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5 Challenges Currently Facing Lead Pastors | The Thriving In Ministry Podcast Season 6 Episode 10
Thriving in Ministry - February 29, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAccording to a recent Lifeway Research study, 51% of pastors and church leaders in 2023 said they had seriously considered leaving their congregations, compared with only 21% in 2021. What does that mean? Church leaders are facing challenges! We discuss five of them in this episode including pa...
Streaming Youth Services and Other Events (Wrapping up the "Unintended Consequences" series)
Thriving in Ministry - February 22, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDoes your church stream any services other than Sunday morning? Matt has decided to start streaming his Wednesday Youth services. What do you think? What are the challenges and benefits?
Thriving in Ministry | The Unintended Consequences of Online Church Part 3: Community
Thriving in Ministry - February 14, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin Kyle, Phil, and Matt in a lively discussion about the unintended consequences of online church. We love online church; we need online church; but we need to do it better! One of the unintended consequences of the online paradigm is the difficulty in maintaining good connection, communicatio...
Thriving in Ministry | The Unintended Consequences of Online Church Part 2: Worship
Thriving in Ministry - January 31, 2024 19:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCan we really engage in worship in an online service? Should Churches include their Praise and Worship sets as a part of their livestreams at all? If members only engage online, what are they missing in the area of worship? Kyle, Matt, & Phil discuss these questions and others in this episode. J...
Online Giving's Unintended Consequences | The Thriving In Ministry Podcast Season 6 Episode 6
Thriving in Ministry - January 24, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week, we're beginning a mini-season featuring a few episodes in which we talk about the possible unintended consequences of online church. We start with giving and ask this compelling question: Is online giving robbing you of the opportunity to disciple your kids and new members in the area...
Avoiding Volunteer Burnout—The Thriving in Ministry Podcast Season 6 Episode 5
Thriving in Ministry - January 11, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn today's episode of the Thriving in Ministry Podcast, we talk about an issue close to the heart of every church leader—volunteers. We love them. Especially the most faithful ones. But if we're not careful, that faithfulness can turn to exhaustion, discouragement, and even disillusionment. How ...
Thriving in Ministry —reboot— Episode 4 | Seven Things Your Church Should STOP Doing in 2024
Thriving in Ministry - December 29, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin us for the epic journey of 2024. Kyle, Matt & Phil have some fun talking New Year's resolutions and some other nonsense, but mostly give some pointed advice on 7 things to NOT do this year in your church. Join the conversation!
Thriving in Ministry–reboot– Episode 3 | Christmas Special!
Thriving in Ministry - December 22, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this special episode, we take a quick break from our usual format and just hang out and talk all things Christmas! Join us as we discuss everything from Advent calendars to food to Santa Clause, i.e., does one of our staff still believe? We had a blast recording it; we hope you enjoy listenin...
Thriving In Ministry –reboot– Episode 2 | Is your church successful?
Thriving in Ministry - December 15, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn our second episode of this new season and new chapter of TIM, Kyle Willis, Matt Dotson, and Phil Blount explore the question, "Is your church successful?" What does success mean for a church? Is it numbers only, or do numbers matter at all? Is it discipleship, spiritual growth, financial stab...
The Next Chapter-The Thriving In Ministry Podcast
Thriving in Ministry - December 08, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsKyle and Dace talk about the past and the future for their personal and professional lives as well as the TIM Podcast. Exciting things are happening!
The Thriving In Ministry Podcast Reboot Ep 1: Is Church a Business?
Thriving in Ministry - December 08, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIs the Church a business? How should it be run in a businesslike manner--if at all? Join the Conversation as Kyle introduces his new podcast cohosts Matt Dotson and Phil Blount!
#butGod | Pastor Jeremy Freeman and Caleb Freeman
Thriving in Ministry - October 04, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we interview Pastor Jeremy Freeman, and his son Caleb, on finding hope during catastrophe. Jeremy Freeman is the Pastor of First Baptist Church Newcastle. Jeremy and his wife Emily have 7 children, including Trey who went home to be with ...
Making Disciples: MasterLife Together | Matt and Allison Willis
Thriving in Ministry - September 19, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we interview Matt and Allison Willis on Making Disciples, using the new MasterLife Together material. Matt Willis | Allison Willis Bio Matt and Allison Willis are the authors of the new book MasterLife Together, which releases October 3r...
Is Your Church a Great Place to Work? Dr. Michael Steiner
Thriving in Ministry - September 06, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIs the Church today a phenomenal place to work? How does working for your church compare to elite companies? How should a pastor encourage and lead church staff to fulfill your mission? On today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we interview Dr. Michael Steiner on how you can improv...
Sabbath as a Verb | Craig T Owens
Thriving in Ministry - July 25, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn this episode of the Thriving In Ministry podcast, we interview Craig T. Owens about the urgency of Sabbath and how it should be a verb in every pastor and church leader's life. Craig T. Owens Bio Craig T. Owens is the Pastor of Calvary Assemblies of God Church in Cedar Springs, Michigan. C...
