Taking Money from Maintenance to Ministry Money talk in church? It’s enough to make the boldest pastor break a sweat. Too often, budgeting feels like a necessary evil—just a way to keep the lights on and the doors open. Many…
Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: In this live interview, Annie F. Downs returns to the podcast and explains what most churches are missing in ministry, the most overlooked group in your church and how to connect them, and…
So you’re a leader… at a traditional church. What are your first moves to help revitalize the church and see it thrive again? Or maybe thrive for the first time ever? When I began ministry leading three small, dying traditional…
Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Mart Green talks about how his retail book chain stayed profitable and growing in the face of the rise of Amazon, explains the inner workings of Hobby Lobby’s Green Family, and how he…
Every generation experiences change. But sometimes you sense you’re in the midst of truly radical change, the kind that happens only every few centuries. Increasingly, I think we’re in such a moment now. Those of us in in Western culture who are over age 30 were…
Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Surprise. The New Atheism of people like Dawkins, Hitchins, and Sam Harris has lost favor over the last few years. Podcaster and author Justin Brierley talks about why the New Atheism isn’t resonating…
How do you know you’re a leader worth following? And what qualities make a Christian leader worth listening to? By definition, that’s what a leader is: a person who others follow. (If no one is following you, you’re probably not…
There’s a crisis brewing in the church that almost no one is talking about: Nobody wants to work at a church anymore. Very few next-gen people want your job, church leader. Not only are many young adults walking away from…
Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Mark Clark talks about the difference between preaching to a pre-Christian and post-Christian culture, how to do both effectively, and how to leverage your unique gifting and quirks. He discusses how he’s learned…
Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Christian Apologist Wesley Huff recently debated Billy Carson, which led to an appearance on the Joe Rogan Show. In both cases, Wes demonstrated a powerful approach to apologetics. In this episode, I outline…
Church marketing is often misunderstood and misrepresented, yet it’s one of the most powerful ways your church can reach your community. At its core, marketing is about communication—sharing who you are, what you believe, and why it matters. You may…
Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on: Craig Groeschel breaks down how he’s changing and adapting his preaching and communication style for digital ministry, AI and social media, the power of extreme habits, how to motivate yourself and others during…