminating context on your selected passage. When you dive into commentaries, you’re accessing a treasure trove of pastoral scholarship that can enrich your understanding of the text and how you present it. Read the blog post here. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello ...

How to Preach Through a Book of the Bible (Bible Book/Expository Sermon Series)

June 08, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MB

What’s the best way to preach through a book of the Bible? At Ministry Pass, we have a sermon series on every book of the Bible. For some, we cover every single verse! So if you’re wondering how to keep your messages fresh when you’re preaching on a book of the Bible for weeks (even months!), we’ve got some great tips for you.   Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group,...

How to Preach Through a Book of the Bible (Bible Book Sermon Series)

June 08, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MB

What’s the best way to preach through a book of the Bible? At Ministry Pass, we have a sermon series on every book of the Bible. For some, we cover every single verse! So if you’re wondering how to keep your messages fresh when you’re preaching on a book of the Bible for weeks (even months!), we’ve got some great tips for you. -- To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Sermonary https://instagram.com/sermonary. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloCh...

5 Best Practices When Using Commentaries in Your Sermon Preparation

June 03, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

When it comes to preaching the Gospel, isn’t the Scripture sufficient? Of course it is — but in reading commentaries, “we enter into a fellowship of pastors across space and time,” says Pastor Kyle Beshears. Commentaries give us a chance to mine the insights of other Biblical scholars so that we can give our congregations an even richer understanding of the text. So how and when should we use them? Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. ...

5 Best Practices When Using Commentaries in Your Sermon Preparation - Sermonary

June 03, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

When it comes to preaching the Gospel, isn’t the Scripture sufficient? Of course it is — but in reading commentaries, “we enter into a fellowship of pastors across space and time,” says Pastor Kyle Beshears. Commentaries give us a chance to mine the insights of other Biblical scholars so that we can give our congregations an even richer understanding of the text. So how and when should we use them? -- To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Serm...

How to Create a Sermon Series (Best Practices!)

June 01, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Did you know that our team has created over 1200 sermon series? We’ve learned a few things along the way, and we’d like to share our best practices with you. After all, it can feel like a lot of manual effort to develop a sermon series… OR, it can feel like a productive, streamlined process.  Sermon Series Planner PDF Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclu...

How Small Churches Can Build a Preaching Team

May 25, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Want to learn how to build a preaching team? You may already understand why a preaching team is a good idea: It allows your congregation to hear from other voices, you can take breaks, and you can also mentor younger pastors. But how exactly do you build this team, especially if you lead a small church? We’ll give you some tips for getting started. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's ...

Write and Deliver Effective Sermons with These 3 Targets

May 18, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MB

How do you get people to really respond to your sermons? And no, I don’t mean in terms of persnickety emails after you preach. I mean seeing people really “get it” because you were able to communicate the Word to them in a powerful way. It’s not necessarily up to us — the Spirit of God is the One providing breakthroughs — but how can we make sure we’re fostering those breakthroughs as best we can? — To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Sermo...

Write and Deliver Effective Sermons with These 3 Targets - Sermonary

May 18, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MB

How do you get people to really respond to your sermons? And no, I don’t mean in terms of persnickety emails after you preach. I mean seeing people really “get it” because you were able to communicate the Word to them in a powerful way. It’s not necessarily up to us — the Spirit of God is the One providing breakthroughs — but how can we make sure we’re fostering those breakthroughs as best we can? Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. W...

How to Plan a Successful Church Staff Retreat

May 11, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

What’s the recipe for a successful church staff retreat? You can’t underestimate the power of a great staff retreat. A successful event can help everyone step back and see the big picture — you can reflect on where you’ve been and where you’re headed as a church. We have some suggestions to help you plan your next retreat so that you can make it as impactful and enjoyable as possible. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello ...

Sermon Series Ideas for Summer 2021 (11 Ideas!)

May 04, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

What should you preach in the summer? Since summer is a less structured, lower-attended period for the church year, you may gravitate toward preaching lighter content. But this season also tends to be a ripe time for transition. We have some ideas for how you can stay intentional and use the summer to shepherd people through significant changes in their lives. SERIES MENTIONED: Summer Baggage God on Film Summer Stories Summer Love Staycation Father’s Day The Power of Parenting: ...

Preaching the List of Names in the Bible - Sermonary Podcast

April 29, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MB

Ever skipped over a list of names in your selected passage? You bet you have. It’s hard to know how to preach through them and squeeze out practical applications for your audience. But what are we missing when we jump over Old Testament genealogies and the listed names of New Testament disciples? More careful study can unearth some valuable gems. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Cir...

5 Apps For Church Team Collaboration

April 27, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Misaligned? Miscommunicating? Out of the loop? It’s important for your team to stay in step with each other. Things can unravel pretty quickly when they don’t! But it’s not always easy to find the right solution. Never fear: Today, we’re sharing the apps we use here at Ministry Pass that keep us coordinated and collaborative. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, ...

