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Instructing the next generation of leaders into the next level of advancement.

Tim Ware


    • Sep 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 145 EPISODES


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    How to Series - How to Identify Church Growth Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 40:42


    S2 - Ep 34 - Creating a Culture that Engages the Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 27:11


    In this episode Todd Barham and Truston Baba continue their conversation with a discussion about being intentional about connecting and reaching people who are not followers of Jesus. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc www.vividlifechurch.org

    S2, Ep 33 - Creating a celebration culture w/Truston Baba

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 26:43


    When, what, and how to celebrate well as a church can be challenges. Today Todd speaks with Pastor Truston Baba of Living Church about what some call a "Party Culture" where they have designed the church to celebrate often and passionately. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc www.livingchurch.com  

    S2, Ep32 - Atonement and New Age confusion in the American church w/Josh Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 36:27


    People are teaching things that violate the Bible and beliefs that Christians have held dear since the 1st century. Today, Todd Barham and guest Josh Lewis, of The Remnant Radio, discuss how  some are deviating from atonement through Jesus' death for our salvation and more. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc www.theremnantradio.com

    S2, Ep 31 - Marcionism and Gnosticism invading the American Church w/Josh Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 19:36


    We continue our conversation with Josh Lewis. Today, our host, Todd Barham talks with Josh Lewis, the host of The Remnant Radio, about dangerous emerging doctrines. Today Josh introduces Todd to the ideas of Neo-Marcionism and Neo-Gnosticism and they are affecting the American church today. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc www.theremnantradio.com  

    S2 - Ep 30, The Inerrancy of Scripture w/Josh Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 28:00


    On Today's episode our host Todd Barham interviews Josh Lewis, the host of The Remnant Radio. This is part one of a discussion about dangerous doctrinal positions that are emerging in America. In this episode Todd and Josh discuss the emerging idea those who deny the historic Christian position of the inerrancy of the Scripture. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

    S2, Ep 29 - Counting the Loss of Covid and Looking Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 32:17


    Today's guest is Pastor Chad Benson of LifeGate Church in Burleson, Texas. Today Pastor Chad answers questions about grieving and mourning the uncontrollable challenges that Covid brought to the church. He then tells us how his team is moving ahead. info@advancment.cc www.advancement.cc  

    S2, Ep 28 - The Importance of Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 20:58


    Todd takes time today to interview Pastor Brent Butler about the value of having a coach. They discuss the cost, the time, and the personal benefits. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

    S2, Ep 27 - Identifying critical conflicts in the church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 34:10


    There will always be conflicts in a church. Sometimes they should be ignored and sometimes a pastor must get involved or provide leadership in their resolution. Today Todd asks Tim how to identify them and when to let someone else handle them. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

    S2, Ep 26 - Engaging in Conflict as a Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 32:29


    When should a leader in engage in conflict and when should they avoid it? It's easy to get caught up in conflicts that don't accomplish anything. In today's episode Todd asks Tim about what types of conflicts he believes we should take up in the pastorate. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

    S2, Ep 25 - The Call, A Leader's Responsibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 32:48


    Christian movements are not producing enough pastors and leaders to replace those that are aging out. Today Tim and Todd discuss the fact that Jesus was engaged in connecting people to his call on their life. Pastors and leaders carry that same responsibility today. Listen today to hear practical insights on how to help connect people to the call of God on their life. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

    S2, Ep 24 - Bible Trends and how that affects our preaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 31:16


    Recent Barna research helps us understand the trends surrounding the Bible today. Tim and Todd discuss the results of the study and what impact and application we can take away as pastors and church leaders. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 23 - It's Time We Think Multi-model

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 24:53


    As our population continues to become diverse and people can have more and more options, the church may have to respond. Today Tim and Todd talk about things that churches can do that to not only be multi-site, but also multi-model. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 22 - Developing a Harvest Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 28:53


    Recent research says that churches and Christians are more and more reticent to share their faith and engage in personal evangelism. When this trend is added to the fact that many pastors and church leaders often only are connected to the harvest vicariously through their congregation we can understand even more why people coming to faith in Jesus continue to be less. Today Tim and Todd talk about how leaders and congregations can develop a healthy harvest perspective. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 21 - 4 Keys in Times of Transitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 33:09


    Transitions are a constant part of life and leadership. Most people seem to struggle with change and entering new seasons. Today Tim and Todd discuss some keys to help understand and lead in the midst of transitions. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 20 - Disconnecting for Vacations and Downtime

