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  • S7 E10: Failure Is Totally An Option

    S7 E10: Failure Is Totally An Option
    2025/06/11
    Rev. Dr. J.R. Briggs joins John and Matt to talk about failure. Rev. Dr. Briggs believes that failure is not the end but rather can be a beautiful new beginning. Resources Fail by J.R. Briggs (book) Kairos Partnerships (organization) How Your Congregation Learns by Tim Shapiro (book) "There is Hope and Help for Pastors Who Feel 'Stalled'" from ChurchLeaders.com (24 min video) "Focusing On Health, Not Size" from Center for Congregations (podcast) "How Do You Define A Healthy Church Aside from The Numbers" by Karl Vaters (article)
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    1 時間 7 分
  • S7 E9: It's the Little Things

    S7 E9: It's the Little Things
    2025/05/28
    Center for Congregations staffers Kara Faris, John James, Dr. Terrance Bridges and Matt Burke get together to talk about their work with congregations, the trends they're seeing and what they are learning. Resources Firm Foundations Marketing (organization)
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    36 分
  • S7 E8: Bivocational Ministry Is Not New

    S7 E8: Bivocational Ministry Is Not New
    2025/05/07
    Rev. Dr. Kristen Bentley joins Kara and Shellie to talk about her research regarding bivocational ministry. Contrary to common understanding, it has been quite common in the history of congregations. Rev. Bentley discusses how this model can benefit congregational life. Resources Bivocational Ministry: Field Notes for Congregations and Ministers by Rev. Dr. Kristen Bentley (book) Bivocationalism Has Historic Roots and Modern Benefits (article) Bivocational Pastors on PBS (video)
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    49 分
  • Rewind: The Liturgy of Politics

    Rewind: The Liturgy of Politics
    2025/04/23
    Enjoy this episode that was originally launched in November of 2023. Kaitlyn Schiess, author, speaker, podcaster and doctoral student joins Matt and Abby to discuss her book The Liturgy of Politics. The conversation centers on the deeper meanings of politics and liturgy and how this deeper understanding can create a flourishing community. Resources The Colossian Forum (organization) Hijacked: Responding to the Partisan Church Divide (book) The Ballot and the Bible by Kaitlyn Schiess (book) The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor by Kaitlyn Schiess (book) Kaitlyn's Website The Congregational Resource Guide (The CRG)
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    1 時間 3 分
  • S7 E7: How to Grow Leaders

    S7 E7: How to Grow Leaders
    2025/04/09
    Rev. Dr. Aaron Perry joins JC and Matt to talk about his new book Lay Leadership: For the Care of Souls. Aaron shares from his experience in congregational leadership and academia to help you understand how to engage more lay leaders in your congregation. Resources Lay Leadership: For the Care of Souls by Aaron Perry (book) Our Gifts: Identifying and Developing Leaders by David P. Mayer (book) "Unleashing the Church through Lay Leadership" from The Barna Group (article)
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    57 分
  • S7 E6: Where Two or More Are Gathered . . . You Have Conflict

    S7 E6: Where Two or More Are Gathered . . . You Have Conflict
    2025/03/26
    Laurie Stewart, CEO of Peacemaker Ministries, joins Matt and John to discuss the origins of conflict and how to handle conflict. Resources Peacemaker Ministries (organization) Arbinger Institute (organization) The Colossian Forum (organization) Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny (book) The Anatomy of Peace from The Arbinger Institute (book)
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    59 分
  • Money and Ministry E5: Rev. Dr Marlene Fuller

    Money and Ministry E5: Rev. Dr Marlene Fuller
    2025/03/19
    In this conversation, Reverend Dr. Marlene Fuller shares her journey as a multi-vocational pastor and the financial challenges that come with it. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, financial management, and the need for support within the church community. The discussion highlights the difference between coping behaviors and radical self-care, and the significance of trusting God rather than relying solely on personal performance. Dr. Fuller also discusses the impact of financial programs like MMBB in helping pastors navigate their economic challenges and build a financially healthy congregation.
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    34 分
  • S7 E5: Connecting with Young Adults

    S7 E5: Connecting with Young Adults
    2025/03/12
    Kelly Minas, Director of the Lilly Endowment Young Adult Initiative, joins Matt and Shellie to talk about the S.T.A.R. (stories, tools, and resources) for Young Adult Ministry website. This resourcing website is the culmination of years of work in innovation hubs all over the country and can help your congregation sharpen your young adult ministry focus. Kelly shares about the work of these innovation hubs and the eight principles that can help your congregation connect with young adults. s.t.a.r. for young adult ministry (website)
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    46 分