7 Tips For Planting A Church From Church Planters

April 20, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

What do you need to know before planting a church? Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.” When you’re setting out on a church-planting venture, you may be really excited — or really intimidated (or both!). But there are ways for you to participate wisely in God’s building of the house. We talked to some experienced church planters and gathered their advice for you. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Ser...

You Need To Know This Before You Plant A Church (7 Things) - Sermonary Podcast with John Stange

April 15, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

What do you need to know before you plant a church? It’s a big leap to go out and plant a church — so how can you make sure you’re pursuing your path prayerfully and wisely? Continuing our conversation with author, pastor, and leadership trainer John Stange, we’re talking about the seven things you need to know before you head out on a church-planting venture. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join th...

Ideas for a Special Mother's Day Sunday Service

April 13, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Did you know that Mother’s Day is the third highest attended service of the year? Outside of Christmas and Easter, Mother’s Day brings in the most attendees — because moms want their children to go to church with them! So how can you be intentional about this service? We have some ideas that will help you celebrate mothers and make the most of the opportunity to reach those who visit your church for this occasion. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass ...

Mega Church Secrets that Small Churches Should Know

April 06, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Can your small church benefit from strategies that big churches use? As a small church pastor, you may be critical of the “mega church mentality.” But some larger churches have worked out certain principles at an organizational level that may help your church get to the next season of its structure and leadership development. In other words, you can keep your small church experience while tearing pages from their playbook to improve your processes.   Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello ...

How to Battle Criticism and Negativity as Pastor - Interview with John Stange on Sermonary

April 01, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

You preach the Gospel to others — but do you regularly preach it to yourself? Today we’re interviewing John Stange, whose new book Dwell on These Things releases in May. In addition to being an author, podcaster, mentor, and leadership trainer, John Stange is a church planter who has been a full-time pastor for the past 23 years. John knows how important it is for pastors to preach the good news to their own hearts, especially when they’re dealing with pressure, criticism, and negativity fro...

How to Get People to Come Back the Week After Easter

March 30, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

How can you get people to come back to your church after Easter? It can be easy to treat Easter like a destination. You plan a big service, promote it, get people to attend, preach to the crowd… then, PHEW! You take a break afterward, grateful to have pulled it off. But the truth is, Easter is a bridge to your church, a starting point for new attendees. So don’t take a break just yet — focus on ensuring that they come back! Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Mini...

7 Sermon Illustration Ideas You Can Use This Easter

March 23, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Need some fresh illustrations to use in your Easter sermon? We’ve got them for you — seven, in fact! Using new illustrations can really get your audience’s attention, especially since you’re likely preaching to both in-person and online crowds this year (which is NOT an easy thing to do). We’ve also got a giveaway for you today — so don’t wait to tune in! Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pas...

3 Reasons Why Pastors Should Use Commentaries - with Josh from Sermonary

March 18, 2021 06:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MB

Do you use commentaries when you write your sermons? If not, should you? The Bible is the foundation for every sermon we write, but secondary resources can be incredibly valuable in helping us understand it. After all, the Bible is thousands of years old. By virtue of the Spirit, it was penned by dozens of authors to a variety of audiences in completely different cultures, not to mention translated from other languages! Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministr...

The Ultimate Guide to Preaching Effectively - The Preachers Handbook

March 16, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MB

We have something REALLY special to share with you today.  As a pastor, you aren’t just preaching. You’re speaking at baby dedications, weddings, and funerals; you’re prepping for important seasons like Easter and Christmas; you’re trying to put together a team and wrangle volunteers. You could use resources for your preaching ministry to give you guidance and frameworks to navigate all of these successfully. -- THE PREACHERS HANDBOOK: https://sermonary.co/the-preachers-handbook/  Follow H...

How to Preach to In-Person and Online Audiences at the Same Time

March 09, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

 Do you feel like your preaching doesn’t “work” over video? Preaching to in-person and online audiences at the same time is trickier than it sounds. When you preach to an in-person group, you can improvise based on your momentum and how the audience is responding. But these tactics don’t work as well — and can come off as awkward — when you can’t see the other half of the crowd.  Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church...

3 Reasons Why Pastors Should Preach Through the Old Testament - with Josh Taylor from Sermonary

March 04, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MB

When’s the last time you preached on the book of Ezekiel? Maybe never, right? You may have taught from other Old Testament books, but data shows that there’s a “New Testament favoritism” among American churches. We tend to feel like the New Testament is easier to understand and apply than the Old… but neglecting the deep context of God’s Word can put us at risk. -- THE GOSPEL STORY OFFER: https://sermonary.co/the-gospel-story-special-offer/ -- To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass...

3 Reasons Why Pastors Should Preach Through the Old Testament

March 04, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MB

When’s the last time you preached on the book of Ezekiel? Maybe never, right? You may have taught from other Old Testament books, but data shows that there’s a “New Testament favoritism” among American churches. We tend to feel like the New Testament is easier to understand and apply than the Old… but neglecting the deep context of God’s Word can put us at risk. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join...

Easter Marketing Ideas for Your Church (that you NEED this year!)

