Rescuing Churches with Stan Givens
205 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsA weekly discussion on church revitalization and pastoral life with 6:14 Ministries founder and Executive Director Stan Givens.
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A Conversation About Church Revitalization And 6.14 Ministries
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBStan and Josh discuss the various types of church revitalization, while also clarifying what revitalization is NOT. Other topics include pastor-to-pastor counseling, coaching, and how 6.14 Ministries engages in revitalization efforts. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
On Entertainment, Expectations, And Excellence At Church
August 11, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBStan and Josh discuss the need for churches to ensure that their worship services honor and glorify God in the midst of a culture that seeks entertainment value. Other topics include generational differences and overcoming "sacred cows" in the church. Read Stan's original blog post here: https://www.embracingthecross.com/home/entertainment-expectations-and-excellence-at-church Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter:...
On The Health of The Local Church
August 04, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBStan and Josh discuss why the Church At Large must rely on the "one another" passages from Scripture, particularly as pastors and churches continue to navigate the current craziness of the ongoing COVID crisis. You can listen to Stan's original sermon on the "one another" passages here: https://northsidemobile.org/media/417149-1661243-2642050/members-one-of-another Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild ...
Five First Time Guest Habits That Churches Need To Ditch
July 28, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBJosh takes us through his most recent Communications blog post which outlines a few habits churches should consider breaking if they want to have any chance of seeing guests return for a second visit: Refusing to enhance complex parking lots or repair dilapidated ones. Making the greeting time super awkward. Neglecting the kids facilities. Ignoring the church website. Failing to follow up. Read his post on overhauling your church website here: https://www.jdgivens.com/home/three-t...
On Church Attendance During COVID-19
July 21, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBStan and Josh dissect a recent Barna article which finds that "One In Three Practicing Christians Has Stopped Attending Church During COVID-19." Read the article here: https://www.barna.com/research/new-sunday-morning-part-2/ CDC statistics on the flu here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/preliminary-in-season-estimates.htm Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
Five Steps To Get Your Church Moving Toward Reaching The Lost
July 14, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB"They Smell Like Sheep" by Dr. Lynn Anderson is available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/They-Smell-Like-Sheep-Leadership/dp/1582292973 Learn more about the 3 Circles Life Conversation Guide at the official Life On Mission site here: http://lifeonmissionbook.com/conversation-guide Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
Five Things You Can Do To Stabilize An Unstable Church
July 07, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, Stan and Josh take a few minutes to define church instability and the things that can contribute to this phenomenon, followed by some Scriptural principles on how pastors and leaders can deal with instability. You find Stan's message "Strong Women" from the "Strong Church" series here: https://northsidemobile.org/media/417149-1661243-2566973/strong-women You can also search "Northside Bible Church" on your favorite podcasting app and subscribe to Stan's weekly sermons. ...
On The Role of Prayer In The Local Church (with Jack Skinner)
June 30, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBStan and Josh are joined by special guest and local prayer minister Jack Skinner to discuss the importance of prayer and how it works in the body of Christ. If you're interested in any of Jack's prayer booklets, just reach out to us by e-mail at [email protected] and we'll be happy to send them your way. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
Four Burdens of the Local Pastor
June 23, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBStan and Josh take a look at the top four things that should weigh on the heart and mind of every pastor as they preach the Gospel and care for their people. Stan also discusses three things that pastors should NOT be burdened for. Here's a video/audio link for the Spurgeon sermon referenced by Stan: https://youtu.be/AMm-Tj_9h0A "Compel Them To Come In" at The Spurgeon Center: https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/sermons/compel-them-to-come-in#flipbook/ Support the Show. Be sure to...
On Being A Small Church Pastor (with Karl Vaters)
June 17, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBPastor, author, and speaker Karl Vaters joins Josh and Stan by phone from southern California to share his personal story, discuss his books, and talk all things small church world. Topics include everything from small church relational dynamics, shepherd vs. rancher model, and pastoral care to attendance expectations vs. health and much more. Be sure to visit Karl's official website at https://www.karlvaters.com/ You can also learn more about Karl's books at https://www.karlvaters.com/boo...
On Being A Small Church Pastor (with Karl Vaters)
June 17, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBPastor, author, and speaker Karl Vaters joins Josh and Stan by phone from southern California to share his personal story, discuss his books, and talk all things small church world. Topics include everything from small church relational dynamics, shepherd vs. rancher model, and pastoral care to attendance expectations vs. health and much more. Be sure to visit Karl's official website at https://www.karlvaters.com/ You can also learn more about Karl's books at https://www.karlvaters.com/boo...
