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This is podcast for pastors by pastors. Each week, Pastors Adam Clagg & Brandon Johns discuss the things that pastors are thinking about.


    • Jul 7, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Pruning, Blocking, and Batching your Schedule: Part 2 of our interview with leadership coach Alan Briggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 31:11


    This is part two of a wonderful interview with Alan Briggs with Stay Forth Designs. Pastors Adam Clagg & Brandon Johns talk with Alan about improving our schedules, creating 30-minute meetings, adding margain to your day so you have more creativity and more! You will enjoy this! Share this with five leaders, not just pastors. LIke our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast ALAN BRIGGS Founder, Lead Creative, Coach Alan is a mountain guide for the leadership journey. He loves outdoor adventures, but the greatest adventure of his being a father and husband. Alan is crazy about helping hungry leaders conquer overwhelm and navigate with courage. He serves leaders and organizations around the country through coaching, speaking, consulting, designing experiences, hosting mastermind groups, writing his own books and ghostwriting for others. He co-hosts Right Side up Leadership Podcast and regularly writes for Outreach and Field Notes . https://www.stayforth.com/ https://www.stayforth.com/resources/ Alan Briggs' Author Page on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Alan-Briggs/e/B0101LUSLI/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Pastoral Coaching with Alan Briggs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 22:28


    This is part one of a wonderful interview with Alan Briggs with Stay forth Designs. Pastors Adam Clagg & Brandon Johns discuss leadership coaching, passion, drive, and our callings. You will enjoy this! Share this with five pastors! LIke our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast ALAN BRIGGS Founder, Lead Creative, Coach Alan is a mountain guide for the leadership journey. He loves outdoor adventures, but the greatest adventure of his being a father and husband. Alan is crazy about helping hungry leaders conquer overwhelm and navigate with courage. He serves leaders and organizations around the country through coaching, speaking, consulting, designing experiences, hosting mastermind groups, writing his own books and ghostwriting for others. He co-hosts Right Side up Leadership Podcast and regularly writes for Outreach and Field Notes . https://www.stayforth.com/ https://www.stayforth.com/resources/ Alan Briggs' Author Page on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Alan-Briggs/e/B0101LUSLI/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1

    Post-Pandemic Church pt 2: Predictions & Educated Guesses about People's Reactions to Post-Pandemic Life and Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 36:20


    In episode 26 of the Every Pastor Podcast, Adam and Brandon continue to discuss the changes they are already seeing in their churches as things get better with the pandemic. The week they recorded episodes 25 and 26, their county's mask mandate ended and their state ended almost all restrictions. In this episode, they ponder what church will be like the next few weeks and months as people try to return to normal life. What do people expect about church? Will we return to passing the offering plate and shaking hands?

    Post-Pandemic Church pt 1: Predictions & Educated Guesses about People's Reactions to Post-Pandemic Life and Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 32:48


    In episode 25 of the Every Pastor Podcast, Adam and Brandon discuss the changes they are already seeing in their churches as things get better with the pandemic. The week they recorded episodes 25 and 26, their county's mask mandate ended and their state ended almost all restrictions. In this episode, they ponder what church will be like the next few weeks and months as people try to return to normal life. What do people expect about church? Will we return to passing the offering plate and shaking hands? Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/EveryPastorPodcast

    Pastors and the Mouse - A Pastor's Guide to Destressing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 33:09


    Pastoring a local body of believers can be stressful. If we as pastors are going to care for our church and our people, we must take care of ourselves and our familes. On episode 24, Pastors Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns share a few things they do to destress and how and where some of their favorite vacation spots are. *Disclaimer: You will hear a lot about both their families' favorite place to vacation, Walt Disney World. I hope you enjoy hearing about the importance of destressing! Mentioned in this podcast - unlockingthemagic.com (Brandon's go to podcast for all things Disney)

    How do I make Logos software write my sermon for me... With Richard Villanueva

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 31:18


    One of the most incredible pieces of software around for pastors is Logos. It is big, robust, and dynamic... but it can also be intimidating.  Today Pastors Brandon Johns and Adam Clagg chat with Richard Villanueva, one of the guys who do training with the software.  Richard helps the software become a little less daunting, and how anyone on any budget can take advantage of this Logos! You can find him and the other guys who run Logos Daily at https://logos-daily.com/ or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BraveDaily 

    Livestreaming Tips & Tricks for Churches with Joshua Riggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 42:16


