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November 25, 2024Episode 301: The Ever-Changing Church Landscape Episode 301: The Ever-Changing Church LandscapeThe influence Non-Denominationalism (the only form of church that is really adding)Speaks to the issue of organizational distrustSpeaks to the issue of church "free agency"Reflects a rejection traditional models of churchDemonstrate a disdain for labels...for example "I attend a Baptist church but I'm not Baptist."Shows people want to own their faith and have concern about someone dictating faith to them.Draws people with smaller bureaucracy.If you are a denominational church what can you do.Recognize your people are largely more indifferent towards your denomination than you are.Make sure your local identity is clear.Inform but don't over-inform people about your denominationIf you are non-denominationalMake sure your theology is clearLook for ways to collaborate with like-minded churchesConsider future leadership needs...more November 18, 2024Episode300: 5 Coming Attractions You Don't Need to Miss Episode300: 5 Coming Attractions You Don't Need to Miss
Coming attractions are a big part of a movie experience. What does the future at a movie theater hold? WELL fewer people go to the movies and most people don’t have a clue what movies are coming out in the near future. Times have shifted.I was in Colorado perfoming a wedding this past weekend. Something really struck me. Two locations…one where a mega church once stood in what would be (in my estimation be building worth in the tens of millions of dollars). The other is a church that at one time housed maybe 250 people in an amazing location and a property worth several million. Neither church congregation even exists today. Tragic!This story plays several times over in Colorado and all across our nation. We would be short-sighted not to pay attention to the lessons we can learn from coming attractions. I know from these two churches’ stories that the mega church died due to scandal and the other church died with a leader who had a track record of terrible leadership. - AlanWhat are some of the coming attractions we must see?1) expect a growing distrust of clergy and organizations. In many people’s minds, the larger the organization, the larger cover-ups must be.2) Expect a need to change leadership style. Once upon a time, strong leaders led, and followers followed. Today, strong leaders build a collaborative team and lead through teams.3) Expect unchurched people to be messy additions to your congregation. When a new family attends your church, they may have little or no church background. Do you have clear pathways to help their faith grow? People will come your way if you do.4) Expect some churches to fail. I don’t want to see any of our churches fail, but reality tells a different story. Failure to adapt and change, failure to be outreach-minded… Most churches wait until they are too far down the death trail to get help.All churches end - but that does not mean they failed - They are placed by God at a place in time and location on purpose for a purpose!5) Expect buildings to get more costly. Churches should consider asking how the building use can increase. Home school co-ops, chamber of commerce meetings, business leader lunches…put your buildings to use. Busy buildings are more financially viable....more November 10, 2024Episode 299: Serving Up Some Summer: Serving with Summer missionaries Episode 299: Serving Up Some Summer: Serving with Summer Missionaries
I know its November but in order to have a summer missionary serve in your ministry, you have to start now if not earlier.Should we have summer missionaries serve with us?Inexpensive staffShort term commitmentHelps a young person learn about ministryHow to preparePlan out the who what when why and howWho - why type of person would be best to serve with you?also how many ie 1 male or female or 2 male or 2 femaleWhat would you want them to do? Will that be enough to keep them busy? Be reasonable and allow for some time off and fun experiences.Set up schedule - typical is June 1 to July 30Be prepared to explain the why to your church so that you have buy in for providing housing and other needsHow will you provide their needs? Housing, food, transportation.How to find a summer missionary -Do 1-5 in December Do 6-9 in January through AprilStart by asking other area churchesConnect with local College Campus ministriesAsk your state or national denominationDevelop your elevator speechWhy should they come to serve with you?What will they experience?What is the time frame of service?It should sound fun!Develop marketing materials - fliers and other items with QR that leads to a website explaining your place of service.Interview potential missionariesHave them take a personality inventoryask yourself "could I deal with this person daily for 2 months?"Make a commitment to help them grow. - plan to have them do bible study with you and meet weeklyDuring the summer plan a couple of fun activities to take them on.Send them home feeling blessed - financially, swag etc (get your church to make a big blessing bag to send with them back to school.Keep in touch. Send text or cards letting them know you are praying for them in school....more November 04, 2024Episode 298: Our Interview With Kevin Baker of Martha Rd Baptist Church Episode 298: Our Interview With Kevin Baker of Martha Rd Baptist Church in Altus Oklahoma
Kevin has served MRBC for over twenty years. Aln once pastored the church.
