Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

Episode 365: 7 Ways to Make Your Church Ready for EasterAttractional versus AttractiveMake sure your property is clean and prepared. You get one opportunity to make a first impression. Build a sense of expectancy. Talk about how significant the day is. We are celebrating a risen Savior! We should expect the power of the resurrection to overwhelm. Train your church to greet guests, especially by...

What Makes Pastoral Ministry a Question Mark after Year 10?1. Ministry has become our occupation not our calling.2. Our leadership and methods sometimes grow stagnant.3. We focus too much of on energy on internal church matters.4. We believe we have earned the right to make most of the decisions.5. We fail to be honest about the present condition of the church.6. We only focus on problem people -...

Episode363: Where Do You Find Pastors and Staff Trent and Alan discuss finding candidates for pastoral ministry and church staff.

Episode 362: Spaced Out 1. Assess your space constantly.2. Look for where you are not maximizing your space.3. Chairs over pews...4. Creative possibilities for extra space.... - in the 70's churches had classes meeting in old buses outside the building5. Plan Multiple services/ classes -change everyone's scheduleCommunication1. Communicate a "no ownership of spaces" mindset2. Communicate the...

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