March 02, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

How can you increase attendance at your Easter service this year? Whether your church is meeting in person or online (or both), Easter presents a unique opportunity to attract people who don’t go to church often — or who don’t go at all. There are plenty of people looking for a service to attend this year, especially due to the isolating effects of the last year. This is your chance to plug them into your church!  Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass...

How to Keep Church Staff Meetings Productive - Sermonary

February 23, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Do you control your meetings, or do your meetings control you? Meetings tend to multiply. They can take over your schedule — and worse, they can derail fast. Before you know it, your countless meetings become unproductive, last too long, and leave you with more work to do (and less time to do it!). But don’t worry: There are effective ways to control the chaos. -- DOWNLOAD the sheet through our blog post: https://sermonary.co/how-to-keep-your-church-staff-meetings-productive/ Follow Hello ...

How We Create Sermon Series and Sermon Calendars

February 16, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MB

Ever wonder how we create all of our sermon series? Today we’d like to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce all the sermon resources you find on the Ministry Pass site. Our process is creative but it’s also streamlined — and it might inspire the way you develop content for your church! Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for ...

11 Easter Sermon Series Ideas & Graphics for Your Church

February 09, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Need some fresh ideas for your Easter sermon? You may be talking about the same thing every Easter, but the resurrection of Jesus is like a diamond — it has so many unique and beautiful facets. We want to provide you with a variety of ideas and graphics that you can choose from this year as you celebrate the upcoming Easter season with your congregation. Here are 11 fresh Easter sermon series and graphics for your church. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Minis...

7 Reasons Pastors Should Invest in Personal Development

February 04, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

“Self-help? No thanks.” You may not think you have the time — or any urgent need — to dig into self-help resources. Those are for other people, right? Nope, not really. You have a unique opportunity to develop as a pastor, leader, and human being — and you don’t want to miss out on what God can do in your life (and the lives of others) when you invest in your growth. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube...

7 Reasons Pastors Should Invest in Personal Development - with Josh Taylor on Sermonary

February 04, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

“Self-help? No thanks.” You may not think you have the time — or any urgent need — to dig into self-help resources. Those are for other people, right? Nope, not really. You have a unique opportunity to develop as a pastor, leader, and human being — and you don’t want to miss out on what God can do in your life (and the lives of others) when you invest in your growth.  — To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Sermonary https://instagram.com/se...

Does THIS Make You a Bad Pastor? Why Planning Your Sermons Isn't a Bad Thing

February 02, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

“Does THIS make me a bad pastor?” We get this question all the time. One variety in particular is whether you’re “suppressing the Holy Spirit” by being a planner. Of course you want to preach the message that God gives you… so does that mean you can’t organize your sermon calendar ahead of time? Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors Watch &...

How to Craft an Effective Church Social Media Strategy

January 26, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Wondering how your church can reach more people online? Gaining influence on social media isn’t straightforward — but there are some techniques your church can use to consistently reach more people on social platforms. In fact, we have a handful to share with you, and we guarantee they’ll help you expand your engagement online. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group...

10 Signs You're On the Brink of Pastoral Burnout with Josh Taylor on Sermonary

January 21, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Our Sermonary podcast host, Josh Taylor, was an executive pastor for 11 years and has spent a total of 15 years in pastoral ministry. Today, he’s got a special message for you on something serious we’ve been discussing lately: pastoral burnout. I really want you to hear what he has to say so that you can confront and prevent this issue — for your own sake as well as your team’s.  --- To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Sermonary https://inst...

10 Signs You're On the Brink of Pastoral Burnout

January 21, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Our Sermonary podcast host, Josh Taylor, was an executive pastor for 11 years and has spent a total of 15 years in pastoral ministry. Today, he’s got a special message for you on something serious we’ve been discussing lately: pastoral burnout. I really want you to hear what he has to say so that you can confront and prevent this issue — for your own sake as well as your team’s.   Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church!...

Best Practices for Leading Online Small Groups

January 19, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Are there easier ways to lead small groups online? Yes, thankfully! Video meetings are clearly a different animal than in-person meetings. It’s a dynamic shift that can make for some awkward moments or stilted conversations — but we believe there are some techniques you can use to achieve greater flow during online small group sessions. (PLUS, stay tuned for a special giveaway at the end of our episode!) Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermon...

Why You Should Preach Through the ENTIRE Bible This Year

January 12, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MB

Have you ever preached through the entire Bible in a year? We’d like to encourage you to try it this year. Yes, the whole Bible is a lot to think through and tie together in 52 Sundays— which is why we created a 52-week sermon calendar for you. It’s called The Gospel Story, and it’ll show you exactly what to preach and when, from Genesis to Revelation. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Past...

How Pastors can be Intentional About Rest in 2021 with Jack Hester on Sermonary

January 07, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Did you know that being a pastor is one of the leading occupations for burnout? As a church leader, you may find it difficult to rest because you’re focused on helping others. But if you just keep going, you’ll eventually hit your limit and completely break down. What’s the solution? We spoke with Jack Hester, PhD, the lead pastor at Mars Hill Church in Alabama, to find out the keys to longevity in ministry. To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass...