Missions isn’t just an optional program but very heartbeat of the church’s calling to fulfill the Great Commission. In this episode, our team challenges pastors and church leaders to move beyond a scattershot “support whoever comes by” mindset toward a prayerful, intentional plan for reaching both their local community and the world. Viewing missions support as an eternal investment rather than an expense, they encourage churches to integrate missions awareness into preaching, teaching, and regular congregational life.

In Episode 105 of the Preachers Workshop Podcast, the team explores the critical role of a preacher’s devotional life. They emphasize that a consistent, personal walk with God through prayer and Scripture is essential for spiritual vitality and effective ministry, warning against the trap of substituting sermon preparation for genuine devotion. The discussion highlights how a prayerless pastor leads to a powerless ministry and underscores the need for daily communion with God to navigate life’s challenges and lead a spiritually healthy church.

The episode also offers practical insights for cultivating a devotional life, such as structured prayer lists, journaling through Scripture, and using resources like devotional books or apps. The team encourages pastors to model this discipline to inspire their congregations, sharing strategies like preaching on prayer regularly and recommending manageable reading plans to foster a deeper walk with God.

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In this episode, the team unpacks a listener-submitted question about what study tools and commentaries they “always use.” The conversation explores how a pastor’s library should grow over time, the difference between commentary types, and practical advice on choosing the right tools for preaching through books of the Bible. Whether you're just getting started or years into ministry, this discussion will help sharpen your study habits and strengthen your sermons.

bible-truth.org is a great web resource mentions in our show.

Episode 103: Making the Most of Summer Ministry

In this episode of The Preachers Workshop Podcast, the team dives into how pastors and church leaders can stay intentional and fruitful during the summer months. While summer often brings lower attendance and a more relaxed pace, it doesn’t have to be a spiritual slump. The hosts share personal stories, ministry tips, and practical ideas—from youth camps and Vacation Bible School to “Awesome August” services, Freedom Sunday celebrations, and fun weekly fellowship events. They also discuss how to keep your congregation spiritually engaged and how to prevent people from drifting away during this season.

Whether you're looking to energize your church, encourage your staff, or just need fresh ideas, this episode is full of insight and inspiration to help you make summer great again—for the Lord!

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In this episode, the team continues to discuss the process of hiring a new church staff member. The main topic focuses on when and why to hire staff, emphasizing church growth needs, defining roles, and matching candidates’ gifts. It covers hiring from within versus outside, the importance of vetting (checking employment history and references), and onboarding new staff gradually.

The Preachers Workshop Podcast, discusses the process of hiring a new church staff member. The episode begins with humorous reflections on their first sermons, highlighting early preaching mistakes and the grace of congregations. The main topic focuses on when and why to hire staff, emphasizing church growth needs, defining roles, and matching candidates’ gifts. It covers hiring from within versus outside, the importance of vetting (checking employment history and references), and onboarding new staff gradually. Key advice includes setting clear expectations, maintaining authority, and ensuring a teachable spirit to avoid division and enhance ministry effectiveness.

In this 99th episode of the Preachers Workshop Podcast, the team shares their summer plans and discuss the importance of rest. This episode continues the discussion of the biblical role of deacons in the local church. With insights from personal experience and Scripture, the conversation explores how deacons serve, support the pastor, and help foster unity within the church body. Whether you're a young pastor, a seasoned servant, or simply curious about church leadership, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement on building a healthy, Christ-centered deacon ministry.

Episode 99 – The Deacon Ministry in the Local Church

In this 99th episode of the Preachers Workshop Podcast, the team reflects on the journey so far, shares some light-hearted NFL draft banter, and dives deep into the biblical role of deacons in the local church. With insights from personal experience and Scripture, the conversation explores how deacons serve, support the pastor, and help foster unity within the church body. Whether you're a young pastor, a seasoned servant, or simply curious about church leadership, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement on building a healthy, Christ-centered deacon ministry.

In our latest episode, the team continues the discussion on "Biblical Preaching at Its Best," exploring the advantages of expository preaching. Through personal anecdotes and practical insights, they emphasize how this method fosters clarity, doctrinal soundness, and spiritual growth for both preacher and congregation.

In our latest episode, the team discusses "Biblical Preaching at Its Best," exploring the advantages of expository preaching. Through personal anecdotes and practical insights, they emphasize how this method fosters clarity, doctrinal soundness, and spiritual growth for both preacher and congregation.