The Church Answers Podcast

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Hint: Most pastors are not the champions in either area. Thom discusses this challenge and opportunity.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE resource, “25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant”

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Central Membership

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Being the leader of a church is a lot of work and maintaining your to-do list can sometimes feel impossible.  

So, don't get bogged down by the administrative side of your church. You should focus on what only you can do — shepherding those God sent your way — while delegating some of those other to-do items on your list. 

Our friends at BELAY can help you get your time back to focus on your ministry. With highly-vetted U.S. based talent, they've got the experts you need to delegate confidently.  

From inbox and schedule management, travel planning and social media management, to reporting and accounting services—they've got the fractional staffing to help your church thrive while reducing your costs.  

To learn even more about the tasks you no longer need to own, BELAY has provided a free resource for our listeners, called “25 Tasks A Pastor Can Delegate To An Assistant.” Check it out today so you can delegate and grow your ministry! 

Visit belaysolutions.com/thomrainer to get access to this free resource now.

https://youtu.be/xWehFIo3wZU

It's an amazing data point. Those in small groups give five times more than those who attend worship only. Thom looks at the implications.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE resource, “25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant”

* 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:

Sermons. Outreach. Support groups. Youth group. Finances. Reporting. 

Being the leader of a church is a lot of work and maintaining your to-do list can sometimes feel impossible.  

So, don't get bogged down by the administrative side of your church. You should focus on what only you can do — shepherding those God sent your way — while delegating some of those other to-do items on your list. 

Our friends at BELAY can help you get your time back to focus on your ministry. With highly-vetted U.S. based talent, they've got the experts you need to delegate confidently.  

From inbox and schedule management, travel planning and social media management, to reporting and accounting services—they've got the fractional staffing to help your church thrive while reducing your costs.  

To learn even more about the tasks you no longer need to own, BELAY has provided a free resource for our listeners, called “25 Tasks A Pastor Can Delegate To An Assistant.” Check it out today so you can delegate and grow your ministry! 

Visit belaysolutions.com/thomrainer to get access to this free resource now.

https://youtu.be/DqP1xWUm5YY

In this real-life case study, Thom looks at a situation similar to the 80-20 rule. In this case, it was the 90-25 rule.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE resource, “25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant”

* #064 “Christmas Eve Is on a Sunday in 2023. What should my church do?”

* 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:

Sermons. Outreach. Support groups. Youth group. Finances. Reporting. 

Being the leader of a church is a lot of work and maintaining your to-do list can sometimes feel impossible.  

So, don't get bogged down by the administrative side of your church. You should focus on what only you can do — shepherding those God sent your way — while delegating some of those other to-do items on your list. 

Our friends at BELAY can help you get your time back to focus on your ministry. With highly-vetted U.S. based talent, they've got the experts you need to delegate confidently.  

From inbox and schedule management, travel planning and social media management, to reporting and accounting services—they've got the fractional staffing to help your church thrive while reducing your costs.  

To learn even more about the tasks you no longer need to own, BELAY has provided a free resource for our listeners, called “25 Tasks A Pastor Can Delegate To An Assistant.” Check it out today so you can delegate and grow your ministry! 

Visit belaysolutions.com/thomrainer to get access to this free resource now.

https://youtu.be/nTe8rGPnuE0

More churches are calling members from within the congregation to part-time positions in the church. Thom looks at three ways churches offer them ministry training.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE resource, “25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant”

* Church Answers University

* 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:

Sermons. Outreach. Support groups. Youth group. Finances. Reporting. 

Being the leader of a church is a lot of work and maintaining your to-do list can sometimes feel impossible.  

So, don't get bogged down by the administrative side of your church. You should focus on what only you can do — shepherding those God sent your way — while delegating some of those other to-do items on your list. 

Our friends at BELAY can help you get your time back to focus on your ministry. With highly-vetted U.S. based talent, they've got the experts you need to delegate confidently.  

From inbox and schedule management, travel planning and social media management, to reporting and accounting services—they've got the fractional staffing to help your church thrive while reducing your costs.  

To learn even more about the tasks you no longer need to own, BELAY has provided a free resource for our listeners, called “25 Tasks A Pastor Can Delegate To An Assistant.” Check it out today so you can delegate and grow your ministry! 

Visit belaysolutions.com/thomrainer to get access to this free resource now.

https://youtu.be/VvSoMY2iOo8

Most pastors' manuals don't have the how-to's of a graveside service. Thom shares what he has learned from several pastors about this service.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE resource, “25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant”

* 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:

Sermons. Outreach. Support groups. Youth group. Finances. Reporting. 

Being the leader of a church is a lot of work and maintaining your to-do list can sometimes feel impossible.  

So, don't get bogged down by the administrative side of your church. You should focus on what only you can do — shepherding those God sent your way — while delegating some of those other to-do items on your list. 

Our friends at BELAY can help you get your time back to focus on your ministry. With highly-vetted U.S. based talent, they've got the experts you need to delegate confidently.  

From inbox and schedule management, travel planning and social media management, to reporting and accounting services—they've got the fractional staffing to help your church thrive while reducing your costs.  

To learn even more about the tasks you no longer need to own, BELAY has provided a free resource for our listeners, called “25 Tasks A Pastor Can Delegate To An Assistant.” Check it out today so you can delegate and grow your ministry! 

Visit belaysolutions.com/thomrainer to get access to this free resource now.

https://youtu.be/3jcUfQsKQE8

The calendar offers churches a great opportunity to reach more people on Christmas Eve in 2023. Thom discusses how the church can make a few great decisions to make it evangelistically effective this year.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE resource, “25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant”

* 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:

Sermons. Outreach. Support groups. Youth group. Finances. Reporting. 

