As you begin to serve in your church, you'll find that implementing some changes or new ministries is easier than others. This episode includes the remainder of a conversation between Jason Lowe and Ian Carrico as they discuss some potential early wins that you may pursue to build relationships, trust, and momentum during the early days of your ministry. The early wins discussed on this episode include:

• Identifying an evangelist in the congregation.
• Celebrating life change.
• Relating to the community.
• Evaluating and maximizing communication.

This conversation is based on the article, "Potential Early Wins for a New Pastor." Other resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Revitalize & Replant Podcast by Mark Clifton
• Lead to Revitalize by KBC Staff
• What Every Pastor Should Know by Gary McIntosh

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As you begin to serve in your church, you'll find that implementing some changes or new ministries is easier than others. This episode includes the first half of a conversation between Jason Lowe and Ian Carrico as they discuss some potential early wins that you may pursue to build relationships, trust, and momentum during the early days of your ministry. The early wins discussed on this episode include:

• Making prayer imperative
• Prioritizing your calendar
• Discovering the church's current reality
• Building relationships and trust in the congregation
• Identifying men to disciple

This conversation is based on the article, "Potential Early Wins for a New Pastor."

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Change in a church is a given. However, it can have unintended consequences if implemented haphazardly. This episode includes the second half of a conversation between Jason Lowe and Jeff Crabtree in which they discuss strategic questions that pastors should ask before implementing major change in their new church. The questions discussed on this episode include:

• How does this change affect our mission and vision?
• What is the speed of change for our congregation?
• How will we know the change is beneficial?

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• To Dream Again by Robert Dale
• Lead to Revitalize by KBC Staff
• What Every Pastor Should Know by Gary McIntosh
• Look Before You Lead by Aubrey Malphurs
• 40 Days of Prayer for Church Revitalization by KBC Staff

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Change in a church is a given. However, it can have unintended consequences if implemented haphazardly. This episode includes the first part of a conversation between Jason Lowe and Jeff Crabtree in which they discuss strategic questions that pastors should ask before implementing major change in their new church. The questions discussed on this episode include:

• Have I prayed about this change?
• Who will be responsible for making this decision about change?
• What will this change cost?

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Leading Major Change in Your Ministry by Jeff Iorg
• Who Moved My Pulpit? by Thom Rainer

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In a fallen world, conflict is inevitable, and church conflict is no exception. As you begin your ministry in a new church, you will encounter conflict sooner or later. However, some conflict will be necessary, while some of it will be unnecessary. In this episode, we identify five common causes of unnecessary church conflict. Those causes include:

• Conflict over third-order doctrines
• Conflict over opposing preferences
• Conflict due to implementing too much change too fast
• Conflict due to a lack of communication
• Conflict due to a lack of emphasis on the starting well priorities

In a fallen world, conflict is inevitable, and church conflict is no exception. As you begin your ministry in a new church, you will encounter conflict sooner or later. However, some conflict will be necessary, while some of it will be unnecessary. In this episode, we identify four additional scenarios when church conflict is necessary. Those scenarios include:

• Conflict is necessary when church members are at odds with one another.
• Conflict is necessary when church members oppose the church's mission.
• Conflict is necessary when financial problems need to be addressed.
• Conflict is necessary when helping the church recognize its current reality.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Resolving Everyday Conflict by Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson

When Church Conflict Happens by Michael Hare

In a fallen world, conflict is inevitable, and church conflict is no exception. As you begin your ministry in a new church, you will encounter conflict sooner or later. However, some conflict will be necessary, while some of it will be unnecessary. In this episode, we identify four scenarios when church conflict is necessary. Those scenarios include:

• Conflict is necessary when engaging in spiritual warfare.
• Conflict is necessary when major doctrines are challenged, denied, or opposed.
• Conflict is necessary when there is blatant sin in the church.
• Conflict is necessary when preaching challenging texts in the Bible.

Many new pastors begin their ministry by casting vision, developing strategies, and implementing changes. While those tasks have their place, they will only be effective if the pastor first establishes trust with the congregation. In this episode, we talk about three reasons why trust is essential for starting well:

• Trust grants leadership permission.
• Trust allows you to make mistakes.
• Trust minimizes unnecessary conflict.