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Pastor's Growing Church Community Podcast

205 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

If you are a pastor looking to grow your church, then you need to know the 4 levers available to you.
This podcast is designed to support, encourage, and help pastors to understand the 4 levers of church growth, know how to pull them and maximize them to grow the local church.

Pastor, this community is built with you in mind. This community of pastors understands what you are going through, the challenges you are facing, and the stresses that creates. We also understand the sacrifice you make on a daily basis. We want to come together to make a difference in our local areas.

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Episodes

MH86 How to Hear the Voice of God with Matt McAfee

May 21, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Do you want to hear the voice of God more...or maybe just once?  In this episode, Pastor Matt McAfee stops by and we talk about his new book "Listen: Simple Ways to Hear the Voice of God". We have a great conversation about getting closer to God, hearing his 'voice', and being led by the promptings of the Holy Spirit.  You can get a free version of Matt's book by going to realmattmcafee.com. Engage More People in Your Discipleship Experience Do you want members of your congregation to gr...

MH85 Knowing Who You Are Designed to Be

May 20, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

Engage More People in Your Discipleship Experience Do you want members of your congregation to grow and mature into the disciple-makers Jesus called us all to be so that Gospel is spread, your community is reached and your church makes an impact for the Kingdom of God? I want to invite you to take advantage of my powerful step-by-step cheatsheet to creating an engaging discipleship experience that will draw people in and make an eternal impact on their lives. Along with the cheatsheet you...

MH84 Make Your Resume Work For You To Get That Interview

May 19, 2021 19:57 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

There is a growing trend right now in the church: pastors are on the move and looking for open positions. In this episode, we are looking at what you may be doing wrong on your resume that is keeping you from getting that interview you have been needing.  Engage More People in Your Discipleship Experience Do you want members of your congregation to grow and mature into the disciple-makers Jesus called us all to be so that Gospel is spread, your community is reached and your church makes an...

MH83 Is Your Church in Trouble and You Don't Know It?

May 18, 2021 19:41 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

The research is in and the verdict is grim...the American Church is in trouble. The question is, how is your church doing? Is it in the 83% or in the 17%? One of these you want to be in and one of these you don't. If you are in the wrong one, you could be pastoring a church that is in trouble and you don't even know it.  Engage More People in Your Discipleship Experience Do you want members of your congregation to grow and mature into the disciple-makers Jesus called us all to be so that G...

MH82 The Value of Pastors In the Future...If We Play Our Cards Right

May 17, 2021 19:43 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

As a pastor you want your people to be ready for the coming job market and you want to be sure you are able to practice ministry as these shifts occur. Well, in this episode I give you two valuable skills that will make sure you and your congregation continue to be relevant in the coming job market. Engage More People in Your Discipleship Experience Do you want members of your congregation to grow and mature into the disciple-makers Jesus called us all to be so that Gospel is spread, your ...

MH81 Hybrid Church huh? Here’s One Thing You Can’t Do

May 14, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

Well, there is a clear movement toward hybrid church, bringing live church and online church together. But why? Is it avoidable? Can we stear in a different direction? Should we embrace it and just roll with it?  Well, in this episode I am going to share the one thing we can't do when it comes to hybrid church. Engage More People in Your Discipleship Experience Do you want members of your congregation to grow and mature into the disciple makers Jesus called us all to be, so that Gospel is...

MH80 How Our Mission Serves You

May 12, 2021 20:02 - 26 minutes - 49 MB

Are you living your dream life in ministry?  This is the question we have been asking around here at Ministry Hackers a lot lately, and we are really dialing in on our mission to help pastors and ministry leaders do just that. Live your dream life in ministry. So, in today's episode, I am going to unpack what that means and what you need to do if the answer to that is 'no'.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingchurch/message

MH79 The Secret to Getting the Best Quality

May 10, 2021 16:05 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MB

In this episode, I share with you a mistake that I make over and over again that many pastors make as well. We will talk about the headache, stress, and financial burden these mistakes create for us, and the secret to getting the best quality from the decisions we make.  Do you want to live your DREAM LIFE IN MINISTRY? Ministry is challenging and hard work, but it is also fulfilling, exciting, and a privilege to serve the Lord and his people. However, many of us are doing ministry wrong an...

