Communion, The Lord's Table, The Last Supper, the Eucharist . . . whatever you call it, all Christians celebrate the bread and the wine that represent Jesus's body and blood sacrificed for them. But what is communion for? What does it do? How should it be taken, and how often? 

Nick & Dan address these questions and more in this week's episode on the sacrament of Communion. 

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For the summer, new episodes every other Tuesday!

'Sacrament' is an unusual word. It has an inherently archaic and religious sound to it, making it both mysterious and weighty. So, what are sacraments? And what are their significance in the life of a church and the lives of individual Christians?

In this episode, Nick and Dan dive into the sacrament of baptism — and they are really excited about it! Perhaps even abnormally excited. 

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For the summer, new episodes every other Tuesday!

For the summer, Build My Church is moving to a bi-weekly release schedule. This brief explanation explains why and how you can continue to engage with Nick & Dan throughout the next couple of months.

You'll hear from the guys next Tuesday with a full-length episode! Until then, connect with us at BuildMyChurch.show!

God loves diversity! That's a bold statement but look at the world God created — no two creatures are exactly alike. Even among the human race, throughout all of history, there has never been another 'you.' Diversity is in the fabric of creation. As people who are called to love what God loves, we too should seek and celebrate diversity in its many forms; perhaps especially so in our churches.

This week, Nick and Dan off their best answer to Lindsey's (shout out!) question, "How important is to have a diverse team when planting a church?" Other parts of the conversation include defining your core-team, who should be part of it, and how to approach folks about joining. 

Build My Church is a podcast for church leaders, church planters, and those interested in church planting. Make sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you find this content helpful. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at our website: buildmychurch.show.

New episodes every Tuesday!

First off, please take a moment to appreciate the alliteration of the title above. Either the guy who comes up with these things is a genius, or he needs to repent. You decide which.

Today, the guys offer a fly-over of some of the questions planters run into when they start telling others they are planting a church. Some questions are simple, like, "Where are you planting?" "Why are you planting?" & "How do I get involved?" Other questions, not so much. "What are your eschatological convictions?" "How much of your budget will you devote to cross-cultural missions?" "What's your stance on [insert any controversial topic]?"

With so many questions, pastors and leaders must prioritize which questions require immediate answers and which ones can wait. Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all (really, when is there ever?!), but Nick & Dan do their best to share what they've prioritized and, more importantly, the principles that guide their prioritization. 

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Momma always said, "There's a big difference between peeing in the pool and peeing into the pool." While that analogy isn't exactly relevant to church planting (hopefully!), location matters! 

In this episode, Nick & Dan field a question from a BMC listener about how to discern where a planter should plant after God has already laid a general location on their heart. Dan shares how he's wrestled through that question in determining where to plant Redeemer and Nick offers some questions that can help planters clarify their calling to a specific location.

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If we're honest, sometimes the places where pastors are least pastoral are their homes. It's difficult for most pastors to detach from the demands of ministry, which can leave many pastors' wives and kids feeling like they only get the leftovers of their husbands and fathers. This isn't good and it's not right.

In this episode, Nick & Dan discuss the pressures that pastoral ministry places upon the family and some principles pastors should apply in order to care for their families well.

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Women are vital to the work of church planting, disciple-making, and gospel ministry in general. Some of the most prominent women in church planting are the pastors' wives. And being a pastor's wife isn't always easy. This week, Nick's wife, Hilly Aufenkamp, joins the show to share about her experience as a pastor's wife offers encouragement to other wives in or considering church planting.

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Okay, okay. You caught us. "Easter Special" is just what people say when they can't come up with a catchy title and still need to grab your attention. But, if you're reading this, our strategy clearly worked! 

This week, Nick & Dan take the show on the road and discuss the significance of the liturgical (or church) calendar. Every church recognizes the church calendar! Don't believe us? Well . . . does your church celebrate Easter? See. We told you so. But by only recognizing Christmas and Easter, a lot of churches miss out on the gospel forming power of the *whole* liturgical year. In this episode, the guys encourage you to fix that by better incorporating the various seasons of the church calendar in the life of your church.

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Pastoral ministry is a marathon, not a sprint. Even guys who are out of shape can sprint when they absolutely must, but no one just gets up one day and goes out to run a marathon. Marathons require training and discipline. For the marathon of ministry, pastors also need to be diligent in their disciplines and practices.

Over the next few weeks, the guys are going to talk about the various habits they've cultivated for longevity in the pastorate. They begin this week by talking about personal practices regarding their spiritual, physical, and emotional fitness. It's an honest episode and, hopefully, you find something to glean that will ultimately make you a more healthy pastor, church planter, or Christian.

 

Build My Church is a podcast for church leaders, church planters, and those interested in church planting. Make sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you find this content helpful. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at our website: buildmychurch.show.

New episodes every Tuesday!