The Church Answers Podcast

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Though it’s not yet a huge number, Thom looks at the reasons some dechurched members are returning.

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* “When the People Pray” by Thom S. Rainer

* The Hope Initiative

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We all want to be more productive—from growing the impact and reach of your church to maximizing time at work so you can invest in your family at home—time is our most valuable resource. And too often, 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough.

If you’re feeling maxed out, BELAY can help. 

Our friends at BELAY are productivity experts who’ve helped busy church leaders accomplish more with their remote staffing solutions since 2010. So whether you’re buried in administrative tasks or overwhelmed by accounting, BELAY has the right U.S.-based specialist to fit your needs.

To jumpstart your productivity journey, BELAY is giving Church Answers listeners an exclusive free download of their newest eBook, The Power of Productivity. This book is filled with practical tips and assessments to help you identify where your productivity can improve and how you can make the most of the time you have.

Just text THOM to 55123—that’s T-H-O-M to 55-123—to get this free download. Stop wasting time with inefficient workflows and unnecessary tasks. Start transforming the way you work and lead with BELAY.

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One of the most common questions we get from members of Church Answers is: How do I get younger people in my church? Thom looks at two ways that have been successful.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, “The Power of Productivity” - Text THOM to 55123.

Know Your Community

* “When the People Pray” by Thom S. Rainer

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Central Membership

* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry

Episode Sponsor:

We all want to be more productive—from growing the impact and reach of your church to maximizing time at work so you can invest in your family at home—time is our most valuable resource. And too often, 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough.

If you’re feeling maxed out, BELAY can help. 

Our friends at BELAY are productivity experts who’ve helped busy church leaders accomplish more with their remote staffing solutions since 2010. So whether you’re buried in administrative tasks or overwhelmed by accounting, BELAY has the right U.S.-based specialist to fit your needs.

To jumpstart your productivity journey, BELAY is giving Church Answers listeners an exclusive free download of their newest eBook, The Power of Productivity. This book is filled with practical tips and assessments to help you identify where your productivity can improve and how you can make the most of the time you have.

Just text THOM to 55123—that’s T-H-O-M to 55-123—to get this free download. Stop wasting time with inefficient workflows and unnecessary tasks. Start transforming the way you work and lead with BELAY.

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More churches have interim pastors than any point we can recall. With this new normal, how long should an interim pastor stay at a church?

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, “The Power of Productivity” - Text THOM to 55123.

* Interim Pastor Certification. SPECIAL OFFER: (10) 50% scholarships (a value of $925). DISCOUNT CODE: IPUSCHOLAR50 (*This code only applies to the PAY-IN-FULL option.)

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Central Membership

* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry

Episode Sponsor:

We all want to be more productive—from growing the impact and reach of your church to maximizing time at work so you can invest in your family at home—time is our most valuable resource. And too often, 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough.

If you’re feeling maxed out, BELAY can help. 

Our friends at BELAY are productivity experts who’ve helped busy church leaders accomplish more with their remote staffing solutions since 2010. So whether you’re buried in administrative tasks or overwhelmed by accounting, BELAY has the right U.S.-based specialist to fit your needs.

To jumpstart your productivity journey, BELAY is giving Church Answers listeners an exclusive free download of their newest eBook, The Power of Productivity. This book is filled with practical tips and assessments to help you identify where your productivity can improve and how you can make the most of the time you have.

Just text THOM to 55123—that’s T-H-O-M to 55-123—to get this free download. Stop wasting time with inefficient workflows and unnecessary tasks. Start transforming the way you work and lead with BELAY.

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It's usually one of the most hurtful conversations a pastor has. Thom shares with you what he has heard from hundreds of pastors.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, “The Power of Productivity” - Text THOM to 55123.

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Central Membership

* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry

Episode Sponsor:

We all want to be more productive—from growing the impact and reach of your church to maximizing time at work so you can invest in your family at home—time is our most valuable resource. And too often, 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough.

If you’re feeling maxed out, BELAY can help. 

Our friends at BELAY are productivity experts who’ve helped busy church leaders accomplish more with their remote staffing solutions since 2010. So whether you’re buried in administrative tasks or overwhelmed by accounting, BELAY has the right U.S.-based specialist to fit your needs.

To jumpstart your productivity journey, BELAY is giving Church Answers listeners an exclusive free download of their newest eBook, The Power of Productivity. This book is filled with practical tips and assessments to help you identify where your productivity can improve and how you can make the most of the time you have.

Just text THOM to 55123—that’s T-H-O-M to 55-123—to get this free download. Stop wasting time with inefficient workflows and unnecessary tasks. Start transforming the way you work and lead with BELAY.

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For three decades, spiritual gifts were a common subject of conversation and discipleship in many churches. Thom looks at why this emphasis has waned.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, “The Power of Productivity” - Text THOM to 55123.

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Central Membership

* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry

Episode Sponsor:

We all want to be more productive—from growing the impact and reach of your church to maximizing time at work so you can invest in your family at home—time is our most valuable resource. And too often, 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough.

If you’re feeling maxed out, BELAY can help. 

Our friends at BELAY are productivity experts who’ve helped busy church leaders accomplish more with their remote staffing solutions since 2010. So whether you’re buried in administrative tasks or overwhelmed by accounting, BELAY has the right U.S.-based specialist to fit your needs.

To jumpstart your productivity journey, BELAY is giving Church Answers listeners an exclusive free download of their newest eBook, The Power of Productivity. This book is filled with practical tips and assessments to help you identify where your productivity can improve and how you can make the most of the time you have.