MH78 Are You Living Your Dream Life of Ministry

May 07, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MB

When we were first called to ministry, we had dreams and visions and even God-ordained understandings of what ministry would look like...or at least what it could look like. But, when we look around at our lives now, it is a far cry from what we imagined. You know ministry would be hard, but you didn't realize it would be this hard. Well, in this episode I share a bit of my heart of what I believe is possible for you and how you can live your dream life in ministry.  I also share with you a...

MH77 How to Know You Are Pastoring a Growing Church

May 06, 2021 16:10 - 24 minutes - 44 MB

We all face the question...how do you know you are pastoring a growing church? How do we measure that? How does scripture measure that? How do you get off the hamster wheel chasing metrics that do not accurately tell you whether or not you have a healthy growing church.  Well, in this episode, I hope to show you exactly what we mean in the Ministry Hacker community when we talk about pastoring a growing church. It may be encouraging for you or it may be challenging. It may actually be both....

MH76 Why Giving Certain People Special Treatment Is The Key to Success In a Growing Ministry

May 05, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MB

As pastors, we always feel this need to treat everyone fairly. But, that simply isn't realistic most of the time. So, how do manage that tension? Well, in today's episode, Jason is flying solo today and showing you exactly how giving some people special treatment is actually the key to a successful ministry.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingchurch/message

MH75 How Procrastinating on Purpose Can Help You Save an Hour of Wasted Time Everyday

May 04, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 26.1 MB

Work, work, work! Get ahead by getting all of your tasks done and knocking out that to-do list.  We have all heard it and we have all felt the need to do just that in order to get everything done so that we can be successful in ministry.  Well, in this episode, Jason and I are going to challenge that a bit and tell you how your roadmap to productivity, success, and fulfillment in ministry is paved with procrastination. We are going to show you how to procrastinate like a champ!!! LEAD PAS...

MH74 How a Ministry Consultant Can Exponentially Increase Your Ministry Effectiveness

May 03, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 25.4 MB

So, you aren't sure if a ministry consultant can help you?  The lie we all buy as pastors is that our situation is unique. Well, after 20 years of ministry and working with hundreds of incredible pastors over the years, I can tell you that your situation is not all that unique. That should be comforting because that means there are real, helpful answers out there to help you in your current challenges.  In this episode, we talk specifically to this issue and I reveal how I help pastors eve...

MH73 How Using Standardized Assessments Can Make You A More Productive and Effective Pastor

May 01, 2021 22:11 - 30 minutes - 25 MB

I have heard all the criticisms of standardized assessments, personality profiles, and strengths inventories, but despite all the criticisms, I still say they are an invaluable tool that you should be using as a pastor. In this episode, Jason and I are going to show exactly how standardized tests can help you be a more productive and effective pastor so that you can see God move in greater ways through your leadership, love, and influence to the people he has entrusted to you.  FREE CHALLEN...

MH72 How to be the Cultural Architect of Your Church

April 30, 2021 04:23 - 29 minutes - 24.8 MB

Your church has a culture and it is either working for you or against you. In this episode, we discuss how exactly you can become the cultural architect of your church and get it to work for you and the mission God has given you.  Just 4 Days Away!!!  "How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challenge is for you. This FREE 5-day challenge w...

MH71 How to Save 125k in your churches budget

April 28, 2021 22:47 - 32 minutes - 27.6 MB

Save your church 125k by creating a culture of productivity. Are You Joining Us For The Challenge??? "How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challenge is for you. This FREE 5-day challenge will show you exactly what you need to do to transform your pastoral staff into high performers so that you can spend more time with your family while p...

MH70 How to Know When to Shut a Ministry Down

April 28, 2021 03:42 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MB

As a lead pastor, you will be faced with the difficult decision of shutting a ministry down in your church. In this episode, we talk about how to identify the ministries that need shut down and how to do it in a way that is life-giving and energizing.  Are You Joining Us For The Challenge??? "How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challeng...

MH69 How to Avoid Death By Meeting

April 27, 2021 12:57 - 31 minutes - 57.4 MB

Are You Joining Us For The Challenge??? "How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challenge is for you. This FREE 5-day challenge will show you exactly what you need to do to transform your pastoral staff into high performers so that you can spend more time with your family while pastoring a growing church. We will go live starting May 3 for...

