The Church Answers Podcast

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As AI becomes more pervasive in society and business, Thom looks at the different places it will likely intersect with church practices today and in the future.

Resources:

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

* The Hope Initiative

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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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Search committees take too long to find a pastor or staff, and they often don't get it right. Why?

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, Delegate to Elevate

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Membership

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

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* For so many leaders, there’s a moment in your personal and professional life where you realize that you’re in your own way.

* You know you need help—and that’s exactly where BELAY comes in.

* But delegating to someone can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know how.

Imagine how your leadership will transform if you…

Didn’t have to worry about reading every email, scheduling every call, and responding to every request.

Had more time, energy, and focus to work on things that move your organization forward.

Achieved big goals for your personal and professional development because you have the freedom to focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering their latest book, Delegate to Elevate, for free.

With it, learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility.

This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—which is one of the things every great leader does.

In no time, you’ll be back to doing what only you can do: growing your organization.

To get this free eBook, check the show notes, or go to belaysolutions.com/thomrainer

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This question has been asked often, but it is now asked with greater frequency and greater urgency.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, Delegate to Elevate

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Membership

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

Episode Sponsor:

* For so many leaders, there’s a moment in your personal and professional life where you realize that you’re in your own way.

* You know you need help—and that’s exactly where BELAY comes in.

* But delegating to someone can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know how.

Imagine how your leadership will transform if you…

Didn’t have to worry about reading every email, scheduling every call, and responding to every request.

Had more time, energy, and focus to work on things that move your organization forward.

Achieved big goals for your personal and professional development because you have the freedom to focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering their latest book, Delegate to Elevate, for free.

With it, learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility.

This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—which is one of the things every great leader does.

In no time, you’ll be back to doing what only you can do: growing your organization.

To get this free eBook, check the show notes, or go to belaysolutions.com/thomrainer

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This question has no precise answer, but we can let you know what is typical and what is not.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, Delegate to Elevate

Church Answers Know Your Church Report

“Effective Evangelistic Churches” by Thom S. Rainer

* The Hope Initiative

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Membership

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

Episode Sponsor:

* For so many leaders, there’s a moment in your personal and professional life where you realize that you’re in your own way.

* You know you need help—and that’s exactly where BELAY comes in.

* But delegating to someone can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know how.

Imagine how your leadership will transform if you…

Didn’t have to worry about reading every email, scheduling every call, and responding to every request.

Had more time, energy, and focus to work on things that move your organization forward.

Achieved big goals for your personal and professional development because you have the freedom to focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering their latest book, Delegate to Elevate, for free.

With it, learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility.

This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—which is one of the things every great leader does.

In no time, you’ll be back to doing what only you can do: growing your organization.

To get this free eBook, check the show notes, or go to belaysolutions.com/thomrainer

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This question is asked with increasing frequency at Church Answers. Listen to what some effective church leaders are telling us.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, Delegate to Elevate

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Membership

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

Episode Sponsor:

* For so many leaders, there’s a moment in your personal and professional life where you realize that you’re in your own way.

* You know you need help—and that’s exactly where BELAY comes in.

* But delegating to someone can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know how.

Imagine how your leadership will transform if you…

Didn’t have to worry about reading every email, scheduling every call, and responding to every request.

Had more time, energy, and focus to work on things that move your organization forward.

Achieved big goals for your personal and professional development because you have the freedom to focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering their latest book, Delegate to Elevate, for free.

With it, learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility.

This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—which is one of the things every great leader does.

In no time, you’ll be back to doing what only you can do: growing your organization.

To get this free eBook, check the show notes, or go to belaysolutions.com/thomrainer

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This conversation generated some great discussion at Church Answers. Get ready to hear some great thoughts from leaders.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, Delegate to Elevate

“I Am a Christian: Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers” by Thom S. Rainer

* “I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference” by Thom S. Rainer

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Membership

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

Episode Sponsor:

* For so many leaders, there’s a moment in your personal and professional life where you realize that you’re in your own way.

* You know you need help—and that’s exactly where BELAY comes in.

* But delegating to someone can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know how.