    This is part two of our awesome interview with Joshua Riggs from WorshipResources.Church  In this episode, Pastors Brandon, Adam, and Joshua discuss avoiding getting "strikes" from YouTube and Facebook for music copyright, improving stage lighting, different streaming providers (including ones that will stream the service directly to your church's website), cameras, and what to do if your live feed ends in the middle of a service, and more.  Tweetable quotes: "You, as the pastor, need to address the online audience every week." - Joshua Riggs Streaming Providers: Resi (Top of the Line) Light Cast Media  ChurchStreaming.tv  Vimeo Live Stream  Haivision Media  Fusion  BoxCast (What Joshua's church uses) Worship Channels  StreamingChurch.tv  LifeStream TV  Stream Monkey  Sermon.net Be sure to follow us on the Every Pastor Facebook page.  Connect with our guest Joshua Riggs: Joshua@WorshipResources.Church Youtube: Worship Resources For Churches https://www.facebook.com/WRSHPresources  https://www.instagram.com/WRSHPresources  https://www.twitter.com/WRSHPresources  https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrshpresources

    Better Live Streaming with Joshua Riggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 28:23


    In this episode we interview Joshua Riggs, Worship Pastor at Bethany Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He also has a great website WorshipResources.church with free and inexpensive resources for your church. WorshipResourches.Church shows you how to get and use sermon graphics, videos, social media, motion backgrounds, stock photos, and more. His website helps you discover and learn how to use quality resources to make your church look better. Check it out! Our discussion is about how we can do a better job live streaming our church services. Conversation starter: How is live streaming working for you? What are the limitations? VIDEO Switcher Studio is the system that is currently used in Adam's church and Brandon's church. Next step with physical cameras would be an ATEM Mini Pro ($600) that has 4 video inputs and audio. Also, ATEM Studio ($1,000) with 8 inputs / SDI connections HDMI has limitations. SDI is broadcast/standard. Joshua recommends thinking long term (next 3 to 5 years) and purchase gear that is scaleable. Cameras- Canon or Panasonic 4k options ($1,200-$2,000) Canon XA45 - 4K is about $2,000 PTZ is low profile, but not recommended. AUDIO "The most important thing about video streaming is the audio." Get your audio from the board using an interface like iRig. You should use the Aux out from the board or bus mis, not the main house mix. Things sound different in the sanctuary versus on someone's phone, tablet, or TV. It needs to be a different mix. Monitor it with headphones and solo out the mix you put the live stream on. Most large churches have a separate mixer to get the audio to live stream. Best option is to use an AUX from the board, set everything to POST FADE anduse headphones to monitor the mix. *** This is part one of this interesting conversation. We still have 40 more minutes that will be released later *** In part two, we will discuss how to get your live feed from your church and to the internet. We discuss Facebook, YouTube, embedding the service directly on your website, lighting, camera angles, pastor's attire, talking to the camera, online host to talk to guests, what to do when the feed is disrupted, and more. Joshua also shares blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels that he recommends for church media. Subscribe to the podcast so you will get a notification when part two airs. Joshua can be reached at Joshua@WorshipResources.Church Be sure to follow our page https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast You can email Adam Clagg or Brandon Johns at everypastor@gmail.com

    The one Commandment that you're ok breaking! Why you need a Sabbath

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 41:28


    Why do so many of us fail to take a day of rest during the week? Join Pastors Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns as they discuss what a Sabbath is, ways to be intentional on taking a day of rest and a day with your family, what their routines are, and some practical steps you can take to put this Commandment into practice. Robert Morris Sermon: Take the Day Off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2fSDgzz6ZU

    7 Encouraging Tips for Pastors with Guest Dennis Culbreth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 48:26


    What a stressful year (well, almost a year) it's been. I know pastors are feeling the pressure in a way that is so different than anything before. Today Pastors Brandon Johns and Adam Clagg are joined by their friend, Dennis Culbreth, to talk about some encouraging words and tips for pastors today. Dennis has been a pastor for over 40 years and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and care for pastors. He currently serves at the Associational Missions Strategist for the Hamilton County Baptist Associtiation. Please check our our community on facebook www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast

    What's next for our churches with our guest and friend Alan Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 43:44


    2021 is here... now what? What are some trends we can expect and prepare for as we lead our churches? Brady Shearer or ProChurchTools put out an incredibly insightful video on this subject earlier in the week. This week, Pastors Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns are joined by their friend, Pastor Alan Rogers to discuss some of these topics and how our churches can be better prepared. Here's a link to the video - https://youtu.be/MkfyP2hh0Oc Other people mentioned this week: Brady Shearer Ed Stetzer Carey Nieuwhof Tony Morgan Thom Rainer

    Words Matter - how we can use (or not use) our words to build up the kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 34:34


    Communication is key in all areas of life. On this episode, pastors Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns talk about “Christianese,” doctrinal words, and other ways of communication that can be helpful in our ministries.