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 33:51


    With burnout increasing among pastors and leaders we hear a lot about taking time off. Many leaders take time off without ever really disconnecting and being present on their vacation. Today Tim and Todd talk about some ways to disconnect and get the most out of your time off so that you can make the most of your time leading. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 19 - Emerging Church Models - Micro-Church w/Jeff Reed, pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 49:04


    In this episode we begin the complete our conversations around emerging church models. Jeff Reed wraps up talking with Tim and guest host Cullen about micro-churches and micro-campuses. In part 2 of this conversation, Jeff walks through how to identifying potential micro-churches and the steps to getting them started. www.advancement.cc www.thechurch.digital info@advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 18 - Emerging Church Models - Micro-Church w/Jeff Reed, pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 31:56


    In this episode we begin the final conversation around emerging church models. Jeff Reed returns to speak with Tim and guest host Cullen about micro-churches and micro-campuses. In part 1 of this 2 part conversation Jeff talks about where the micro-church fits in the American church landscape and their ability to reach a large diversity of people. www.advancement.cc www.thechurch.digital info@advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 17 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 28:55


    Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with the final part of our conversation with Verlon Fosner on Dinner Church. In this episode Verlon answers the overarching questions of steps to actually launching a Dinner Church or a Dinner Church Campus. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 16 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 26:19


    Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with Verlon Fosner about the Dinner Church Model. In part 3 of 4, Verlon begins continues talking about the practical steps to establishing a Jesus Table Gathering as with talking about the food, team, evangelism, and messages. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 14 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 27:09


    Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with Verlon Fosner about the Dinner Church Model. In part 2 of 4, Verlon begins to lay out the practical steps to establishing a Jesus Table Gathering. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 14 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 31:10


    Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with Verlon Fosner about the Dinner Church Model. In part 1 of 4, Verlon gives the basic outline and ecclesiology. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc

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    S2, Ep 13 - Emerging Church Models - Digital Church w/Jeff Reed, Pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 26:11


    In this episode we continue a series on emerging church models. We finish our conversation about digital church models such as VR and Facebook with Jeff Read of Stadia Church Planting. Jeff shares with Tim and Todd some final thoughts on doing church in a digital world and in digital space. www.advancement.cc

    S2, Ep 12 - Emerging Church Models - Digital Church w/Jeff Reed, Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 27:23


    Today we continue our series on emerging church models and our conversation about digital church models with Jeff Read of Stadia Church Planting. Jeff shares with Tim and Todd practical strategies and truths about building and leading digital churches.

    S2, Ep 11 - Emerging Church Models - Digital Church w/Jeff Reed, Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 24:53


    In this episode we begin a series on emerging church models. We begin by looking digital church models such as VR and Facebook with Jeff Read of Stadia Church Planting. Jeff shares with Tim and Todd how the digital church meets the ecclesiology of the historic church.

    S2E10- Lessons After A Year of COVID Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 46:45


    As we come to the 1-year anniversary of the Covid pandemic in America, the church is still searching for normal. In this episode Tim and Todd conclude their conversation with two pastors from areas of the country that are still facing strict Covid mandates to hear what their lessons on discipleship and evangelism are from the last twelve months. Join us as we talk with Pastor John Bechtel and Isaac Olivarez.

    S2E9- Lessons After A Year of COVID Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 31:06


    As we come to the 1-year anniversary of the Covid pandemic in America, the church is still searching for normal. In this episode Tim and Todd continue their conversation with two pastors from areas of the country that are still facing strict Covid mandates to hear what their lessons on connection and fellowship are from the last twelve months. Join us as we talk with Pastor John Bechtel and Isaac Olivarez.

    S2E8- Lessons After A Year of COVID Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 47:56


    As we come to the 1-year anniversary of the Covid pandemic in America, the church is still searching for normal. In this episode Tim and Todd speak with two pastors from areas of the country that are still facing strict Covid mandates to hear what their lessons on leadership are from the last twelve months. Join us as we talk with Pastor John Bechtel and Isaac Olivarez.

    S2E7- Covid Fatigue with Dr Jeff Logue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 28:52


    Tim and Todd talk about Covid fatigue and what it may look like coming back to what may be a new normal. 

    S2E6- Managing Pastoral Burnout with Dr Jeff Logue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 34:38


    Tim and Todd discuss the growing level of Pastoral burn out we have seen during Covid-19. They tackle ways to avoid burn out with their guest Dr. Jeff Logue.