Imagine how your leadership will transform if you…

Didn’t have to worry about reading every email, scheduling every call, and responding to every request.

Had more time, energy, and focus to work on things that move your organization forward.

Achieved big goals for your personal and professional development because you have the freedom to focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering their latest book, Delegate to Elevate, for free.

With it, learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility.

This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—which is one of the things every great leader does.

In no time, you’ll be back to doing what only you can do: growing your organization.

To get this free eBook, check the show notes, or go to belaysolutions.com/thomrainer

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We all make mistakes. We all need to apologize at times. But how we apologize is almost as important as the act of apology.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, Delegate to Elevate

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Membership

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

Episode Sponsor:

* For so many leaders, there’s a moment in your personal and professional life where you realize that you’re in your own way.

* You know you need help—and that’s exactly where BELAY comes in.

* But delegating to someone can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know how.

Imagine how your leadership will transform if you…

Didn’t have to worry about reading every email, scheduling every call, and responding to every request.

Had more time, energy, and focus to work on things that move your organization forward.

Achieved big goals for your personal and professional development because you have the freedom to focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering their latest book, Delegate to Elevate, for free.

With it, learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility.

This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—which is one of the things every great leader does.

In no time, you’ll be back to doing what only you can do: growing your organization.

To get this free eBook, check the show notes, or go to belaysolutions.com/thomrainer

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Digital attendance was supposed to be the next growth path for churches. It hasn't happened. Why?

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, Delegate to Elevate

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Membership

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

Episode Sponsor:

* For so many leaders, there’s a moment in your personal and professional life where you realize that you’re in your own way.

* You know you need help—and that’s exactly where BELAY comes in.

* But delegating to someone can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know how.

Imagine how your leadership will transform if you…

Didn’t have to worry about reading every email, scheduling every call, and responding to every request.

Had more time, energy, and focus to work on things that move your organization forward.

Achieved big goals for your personal and professional development because you have the freedom to focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering their latest book, Delegate to Elevate, for free.

With it, learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility.

This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—which is one of the things every great leader does.

In no time, you’ll be back to doing what only you can do: growing your organization.

To get this free eBook, check the show notes, or go to belaysolutions.com/thomrainer

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Hiring bi-vocational staff is one of the fastest-growing trends in churches today. Learn why this movement is growing.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, Delegate to Elevate

Church Answers Bi-vocational Co-vocational Certification

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

* Church Answers University

Church Answers Membership

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

Episode Sponsor:

* For so many leaders, there’s a moment in your personal and professional life where you realize that you’re in your own way.

* You know you need help—and that’s exactly where BELAY comes in.

* But delegating to someone can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know how.

Imagine how your leadership will transform if you…

Didn’t have to worry about reading every email, scheduling every call, and responding to every request.

Had more time, energy, and focus to work on things that move your organization forward.

Achieved big goals for your personal and professional development because you have the freedom to focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering their latest book, Delegate to Elevate, for free.

With it, learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility.

This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—which is one of the things every great leader does.

In no time, you’ll be back to doing what only you can do: growing your organization.

To get this free eBook, check the show notes, or go to belaysolutions.com/thomrainer

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Should you move from full-time compensation to co-vocational? There are some compelling reasons to make the move.

Resources:

Belay’s FREE eBook, Delegate to Elevate

Church Answers Bi-vocational Co-vocational Certification

* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector

Church Answers Membership

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

Episode Sponsor:

* For so many leaders, there’s a moment in your personal and professional life where you realize that you’re in your own way.

* You know you need help—and that’s exactly where BELAY comes in.

* But delegating to someone can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know how.

Imagine how your leadership will transform if you…

Didn’t have to worry about reading every email, scheduling every call, and responding to every request.

Had more time, energy, and focus to work on things that move your organization forward.

Achieved big goals for your personal and professional development because you have the freedom to focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering their latest book, Delegate to Elevate, for free.

With it, learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility.

This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—which is one of the things every great leader does.

In no time, you’ll be back to doing what only you can do: growing your organization.

To get this free eBook, check the show notes, or go to belaysolutions.com/thomrainer