    Words Matter - how can we use our words (or not use them) for building up thexkingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 34:34


    Communication is key in all areas of life. On this episode, pastors Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns talk about “Christianese,” doctrinal words, and other ways of communication that can be helpful in our ministries.

    Free books! Why a pastor should get to know the local public library

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 35:12


    In the first episode of the new year, Pastors Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns discuss some tips on using the library, how to get a library card even if it's from a non local library. Make sure to like us at Facebook.com/everypastorpodcast

    It was in the Bulletin! Tips for Communicating with Your Congregation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 35:16


    Have you had communication breakdown? How many times have you been so frustrated with something because it wasn't communicated well? Today Pastors Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns talks about the how, when, where, and why on communicating information to the church. They also talk about different tools that are at our disposal to communicate well.

    When Sunday is Valentine's Day: How to Plan, Recognize, or Ignore Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 36:35


    Many holidays are always on a Sunday, while others are celebrated with a long weekend. Other holidays just happen to fall on Sunday some years. What should churches do? Do we ignore that Valentine's Day, Independence Day, and Halloween all fall on a Sunday in 2021? In this episode, Pastor Adam and Pastor Brandon share some ideas for using holiday celebrations as outreach to the community, ministry to our congregations, and also glorifying the Lord. Please share your ideas by visiting our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast The Every Pastor Podcast with Adam Clagg & Brandon Johns Do you want to start a BLOG? Click here to get started: https://www.bluehost.com/track/everypastor By using our affiliate link, you help support our podcast. https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast

    Navigating the Next 12 Months... our greatest days are ahead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 36:00


    How do we navigate the next 12 to 18 months post-quarantine? In this episode, we reflect on a workshop we attended about developing strategies and direction for the church in 2021. How can we move from reactive to proactive so our greatest days are ahead of us? This episode will give you some ideas on reaching your members who have not returned, while also reaching new people who are looking for a safe and exciting church that is "on mission" and will help them have real relationships. Please share this podcast with a few pastor friends and feel free to comment with your ideas, opinions, and resources. The Every Pastor Podcast with Adam Clagg & Brandon Johns Do you want to start a BLOG? Click here to get started: https://www.bluehost.com/track/everypastor By using our affiliate link, you help support our podcast. https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast

    Distractions While Preaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 34:26


    In our 10th episode, we share some funny stories of distractions and interruptions during our decades of local church ministry. Laugh along with us and also think about the ways to respond to distractions: *Ignore *Address *Trust Ushers/Safety Team Also, join in the conversation on our Facebook page and share a funny story of something that happened during a sermon. The Every Pastor Podcast with Adam Clagg & Brandon Johns Do you want to start a BLOG? Click here to get started: https://www.bluehost.com/track/everypastor By using our affiliate link, you help support our podcast. https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast

    The Pastor's Daily Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 35:31


    What does a pastor do all day? In this episode, two above-average pastors of normal-sized churches share their daily and weekly routines. Pastor Adam (a night owl who does not keep office hours) and Pastor Brandon (a morning person who keeps regular office hours) discuss how they each get ministry done each day and plan their 40+ hour work weeks. They explain some things they have learned over the years about keeping a healthy rhythm while living the strange ministry schedule. Adam and Brandon both have children at home, so they also discuss the importance of family time. Share this episode with a friend who spends the week preparing sermons, writing, visiting, planning, and providing vision for the congregation. Every Pastor Podcast with Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns Do you want to start a BLOG? Click here to get started: https://www.bluehost.com/track/everypastor By using our affiliate link, you help support our podcast. https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Websites We Use for Sermon Preparation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 36:20


