Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

Episode 160: Undigested Thinking

 

Carey Nieuwhof's blog

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.

 

Trent's Thoughts I have a ton of notes and notebooks from conferences.   I pile them in the book shelf I Forget the great lesson I don't make any plans   Find one idea or lesson and calendar an action immediately Brainstorm and write notes of how to implement that one idea How do you make it work for you in your setting? Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enduringchurches Website: https://enduringchurches.com

 

 

Epsiode159: Are You Coaching?

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   CORPUS   Contacts: Alan: Alan@dtbatogether.com Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com www.enduringchurches.com

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 - website out of date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

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

 

Ministry Leaders | Bulletin Insert

Invite Bill & Jen | Schedule a Call

Podcast | stepfamilypodcast.com

Email | hello@stepfamilypodcast.com

FB Group | Stepfamily Mastermind

Insta | @stepfamily_mission_possible

Episode 156: Dear Younger Me

 

Mercy Me Video

6  statements I would like to say to myself

1. I am not the Holy Spirit

2. Take the High Road

3. Discernment in taking requests
 - no to more things
 - yes to more things

4. Say "I don't know" more often

5. Say "I'm sorry" more quickly

6. Engage with more pastors

Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com
Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com

Episode 155: Don’t Become  a Professional Pharisee   We pass judgement on those who are “successful “   We pass judgement on those who write books   We critique those who speak at conferences   Why are we so critical?  We are very insecure We are self absorbed We are afraid our people will like them better than us We have a mistaken theology God can defend himself   We judge ourselves by our intentions and always give ourselves the benefit of the doubt We judge others by what we think is their evil plan based on someone’s social media post Why don’t we give others the benefit of the doubt? Judge yourself with the same measure that you judge others         Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com

Episode 154: Becoming a Good Ministry Candidate

 

1. Bathe any ministry move or desire in prayer.

2. Consider the needs of churches.

3. Consider yourself and your family.

4. Ask yourself if co-vocational is a possibility

5. Put together a quality resume
 - no gaps
 - spell checked
 - normal fonts
 - both succinct and comprehensive
 - good references

6. Answer uncomfortable questions up front

7.  Be a humble candidate

• • a student of your role
  • a student of the community
  • vulnerability in your deficiencies

8. Practice restraint and patience

• • • churches typically move slowly
    • churches don't appreciate aggression in a ministry candidate

9. Talk with others

 

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Episode153: The Tensions of Discipleship

 

The tensions of discipleship
people versus process
- if its all process people lose interest
- if its all people the process can be shortchanged

macro versus micro
- the large gathering cannot replace the small gathering for effectiveness in making strong disciples
- the micro is enhanced by the vision and support of the large gathering

hard accountability versus soft accountability
- clear expectations generate better results
- rigidity can frustrate growth
- Level of organization 

leadership development versus spiritual growth
- disciples creates leaders
- good leaders may or may not create good disciples

Discipleship measurements
- % of people serving in the church
- % of people involved in outreach, evangelism, and missions
- time spent in prayer and the Bible
- commitment to a small group or mentoring relationship

Canoeing the Mountains

Here are the books and resources compiled on the topic of discipleship.

Behold Your God by John Snyder
Celebration of Discipline by Foster
Conversion and Discipleship by Hull
Desiring God by John Piper
Disciplemaking by Billie Hanks
Discipleship Essesntials by Ogden
Exerpiencing God by Henry Blackaby
Into the Depths of God by Miller
Knowing God by JI Packer
MasterLife by Avery Willis
Real Life Discipleship Training Manual 
Saturate by Vanderstelt
Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life by Don Whitney
The Pursuit of God by Tozer

 

 

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Episode 152: Why Do Churches Keep Bad Pastors   What is a bad pastor? One who does not fulfill his calling to pastor. Bad speaker Bad leader Immoral Doesn’t care for the flock Mercy hire - just coasting   Why does a church allow them to stay?   They don’t realize how bad they are Haven’t experienced a good pastor They don't know what to do They don’t want to rock the boat because some folks love him   They think he is the best they can get - has a pulse Location Salary Dying church Don’t like conflict   epnduringchurches.com alan@enduringchurches.consulting trent@enduringchurches.consulting

Episode 151: The Insulated Pastor

 

Insulated = protected 
Insulated = not feeling and not caring

Insulated pastors
- enter ministry with eyes closed to the world around them
- have a false set of expectations
- have a hard time relating to church members
- Have no experience working in the secular world
- Don’t visit people in their work settings 
Mark Hutt. “ I never knew a pastor who could actually do something “

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