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Episode 246: Build-A-Deacon
In 1 Timothy 3:8-12 Paul lays out the qualifications for a deacon:
1. A deacon is self-controlled in speech, appetites, and actions (1 Tim. 3:8; see also 1 Tim. 3:11). According to Paul, deacons must be “dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.”
2. A deacon is sound in the faith (1 Tim. 3:9). Deacons must “hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience,” which means that they must have a firm grip on the truths of the gospel and live consistently with those truths.
3. A deacon has been tested (1 Tim. 3:10). Paul writes, “Let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.” Practically, this means that deacons should have a proven track record of faithful service before they are appointed to the office of deacon.
4. If married, a deacon is faithful to his spouse (1 Tim. 3:12). If single, the deacon must honor Christ with his body (1 Cor. 6:18-19).
5. A deacon manages his children and household well (1 Tim. 3:12). Does the way he manages his household indicate that he will faithfully serve the church’s needs? The basic message is that deacons are to be Christians whose trustworthiness, self-control, and soundness in the faith shows that they are able to be trusted (i) to faithfully care for the church’s physical needs and (ii) to serve as an example of faithful service to others.
1. Student of God's Word
2. Integrity
3. Unifier
4. Servant -hearted
5. Positivity
6. A formal or informal teacher
7. Faithfully consistent
8. Proactive
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Episode 245: Build a Student Minister
1 Able to go without sleep - live on pizza
1a. A coachable spirit
2 A Disciple-maker
3 Mission-mindedness
4 Collaborative
5 Communication and people skills
6 Team player
7 Technological awareness
8 Family-focused ministry
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Episode 244: Build-a-Worship-Leader
If you could build your music minister- what would be your 8 must haves
1. They are authentic worshippers both privately and publicly.
2. They demonstrate humility ( a non-diva)
3. They love God's word
4. They lead out...eyes open, proper communicationn
5. They are teachers and are teachable
1. They are team builders
7. They work with the whole staff team well
8. They are involved in other areas of church life.
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Episode 243: Build-a-Pastor
Like build a bear - but if you could build a great pastor - what would be 8 “must haves”
Snowman
1 - A sincere personal faith
2 - A loving, caring person
3 - A hard worker
4 - A good communicator
5 - A willing learner
6 - A capable leader
7 - A humble disposition
8 - An engagement with other pastors (accountability)
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Episdode 242: Just Keep Leading
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22 You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. -- Matthew 10:22 (CSB)
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11 Up to the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are poorly clothed, roughly treated, homeless; 12 we labor, working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 13 when we are slandered, we respond graciously. Even now, we are like the scum of the earth, like everyone’s garbage. -- 1 Corinthians 4:11-13 (CSB)
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6 Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. -- 1 Corinthians 13:6-7 (CSB)
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5 But as for you, exercise self-control in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. -- 2 Timothy 4:5 (CSB)
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Requires a willingness to pay the price...a willingness to train
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Requires big shoulders to accept the responsibility...a willingness to lead
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Causes physical reactions...a willingness to know yourself
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Works best with a coach or accountability system...a willingness to share and learn
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Leads to benefits...a willingness to get through
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
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Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com
Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com
Episode 240: 5 issues you're probably talking about in your preaching
The issue if identity - what does it mean to be "in Christ"
The issue of anxiety - providing a "non-anxious presenece"
The issue of failure - failure seems so final in a cancel culture
The issue of resilience - how do we get up when we've been knocked down
The issue of morality - how individual choices affect others
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Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Episode 239: Insider Training
Calling out vs calling in
- Encourage your church folks to stay in
In their secular job
In their families
In their community
- Insider Training:
mentorships
apprenticeships
training events
ongoing activities like Sunday School/small groups
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
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Episode 238: How to Respond when Tech Goes Haywire
So how do we handle when things go wrong?
What types of technology go haywire
What could possibly go wrong
1 electricity goes out
2 internet goes down
3 sound board on the fritz
4 Projector/tv not working for song words
5 Copiers
6 phone systems
7 fire alarms
8 live stream
2roads
Some things to consider
May we suggest a 3rd option. A teachable moment
Opportunity: technology ministry for older church members
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Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Episode 237:More About What We Do
Enjoy This conversation about the roles Alan and Trent fulfill as associational leaders.
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Episode 236: 10 Ideas to Help You with Your 2024 Budget
1. Pray for your budget
2. Look at your past trends
- per capita giving
- growth or decline patterns
3. Ask, do people in my church know our church's vision and priorities?
4. Expect insurances to increase significantly
- health insurance
- facility insurance and umbrella coverage
5. Speak truthfully regarding items in your budget.
6. Recognize the value of people
- a smaller, well compensated staff will accomplish more than a larger poorly compensated staff.
- well-compensated does not always mean full-time
- stipends are more common approach than ever before
7. Be a tithing church
- give in the same measure or better than you expect.
8. Unused space is more costly than ever; plan to use your space creatively.
9. Put something in a fund to provide for long-term maintenance issues.
10. Pray some more!