How will technology change church communication? Boyd Pelley, the co-founder of Church Teams, joins the show with Josh and Sam. He was one of the first to create church solutions using cloud computing and has decades of experience with churches and technology.

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A new denomination is forming, and the potential is enormous. Keith Boyette joins Josh and Sam to discuss the formation of the Global Methodist Church. As the senior executive, Keith provides a fascinating perspective on the inner workings of getting a denomination started. Why is a new denomination needed? Listen and find out.

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Should a church pay severance to departing pastors and ministry staff? If so, how much? Josh and Sam tackle this subject. They share some pointed opinions on non-disclosure agreements and pastors who are disqualified for ministry.

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There is a looming supply and demand crisis with pastors. As Baby Boomers retire, there will be a lot of churches looking for a pastor. Just as many churches will hope to keep their pastors rather than lose them to other congregations. What makes a church desirable? Josh and Sam discuss four aspects of a desirable church: appreciation, flexibility, family, and polity.

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The median age of a pastor is up significantly. Three decades ago, the median age was 44. Today the median is 58. In some ways, this shift is positive. You would expect older pastors to be more mature. The problem is there are not enough younger pastors to replace the ones who are entering retirement age. Josh and Sam discuss this problem on today's episode.

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Josh and Sam talk about a few things they will do differently in 2023--both in their personal lives and in their churches. Enjoy the moment more. Read more broadly. Preach through the book of Revelation verse-by-verse. And try not to take home church work as much. Listen to them discuss how they hope to accomplish these goals.

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It’s that time of year when people partake in the annual ritual of making well-intended promises. Josh and Sam discuss these ten pastoral resolutions:

I will pray for church members daily.
I will share my faith at least once a week.
I will read my Bible devotionally.
I will listen more to my congregation.
I will have an attitude of gratefulness.
I will practice forgiveness.
I will be the chief encourager in my church.
I will be an example of discipline.
I will laugh more.
I will take injustice seriously.

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Surprise! Josh and Sam have differing views. On this episode, they go into their ministry philosophies about Christmas Eve services. There is a difference between Christmas productions and Christmas Eve services. Which is right for your church? And what kinds of gimmicks, if any, are appropriate to use during the holiday season?

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Why does December feel so busy? Josh and Sam discuss some reasons why Christmas is more hectic in ministry and how you can get through it. They work through how to manage your vacation time, whether or not to attend parties, and what you can do to stay encouraged.

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Dee Black joins the show with Sam to talk about what happens when an established church starts incorporating hip-hop into the worship culture.

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You can also watch the Waymaker video mentioned in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOnl7GYxSv8

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