    S2E5- Living A Healthy Lifestyle- Ricky Van Pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 23:16


    Join Tim and Todd for the final episode with Ricky Van Pay of Fit Pastors. They discuss why health must be a lifestyle, not a short term goal.

    S2E4- What Is The Best Diet and Exercise Routine?- Ricky Van Pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 24:45


    Tim and Todd are back with Ricky Van Pay of Fit Pastors. They talk about what is the best diet and exercise routine for you.

    S2E3- Why Is Rest Important?- Ricky Van Pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 23:00


    Join Tim and Todd as they interview the Founder of Fit Pastor Ricky Van Pay. They talk about the importance of taking time out to rest and recharge.

    S2E2 - Vision and the Harvest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 43:33


    A Biblical Christian vision for any church, ministry, or person must include reaching the eternal harvest. When a leader presents or develops a vision without harvest components they are no longer fulfilling the mission of Christ. Today Tim and Todd discuss the role of the leader to maintain the harvest as part of the vision and direction of any church and the fact that the harvest seems to be missing from most church strategies. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc    

    S2E1 - Vision Equals Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 42:46


    As we head into 2021 pastors and leaders are thinking about vision for the new year. One thing is for sure that almost everyone's 2020 vision was a wash. But, how do know? In this episode Tim explains to Todd the value of strategically developing measurable goals that reflect the vision and lead to steps. Real vision requires specific steps to be more than just a dream. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc

    Ep 121 - 2020 Top 10 - Remaining Kingdom Focused During an Election Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 35:39


    Tim and Todd are thrilled that the episode is the final Top 10 of 2020. Election seasons often tempt church leaders to slip into political positions that conflict with the kingdom of God. Today Tim and Todd speak with Rev. Dr. Anthony Scoma about how to remain kingdom minded as a leader for the sake of the gospel and eternity rather than getting caught up in the current political issues. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

    Ep 120 - 2020 Top 10 - Looking at how Covid-19 will affect the culture and harvest after the quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 54:07


    In this Top 10 episode Tim and Todd bring in a panel of 4 experts to talk about the harvest and Covid. Pastors and churches scrambled when the quarantine happened to discover what to do about church. The question we now want to ask is what will the short and long term affects of the Covid crisis have on America and the people that do not follow Jesus. Join Tim and Todd as they discuss this with our panel Dr. Nicole McAninch, LPC Stacie Sylvas, Dr. Chris Hernandez, and Dr. Ben Blackwell as we wrap up our series. www.advancement.cc

    Ep 119 - 2020 Top 10 - Working through ministry transitions - pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 37:23


    Transitions in ministry are a common thing. Most pastors and staff take new ministry positions multiple times in their careers. Often these are done undercover for a number of reasons. How we leave matters. Listen today as we talk about leaving and finishing well. www.advancement.cc Resources mentioned today: Next: Pastoral Transitions that Work

    Ep 118 - 2020 Top 10 - Working Through Ministry Transitions, Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 35:18


    In this Top 10 episode Advancement uses their own transition between hosts on the podcast as a catalyst of discussion. Ministry transitions are never easy. Our attitude and how we approach them can change what are bad experiences to positives. Listen today as we talk about transitions. www.advancement.cc

    Ep 117 - 2020 Top 10 - Adjusting your Preaching and Communication to an all Virtual Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 29:41


    In one of our most highly rated episodes we revisit this practical content on communication. One of the immediate upheavals of the Covid-19 crisis is pastors and leaders having to go virtual in all of their preaching and communication. Speaking to a camera instead of an audience that laughs and responds can have additional elements. In part 1 of a 3 part series, Tim and Todd speak with Justing Trapp, the co-founder of Sermonary.co to give pastors insights into this new normal. www.advancement.cc www.sermonary.co www.ministrypass.com

    Ep 116 - 2020 Top 10 - What response can the church expect from the culture after Covid-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 34:09


    In this top episode of the 2020 Top 10 we revisit our first episode with Dr. Suzie Macaluso. Churches cannot wait to gather again as the Body of Christ. As churches move to re-open their gatherings, how will those outside of the church view this action? How will the churches actions be received and viewed by the harvest that lives and works around us. We ask this overarching question to Dr. Suzie Macaluso of Abilene Christian University. www.advancement.cc Suzie.Macaluso@acu.edu @scmacaluso on Twitter

