200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches

Leonard Sweet joins Jeff on the podcast today! They talk about loving your ZIP code well around your local church, plus a bunch more! You can find more of Leonard Sweet at https://www.leonardsweet.org.

Michael Adam Beck joins Jeff and Jonny adds his two cents as well on this episode. Michael is a seminary professor, author, pastor, consultant, ministry coach, and a leader in the Fresh Expressions of the Church movement. He has co-authored a book with Leonard Sweet titled, Contextual Intelligence.

Do you know what digital virtuality is? If not, listen up because it's fascinating and it exists in the lives of some of your church members whether you know what it is or not.  This episode is a part 2 spin-off of Episode 340, and next week there is a part 3 with Leonard Sweet.

We know you will enjoy this episode, and think a few new thoughts because of it. Jonny shares what's on his mind at the end of the episode, and if you want to access everything Michael Adam Beck has to offer, check him out at www.michaeladambeck.com.

A Brand New Episode that feels so retro! Jeff and Jonny are LIVE in studio together for this episode, talking about what they've been up to, catching their listeners up on the goings-on in their lives and ministries, and sharing what  ministry is like in the (almost) new era.

How can I create this Coaching For Pastors episode and not share it with my 200churches listeners?? Here is another parallel episode for you - one I know you need! Enjoy! Check out Keith at Center Hope!

200churches listeners - this is a parallel episode with my Coaching For Pastors Podcast! This is episode 6 from that podcast and I think you're going to love it! Later this week another 200churches episode will be released, but I wanted to you get the benefit of this one. Two NASA engineers talking Church health and strategy - it's a fascinating conversation! Enjoy.

If you like this episode, consider subscribing to the Coaching For Pastors Podcast. It's new, and it will only get BETTER. Subscribe on your podcast app so you don't miss an episode!

Larry Fowler is the founder of https://www.legacycoalition.com. You'll find some new thoughts and opportunities for outreach and ministry in your church while listening to this episode. Larry Fowler has in the last four years started a ministry I have never heard of or thought of before. I think this will be an inspiring and thought provoking episode for you! Enjoy it!

Jeff talks with Benjamin Windle about his White Paper on 8 innovations to leading Millennials! You can get Ben's White Paper on this topic at his website. Ben is a pastor in Brisbane, Australia and you can check out his local church ministry HERE!

Greg Atkinson, from FirstImpressionsConference.com joins Jeff and has an unbelievable 50% off discount for 200churches listeners to the First Impressions Conference on November 4-6, so act fast! This is a great conversation about pastoral leadership in difficult times! Enjoy!

Jeff is co-releasing this first episode of the Coaching For Pastors Podcast right here in the 200churches feed. Jeff shares his motivation and vision for Coaching For Pastors and previews episode 002, which you don't want to miss...

Moe Dixon, a church planting ministry coordinator in New York City, joins Jeff on the podcast today to talk about race and how pastor's might approach it in their ministries. Moe is very blunt, cordial, and kind as he shares his perspective on the America he is raising a family in and doing ministry in, and how he has approached standing up for the marginalized in society, while remaining true to his calling and ministry.

If you want to learn more on this very important and timely topic, Moe recommends the following:

BOOKS
Color of Compromise - Jemar Tisby
White Fragility - Robin DiAngelo
Insider Outsider - Bryan Loritts
I Am Still Here - Austin Channing Brown

PODCASTS
Pass the Mic
Truths Table
Code Switch

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
Jo Saxon
Bryan Loritts
Jemar Tisby
Anthony Bradley
Ekemini Uwan
Christina Edmondson

Jonny joins Jeff on the front and back of this episode for summary and analysis! We know you will be challenged, educated, inspired, and encouraged by this episode!

Enjoy.