Three Reasons Why Your Church Facebook Page Needs An Epic Cover Photo or Video
June 09, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBCommunications Director and Rescuing Churches host Josh Givens discusses his recent blog post on church Facebook Pages and why your header image designs should be of the highest quality. Read Josh's original blog post on his site here: https://www.jdgivens.com/home/yes-your-churchs-facebook-page-needs-an-epic-cover-photo-or-video-heres-why Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministrie...
On Being A Pastor's Wife with Annette Givens and Ambraly Purvis
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBStan and Josh are joined by two special ladies for an episode full of insight, wisdom, experience, and humor on the life of the pastor's wife. Support the show (https://614ministries.org/invest)
On Being A Pastor's Wife (with Annette Givens and Ambraly Purvis)
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBStan and Josh are joined by two special ladies for an episode full of insight, wisdom, experience, and humor on the life of the pastor's wife. Support the show (https://614ministries.org/invest)
On Being A Pastor's Wife (with Annette Givens and Ambraly Purvis)
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBStan and Josh are joined by two special ladies for an episode full of insight, wisdom, experience, and humor on the life of the pastor's wife. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
Six Things COVID-19 Revealed About Some Churches
May 26, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBStan and Josh take a few minutes to navigate through the issues many churches are now facing and dealing with in the wake of emerging from the COVID pandemic and what this time has revealed about the local Church. Topics include worship, family issues, fellowship, discipleship, and more. "How Do You Kill A Million People?" by Andy Andrews — https://www.amazon.com/How-You-Kill-Million-People/dp/0849948355 Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Insta...
The Effects of COVID-19 On The Local Church
May 19, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIf you're a pastor or involved in ministry at any level, then you're likely aware that this pandemic has reshaped many aspects of church life, as well as the culture and nation as a whole. Today on the show, Stan and Josh discuss nine potential effects of the COVID quarantine and how this time of uncertainty has adjusted many elements of church life. Topics include: church budgets, small groups, attendance, digital communication, apathy/indifference, and more. Support the show Be sure to ...
How Churches Should Reopen After COVID-19
May 15, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBAs quarantine and gathering size restrictions are lifted, Stan and Josh take a minute to discuss five important things that the local Church should do coming out of this time where many people have been separated and isolated. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
On Being Restored To Ministry (with Pastor Matt Rutland)
May 12, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBStan and Josh welcome longtime Pastor Matt Rutland of First Congregational Christian Church in Douglas, Georgia to the show and discuss everything from his personal testimony of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction to his thoughts on ministry vision, motivation, joys, and the elements of a healthy church. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
On Being Restored To Ministry with Pastor Matt Rutland
May 12, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBStan and Josh welcome longtime Pastor Matt Rutland of First Congregational Christian Church in Douglas, Georgia to the show and discuss everything from his personal testimony of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction to his thoughts on ministry vision, motivation, joys, and the elements of a healthy church. Support the show (https://614ministries.org/invest)
Big Goals For Small Churches
May 05, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBStan and Josh discuss the role of the pastor in the modern day small church and what it means to "equip the saints." Listen to "The Basics of Good Discipleship" — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-basics-of-good-discipleship/id1494654074?i=1000469486036 "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster — https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062803887/celebration-of-discipline-special-anniversary-edition/ "Celebration of Discipline" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CRKXMB7...
Big Goals For Small Churches
May 05, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBStan and Josh discuss the role of the pastor in the modern day small church and what it means to "equip the saints." Listen to "The Basics of Good Discipleship" — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-basics-of-good-discipleship/id1494654074?i=1000469486036 "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster — https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062803887/celebration-of-discipline-special-anniversary-edition/ "Celebration of Discipline" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CRKXMB7...
Four Dangers The American Culture Places On The Church
April 28, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBLet's take a look at these four dangerous mindsets that pastors and churches can easily fall into if they are not careful. Want to send us your pastoral thoughts on the COVID-19 situation? Reach out to us at [email protected]. "Letters To The Church" by Francis Chan — https://letterstothechurchbook.com/ Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
Some of The Hardest Things About Pastoring A Small Church
April 21, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWhether it's complaints about not enough money to pay staff members or whether it's those early Sunday mornings when you have to scrape up the dead possum in the parking lot, sometimes there's nothing quite like being a small church pastor. "The God Ask" by Steve Shadrach: https://www.amazon.com/God-Ask-Biblical-Approach-Personal-ebook/dp/B00CIKKBX6 The Three Circles: http://lifeonmissionbook.com/conversation-guide The Basics of Good Discipleship: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/th...
