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.

Join Pastor Kevin Broyhill and Pastor Michael Poindexter on this episode of the Preachers Workshop Podcast as they continue to answer listener-submitted questions about expository preaching. The team dives into the heart of preaching. They explore how to preach a passage multiple times, the role of sub-themes, and whether there’s room for topical sermons alongside expository ones. Perfect for preachers eager to sharpen their skills and proclaim God’s Word faithfully.

Join Pastor Kevin Broyhill (celebrating his birthday!) and Pastor Michael Poindexter on this episode of the Preachers Workshop Podcast as they tackle listener-submitted questions about expository preaching. The team dives into the heart of preaching. They explore how to preach a passage multiple times, the role of sub-themes, and whether there’s room for topical sermons alongside expository ones. Perfect for preachers eager to sharpen their skills and proclaim God’s Word faithfully.

In this episode, we dive into the vital role of the assistant pastor. Whether you're currently serving as an assistant, considering the position, or leading a church with an assistant on staff, this conversation is packed with valuable insights. We discuss the key responsibilities, the heart attitude needed for effective service, and practical tips for supporting the pastor while leading well in your own ministry areas.