Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

Episode 278: Breaking Up With Some Bad Ideas

Episode 278: Breaking Up With Some Bad Ideas

1. That bigger is always better
2. That addition beats multiplication
3. That leadership equals power
4. That present success guarantees future success
5. That weaknesses are always exploited
6. That busyness equals productivity
7. That no one can do it as good as I can

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Episode 277: 3 Things to Do While We Take a Break This week

Episode 277: 3 Things to Do While We Take a Break This week

 

 

Episode: Ranger Danger

Episode 276: VBS Never Ends on A Friday (or Thursday)

Episode 276: VBS Never Ends on A Friday (or Thursday)

 

VBS is not an end but a beginning
With the Attenders
1. You should have family information 
2. Follow Up with kids who make decisions 
3. Follow up with unchurched families
 1. By sending a thank you
 2. By a phone call
 3. With another invitation
 4. A plan to follow up later

With the Workers
1. Honest feedback is critical
2. What was successful?
3. What could have been better?
4. Where were resources well-used?
5. Where were resources wasted?

With the Church
1. Thank people publicly for supporting VBS
2. Share stories that show its impact

Episode 276: 8 Areas of Continuing Improvements (Reviewing a 2022 research article)

Episode 276: 8 Areas of Continuing Improvements

 

The Lifeway Research Article from 2022

 

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Episode275: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood

Episode275: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood

 

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Episode 273: Mirrored Moments

Episode 273: Mirrored Moments

 

Biblical example David- "you are that man"   note: not all moments are that drastic, but we wake up, hopefully come to some relaizations   Our pride has taken us on a ride. We stopped yearning for learning. We preach but we don't do outreach. We want to lead but we don't want to bleed. Our passion isn't in fashion.

Episode272: Working Outside Your Sweet Spot

Episode272: Working Outside Your Sweet Spot

 

When we have to do things we don't enjoy and don't do well... Self-aware - you have to know your personality social vs not social... your giftedness and skills administrative leader - management visionary leader not a strong leader... interests attending certain events... Necessity does it have to be me? does someone have the skill set? can someone else learn the skills? You can only survive this way for a time. spend a majority of your time in your areas of strength

Episode 271: Should I Go Back to School

Episode 271: Should I Go Back to School

 

Should I go back to School? What is your ministry and personal purpose? are you lacking something? are you looking to something? What is the support level of your family and church? What will the impact be on your family and church? How will you account for the financial impact? Where will you choose? theological alignment versus diversity location program - I called and asked questions Bachelor's Master's level - basic skills in church and  ministry or ThM - more academic degree, less on practical skills DMin - practical advanced degree to hone specific ministry skills project in ministry PhD - a research based degree Dissertation other options conferences internships mentorships certifications Pray aout the decision and seek advice from others

Episode270: Help! I'm in a Preaching Slump!

Episode270: Help! I'm in a Preaching Slump!

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Why do we get into a slump? You have been in a season of extreme busyness You've been dealing with conflict in church or at home Your spiritual life isn't as vibrant You have or haven't been away from the pulpit for a while You are neglecting good sermon preparation habits You are not thinking enough of the congregation (preaching at them) How do we get out? Still yourself Fall in love with the Word of God PRAY Take a couple of weeks as a break Develop your own sermon skills...examine another preacher's methods, read books... Get input from your congregation Remember you are the vessel, God is the One at work.

Episode 269: How To Receive A Mission Team

Episode 269: How To Receive A Mission Team

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1. Plan your projects well in advance
   1. Have a well thought out list of things to do
   2. Have contacts ready
   3. Have supplies ready
2. Make sure you know about the team coming
   1. Know their leader and know that you can trust them
   2. Know their capabilities (Construction, evangelism, children etc.)
3. Communication is key
   1. Communicate about expectations for the church and for the mission team
   2. Communicate expectations
   3. Communicate about sleeping arrangements and meals
   4. Communicate about materials the mission team is expected to bring with them.
   5. Communicate with your church about the team coming and expect them to be involved.
4. Plan your calendar well
   1. 6 months out -
      1. make sure you have all your projects planned
      2. make sure you have approval from your church of costs and plans
   2. 3 months out -
      1. check with team and make sure their questions are answered.
   3. 1 month out -
      1. check with all local leaders to make sure things are in place.
   4. week of -
      1. Pep rally for your church to get them excited and remind them of the expectations
   5. afterwards -
      1. evaluate