1 Ministry Question Podcast

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss how to make announcements something that people want to listen to.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 28

"Does the announcement clearly align with the vision and can I give it compellingly?""When you are putting your announcements together, don't think about them in written form, think about presenting them.""During your announcements drop teasers for your email so that people will open the email."

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On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss when it is appropriate to address current events during a church service.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 27

"It is so easy to allow the news cycle and what is going on around us to usurp the mission of the church.""Where Scripture speaks, we are not going to be silent.""There are going to be people who want to make the minor thing the major thing.""Anytime something comes up in the text is the right time to address it."

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss what the actual process for passing ministry responsibilities to new people.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 26

"It is crucial for us to be able to see if there is something we can improve upon in the current process.""It is easy when you get a good volunteer to just let them run, but this gives you an opportunity to audit the process.""Look to reduce complexity or steps not add complexity or steps.""Ministry checklists are one of those pieces that aren't glamorous, but if we dedicate ourselves to having them for every position, they can only benefit our ministry."

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On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss a problem hopefully many leaders have - leading your friends as their boss.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 25

"Every time you out of your own mouth remind everyone on your team that you are their boss, it furthers the distance and prevents the potential of friendship to actually happen.""Schedule an annual retreat with your leadership team. Yes, it is for intensive work but it is also for relationship building.""Wasting time with people is not wasted time unless you aren't intentional with it."

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss how to delegate well.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 24

"We have given people the keys to significant ministries before they were ready.""When somebody is recruited to a role, the person who actually does that role should be the person who shows them the ropes and gradually releases responsibility to them.""Delegating is better than dumping, but it is the development piece that changes everything.""The person that is best equipped to recruit and train a volunteer is another volunteer."

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss who you can talk to about difficult topics.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 23

"First and foremost, bring it to the Lord.""Your wife does not have to be the first person you process with, but they definitely shouldn't be the last.""You need to think about the circles of people you need to bring into this conversation and when it is appropriate.""You should have another pastor or two that you are friends with and you deeply trust that you can process with.""There are times when you do need to go to a counselor.""You may find yourself wrestling with this because you don't have trusted people in place to process with."

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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 21 - What should I not say to my congregation?

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss how to approach vision.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 22

"We like to get ahead of our budget and say here is what we are presenting and why.""How can we take advantage of making sure that this is something people remember?""The insight can be fantastic, but if it is not connected with a social component it might not have the impact you want it to have."

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Visioneering by Andy Stanley

Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss what you shouldn't say to your church.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 20

"Using guilt or shame to motivate your congregation is never a good idea.""Just because you think it's funny doesn't mean you need to say it.""Don't say anything that diminishes the sermon before you even start.""People are going to remember the beginning and end of your message the most, so don't waste those moments."

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss hiring and ministry interview questions.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 20

"This is about digging down underneath to ferret out as much of the reality as possible.""It is important to not just ask competency based questions or character based questions.""If you are interviewing a person for a student ministry position, they should be able to articulate a student ministry philosophy with passion.""When you get them in the room, that's when you want to ask them questions like 'How do you like to be lead?' and 'How would you handle the first 90 days in this role?'""Steer clear of easy answers in in-person interviews."

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss what sort of boundaries you set with your spouse in regards to what you tell them about the inner workings of the church.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 19

"Does that mean that every single thing you experience has to 100% of the time be shared with your spouse?""In your role in leadership, there will be information that you know about other church members, finances, etc., and you really have to establish some boundaries up front.""As a leader, you need to have environments where you get things off your chest.""We often vent the bad stuff, but we don't follow up the process and share the good stuff."

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