More Than a Pastor

Does the idea of increasing your income ever make you feel uneasy, conflicted, or even guilty? What if, instead, you saw it as an act of faith, stewardship, and obedience to God’s calling?

Today we’re going to demystify wealth creation for pastors by exploring King Solomon’s wisdom to “Know the condition of your flocks,” found in Proverbs 27:23-27.

What does this ancient principle mean for pastors and churches today? We’ll discuss it in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let's get started.

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Does the offering moment in your church service feel a little stale or like a routine you just go through each week? What if it could be transformed into one of the most powerful parts of your service? We’ll share 3 ways to make offering moments matter more on this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show.

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It's Dr. Martin Luther King Day, and I’m reminded of the incredible power of a dream. Dr. King’s life proves that one dream can transform lives, communities, and even nations. So, what about you? Do you have a dream inside you that’s big enough to change your world? And what lessons we can learn from Dr. King’s example about nurturing and pursuing our dreams? We’ll talk about that in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. 

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The term "passive income" gets thrown around a lot these days. From multi-level marketing schemes to starting small businesses, many things claim to be passive income but don’t quite fit the bill. So what is passive income? Why should pastors create their own passive income streams? And what are some of the best ways pastors can create passive income? We’ll talk about it in this episode of the More Than a Pastor show.

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Are you tired of spinning your wheels trying to build an online platform with little to no results? Trust me, I’ve been there. After years of trying to figure it out on my own, I finally found the clear roadmap, expert mentorship, and supportive community I needed to help me turn my ideas into real progress. And I found it all in Platform Launchers, hosted by John Stange.

If you’ve ever wondered whether joining Platform Launchers is worth it, I’ve got all the details you need to decide here in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started!

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Did you know you're probably just a few phone calls away from putting an extra $500-$1,000 or more in your pocket? All it takes is a couple of minutes and a little courage to call and negotiate or shop your bills like your insurance, credit card, TV, phone, and other subscriptions. We’ll explore the why and how in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show.

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Is buying a home even an option for pastors anymore? With home prices soaring 50% over the last five years and salaries not keeping up, the dream of home ownership is slipping further out of reach. Today, we’ll break down why owning a home is harder than ever for pastors and how some are finding creative ways to make it work. 

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Are you a pastor looking for practical ways to grow giving in your church and engage those who rarely give or don’t give at all? You’re in the right place! In this post, I’ll share three powerful lessons pastors can learn from successful nonprofits—insights that can help you inspire generosity, build trust, and foster a culture of giving in your congregation.

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Are you a pastor thinking about starting your own business or side hustle to supplement - or even replace - your current ministry income, but you're not really sure if entrepreneurship is right for you?
 
Launching your own online message-based platform, a service-based business, or even a brick-and-mortar store, can be a fulfilling adventure that creates financial security for your family.

And while it’s never been easier to launch your own business, being your own boss definitely isn’t for everyone. So how do you know if starting a business or side hustle is right for you?

In today's episode we share 12 signs or traits that starting a business may be right for you!

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Are you interested in starting a business to provide more income for your family, but you just don’t know how you could possibly find the time to do it as a full-time pastor?

Well I believe it really is possible, and we’ll talk about how to find the time to start a business or achieve any goal this year - in as little as 7 or 15 hours a week - on this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show.

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