Episodes

Monday Nov 15, 2021
Episode 138: Setting the Tone for the Holidays
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Episode 138: Setting the Tone for the Holidays
How do we set a good tone for the holidays.
Our churches need us to embody the celebratory nature of Christmas, now more than ever.
1. Practice what you preach...be thankful.
2. Have a purpose to your activities.
3. Block some time away early.
4. Include your family.
5. Think opportunities, don't berate your Christmas only attenders.
6. Be generous.
7. Laugh a lot.
8. Take some time to look forward with Hope and joy!

Monday Nov 08, 2021
Episode 137:Ministry‘s Hardest Decisions
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Episode 137: Ministry's Hardest Decisions
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Decision to allow someone to speak at your church
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Decision to move (and when to tell your congregation)
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Decision to remove someone from ministry
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Decision to ask someone to leave your church
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Decision to confront an issue or person - really spiritual warfare
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Decision to be in ministry-it shouldn’t be something you just jump into. “If you can do anything else, then you should.” If you aren’t called to ministry, you won’t last.
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Decision to resign
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Decision to retire

Monday Nov 01, 2021
Episode 136: Know Your Church‘s Heart
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Episode 137: Know Your Church's Heart
There are some simple questions you can and should ask people in your church to understand their heart...
It would be good to ask these of your :
Questions to ask
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Episode 135: Target Practice
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Episode 135: Target Practice
1 Peter 2:9-12
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. -- 1 Peter 2:9-10 (CSB)
Does your church have a target problems
3 identities on the target
Not just as individuals but collectively
“One another” is used over 70 times in scripture
We are sharing life together
Vs 11-12
Our identity fuels us And directs us
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Monday Oct 18, 2021
Episode 134: Encouraging Signs In Local Churches
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Episode 134: Encouraging Signs In Local Churches
Alan and Trent talk from their heart about observations they have made over the last months.

Monday Oct 11, 2021
Episode 133: No Other Gods
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Episode 133: No Other Gods
6 potential "false gods" in our ministry
Placing people above God
Placing security above God
Placing comfort above God
Placing a paycheck above God
Placing family above God
Placing preference above God
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Monday Oct 04, 2021
Episode 132: Symptoms of A Critical Church Culture
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Episode 132: Symptoms of A Critical Church Culture
Many of our churches in the United States have developed a critical culture
Criticism - a Critical Cricket
a Fault Finder
an Idea Incinerator
a Results Rebel (never good enough)
A critical spirit tears down those around us and robs us of our own ability to enjoy life. When we become overly critical, we miss out on the beauty that God has placed in this world. Small blessings go unnoticed, and we stop being thankful. Overcoming a critical spirit requires gratefulness, a willingness to forgive, an accurate understanding of God’s grace (it’s free!), an intentional refocusing of our thoughts, and a commitment to share the truth in love.
Complaining - inner 2 year old wants something
what happens to a critical church
folks don't like conflict
it runs pastors off
Overcoming a critical spirit is a matter of sanctification, and we have the Holy Spirit’s help with that .
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Monday Sep 27, 2021
Episode 131: Efficiency versus Effectiveness
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Episode 131: Efficiency Versus Effectiveness
In ministry we have to remember that efficiency can sometimes kill your ministry
- We are working on God’s timeline and in his power
- We are dealing with people
- Our people need our undivided attention
- Hearing their story will change your view of them
- Listening takes time
Are you more worried about the schedule in the bulletin or in allowing God to work and be in charge?

Monday Sep 20, 2021
Episode 130:Enjoying Where You Serve
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Episode 130:
Satisfied?
“...Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” verse 4
For reading and meditation: Luke 4:1-4
We remember Satan is a counterfeiter. He creates fake items to dangle in front of God’s children as substitutes for God’s real items. Jesus is truly hungry in this passage and in need of some sustenance. Satan offers him mere calories - sweet bread.
Jesus knows there is an item far more satisfying than bread. Jesus knows experiencing God’s presence is really satisfying; a deep down, unbeatable satisfaction. See Psalm 16:11. “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” The one Hebrew word translated fullness of joy (soba) refers to real satisfaction. Jesus knew remaining in God’s presence was His source of real satisfaction. He would not forfeit the beauty of real satisfaction to experience the fleeting satisfaction of eating a few sweet calories of bread.
Have you and I eaten some of Satan’s sweets when we were hungry? How satisfying was it for you? Those in Christ look to God to satisfy them. It is in His power and by His strength we stand, move, and have our being. It is our intimate walk with God that sustains. Let’s not forfeit our walk with God for one sweet bite of a fake. Be a tourist Be a food critic Be a tour guide Be a chamber spokesperson |

Monday Sep 13, 2021
Episode 129: When It‘s Time to Restructure
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Three elements to consider
Constitution is broad and covers governing values and principles.
Bylaws are the specific governing properties that arise from the constitution.
Policies and procedures
Remember:
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