Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

Episode 398: Budget Season is Upon Us

 

1. Remember, a budget is a tool, not a solution
2. Remember, generosity breeds generosity.
3. Remember, no one can champion the budget like the pastor.
4. Remember,  a budget helps identify your true values.
5. Remember, many ministries can function with little money.
6. Remember, planning for deferred maintenance is a good use of our resources.
7. Remember, bathe your church budget in prayer.

Episode 395: Pastor Appreciation is More than a Month

Episode394: Healthy Leader Rhythms and a little help from AI

 

• ABIDE — Stay connected to Christ.
• LEARN — Continue growing as a student.
• PREPARE — Give thoughtful preparation.
• SHARE — Involve others in ministry.
• REST — Recognize your limits and receive God’s gift of rest.
• MULTIPLY — Develop others rather than doing everything yourself.

 

 

Episode 393: Am I too Passive or Aggressive

Read the Article by Seth Troutt

Failure to Act or Failure of Action

Episode392: 5 Assumptions That Will Push You Out the Door

 

1. When you assume that your role entitles you to be the chief decision-maker.
2. When you assume questions are attacks.
3. When you assume you are fully educated.
4. When you assume you are above certain sins.
5. When you assume you’ve earned extra consideration.

Episode 391: Distractions in the Worship Service

Episode 390: Mismatched Hires?

 

Today Alan and Trent interact with 

"Autopsy of a Mismatched Hire"

ByAndy JohnsonJuly 14, 2026
https://baptistsearchpartners.com/2026/07/14/autopsy-of-a-mismatched-hire/

 

Episode 382: Trent's Interview with Ray Carty of Hannibal-LaGrange University

 

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Episode 381: Change versus Stability

How much Money does a Church Need in Reserve

• Is it time-based
  • 3 months, 6 months, 9 months
• Is it budget-based
• Is it staff-based
• Is it insurance-based

Some considerations

• Ministry versus security
• Giving trends
• Budgetary changes
  • staff….
  • utilities
• Insurance changes