Five Essentials of a Small Church
April 14, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBToday we take a look at five things every small modern-day church should have if it wishes to survive in the current culture and see a potential for growth or an emergence from decline. Follow Josh's blog about Church Communications at jdgivens.com. For more on the "front door" of your church, read Josh's post "Five Technologies For The Small, Healthy, Revitalizing Church" here: https://www.jdgivens.com/home/five-technologies-for-the-small-healthy-revitalizing-church. Listen to the epis...
How To Prepare A Sermon Series
April 07, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBStan and Josh discuss why sermon series planning is so important and Stan gives some practical tips, pointers, advice, and thoughts from his 40-plus years of pastoral experience. Support the show
How To Prepare A Sermon Series
April 07, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBStan and Josh discuss why sermon series planning is so important and Stan gives some practical tips, pointers, advice, and thoughts from his 40-plus years of pastoral experience. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
Pastoring Through COVID-19
April 04, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBStan and Josh discuss practical ways that pastors can and should continue to guide, lead, shepherd, disciple, and evangelize during the ongoing nationwide Coronavirus pandemic. Support the show
Pastoring Through COVID-19
April 04, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBStan and Josh discuss practical ways that pastors can and should continue to guide, lead, shepherd, disciple, and evangelize during the ongoing nationwide Coronavirus pandemic. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
Five Technologies For The Small Revitalizing Church
March 31, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOur Communications Director Josh Givens discusses five tech tools to help small churches maintain a solid digital and social media presence. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
The Basics of Good Discipleship
March 24, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBStan and Josh discuss the defining aspects of discipleship and how it relates to the life of a healthy church. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
The Basics of Good Discipleship
March 24, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBStan and Josh discuss the defining aspects of discipleship and how it relates to the life of a healthy church. Support the show
Five Important Lessons Church Leaders Should Be Teaching About The Coronavirus
March 16, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBStan and Josh discuss five practical responses that church leaders and pastors should exhibit in order to help their communities live above the cultural fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Anxious For Nothing" by Max Lucado: https://maxlucado.com/products/anxious-nothing-finding-calm-chaotic-world/ https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Nothing-Finding-Chaotic-World/dp/0718096126 Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebui...
Five Important Lessons Church Leaders Should Be Teaching About The Coronavirus
March 16, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBStan and Josh discuss five practical responses that church leaders and pastors should exhibit in order to help their communities live above the cultural fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Anxious For Nothing" by Max Lucado: https://maxlucado.com/products/anxious-nothing-finding-calm-chaotic-world/ https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Nothing-Finding-Chaotic-World/dp/0718096126 Support the show
The Values of Long-Term Ministry (with Pastor Paul Dziadul)
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBStan and Josh welcome Pastor Paul Dziadul of Lake Wildwood Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia to the show and discuss several aspects of healthy pastoral ministry, including vision, motivation, discipleship, longevity, endurance, encouragement for fellow small church pastors, and much more. Life On Mission book, kit, resources, and other materials: http://lifeonmissionbook.com/ "Conversion and Discipleship: You Can't Have One Without The Other" by Bill Hull https://www.amazon.com/Conversio...
The Values of Long-Term Ministry with Pastor Paul Dziadul
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBStan and Josh welcome Pastor Paul Dziadul of Lake Wildwood Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia to the show and discuss several aspects of healthy pastoral ministry, including vision, motivation, discipleship, longevity, endurance, encouragement for fellow small church pastors, and much more. Life On Mission book, kit, resources, and other materials: http://lifeonmissionbook.com/ "Conversion and Discipleship: You Can't Have One Without The Other" by Bill Hull https://www.amazon.com/Conversio...
The Basics of Pastoral Ministry
March 03, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBStan and Josh discuss how and why we often overcomplicate ministry, how Jesus handled ministry, what we can learn from His example, and what it all means for us in the bigger picture. “The Disciple Making Pastor: The Key To Building Healthy Christians In Today’s Church” by Bill Hull https://www.amazon.com/Disciple-Making-Pastor-Bill-Hull/dp/0800716086 “The Disciple-Making Church” by Bill Hull https://www.amazon.com/Disciple-Making-Church-Bill-Hull/dp/B00LGA8QE0 Support the show Be su...
