The Church Answers Podcast

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If you have never read The Association of Religious Data Archives, you need to watch or listen to this podcast by Thom.

Resources:

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

The Association of Religious Data Archives

* West Bradenton Baptist Church

* 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.

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In a two-part series, Thom looks at the significant decline of the Southern Baptist Convention. Part 2 looks at practices that have changed in the SBC.

Resources:

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

Comparing Your Church’s Current Data to 2019

* Understanding the Decline of the Southern Baptist Convention (Part 1)

* 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.

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In a two-part series, Thom looks at the significant decline of the Southern Baptist Convention. Part 1 may surprise you.

Resources:

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

Comparing Your Church’s Current Data to 2019

* Understanding the Decline of the Southern Baptist Convention (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.

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In the course of a year, every church leader will get discouraged one or more times when there are few or zero volunteers. Thom challenges leaders to ask three questions if volunteerism is a problem.

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.

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There is an implicit redefining of older adults in the church. In many situations, older adults are no longer in their 60s and 70s, but they are in their 80s and 90s. What does this aging mean for churches?

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.

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This situation is exceedingly challenging. What steps should be taken if the spouse of a pastor or staff person does not attend church?

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.

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In the past, there was an expectation that a church staff member would be in the office 30 to 40 hours a week. Those days are gone, but how do we hold staff members accountable for working full-time?

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.

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Every pastor has experienced the pain of church members who stopped giving because they did not get their way in the church. Thom looks at how leaders should respond to this immaturity.

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.

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If you think some of your members are digging in their heels more than ever, you are probably right. In this podcast, Thom examines four reasons for this reality.

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.

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While there are no established principles to answer this question, Thom shares several items to consider when determining how many weeks a pastor should preach each 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.