MH68 How to Never Have to Micromanage Anyone Ever Again

April 23, 2021 21:35 - 35 minutes - 27.4 MB

None of us want to be micro managers. Well, in this episode, you are going to learn the 5 things you can do to never be a micromanager again --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingchurch/message

MH67 How to Graciously Let Someone Go From Your Pastoral Staff

April 22, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 63.1 MB

So you have to let a pastoral staff member go? Let us show you how to do it graciously and not feel guilty about it.  Are You Joining Us For The Challenge??? "How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challenge is for you. This FREE 5-day challenge will show you exactly what you need to do to transform your pastoral staff into high performers...

MH66 The 5 Toxic Pastor Types Potentially Stunting Your Church's Growth

April 21, 2021 21:30 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MB

There are a lot of things that can stunt your church's growth. One of them is having a toxic pastoral staff member. In this episode we identify a few types of pastoral staff members you may have on your team that will sabotage the mission of your church and keep you from healthy church growth. Are You Joining Us For The Challenge??? "How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what yo...

MH65 How to Create a Family Culture Among Your Pastoral Staff

April 20, 2021 21:45 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MB

If you want to boost the chemistry of the pastoral staff while also increasing productivity, then this episode is for you. I am joined again by Dr. Jason Baca and we discuss how you can do both by treating your pastoral staff like family and creating a family-like atmosphere.  Are You Joining Us For The Challenge??? "How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to...

MH64 How To Pastor a Growing Church and Have More Time With Your Family

April 20, 2021 21:24 - 31 minutes - 57.4 MB

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Dr. Jason Baca, author of the book "Mastering Motivation: How to Get People to Buy Into Your Vision, Own Their Rolls, and Perform at the Highest Level". Together we explore what you, as a Lead Pastor, need to do so that you can pastor a growing church and spend more time with your family. This key will give you the freedom in ministry you have always wanted without feeling guilty or overwhelmed.  We also introduced a new project we have been working...

MH63 The Importance of Life Giving Conversations

April 09, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 31.7 MB

Hey Pastor! Want more people attending your discipleship experience? Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to encourage more people to attend your discipleship experience. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours today for only $7. That’s it! What you will get for just $7 is the framework I use to create engaging discipleship experiences, but along with that, you will also get a step-by-step onesheet that you will be able to use to create your very own...

MH62 I Have My Vaccine...Do You?

April 08, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 32.9 MB

Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience? Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours today for only $7. That’s it! What you will get for just $7 is the framework I use to create engaging discipleship experiences, but along with that, you will also get a step-by-step onesheet that you will be able to use to create your very own engaging discipleship experience. ...

MH61 Succeeding at Home and in Ministry

April 08, 2021 15:22 - 54 minutes - 99.1 MB

In this Live Wednesday episode, Pastor Matt and I debrief about Easter weekend and discuss how ministry can impact families if we are intentional about how we balance ministry and family.  We also discuss what in the world is on Pastor Matt's face! Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience? Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours today for only $7. That’s it!...

MH60 So, Pastor, What Do You Do During the Week

April 06, 2021 18:15 - 14 minutes - 26.3 MB

People have no idea what we do during the week as pastors and ministry leaders. Well, here is a simple and effective way to help them have a better idea, and populate your social media feeds at the same time. Highly effective, super simple, and takes no time at all. Learn how in this episode.  Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience? Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework ...

MH59 Word of Encouragement for Easter Weekend

April 02, 2021 18:00 - 9 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode, I am giving all the pastors and ministry out there a little encouragement as we dive into the Easter weekend. We have planned, prepared, studied, set things up, and done a million little tasks to get ready for this weekend. We have prayed that God would move and now it is time to allow him to do so.  Take a few minutes today to listen in and be encouraged as you get ready to execute one of the most important weekends of the year.   Unique Ministry Coaching Approach Offers ...

MH58 Get Those Guests to Come Back Next Week

April 01, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MB

Easter is almost here and are you ready to follow up with all the guests who are about to visit on Sunday? The nice thing is that it doesn't take very long to set it up, it will make your ministry simpler, and it will keep your guests coming back next week. I am talking about creating a simple email sequence that runs automatically week after week and keeps new quests engaged and coming back. In this episode, I talk about how to have an engaging email sequence that connects and communicates ...

MH57 There is a Test Coming This Weekend...Are You Ready for It?

March 31, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MB

This weekend there is a test to see if you are in an emotionally healthy place. The question is, will you pass the test. Today we discuss how to prepare for the test and what you need to do if you don't pass.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingchurch/message

MH56 What To Do When You Are Rejected For That New Job

March 30, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MB

Looking for a new ministry position, but hearing the words "I'm sorry, but we have decided to go in a different direction" never settles well. In today's episode, I share what you can do to absorb those words, process them, and start moving toward the position God has for you.  Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience? Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours ...