...more October 28, 2024Episode 297: Our Interview with Jeremiah Abell about Being a New Pastor ...more October 21, 2024Episode 296: Our Interview With David Krueger About a Long Ministry ...more October 14, 2024Episode #294: The Irreplaceable Role of Patience Episode #294: The Irreplaceable Role of PatienceUnderstanding PatiencePatience is forged through difficultyJob11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully ." CSB Col 1:11–3:12.10 Brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name as an example of suffering and patience. - CSB Jas 5:10–22 Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and teaching. - CSB 2 Ti 4:2So often, wherever we see patience in the Bible, we see a struggle of some kindWe have struggles with difficult peopleWe have struggles with uncontrollable circumstancesWe have struggles with ourselvesSome helps for developing patiencePress the pause buttontime to think and reflect intentionallyPray unceasinglygiving our struggles to GodPractice empathySeek to understand othersPrune your emotionswhat is healthy and what is unhealthy?Press onstay the course, it may take longer than you expect...more October 07, 2024Episode 293: 6 Leadership Postures for Pastoral Leadership Episode 293: 6 Leadership Postures for Pastoral Leadership
Shepherdservant leadershipKenneth Gangel Feeeding and Leading, Team Leadership,Henry Blackaby, Spiritual LeadershipVisionaryvisionary leadershipJohn MaxwellCoachtransformational leadershipLeighton Ford - Transforming LeadershipKeith Webb- The COACH Model for Christian LeadershipClinicianauthentic leadership- Aubrey Malphurs - anything, he's so good!- Jim Wilder - Rare Leadership- Scazzero - The Emotionally Healthy Leaderhealth of self and othersproponent of healthStrategistadaptive leadershipchangeTod Bolsinger - Canoeing the Mountains and moreLame Ducksuccession planningWilliam Vanderbloemen...more September 30, 2024Episode292: Ten Commandements for Effective Committees/Teams Episode292: Ten Commandements for Effective Committees/Teams
1. Thou shalt acknowledge with humility what thou bringest, and bringest not, to the table.2. Know and understand with all thy heart the purpose of thy team or committee.3. Thou shalt come to meetings well-prepared, lest thou fall short in contribution.4. Participate fully in the process, for half-heartedness is a disservice to thy team.5. Stay focused on the task at hand, letting not distractions lead thee astray.6. Value the input of all, for wisdom is found in the multitude of voices.7. Thou shalt communicate with honesty and clarity, fostering trust amongst thy peers.8. Reaffirm thy action items, that all may know the path forward.9. Support the decision of thy team or committee, even when it is not thine own.10. Forsake not the prayer life of thy team or committee, for it is the foundation of all thy efforts....more September 23, 2024Episode 291: 4 Reasons Your Church Struggles with Change Episode 291: 4 Reasons Your Church Struggles with Change
Episode 291: 4 Reasons Your Church Struggles with ChangeHistory: People think of their church as they did at their personal points of conversionchange threatens their historychange threatens their structure and controlgriefFear: People are afraid they won't like the changenot all change works out wellthe unknown is always riskyTrust: People question leadership motivation more than ever beforetransitions and search teamspeople follow their closest relationshipspeer pressure is both positive and negativeCommunication: People feel like change is forced on themPossible reactionsLeaders give up on change = church declines and diesLeaders push change too fast = church rebels and maybe splits; pastor loses credibilityLeaders push change alone = pastor loses credibility; most likely limits his tenureSome thoughts:Make history your friend, not your enemy...celebrate the past.Acknowledge the emotional nature of change. Vulnerability helps.Let trustworthiness and faithfulness become your personal ambition.Over-communicate on a two-way street. Allow for feedback to your communication....more
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