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In this episode, Jeremy interviews Justin Dean. Justin serves as the founder of the Doxa Media Group, and formerly served as the media/PR/Communications director at Mars Hill Church, under Mark Driscoll. Justin and Jeremy discuss what it was like to work for Mark Driscoll and what happened as Mars Hill imploded. Also, they discuss how churches deal with PR, marketing, digital media, and branding.

Connect with Justin online:

* Justin’s Website

* Twitter – @JustinJDean

* Facebook

* Instagram – @JustinJDean

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

* You served as the communications director at Mars Hill Church, under Mark Driscoll. What was that experience like?

* Broad question: What was it like to work for Mark Driscoll?

* What have you learned from the death of Mars Hill Church?

* Let’s shift gears and talk about what you’re doing now. What is the Doxa Media Group, and what do you do?

* What are some basic things churches can do to take their communications strategy to another level?

* What are the keys to an amazing church website?

* When it comes to social media for churches, what key things should church leaders keep in mind?

* What is the future of church communications?

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In this episode, Jeremy interviews Rick White, former pastor of The People’s Church in Franklin, TN. They discuss transitioning a traditional church, tenure, elders, missions, dealing with pain, the future of the American local church.

Connect with Rick online:

* @RickWhite

* Facebook

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

* You have been one of the most influential leaders of evangelicalism in the South over the last three decades. What is your background that led to this role of leadership?

* You were the pastor of The People’s Church for 33 years. What are some keys to long pastoral tenure?

* You and I have discussed the role of elders, deacons, and other forms of church government. Right now, you have the opportunity to speak into the lives of a lot of pastors. What is some advice you’d like to give them?

* You have a major heart for missions—particularly in Malawi, Africa. What is the reason for your heart for missions?

* You have dealt with a lot of pain over the last few years—physically (cancer), familially (Patti’s cancer), and vocationally (leaving The People’s Church).

* What are your thoughts on the future of the American local church?

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In this episode, Jeremy interviews Brady Shearer, Founder/CEO of ProChurchTools.com. They discuss church media, the future of the local church, technology, and building a platform.

Connect with Brady Shearer online:

* The Ultimate Church Connect Card Template

* Nucleus

* Storytape

* The New Visitor Follow-up Freebie

* ProChurchTools.com

* Pro Church Tools On Facebook

* @BradyShearer

* @ProChurchTools

* Pro Church Tools On YouTube

* Pro Church Podcast

* ProVideoAnnouncements.com

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

* Let’s talk about your background a bit. What made you transition from initially thinking about youth ministry to starting your own business?

* Your platform has grown exponentially. How have you gone about strategically building Pro Church Tools?

* What are some key social media things pastors do that drive you nuts?

* In my opinion, most church websites look awful. Do you agree? What do you think about most church websites?

* What is the next hot trend in church media?

* Let’s talk about online ads. What is the most effective: Twitter ads, Google ads, Facebook ads, others? What are some keys to awesome digital media advertising?

* This is being recorded in January 2016. Looking ahead to Easter in just under three months, what should churches start preparing for, in order to make Easter’s media incredible?

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In this episode, Jeremy interviews Chris Brown. The key things they discuss are stewardship, saving, debt, campaigns, and church finances.

Connect with Chris Brown online:

* @ChrisBrownOnAir

* Facebook

* Stewardship.com

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

* Let’s talk about your background a bit. You were a businessman, then served at Elevation Church in Charlotte and Potential Church in Ft Lauderdale, and now serve in a morph between the business and church world. How did you get to where you are?

* What is something unique about working for Dave Ramsey that most people wouldn’t know?

* Generally, how do you define stewardship?

* Some studies have shown that giving at local churches in America is going down. What is the cause of this and how can it be fixed?

* A lot of people call your show and ask for help to get out of debt. What are some tips to make it happen?

* What are your thoughts on churches building buildings and going into debt?

* When it comes to ministers’ personal finances, what advice can you give pertaining to housing allowance and other issues of personal finance specifically for clergy?

* What are your thoughts on clergy opting out of social security?

 

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In this episode, Jeremy interviews Matt Chewning, the founding pastor of Netcast Church in the Boston area. In this episode, they discuss church planting and leadership.

You can connect with Matt Chewning online:

* Netcast Church

* @MattChewning

 

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In this episode, Jeremy interviews Kevin Poole, Production Director at Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton, VA. They discuss media, trends, gear, multisite, and online church.

Connect with Kevin online:

* @KevinRPoole

* Facebook

* Liberty Baptist Church, Hampton, VA

* The following video was mentioned by Kevin at the 15:00 mark of this episode:

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

* You recently made a ministry transition from Mobberly Baptist in Longview, TX to Liberty Baptist in the Virginia Beach area. How has that transition gone for you?

* You have seen media ministry at some major churches and ministries (LU, FBC Dallas, Mobberly, Liberty Baptist, etc.). How have you seen ministry technology change over the last 10-15 years to the present?

