Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

Episode 360: Doomed to Repeat It!! Here are some questions for you to consider ( some questions adapted from Henry Blackaby's book Flickering Lamps) 1. How was your church started - was it started from a split from another church? Or was it an intentional plant from another church? 2. What did the founders intend when they started your church? Was there a specific group they were trying to reach?...

Episode 359: The Trust Axis of Leadership The diagram is for personal use; any professional or publication use requires proper attribution.Trust Axis Diagram

358: Need a Team of Volunteers?From Gary McIntosh in *The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor*1. Look at every person as a potential team member2. Encourage people to serve the Lord on the basis of their love for Him.3. Don't downplay the role; magnify it.4. Don't recruit in the hallway. (Make an appointment)5. Introduce potential recruits to those already in the same ministry. - in a small church, you...

Episode 357: How to End and Begin a New Year! Evaluation - By this time, the Christmas programs are usually over, and parties are wrapping up. So take a lunch with your staff or leadership and do some evaluation. First of all, pay for their lunch - its a good investment. Second, ask them to evaluate a few things.How do you feel that your area of ministry is handling life?How would you rate our...

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...