SBC Predator Database - Key Actions
Thriving in Ministry - June 17, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhile the Southern Baptist Convention continues to lament the Guidepost report on sexual abuse, there were some critical steps missed over the last few years. How did the SBC miss with the Predator Database? What can a Predator Database tell us about the movement of abusers within the Church...
Welcome Back to the Thriving in Ministry Podcast
Thriving in Ministry - June 13, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt's been several weeks since we have released a new episode, so welcome back to the Thriving in Ministry Podcast. Join us this week as Kyle Willis and Dr. Dace Clifton talk about some church trends, current events, and catch up with one another on a personal level. I’m Kyle Willis, Founder of...
4 Questions for Pastor Caleb Moore
Thriving in Ministry - April 28, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we hear from Pastor Caleb Moore on how to create margin, avoid burnout, and lead effectively in ministry. Caleb Moore Bio Caleb Moore is the Pastor of Catoosa First in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Caleb Moore is also the author of The Disappearing ...
Identity and Godly Sexuality | Andrew Franklin
Thriving in Ministry - March 30, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we hear from Pastor Andrew Franklin and how the church can more clearly understand sexuality and Christianity. Andrew Franklin Bio Pastor Andrew Franklin is the Lead Pastor of Mosaic Community Church in Eastside Seattle, Washington. And...
4 Questions for Dr. Phillip Koo
Thriving in Ministry - March 17, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsPhillip Koo Bio Dr. Phillip Koo is the Leadership Residency Director at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort, Worth, Texas. On today's episode Kyle Willis, Founder of Talanton Church Services, and Dr. Dace Clifton, from DailyPastor.com, talk with Phillip Koo about creating margin, avoiding burn...
4 Questions for Pastor Randy Kendrix
Thriving in Ministry - February 24, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsRandy Kendrix Bio Randy Kendrix is the Pastor of First Baptist Church Madill, Oklahoma. He has served at churches in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana and as an Area Representative with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Randy earned his Master of Arts and Doctor of Educational Ministry degrees...
Pastoral Mental Health - Dr. Danny Forshee
Thriving in Ministry - February 11, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDr. Danny Forshee Bio Dr. Danny Forshee serves as the Lead Pastor at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. Danny Forshee is the President of the Danny Forshee Evangelistic Association and has written three books entitled For the One, Modern Family Vintage Values, and Jesus and the Churc...
Pastoral Mental Health | Dr. Danny Forshee
Thriving in Ministry - February 11, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDr. Danny Forshee Bio Dr. Danny Forshee serves as the Lead Pastor at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. Danny Forshee is the President of the Danny Forshee Evangelistic Association and has written three books entitled For the One, Modern Family Vintage Values, and Jesus and the Churc...
Depression and Suicide | Dr. Matthew Sleeth
Thriving in Ministry - January 19, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIs someone in your congregation struggling with depression or having suicidal thoughts? The answer is almost always "yes". Dr. Matthew Sleeth explains the impact of mental health on pastors and challenges us to be more proactive from the pulpit on addressing the current suicide crises. NATIONAL...
24/6 Sabbath Living | Dr. Matthew Sleeth
Thriving in Ministry - December 29, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAre you in need of rest heading into 2022? Dr. Matthew Sleeth shares the benefits of living grounded by the Sabbath will lead to a more fulfilling life and ministry. Dr. Matthew Sleeth Bio Dr. Matthew Sleeth is a former emergency room physician, who resigned his medical position to write, tea...
Free Church Publicity | Avoiding Scandals
Thriving in Ministry - December 22, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDo you want free publicity for your church or ministry? If so, you probably want to avoid this episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast. Kyle Willis and Dace Clifton discuss five important steps that every pastor and church leader should take to avoid a scandal. 1) Avoid what you don't want ...
10 Lessons from 10 Years Pastoring
Thriving in Ministry - December 03, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDace Clifton shares 10 lessons he has learned from pastoring the same church for the last decade. While these lessons may not apply to every pastor, these are some routines and attitudes that has been helpful for Dace over the last ten years. 1. Taking more times off 2. Getting into the office...
4 Questions for Pastor Drew Dabbs
Thriving in Ministry - November 17, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we interview Drew Dabbs on how to create margin, avoid burnout, and lead effectively. Drew Dabbs Bio Dr. Drew Dabbs is the pastor of First Baptist Church, Hamilton, Texas. Originally from Meridian, Mississippi, Drew completed his undergr...
4 Questions for Reverend Richard Ray
Thriving in Ministry - November 03, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we interview the Reverend Richard Ray on how to create margin, avoid burnout, and lead effectively. Guest Bio Reverend Richard Ray is the current Director of Missions for Tri-Rivers Baptist Area, a network of 80+ churches in central Tex...
Scuba Diving in the Pastorate | Anthony Svajda
Thriving in Ministry - October 20, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn this episode of the Thriving In Ministry podcast, we interview Dr. Anthony Svajda on how to create margin, avoid burnout, and lead effectively. Anthony uses a scuba-diving analogy to explain the different pressures many church leaders can face while pastoring. Anthony Svajda Bio Dr. Anthon...
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