Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

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September 19, 2022Episode182: Is Your Church Really a Friendly Church?
Episode182: Is Your Church Really a Friendly Church?

Most churches think they are friendly and welcoming but are they really? Every church thinks its friendly.

The People -
They love the people they know -they think they are friendly because they get excited about visiting with folks they know.
They have a welcoming time - is that really good
What used to happen - stand up, welcome badges
We have a welcome team - greeters - are they doing their job
Is the pastor accessible? - is he setting the tone - is he real
Is there anyone who would invite a guest to sit with them

The place
The foyer - vestibule with no windows straight into the sanctuary where they are having sunday school
Greeting area needs to be about as big as sanctuary - the place where you do life needs to be as big as where you talk about life
Does the drive way seem welcoming? Is it inviting and clean? Is it easy to see where to go
Welcome station and parking lot greeters are great.
Is your foyer junked up ?

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37min
September 12, 2022 Episode181: Big Picture Thinking
Episode181: Big Picture Thinking

Thinking for a Change - John Maxwell

"Big picture thinkers are Hope dealers." - Lance Lang of Hope is Alive Ministries

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29min
September 05, 2022 Episode180: How to Be a Smarter Ministry Leader
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22min
August 29, 2022Episode 179: What We Teach Outside the Gathering
Episode 179: What We Teach Outside the Gathering

We don’t realize that we are teaching outside of worship. We put lots of study and effort into our sermons but people learn and remember much more of what they learn from us outside of the pulpit.
They learn from watching us navigate life
They learn from watching our marriage and how we treat our spouse
They learn grace from watching us deal with our kids

Timothy Set an example
Make it your ambition to live a quiet life
What are you teaching about family?
What are you teaching about sabbath? And vacation? I taught my folks wrong lessons for so many years because I never used all my vacation and never really rested in God on a sabbath.
What are you teaching about emotional health?
What are you teaching your folks about peace?
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29min
August 22, 2022Episode 178: Changing Course
Episode 178: Changing Course

Today we need to do some hard evaluation of our churches and ourselves.
How has my church changed in the past 3 years?
How have I changed in the past 3 years?
Has my church changed for the better?
Have I changed for the better?
Am I capable of leading my church into the next 3-5 years?

We've learned that change is inevitable and inescapable. We have also learned that changing gracefully takes skill. But change seems to be speeding up - even in our more rural areas.

How do I keep myself up with changes and prepare myself to lead my church?

How do I prepare my church for even more change?

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29min
August 15, 2022Episode 177: Is your calendar killing you?
Episode 177: Is your calendar killing you?

For more about self care, check out https://standingstoneministry.org

Is it possible to take control back and make your calendar a tool that actually works for you instead of against you?

Principles to calendar by
divide your day into 3 sections and only allow yourself to schedule 2
morning
afternoon
evening
set office hours and stick to them as much as possible
Publicize your office hours and days
set time to study and prepare
calendar your time off and vacation time in advance as much as possible and protect it
take a weekend away every month or at least every quarter - literally out of town
Coordinate calendar with your spouse
Start your Monday with a meeting to schedule important tasks
take every possible vacation day and day off with your family
Find fun - not phone
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30min
August 08, 2022Episode 176: Generosity in Uncertain Times
Episode 176: Generosity in Uncertain Times

Principal #1: If you want generous givers, be a generous church.
give to missions
invest in your people
Principal #2: Generosity must be discussed and modeled by the person in the pulpit.
can't ignore the importance of generosity, even if its uncomfortable
people pay attention, if you are not generous with your time and resources, neither will they.
Principal #3: The best way to set up your giving parameters is on a proportional basis.
setting generosity giving on a percentage basis covers you in times of abundance as well as in times of scarcity
Principal #4: Remember the role of planning ahead.
The Joseph plan....put some aside in the better times for the trying times.
Principal #5: Share stories of generosity.
Principal #6: Living generously allows the freedom for God to supply our need.
A closed fist cannot receive.
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22min
August 01, 2022Episode 175: Do Mission Trips Matter?
Episode 175: Do Mission Trips Matter?

Mission Trips Matter!
They are essential for for church health
They expand our church's missional footprint
They enlarge your church's vision
They change your personal perspective

Keys to a good mission trip
find a person of peace
Take off your watch
Don't be a person of fear
work local but also Look beyond your local area
talk about it - tell the story - not statistics
Be flexible with all things
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22min
July 25, 2022Episode 174: The Danger of Isolation
Episode 174: The Danger of Isolation

Why do we isolate ourselves?
hurt
pride
bad theology
fear of being wrong or looking bad

Leads to
isolated relationships -
physical and emotional distance
diminishing trust
a lack of discipleship

isolated thinking
confirmation bias
unimproved ideas
low buy in
ever changing ideas

When you act alone, you'll find yourself alone.

Train leaders in your church
allow them to give honest feedback
be big enough to accept it

Find 2 or three people you trust outside your church who understand your role.
other church leader
organizational leader
trusted friend

More than accountability, they have to help you bring out the best you.

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31min
July 18, 2022 Episode 173: Is Your Invitation Inviting?
Episode 173: Is Your Invitation Inviting?
The loneliest place in the world - pastor standing in front of his congregation during invitation.

Sometimes our invitations are not inviting

What is an invitation?

Does your church do or expect an invitation?

Are your folks used to coming and praying at the altar? Is there a culture of worship at the altar?

Is it important to have an invitation during every service?

Is every invitation supposed to be the same?

Dealing with children and youth

Tips to make it more inviting
know your audience
Don't presssure
create an atmosphere of safety for decisions and for prayer at the altar
Don't make it an add on

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33min

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