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Do you love to preach but at times loathe sermon prep? Do you find preaching incredibly fulfilling yet preparation frustrating or even overwhelming? If so, you’re not alone. Many pastors struggle with the inefficiency of sermon prep—feeling bogged down by research, unsure how to faithfully interpret Scripture, or intimidated by today’s hot-button topics like politics, gender, and race.
Dr. Bruce Clark (PhD. in Biblical Studies, University of Cambridge) from Interpret Consulting joins the show to discuss the common frustrations of sermon prep and explore practical ways to streamline the process while strengthening your preaching skills. Interpret Consulting aims to come alongside busy faithful pastors (in churches of all sizes and stages) and assist them in sermon preparation by helping them strengthen their exegetical skills and tackle today’s seemingly endless sensitive “hot button” issues.
The post The Pastor’s Dilemma: Loving Preaching, Loathing Sermon Prep appeared first on Church Answers.
Most pastors want to be liked and respected by their congregations. This desire is part of the reason they are motivated to serve others. However, approval addiction can become a major barrier to leadership. When people pleasing becomes the priority, pastors often do more harm than good in their congregations. Marty Duren joins Josh and Sam to discuss this important topic.
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The post Approval Addiction, People Pleasing, and How Pastors Can Let Go appeared first on Church Answers.
We’ve all heard the stereotypes of homeschooled children. But what does the data say? Ryan Burge joins Sam on the show to discuss the facts. The co-hosts also discuss implications for the church.
Moms are amazing!
They balance family, work, and countless daily challenges.
The DaySpring Daily Devotional Bible for Moms was created for real moms with real-life joys and challenges.
Short daily devotionals will deepen their awareness of God’s presence and bring them peace, wisdom, strength, encouragement, truth, and more.
They’ll be encouraged with daily reminders that God loves them, sees them, and is with them—always!
Help moms deepen their awareness of God’s presence with the DaySpring Daily Devotional Bible for Moms.
Learn more at BibleforMoms.com.
The post The Burge Report: Does Homeschooling Change the Political and Religious Views of Children? appeared first on Church Answers.
Most pastors go through the process of hiring someone to help them minister to the church. What should you do for your first hire? Josh and Sam walk through a helpful checklist.
The post A Checklist for Making Your First Hire in the Church appeared first on Church Answers.
Preachers and other public speakers should avoid these fillers in public speaking. Sam and Thom listened to several podcasts and sermons, where they heard these common fillers.
Moms are amazing!
They balance family, work, and countless daily challenges.
The DaySpring Daily Devotional Bible for Moms was created for real moms with real-life joys and challenges.
Short daily devotionals will deepen their awareness of God’s presence and bring them peace, wisdom, strength, encouragement, truth, and more.
They’ll be encouraged with daily reminders that God loves them, sees them, and is with them—always!
Help moms deepen their awareness of God’s presence with the DaySpring Daily Devotional Bible for Moms.
Learn more at BibleforMoms.com.
The post Um, Uh, and You Know: Killer Fillers in Public Speaking appeared first on Church Answers.
No church should die, but some will die. What if God calls you to a church that just isn’t going to make it? Josh and Sam discuss how pastors can shepherd dying churches. Miracles still happen! If God can save any person, He can save any church.
The post Going to a Dead Church on Purpose appeared first on Church Answers.
When Sam and Thom research local churches, they inevitably calculate average worship attendance. But how can they tell if it’s accurate or not? They share five ways to be certain.
Moms are amazing!
They balance family, work, and countless daily challenges.
The DaySpring Daily Devotional Bible for Moms was created for real moms with real-life joys and challenges.
Short daily devotionals will deepen their awareness of God’s presence and bring them peace, wisdom, strength, encouragement, truth, and more.
They’ll be encouraged with daily reminders that God loves them, sees them, and is with them—always!
Help moms deepen their awareness of God’s presence with the DaySpring Daily Devotional Bible for Moms.
Learn more at BibleforMoms.com.
The post Five Ways to Report Truthful Worship Attendance appeared first on Church Answers.
The typical age of a pastor is around 60 years old. Young pastors are becoming increasingly rare. What happened? Josh and Sam discuss some demographic realities with the aging pastorate.
The post Young Pastors Are Rare (Here Is What Happened) appeared first on Church Answers.
Wedding ceremonies today are very different from those of the 1990s. Thom and Sam discuss what’s changed. What’s surprising and what’s not?
Moms are amazing!
They balance family, work, and countless daily challenges.
The DaySpring Daily Devotional Bible for Moms was created for real moms with real-life joys and challenges.
Short daily devotionals will deepen their awareness of God’s presence and bring them peace, wisdom, strength, encouragement, truth, and more.
They’ll be encouraged with daily reminders that God loves them, sees them, and is with them—always!
Help moms deepen their awareness of God’s presence with the DaySpring Daily Devotional Bible for Moms.
Learn more at BibleforMoms.com.
The post How Wedding Ceremonies Are Different Than in the 1990s (A Pastor’s Perspective) appeared first on Church Answers.
Many church buildings sit empty for a good portion of the week. What are the pros and cons of sharing the campus with other non-profits? Josh and Sam discuss some items to consider before opening your doors to other groups, churches, and ministries.
The post Should Churches Share Their Campuses with Other Non-Profits? appeared first on Church Answers.
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