* What are some trends you’re seeing in media ministry right now?

* Let’s say you’re talking to a church that wants to move to another level in their media ministry, and they had $20K. What gear should they buy?

* Liberty Baptist recently launched a new campus in Chesapeake. How has the launch gone?

* What are your thoughts on the future of video venues and campuses?

* What do you think is the future of online church (from a media perspective)?

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In this episode, Jeremy interviews Hunter Hall, Plano Campus Pastor of The Village Church. They discuss multisite ministry and church planting.

Connect with Hunter Hall online:

* Hunter’s Bio

* The Village Church – Plano

* @Hunter_Hall

* Hunter On Facebook

* What is your role at The Village?

* What is The Village’s philosophy of starting campuses, in addition to planting ( Acts 29, etc.)?

* How do you think lines can be drawn between planting and starting campuses? For example, Hillsong has campuses worldwide. The Summit starts lots of campuses locally, but plants nationally and globally.

* What are your thoughts on the future of multisite in North American churches?

* How do you deal with the fact that Matt Chandler is so visible as an evangelical leader, and some people inevitably show up just to see the preacher they’ve listened to on iTunes? Is it a blessing, or are there difficulties with that?

* You pastor in the same neighborhood where you were raised. How has that impacted the way you minister to people?

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In this episode, Jeremy interviews Dr. James Merritt, Lead Pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, GA. Jeremy and Dr. Merritt discuss his broadcast ministry, preaching, leadership, church growth and evangelism.

Connect with Dr. Merritt online:

* Cross Pointe Church

* Touching Lives

* @DrJamesMerritt

* Facebook

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

* Let’s talk about your background a bit. You’ve been a pastor for several decades. What led you into pastoral ministry?

* You were pastor of FBC Snellville, an influential and historic church, then left there to plant Cross Pointe. What was that process like?

* Over your years of pastoring, what are some key ways you’ve seen ministry change?

* You are known for your preaching ministry. As you’ve transitioned from pastoring a traditional First Baptist Church to leading a fast-growing contemporary church, how has your preaching style changed (if at all)?

* I’m a bit concerned at the lack of emphasis on evangelism through evangelicalism right now. Cross Pointe has grown a lot through baptisms. What are some keys to practical evangelism in your ministry?

* I first became acquainted with your ministry via TV. How is “Touching Lives” doing?

* A lot of our listeners are young pastors. What are some key truths you could share with young pastors to give them advice and encouragement?

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In this interview, Jeremy interviews Dr. Chuck Lawless, Dean and VP of Graduate Studies and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, where he also serves as Professor of Evangelism and Missions. In addition, he is Global Theological Education Consultant for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Jeremy and Dr. Lawless focus on discussing missions, platform, consulting, leadership, church health, and evangelism.

Buy Jeremy’s latest book, 40 Days of Family.

Connect with Dr. Lawless online:

* Facebook

* @CLawlessJr

* ChuckLawless.com

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

* In your ministry, you see a lot of interesting evangelism strategies. What are some of the most creative and effective evangelism strategies you’ve seen lately?

* As a professor, how are you seeing theological education changing right now?

* In addition to your time as a Dean and VP at SEBTS, you have your own consulting firm. What is the strangest thing you’ve seen in your consulting ministry?

* You are very consistent in blogging. How did you get into this and why? [Follow up] How have you gone about strategically building a platform to reach more people?

* Why do you think most churches are plateaued or declining?

* What’s the healthiest church you’ve ever personally visited? Why?

* You occasionally write about how you are an introvert. It seems like I have become more introverted as I have gotten older. What are your thoughts on introversion and extroversion in relation to ministry?

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In this episode, Jeremy interviews William Vanderbloemen, Founder/President of the Vanderbloemen Search Group. William and Jeremy discuss church staffing, pastoral transition, and general trends in ministry.

You can connect with William Vanderbloemen all over the internet:

* Vanderbloemen Search Group’s Website

* @VanderbloemenSG

* @WVanderbloemen

* Vanderbloemen Search Group on Facebook

* Vanderbloemen Podcast

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

* From a leadership perspective, it’s phenomenal to watch the growth of your firm. What are some key reasons you have grown so much?

* You’ve co-authored (with Warren Bird) Next: Pastoral Succession That Works. The church that I pastor was once the second-largest church in America, and nearly closed several decades later. The beginning of the demise was the way the pastor for 40 years and 6 months stood up in April of 1983 and quit with no notice or plan. What are some key truths you’ve learned about succession plans?

* Why do you think more and more churches are utilizing search firms for hiring key staff positions?

* What are some trends you’re seeing in the church landscape, pertaining to staffing?

* What are some key financial formulas you recommend for churches in their personnel?

* In your ministry, you get to meet with a broad range of churches and pastors. What are some churches that are reaching people in strategic ways?

* You used to be a Presbyterian pastor, and are now involved in an inter-denominational ministry. What are your thoughts on denominationalism, in comparison with networks and affinity groups?