Being the leader of a church is a lot of work and maintaining your to-do list can sometimes feel impossible.  

So, don't get bogged down by the administrative side of your church. You should focus on what only you can do — shepherding those God sent your way — while delegating some of those other to-do items on your list. 

Our friends at BELAY can help you get your time back to focus on your ministry. With highly-vetted U.S. based talent, they've got the experts you need to delegate confidently.  

From inbox and schedule management, travel planning and social media management, to reporting and accounting services—they've got the fractional staffing to help your church thrive while reducing your costs.  

To learn even more about the tasks you no longer need to own, BELAY has provided a free resource for our listeners, called “25 Tasks A Pastor Can Delegate To An Assistant.” Check it out today so you can delegate and grow your ministry! 

Visit belaysolutions.com/thomrainer to get access to this free resource now.

https://youtu.be/ZTzfBQknzm8

Thom provides a summary overview of denominational realities today, and the future of where they are headed. He shares some of the paths forward he sees for denominations in two parts. Some are encouraging, but many are not.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE resource, “25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant”

* The Future of Denominations, Part 1

* “Why Conservative Churches Are Growing” by Dean M. Kelley

* 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:

Sermons. Outreach. Support groups. Youth group. Finances. Reporting. 

Being the leader of a church is a lot of work and maintaining your to-do list can sometimes feel impossible.  

So, don't get bogged down by the administrative side of your church. You should focus on what only you can do — shepherding those God sent your way — while delegating some of those other to-do items on your list. 

Our friends at BELAY can help you get your time back to focus on your ministry. With highly-vetted U.S. based talent, they've got the experts you need to delegate confidently.  

From inbox and schedule management, travel planning and social media management, to reporting and accounting services—they've got the fractional staffing to help your church thrive while reducing your costs.  

To learn even more about the tasks you no longer need to own, BELAY has provided a free resource for our listeners, called “25 Tasks A Pastor Can Delegate To An Assistant.” Check it out today so you can delegate and grow your ministry! 

Visit belaysolutions.com/thomrainer to get access to this free resource now.

https://youtu.be/O8PyPTvOef4

Thom provides a summary overview of denominational realities today, and the future of where they are headed. He shares some of the paths forward he sees for denominations in two parts. Some are encouraging, but many are not.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE resource, “25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant”

* The Future of Denominations, Part 2

* 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:

Sermons. Outreach. Support groups. Youth group. Finances. Reporting. 

Being the leader of a church is a lot of work and maintaining your to-do list can sometimes feel impossible.  

So, don't get bogged down by the administrative side of your church. You should focus on what only you can do — shepherding those God sent your way — while delegating some of those other to-do items on your list. 

Our friends at BELAY can help you get your time back to focus on your ministry. With highly-vetted U.S. based talent, they've got the experts you need to delegate confidently.  

From inbox and schedule management, travel planning and social media management, to reporting and accounting services—they've got the fractional staffing to help your church thrive while reducing your costs.  

To learn even more about the tasks you no longer need to own, BELAY has provided a free resource for our listeners, called “25 Tasks A Pastor Can Delegate To An Assistant.” Check it out today so you can delegate and grow your ministry! 

Visit belaysolutions.com/thomrainer to get access to this free resource now.

https://youtu.be/tOst1yfXztc

Thom shares the current reality of The Hope Initiative. Its growth and the enthusiasm of pastors and church members have become joys to observe.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE resource, “25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant”

* 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:

Sermons. Outreach. Support groups. Youth group. Finances. Reporting. 

Being the leader of a church is a lot of work and maintaining your to-do list can sometimes feel impossible.  

So, don't get bogged down by the administrative side of your church. You should focus on what only you can do — shepherding those God sent your way — while delegating some of those other to-do items on your list. 

Our friends at BELAY can help you get your time back to focus on your ministry. With highly-vetted U.S. based talent, they've got the experts you need to delegate confidently.  

From inbox and schedule management, travel planning and social media management, to reporting and accounting services—they've got the fractional staffing to help your church thrive while reducing your costs.  

To learn even more about the tasks you no longer need to own, BELAY has provided a free resource for our listeners, called “25 Tasks A Pastor Can Delegate To An Assistant.” Check it out today so you can delegate and grow your ministry! 

Visit belaysolutions.com/thomrainer to get access to this free resource now.

https://youtu.be/OQadNDfqoKc

Thom expands on a popular article he wrote on the same topic. In the second episode, he covers the final five realities.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE resource, “25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant”

* The Future of Work in Churches: Ten Realities, Part 1

“The Future of Work in Churches: Ten Realities You Might Not Know” by Thom S. Rainer

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* Church Answers University

* 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:

Sermons. Outreach. Support groups. Youth group. Finances. Reporting. 

Being the leader of a church is a lot of work and maintaining your to-do list can sometimes feel impossible.  

So, don't get bogged down by the administrative side of your church. You should focus on what only you can do — shepherding those God sent your way — while delegating some of those other to-do items on your list. 

Our friends at BELAY can help you get your time back to focus on your ministry. With highly-vetted U.S. based talent, they've got the experts you need to delegate confidently.  

From inbox and schedule management, travel planning and social media management, to reporting and accounting services—they've got the fractional staffing to help your church thrive while reducing your costs.  

To learn even more about the tasks you no longer need to own, BELAY has provided a free resource for our listeners, called “25 Tasks A Pastor Can Delegate To An Assistant.” Check it out today so you can delegate and grow your ministry! 

Visit belaysolutions.com/thomrainer to get access to this free resource now.