Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

Episode 356: 10 Days of Christmas A laid-back, fun episode10 more volunteers - or 10 more discipled followers of Jesus9 more ideas of how to share the Christmas story8 less commercials each time I want to watch a ball game7 more Christmas gift ideas for my family and staff6 hostess Christmas tree cakes5 Golden givers4 deacons serving3 more hours with my kids2 more White Elephant parties - NOT1...

Episode 355: Mistakes that Still Make Stop and ThinkMaking changes without the best informationNot setting clear expectations for leadershipAdding members too easilyNot letting people go graciouslyNot sharing my leadership sooner.Not joining a community of pastors soonerNot taking all my vacation time each yearPreaching too much - not taking sabbath

Episode 354: 5 Communication Skills I Want to Develop I want to develop better skills in... Asking more impactful QuestionsListening to others more clearlyTelling stories more compellinglyEmploying empathy sincerelyPreaching with connectivity

Episode 353: Interview With Dr. Matthew Tanne Get The Wounded Pastor bookWebsite

Episode 352: Look under the hoodFor knowledge, we need to know where things are... for example, my car battery is under my passenger seat...For maintenance and prevention, we need to stop and take time to gain perspective.For repairs - what is broken or not working rightFor a rebuild - sometimes we recognize we have to start over.

Episode 351: The Church Being the ChurchHow can we care for people?Value all people highly. Jesus does. Open a/partner with local food pantries to help provide basic needs. Be uncompromising in our gospel witness. Consider teaching essential work skills and offering counseling services to individuals. Establish clear guidelines to determine how your church can effectively meet the needs of its...

Episode 350: How to Lead ChangeIn our words:I see something that needs to changeI know where we need to changeI think about the timing of the changeI recognize why this change will be hardI enlist people who share my heartI address the "elephants in the room" lovingly but firmlyI acknowledge failure is an option, but so is success.I stay the course long enough to gain a clear picture of the...

Episode 349: How to Talk About Church Finances Have an open and transparent perspective on church financesAvoid apologizing for talking about the subjectPreach and teach on the subject naturallyWhen it's in the textWhen it's a good illustrationWhen there's a specific needAccept responsibility for being the primary spokesman for your church's finances.Share stories of God's faithfulnessKeep...

Episode 348: How To Plan For Revival What is revivalMalcolm McDow and Alvin Reid "revival is God's invasion into the lives of one or more off His people in order to awaken them spiritually for Kingdom ministry."personalInstitutionalRegionalspecialized - like youth ie Jesus MovementnationalglobalJonathon Edward's 5 signs of revivalIncreased esteem for the true Jesus: People have a greater love and...

Episode 347: How to Lead An InvitationBefore you ever preach: Spend significant time praying and asking what God wants his people to do. The Response begins before the invitation time.Ask people to start responding long before you actually give the invitation. Don't be too quick - you can take your time Many pastors through in a phrase or 2. Some end by saying that's all I have Let the scripture...