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Alan and Trent are pastors helping churches and leaders make a difference and last.
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Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
Episode 166: Do You Procrastinate
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Why do we procrastinate?
Worry - If you're like me I overthink things and I worry about reactions of others.
We think too much - Things can become huge in my mind - but they really are very small
The 5 rule - If it won't matter in 5 years then don't spend 5 minutes worrying about it
Lots of Distractions
It’s not easy to keep focused in a world full of distractions.
Some things we just don't like to do - or we are not good at them
What things do you put off because you don't enjoy them?
Make a list and do them First and Fast
personality type
But there are 3 steps you can take to end procrastination:
Please realize we don’t procrastinate because we’re lazy. The solution is not ‘time management’ or psyching ourselves up.
We procrastinate because our self-worth is hurt in some way. We doubt our capacities or haven’t learned yet to manage our emotions.
That’s why we need to re-shape our belief in ourselves, and that starts by forgiving ourselves!
The next step is to set up an inspiring but achievable goal.
Why do we set such far away goals like becoming billionaires or changing the world? Many times it’s because we know they can’t be achieved in the short term, so we protect ourselves from ‘failing’ on them.
Do this instead: challenge yourself to very, very small things. Depending on your level of procrastination it can be things like finishing this email, getting up from bed, or sending one report.
The most difficult part is always to start, so make it easy and start small.
Break your big goals into small, little chunks.
Every time that you accomplish something, celebrate! Overcoming procrastination is about building your self-esteem way more than forcing yourself to work.
God has created you to do good works and He has prepared them in advance!
The things you hate to do are the same things that God has created someone else with the skills and desire to do well. So ask for help!!!!!
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Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
Episode 165: How To Recapture Lost Vision
Signs of lost vision:
- declining church
- lack of joy
- strife
- nothing that rallies the congregation
Why do we lose vision?
- tired - stopped seeking God
- frustrated - we stop learning
How do we recapture vision
- Go back to basics: start with the Gospel
- Get involved with a visionary
- Find encouragers
- Change your outlook: be positive and set an optimistic tone
- In some cases, ask if it's time to move on.
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Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com
Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com
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Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
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Episode 164: Does the Size of a Church Matter?
If size is used as a sole determinant of God's favor, then absolutely not.
However understanding your churches size is important?
Size is fluid for most churches, however some churches practice intentional sizing
Discipleship and leadership development are critical at any size, but it looks different
The smaller the size, the quicker change can take place, but often the consequences of those changes is quite high.
Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com
Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com
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Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
The ultimate Question?
Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com
Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com
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Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Episode 162: Trust: The Currency of Change
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Church revitalization is about leading change, and to lead change within the church, there must be trust.
A pastor cannot force a church or people to trust, instead, the pastor must build trust by demonstrating trustworthiness.
Building trust in your church will allow you to instigate change
Here are the statements from the PRA that are used to assess character that builds trust.
1. The pastor is viewed as a person others can trust.
2. The pastor has a confident certainty in words they speak.
3. The pastor can own up to personal struggles and failures and quickly asks for forgiveness from others.
4. The pastor reflects Christ-likeness in words and deeds.
5. The pastor demonstrates the character traits expected in others.
6. The pastor is looked to as a model for good attitude and right behavior. 7. The pastor is able to keep confidences and does not exaggerate.
8. The pastor is a trusted counselor for many people.
9. The pastor is competent with all the necessary skills of a pastor.
10. The pastor knows how to build consensus and does it regularly.
trust is built based upon two components: character and competence. Each of these is further broken down into two additional categories:
intent and integrity.
Intent, or the heart of character, is further broken down into three elements: caring, humility and openness.
Integrity is broken down into three elements as well: honesty, fairness and authenticity.
Competence is broken down into capability and results.
Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enduringchurches Website: https://enduringchurches.com |
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Episode 160:Old Made New
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Old things new
# 1 simple programs for simple discipleship
example: Bible Drill
# 2 smaller auditoriums; bigger fellowship areas
#3 Circuit Riding Preachers
# 4 The importance of the neighborhood
# 5. Renewed interest in prayer gatherings
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What did we miss?
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Episode 160: Undigested Thinking
Carey Nieuwhof addressed 4 types of thinking that will sabotage you. One of those, undigested thinking" got us to thinking about some experiences we have observed.
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Trent's Thoughts
I have a ton of notes and notebooks from conferences.
Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enduringchurches Website: https://enduringchurches.com |
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Epsiode159: Are You Coaching?
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Are you intentionally coaching
Someone in your church?
Another pastor?
Scripture gives us examples and a plan.
Abraham and Isaac
Isaac and Jacob
Elijah and Elisha
David and Solomon
Jesus and Peter
Jesus and Judas
Barnabas and Paul
Paul and John Mark
Paul and Timothy
Contacts:
Alan: Alan@dtbatogether.com
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Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Episode158: Endurance Breakers
1. Building neglect
- falling apart
- smells
- clutter
- get outside eyes
- children's area
2. Worship woes
- is it the same it has been for the last 30 years
- you can be contemporary, traditional, or blended, but you can't be 1990 in any of those formats
3. Guest neglect
- No greeting area
- Not welcoming
- spotlighting
4. Insufficient Technology
- website out of date
- bad video quality
- poor audio quality
5. Little expectation
- don't plan for guests, you won't have guests
- no new member class
- Unwillingness to change
- desperation is the catalyst
- Uncaring hearts toward outsiders
- closed off to the community
Is there hope?
If our church has 1 or many of these characteristics, is there hope?
Begin with prayer - return to your first love
Loving others will only happen as an overflow.
First command - love and be loved by God
Second command - overflow into others
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Episode 157: Our Interview With Bill and Jenn Rogers
A great number of people in our churches are in some form of a blended family. How are we helping families endure?
Bill and Jenn Rogers are here to help you! Get to know them here