Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

How much Money does a Church Need in ReserveIs it time-based3 months, 6 months, 9 monthsIs it budget-basedIs it staff-basedIs it insurance-basedSome considerationsMinistry versus securityGiving trendsBudgetary changesstaff….utilitiesInsurance changes

Episode 379: When a Bias For Action is a Bad Thing Most of us have what you’d call a bias for action. We want to make things happen. When is that a negative? When accuracy matters more than speedWhen we don’t have much evidenceWhen we are avoiding pushbackWhen we continually shift prioritiesWhen we intentionally harm others

Episode 377: Thinking About the Church ScheduleConsider :your people’s schedulestimetraditionsneedsworkersspacetraining

Episode 376: That Crazy Little Thing Called EQ How you respond under pressure…> How you handle conflict…> How you process emotions…> How you communicate with people… We got this idea from leaders.church. The how you respond came from them. Everything else is Trent and II talking through them.

Episode 375link to article

Episode 374: All About Traditions Trent and alan discuss the good and bad of traditions in the church.

Episode 373: 4 People You Need in Your Life

Episode 372: Do's and Don'ts of Leading a Staff 1. Do value each team member as a co-laborer in the mission; do not treat them as merely an employee.2. Do provide intentional training and ongoing feedback; do not assume growth will occur without guidance.3. Do affirm and support your staff publicly; do not undermine them through criticism or negative speech.4. Do address concerns privately and...

371: How to Respond to Criticism A special thanks to Dana Young for this note on facing criticism. 1st admit that you are not perfect. Jesus was the only perfect human to walk the earth, and you are not Him. Take ownership and admit that you always have room for improvement. 2nd assess whether the criticism is constructive or destructive. Is it intended to help you improve or to tear you down?...