MH55 A Kids' Perspective on Easter

March 29, 2021 17:59 - 17 minutes - 32 MB

Today I am joined by my son Aiden and he gives us a Kid's perspective on Easter. Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience? Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours today for only $7. That’s it! What you will get for just $7 is the framework I use to create engaging discipleship experiences, but along with that, you will also get a step-by-step onesheet that y...

MH54 What You Need to Be a Confident Pastor and Leader

March 26, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MB

What would happen if pastors and ministry leaders around the country had incredible faith that God could do anything AND had the confidence in themselves to do everything God had called them to do. Today we are going to discuss the 3 pillars of confidence and what you can do to increase your confidence right now.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingchurch/message

MH53 6 Keys to Building and Keeping a Great Ministry Team

March 25, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 48.9 MB

Pastors are moving positions, churches, and even complete vocations. What this means for churches all over the country is a lot of ministry positions being vacated and a lot of pastors looking for new places to land. It also means a lot of anxiety and effort is going to be placed on either trying to keep staff members from leaving or finding new pastors and ministry leaders to join their team. Today's episode is focused on what you can do to keep your team in tact, or to build the team you ...

MH52 How to Get an Interview With Your Resume

March 24, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MB

In the aftermath of 2020, we are entering a season of great ministry leader transition. Pastors are exiting for a variety of reasons which is creating a lot of open positions in all areas of ministry. If you are a pastor looking to fill one of these open positions, my question to you is, will your resume get you an interview? If your resume is not designed to get you an interview, then you really shouldn't send it out. Instead, you should listen to this episode and learn how to restructure y...

MH51 3 Ways to Make Tired Days Productive Days

March 23, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MB

Yesterday we celebrated our 50th episode and had some technical challenges that keep the podcast from going live. So after celebrating yesterday, fixing the tech issues, and getting the podcast out for everyone...I'm tired today.  So, how do you handle days where you just don't want to get up and go, but instead you want to hang in bed, cozy on the couch with a movie or book, but you can't. In this episode, I give you 3 things you can do to make your tired days become productive days.  Do ...

MH50 What 2020 Taught Us for 2021

March 23, 2021 03:14 - 52 minutes - 96.1 MB

In this special episode, Pastor Matt and I look over the last 50 episodes of the Ministry Hackers podcast. We explore the lessons we learned from 2020, and look ahead to 2021 and how we can be better prepared for the unknown, the ministry shifts we will inevitably face, and the innovative opportunities we are going to be able to take advantage of.  Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience?  Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship wo...

MH49 What You Should Be Doing Today...

March 19, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MB

It is Friday, the weekend is here, Spring is around the corner, Easter is on the horizon, and it is a wonderful day to serve the Lord. I believe the Lord has given me a word for you today that I share in this episode of the Ministry Hackers podcast. The word is Rest. I don't know about you, but life is busy and getting busier. Ministry never stops and often times it is hard to have a day off, to observe a Sabbath, but today God is telling us to rest in his presence. Check out today's episode...

MH48 6 Ways to Tell Better Stories

March 18, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 49.6 MB

Every time you have people together, whether it is a service, small group, class, or event, people want an experience they will remember. Part of creating an engaging experience is telling great stories that pull them in, bring out emotions, and creates a memory. As pastors and ministry leaders, we need to be able to tell great stories.  In this episode of the Ministry Hackers podcast, I am going to give you 6 Ways to Tell Better Stories. They aren't what you probably think of, so they are ...

MH47 Would You Reach Your Captives for Jesus

March 17, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MB

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! In this episode, we look at the life of Saint Patrick. Who he really was, what tragedy happened to him as a boy, and how that shaped his whole life. We also look how his example in his life serves as a lesson for us in 2021.  Get ready for our 50th episode!!! For our 50th episode, my cohost Pastor Matt returns to celebrate our first year of the podcast, look at what has happened since we launched, and what is coming up in the future episodes.  How Can Ministry Ha...

MH46 The Key to Building a Great Team

March 16, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MB

Do you wish your ministry team was better, more enjoyable, and added fun and excitement to your ministry experience? In this episode, we discuss the key to building a great team in ministry. It isn't really hard, but it does take some intentionality on your part, some discipline, and the ability to sit back and not be in charge for a moment. Easy peasy, right?  How Can Ministry Hackers Serve You? Hey Pastor, If you want to be supported in your ministry like never before, have a sounding bo...

