Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

Episode 33: Mistaken Me

Episode 32: Cyber Church

Episode 32: Cyber Church

 

Question:  How involved should your church be in technology and social media?

 

How much does your church use social media now?

 

Need to have someone in charge of this who will keep it updated

 

“We’re a friendly church.”  You may Be friendly to each other but are you friendly to people outside your church? 

 

Website:

•  Service Times.
• What to expect page.
• Map
• Staff.
• Is it way out of date
  • Google maps
  • Yelp reviews

 

The Big 4 other platforms

 

Facebook (30’s and up)

• Link to website
• Regular activity
• Groups
• Ads
• Facebook live

Twitter (varies as to who is on there)

• Short quips; if you have one; post regularly or leave it alone

 

Instagram (30’s and under)

• Current events and website link

 

Snap Chat (teens and 20’s)

• Monitor and set guidelines

 

Tools you may or may not know

Group me

• Use it as a tool to communicate with small groups; board members...

 

Slack

• Similar but you can share files and more information; not always free

 

Tic tok - short video clips focused on youth? (Do we need to cover this?) segment this morning on Good morning America about this platform and how to reach teen agers

 

balancing on a fine line - recent videos "Screen Agers" and "Screen Agers follow up" show that social media helps connect but it can also create anxiety.  

 

Also remember that social media is not really social and is never supposed to take the place of real personal interaction.  A personal invitation is still more effective than a facebook post.

I4: Our Interview with Brett Selby

https://www.bgco.org/ministries/leadership/leadership-contact-us/

Episode 31: Statements that Break Enduring Momentum

Episode 31: Statements that Break Enduring Momentum

 

I’m just not being fed.

 

Problem: its a spiritually immature statement

 What’s under it?

• Unrealistic expectations
• Personal laziness

 

We don’t want those kind of people here

 

Problem: its goes totally against the Bible’s teaching

What’s the reason behind the reason

• A loss of loving lost people
• Fear of losing a comfortable environment 

It’s just not my gift

 

Problem:  A reason people use to avoid uncomfortable church jobs.

 

What’s the reason behind the reason

• self over organization 
• Bad practical theology 

 

We've never done that here before

 

Problem: Won't let go of the past

 

Reason behind the reason

• were very comfortable in the past
• things will be different and uncomfortable
• I won't be in control if things change

I3: Our Interview with Norm with IMD International

http://www.imdinternational.org

Episode 30: When to Cut a Program

Episode 30:When to Cut a Program

 

Questions to ask yourself:

 

How many do you have? Are you killing your people?

 

Is it inward focused or outward focused? (Hint: you need both, but keep more outward) Example Sunday school/small groups can be either.

 

Is the cost and benefit in line with your budget?

 

Is another tool a better choice?

 

Are people passionate about the program?  Usually folks are on fire for a year or two but after that it usually cools significantly

 

Everything that you do in church or business needs to be evaluated  - tough love

 

Even if you keep a program - evaluating keeps it in line and meeting your vision

Sacred Cows make the best hamburger!

I2: Our Interview with Charles Boswell

More about pastoral care in Colorado

Episode 29: Invisible Leadership

Episode 29: Invisible Leadership

 

Key: If you are going to last in ministry you are going to have to develop a sense of transparency.

 

Acknowledge your weaknesses in leadership

 

Share that you struggle in your spiritual walk

• You don’t have to share everything publicly, but share some

 

Develop the ability to apologize

• We all make mistakes, own them

 

Learn the boundaries surrounding your pride and your humility

 

 

Learn to laugh at yourself.

I1: Our Interview with Luke Heirendt about Worship

We hope you enjoyed our interview with Luke Heirendt about worship in the local church.

You can contact Luke at luke@creekside.cc

Worship Team contract

 

 

Episode 28: Living in Your Strengths

living in your strengths

managing your weaknesses

 

I wish my daughter Jacque could be on with us today.  This is her ministry with Pastors and their families.  

 

You're not good at everything - so what are you really good at?  

ask yourself these questions -

What parts of my job really invigorate me?

• What do you think they are?
  • areas
    • preaching
    • teaching
    • admin
    • visioning
    • Pastoral care
    • Evangelism
    • relationships
• What do others think they are? - ask some trusted friends what they see are your strengths and weaknesses.  Listen - Listen!

 

What parts of my job suck the life out of me?  

 

 

God called someone to your church who is better at somethings than you are

This may sound counter intuitive but in order for our churches to grow - the pastor has to do less.

 

always be growing

•  especially in your strengths
  • Tend to put ourselves in cruise control

 

always be giving away ministry

• Investing in others
  • Hard work

 

Leaders won't stay if they don't have a real job.

 

 

Be humble, hungry, and smart (Patrick Lencioni, The Ideal Team Player)