1 Ministry Question Podcast

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss if you should be hiring from within your church.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 8

"Did you build them or buy them?""When you are hiring someone new, do you do it internally or externally?""It is always better to hire from within, except for one scenario - and that is where you want to change something specific in your culture.""There are plenty of full-time positions that could probably be handled in a part-time position.""The internal person already has the culture. If they have a great attitude and work ethic, and core competencies that make them a good leader, we can overcome the role-based competencies fairly quickly."

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Succession at Every Level e-book

90 Second Leadersship - Four Judgments of Leadership Placement

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss what a healthy elder board looks like and how you find the right people for your elder board.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 7

"Elders are overseers of the church; deacons are typically responsible for assisting the pastor in serving the church.""The board's responsibility is to protect, guide, and pray for one another, our staff, and our church.""As elders, we need to model being ideal church members.""You are on the board, not your spouse."

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Boards That Make a Difference by John Carver

Elders and Leaders by Gene Getz

Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch

9 Marks Church Elders by Jeramie Rinne

9 Marks Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons by Thabiti M. Anyabwile

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss budgeting contingencies.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 6

"It's always wise to have a contingency budget in place just in case.""Keep in mind that doing a stretch budget allows you to dream and cast vision.""On any given year, something could happen that could cause you to need to tap into the contingency budget.""You might need to have a wrestling conversation with your staff about if this line item is something that is fixed or variable."

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Ministry Grid

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss when the best time in the life cycle of the church is the best time to talk about vision.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 5

"Any given Sunday is a great time to talk about vision.""People want to know where we are going.""You can't over-communicate vision because our default is to under-communicate it.""Don't talk about vision when it is not clearly connected to whatever else is going on with the church."

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Church Unique by Will Mancini

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

Ministry Grid

Find Todd Adkins (@toddadkins), Daniel Im (@danielsangi), and Dan Iten (@dan_iten) on Twitter

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss handling burnout in ministry.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 4

"A lot of times if you don't fix your burnout, you are going to burn down.""You share the load by developing, not doing.""We know that we are called to have to sacrifice as believers, but what is that that Christ has called you to?""Finding sustainable sacrifice is important.""When you think you are getting close to burnout, have fun with your friends or spouse, take sabbath, make sure you are getting sleep, exercise."

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5LQ Episode 460: Tim Keller

5LQ Episode 454: Dr. Ken Baugh

Unhindered Abundance by Ken Baugh

5LQ Episode 478: Steve Carter

The Thing Beneath the Thing by Steve Carter

5LQ Episode 475: Carey Nieuwhof

At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof

Zeal Without Burnout by Christopher Ash

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss how a pastor can continue to grow spiritually.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 3

"You can only lead people in a direction you are going yourself and as far as you have gotten to yourself.""As the spiritual leader of your congregation, if you aren't growing spiritually, how do you expect other people to do that?""The more frequently someone reads their Bible, the more likely you are to grow in all aspects of maturity.""As a pastor, it is easy to feel like you are reading the Bible, but you are actually doing it for something else and not for your soul."

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No Silver Bullets by Daniel Im

Connect with Todd on twitter @toddadkins

Connect with Daniel on twitter @danielsangi

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss onboarding new volunteers well.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 2

"A lot of times the best person to recruit, develop, and train a new volunteer is an existing volunteer.""You should never skip a background check when it comes to serving in kids ministry or in a leadership role.""You can communicate to someone that you highly value them by how you ask.""One of the biggest things churches can do as they try to onboard new people is streamlining the knowledge piece in advance of their first time serving."

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Ministry Grid

"Onboarding New Volunteers and Leaders" includes a sample job description and sample application

On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss how to recruit new volunteers when you have exhausted all the regular options.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 1

"Given the last two years, so many churches are starting from scratch when it comes to volunteers.""Most volunteers who are serving are serving 2.67 times, which means they are already serving in other ministries.""If you don't have a philosophy of ministry in and around volunteering in the church and it's not grounded in Ephesians 4, then you have to go back to the drawing board.""A volunteer is the person that is best equipped and best positioned to recruit another volunteer.""A lot of times the barrier to getting someone in the door, onboarded, and contributing to your ministry is a confidence issue, not a competence issue."

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"Rapid Recruiting and Ministry Realignment" includes Job Descriptions and Ministry Audits

We are excited to announce, The 1 Ministry Question podcast, the newest podcast from the Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network.

The 1 Ministry Question podcast, hosted by Todd Adkins, Daniel Im, and Dan Iten is brought to you by Lifeway Leadership.  In each episode, the hosts focus on just one ministry question pertinent to those leading within the local church and even those outside the church.  This podcast seeks to provide you with practical strategies, actionable ideas, and often templates and exercises to help you and your team grow.

So if you’re a leader serving in the church, on the church, or outside of it, we encourage you to join our community and subscribe today!