    Ep 115 - Staying emotionally healthy as a pastor during times of crisis w/Dr. Jeanie Clarkson - 2020 top 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 31:23


    This conversation was one of our most listened to episodes in 2020. Pastoring is hard and can take an emotional toll any time but, in times of crisis the weight increases and the opportunity for burnout rises. This discussion with Dr. Jeanie Clarkson we talk about how pastors can remain emotionally healthy. Dr. Jeanie Clarkson is offering a discount to our listeners for her online class Crisis Leadership. Use the promo code ADVANCE @  https://emotionallyintelligentpastor.usefedora.com/p/crisis-leadership www.advancement.cc

    Ep 114 - 2020 Top 10 - Joey Alcala, pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 36:16


    In this top 10 episode we discussing raising children in a ministry home is tough enough. When you add the challenges that come with technology in today’s world it can become even more difficult. Listen today as Tim and Todd wrap up their conversation with Joey Alcala, Next Gen Pastor at the Oaks Fellowship, as we wrap up our conversation on balancing family and ministry. www.advancement.cc The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch www.axis.com www.bark.us Facebook group – Parenting in a Tech World

    Ep 113 - 2020 Top 10 #2 - Balancing Family and Ministry w/Joey Alcala

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 31:49


    The second in our 2020 Top 10 is another episode in with Joey Alcala. Raising children in a ministry home can be difficult. Ministry children are positioned to be exposed to the good and bad of the Christian faith and leadership. Leading our children and protecting them so that they can develop healthy lives of faith and commitment to Jesus is the ultimate goal. Listen today as Tim Ware, Todd Barham, and guest Joey Alcala discuss raising children in a ministry home. www.advancement.cc

    Episode 112, 2020 Top 10 - Balancing Ministry and Family pt 1 w/Joey Alcala

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 31:22


    2020 Top 10 - This episode was the first in a series that was one of the most listened to episodes in 2020. When there is a lack of balance between ministry and family, our souls take the brunt of the blow. Spiritual life, outside voices, and coordinating regular life are the beginning of the balance and having peace in our soul. Join Tim Ware and Todd Barham as they talk with Joey Alcala, the Next Generations Pastor from the Oaks Fellowship. www.Advancement.cc

    Episode 111 - Building a Culture of Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 31:16


    When we're young we are taught to say, "Thank you." As parents we teach our children to say, "Thank you." Somehow in our churches and society those two simple words that carry incredible weight are lost. Today Tim and Todd talk about some steps to building a culture of gratitude. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

    Ep 110 - Understanding the theology of Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 28:47


    Conflict is one of the consistent struggles that pastors and congregations deal with. In today's episode Tim and Todd discuss what Jesus had to say about conflict. Tim addresses the reason that many in our churches have a victim's mentality.  info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

    Ep 109 - Balancing Modern Prophecy with the Biblical Canon, Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 54:18


    In 2020 there has been an increasing volume of prophetic words released through various leaders about politics, elections, America, and more. Social media has given rise to the rapid consumption by church members. Today, Dr. Ben Blackwell gives Tim and Todd a checklist that pastors can use to discern modern prophecy in comparison to the Biblical Canon. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc @bencblackwell

    Ep 108 - Balancing Modern Prophecy with the Biblical Canon, Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 33:13


    In 2020 there has been an increasing volume of prophetic words released through various leaders about politics, elections, America, and more. Social media has given access to this revelation and church congregants have consumed it in droves and pastors are asked to comment, confirm, follow, etc. Today, Dr. Ben Blackwell discusses with Tim and Todd how to receive modern revelation from the Holy Spirit without letting it overwrite or take prominence over the canonical prophecy. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc @bencblackwell

    Ep 107 - Increasing your Emotional Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 30:31


    Pastoral burnout and leadership struggles can be connected to our emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence requires the leader to pay attention to themselves and those around them. Building trust, managing expectations, empowering others, and conflict all benefit when we achieve relational mastery. Today Tim and Todd wrap up their conversation with Dr. Jeanie Miller Clarkson on the subject. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

    Ep 106 - Increasing your Emotional Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 29:45


    Pastoral burnout and leadership struggles can be connected to our emotional intelligence. Tim and Todd begin a conversation with Dr. Jeanie Miller Clarkson about practical ways to increase our emotional intelligence. In today's we focus in on the idea of self-management in our ministry leadership.  info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

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