MH45 Can't We All Just Get Along?

March 15, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MB

It's been a year! One year ago today churches all over the country had to start making some of the toughest ministry decisions we have ever had to make. Since then, we have been off the map and figuring out ministry in a completely new world. That is the essence of Ministry Hackers and today marks one year where God sparked the idea inside Dr. Brandon Pardekooper.  In this episode, he takes a look at a challenge he sent out to Pastors and Ministry leaders one year ago, and still rings true...

MH44 Are You Paying Attention to This Issue Your Congregation is Dealing With

March 11, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper shoots from the hip a little as he shares his thoughts and feelings about how we as pastors and ministry leaders should be responding to an issue our congregations are dealing with. He issues a challenge for us to place people first and take time to really pay attention to the fact a large number of people in our country, communities, and our congregations are dealing with grief at a level that hasn't been seen in decades. The question is, are we payi...

MH43 5 Ways You Can Feel More Accomplished in Ministry

March 10, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Ministry can sometimes feel this never-ending hamster wheel of tasks, events, and services, and sometimes we find ourselves asking the question, am I really accomplishing anything?  In this episode, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper discusses how you can feel more accomplished in ministry by getting more of the things you want to do done, by focusing your efforts, and by enjoying the fruits of your labor in the end. With these 5 Ways, you will have a renewed, fresh energy for ministry.  How Can Mini...

MH42 Set Your New Staff Members Up for Success

March 09, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MB

I was in a new church, new city, and completely new part of the country. The culture shock was overwhelming for me right out of Bible College, and had this one thing been in place, I may have stayed for a year instead of a month.  Over the next several months there will be a lot of new pastoral hires for a lot of churches, and this experience can make the difference between a new staff member staying a year or staying 5 years. If you want to increase your staff retention, then you need to u...

MH41 Pastor, Are Your Burning Out? Let's Find Out.

March 08, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 60.6 MB

It's Monday!!! For pastors and ministry leaders, Monday's can be a mixed bag. Some are on cloud 9 because yesterday went so well, while others are frustrated, discouraged, and perpetually exhausted because yesterday didn't go as well as expected. What happens when more Monday's are the latter than the former? Do you feel like you can't go on any longer? In this episode, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper defines burnout, which may be surprising to see how prone pastors and ministry leaders are to it...

MH40 I Didn't Belong, But I Knew I Was Called

March 04, 2021 19:36 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MB

For me, it happened in the back of a chapel service my Freshman year of Bible College. I didn't belong there. I didn't fit in. I wasn't anyone's first pick, but I was there. I was there for only one reason...I knew I was called to be there. The confidence I had knowing I was called to be there is what opened the for me to be there when it happened....the moment that changed my life. How did it happen for you?  Hey Pastor, If you want to be supported in your ministry like never before, have ...

MH39 Be Intentional About This Current Shift Happening In Your Church

March 04, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MB

It's happening in your church right now and you don't even know it. Maybe you know it, and if so, what are you doing about it? If you are like a lot of pastors and ministry leaders, you aren't doing anything. You are just focused on getting back to normal, whatever that means. But, that's not who we are at Ministry Hackers. Our focus is to be pastors and ministry leaders who are intentional about how we do ministry, how we impact our communities, and how we disciple individuals. So, it is ti...

MH38 Without This One Thing, Your Discipleship Is Incomplete

March 02, 2021 17:15 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MB

Over the last year, most of us have learned that our discipleship experience is lacking. We have known for years that people weren't attending our discipleship classes, groups, courses, the way we felt like they should, but this year it became evident how bad things have gotten. So, many of us are starting to turn our attention to developing or improving our discipleship experiences. But, my guess is, you are leaving one vital piece out, and it could be the gamechanger you need.  If you are...

MH37 Be Encouraged and Stay in There

March 01, 2021 19:29 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MB

It is March of 2021 and we are approaching the one-year mark before COVID19 and the world was thrust into chaos. Unfortunately, many pastors and ministry leaders are still overwhelmed, frustrated, and feel like quitting. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper gives a little encouragement to stick in there and stay the course.  If you are not yet part of the Ministry Hackers community, join the Facebook group here.  Online discipleship is the next step in the ministry transition we are al...