Just text THOM to 55123—that’s T-H-O-M to 55-123—to get this free download. Stop wasting time with inefficient workflows and unnecessary tasks. Start transforming the way you work and lead with BELAY.

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Pastors who retire must make a decision about where they will attend church. It's not an easy decision.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, “The Power of Productivity” - Text THOM to 55123.

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Central Membership

* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry

Episode Sponsor:

We all want to be more productive—from growing the impact and reach of your church to maximizing time at work so you can invest in your family at home—time is our most valuable resource. And too often, 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough.

If you’re feeling maxed out, BELAY can help. 

Our friends at BELAY are productivity experts who’ve helped busy church leaders accomplish more with their remote staffing solutions since 2010. So whether you’re buried in administrative tasks or overwhelmed by accounting, BELAY has the right U.S.-based specialist to fit your needs.

To jumpstart your productivity journey, BELAY is giving Church Answers listeners an exclusive free download of their newest eBook, The Power of Productivity. This book is filled with practical tips and assessments to help you identify where your productivity can improve and how you can make the most of the time you have.

Just text THOM to 55123—that’s T-H-O-M to 55-123—to get this free download. Stop wasting time with inefficient workflows and unnecessary tasks. Start transforming the way you work and lead with BELAY.

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Many pastors have entered the retirement phase of their lives. Thom examines the sources of their income at this point in their lives.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, “The Power of Productivity” - Text THOM to 55123.

* Christian Money Solutions

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Central Membership

* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry

Episode Sponsor:

We all want to be more productive—from growing the impact and reach of your church to maximizing time at work so you can invest in your family at home—time is our most valuable resource. And too often, 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough.

If you’re feeling maxed out, BELAY can help. 

Our friends at BELAY are productivity experts who’ve helped busy church leaders accomplish more with their remote staffing solutions since 2010. So whether you’re buried in administrative tasks or overwhelmed by accounting, BELAY has the right U.S.-based specialist to fit your needs.

To jumpstart your productivity journey, BELAY is giving Church Answers listeners an exclusive free download of their newest eBook, The Power of Productivity. This book is filled with practical tips and assessments to help you identify where your productivity can improve and how you can make the most of the time you have.

Just text THOM to 55123—that’s T-H-O-M to 55-123—to get this free download. Stop wasting time with inefficient workflows and unnecessary tasks. Start transforming the way you work and lead with BELAY.

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Thom returns to a study he did on how many hours a week pastors typically work.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, “The Power of Productivity” - Text THOM to 55123.

* “Surprising Insights from the Unchurched and Proven Ways to Reach Them” by Thom S. Rainer

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Central Membership

* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry

Episode Sponsor:

We all want to be more productive—from growing the impact and reach of your church to maximizing time at work so you can invest in your family at home—time is our most valuable resource. And too often, 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough.

If you’re feeling maxed out, BELAY can help. 

Our friends at BELAY are productivity experts who’ve helped busy church leaders accomplish more with their remote staffing solutions since 2010. So whether you’re buried in administrative tasks or overwhelmed by accounting, BELAY has the right U.S.-based specialist to fit your needs.

To jumpstart your productivity journey, BELAY is giving Church Answers listeners an exclusive free download of their newest eBook, The Power of Productivity. This book is filled with practical tips and assessments to help you identify where your productivity can improve and how you can make the most of the time you have.

Just text THOM to 55123—that’s T-H-O-M to 55-123—to get this free download. Stop wasting time with inefficient workflows and unnecessary tasks. Start transforming the way you work and lead with BELAY.

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The majority of pastors are not trained in finance, but there are four key questions where they should get answers on a regular basis.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, “The Power of Productivity” - Text THOM to 55123.

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Central Membership

* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry

Episode Sponsor:

We all want to be more productive—from growing the impact and reach of your church to maximizing time at work so you can invest in your family at home—time is our most valuable resource. And too often, 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough.

If you’re feeling maxed out, BELAY can help. 

Our friends at BELAY are productivity experts who’ve helped busy church leaders accomplish more with their remote staffing solutions since 2010. So whether you’re buried in administrative tasks or overwhelmed by accounting, BELAY has the right U.S.-based specialist to fit your needs.

To jumpstart your productivity journey, BELAY is giving Church Answers listeners an exclusive free download of their newest eBook, The Power of Productivity. This book is filled with practical tips and assessments to help you identify where your productivity can improve and how you can make the most of the time you have.

Just text THOM to 55123—that’s T-H-O-M to 55-123—to get this free download. Stop wasting time with inefficient workflows and unnecessary tasks. Start transforming the way you work and lead with BELAY.

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Many people assume that being an extrovert is an advantage for a pastor. That is not always true, as Thom looks at some of their challenges.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, “The Power of Productivity” - Text THOM to 55123.

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Central Membership

* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry

Episode Sponsor:

We all want to be more productive—from growing the impact and reach of your church to maximizing time at work so you can invest in your family at home—time is our most valuable resource. And too often, 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough.

If you’re feeling maxed out, BELAY can help. 

Our friends at BELAY are productivity experts who’ve helped busy church leaders accomplish more with their remote staffing solutions since 2010. So whether you’re buried in administrative tasks or overwhelmed by accounting, BELAY has the right U.S.-based specialist to fit your needs.

To jumpstart your productivity journey, BELAY is giving Church Answers listeners an exclusive free download of their newest eBook, The Power of Productivity. This book is filled with practical tips and assessments to help you identify where your productivity can improve and how you can make the most of the time you have.

Just text THOM to 55123—that’s T-H-O-M to 55-123—to get this free download. Stop wasting time with inefficient workflows and unnecessary tasks. Start transforming the way you work and lead with BELAY.