The Basics of Pastoral Ministry
March 03, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBStan and Josh discuss how and why we often overcomplicate ministry, how Jesus handled ministry, what we can learn from His example, and what it all means for us in the bigger picture. “The Disciple Making Pastor: The Key To Building Healthy Christians In Today’s Church” by Bill Hull https://www.amazon.com/Disciple-Making-Pastor-Bill-Hull/dp/0800716086 “The Disciple-Making Church” by Bill Hull https://www.amazon.com/Disciple-Making-Church-Bill-Hull/dp/B00LGA8QE0 Support the show
Five Pastoral Pet Peeves
February 25, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJosh asks Stan about five things that get under his skin as a pastor. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
Five Pastoral Pet Peeves
February 25, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJosh asks Stan about five things that get under his skin as a pastor. Support the show
Why Branding Matters In Church Revitalization
February 18, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBStan and Josh discuss how good branding can help your church foster good relationships with your congregants and your community, particularly within the process of revitalization. Read Josh's original blog post here: https://www.jdgivens.com/home/three-reasons-why-branding-matters-in-church-revitalization Church Communications Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchcomm/ "It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It And Keep It" by Craig Groeschel. https://www.amazon.com/gp/...
Why Branding Matters In Church Revitalization
February 18, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBStan and Josh discuss how good branding can help your church foster good relationships with your congregants and your community, particularly within the process of revitalization. Read Josh's original blog post here: https://www.jdgivens.com/home/three-reasons-why-branding-matters-in-church-revitalization Church Communications Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchcomm/ "It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It And Keep It" by Craig Groeschel. https://www.amazon.com/gp/...
Why We Loved The Embers To A Flame Conference
February 14, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBStan and Josh share their thoughts on the From Embers To A Flame Conference which they attended at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL in January. Briarwood Presbyterian: https://briarwood.org/ Embers To A Flame: https://www.emberstoaflame.org/ Buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Embers-Flame-Revitalize-Your-Church/dp/1596380713 Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more ...
From Embers To A Flame
February 14, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBStan and Josh share their thoughts on the From Embers To A Flame Conference which they attended at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL in January. Briarwood Presbyterian: https://briarwood.org/ Embers To A Flame: https://www.emberstoaflame.org/ Buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Embers-Flame-Revitalize-Your-Church/dp/1596380713 Support the show (https://614ministries.org/invest)
What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?
February 11, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBStan & Josh answer some feedback concerning last week's podcast and Stan offers some additional insight, clarification, and explanations concerning the issue of "substance vs. show" within modern church culture. Midway Church: https://midwaychurch.com/ The Shift Conference: https://theshiftcc.com/ Thom Rainer: https://thomrainer.com/ Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.o...
What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?
February 11, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBStan & Josh answer some feedback concerning last week's podcast and Stan offers some additional insight, clarification, and explanations concerning the issue of "substance vs. show" within modern church culture. Midway Church: https://midwaychurch.com/ The Shift Conference: https://theshiftcc.com/ Thom Rainer: https://thomrainer.com/ Support the show (https://614ministries.org/invest)
Just Shut The Doors
February 04, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBStan & Josh discuss the issue of substance vs. show within the context of modern church culture in relation to Malachi 1:10. If you're a pastor, this could be scary stuff! "The Great Adventure" by Steven Curtis Chapman used with permission from The Stable Collective artist management agency. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org
Just Shut The Doors
February 04, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBStan & Josh discuss the issue of substance vs. show within the context of modern church culture in relation to Malachi 1:10. If you're a pastor, this could be scary stuff! "The Great Adventure" by Steven Curtis Chapman used with permission from The Stable Collective artist management agency. Support the show (https://614ministries.org/invest)
Stan Goes To Jail
January 28, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBSometimes you can't help but laugh at the crazy things that happen in pastoral ministry! "The Great Adventure" by Steven Curtis Chapman used with permission from The Stable Collective artist management agency. Support the show (https://614ministries.org/invest)
Stan Goes To Jail
January 28, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBSometimes you can't help but laugh at the crazy things that happen in pastoral ministry! "The Great Adventure" by Steven Curtis Chapman used with permission from The Stable Collective artist management agency. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org