    Every Pastor Podcast with Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns Do you want to know some really good websites that help with sermon preparation? In this episode Pastor Adam and Pastor Brandon share 16 online resources that they use every week to prepare sermons and Bible studies. Do you want to start a BLOG? Click here to get started: https://www.bluehost.com/track/everypastor By using our affiliate link, you help support our podcast. https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast ++Like our Facebook page to be entered for a drawing for a book by Karl Vaters, small church ministry expert.++ Websites mentioned Bible Study tools https://www.biblegateway.com/ https://www.bible.com/ https://biblehub.com/ https://www.codexsinaiticus.org/en/ https://www.blueletterbible.org/ https://www.preceptaustin.org/ https://www.logos.com/ https://www.monergism.com/ https://www.biblica.com/ Ministry https://www.reasonablefaith.org/ https://radical.net/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Seanmcdowell76 https://www.wordhippo.com/ Graphics https://open.life.church/resources https://www.canva.com/ https://snappa.io/

    Ministering to Quarantined Members

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 34:06


    Every Pastor Podcast with Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns How do we reach our members who haven't returned post-quarantine? Are they coming back? Are there things we can do to minister to them now that our churches are meeting physically again, but they have not come back? In this episode, Pastors Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns talk about this issue pastor-to-pastor. We share some ideas on reaching our missing sheep. We discuss some reasons why some haven't returned and ways we can talk to them. If you are a pastor, you will like this episode. Do you want to start a BLOG? Click here to get started: https://www.bluehost.com/track/everypastor/EPP7 By using our affiliate link, you help support our podcast. https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast ++Like our Facebook page to be entered for a drawing for a book by Karl Vaters, small church ministry expert.++

    Books that Influenced Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 37:47


    Every Pastor Podcast with Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast ++Like our Facebook page to be entered for a drawing for a book by Karl Vaters, small church ministry expert.++ Resources Mentioned (with affiliate links to support our podcast) Spiritual Disciplines by Donald Whitney https://amzn.to/2Syu3Ar The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell https://amzn.to/3ls7MRv Where is God when It Hurts? by Yancey https://amzn.to/33GpUkC Inside Out by Larry Crabb https://amzn.to/3nstJSk Pursuit of God by Tozer https://amzn.to/3nrNo4J (Free on Kindle right now) Breakout Churches by Rainer https://amzn.to/30HV2hr Good to Great by Jim Collins https://amzn.to/36OH3dw In A Pit With A Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson https://amzn.to/36ITrM7 Communicated for a Change by Andy Stanley & Lane Jones https://amzn.to/2FaCWxh Wild at Heart by John Eldridge https://amzn.to/3jKdzRS (check out the "Field Manual, too) You Win the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon https://amzn.to/36DODYF Call of the Wild https://amzn.to/30Gph8y Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory https://amzn.to/2SCDGhQ

    Productive Pastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 22:37


    Every Pastor Podcast with Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast ++Like our Facebook page to be entered for a drawing for a book by Karl Vaters, small church ministry expert.++ Resources Mentioned (with affiliate links to support our podcast) Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World https://amzn.to/36fCDw4 Moleskine Classic Ruled Journal https://amzn.to/3i6ZjAV Evernote https://evernote.com/ OneDrive https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/online-cloud-storage Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity https://amzn.to/2S6jynN

    Planning Your Preaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 29:21


    Every Pastor Podcast with Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns https://www.facebook.com/everypastorpodcast ++Like our Facebook page to be entered for a drawing for a book by Karl Vaters, small church ministry expert.++ In this episode, Adam and Brandon talk about the planning your preaching, why it's important, and some helpful tools to help you do it.

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    Working with Lay Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 31:46


    In the third episode of the Every Pastor Podcast, Pastors Adam & Brandon discuss the need for training the leaders in our church. They discuss ways to equip, talk with, prepare, and empower the lay leaders in our churches.  They share tips on recruiting and keeping great volunteers that are both biblical and practical. Facebook.com/EveryPastorPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Pastors & Conflict Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 30:17


    In this episode of The Every Pastor Podcast, Adam and Brandon discuss the pastor's role in conflict resolution. Resources mentioned: The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict https://amzn.to/2PID08S Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide For Turbulent Times https://amzn.to/2Cij89C

    Being Absent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 23:47


    Welcome the the Every Pastor Podcast. This week, join Adam Clagg and Brandon Johns as they discuss what to do if the lead pastor has to miss a Sunday. The guys provide ideas and thoughts on what to do if you are out and get to plan ahead (such as a vacation) and what to do if you have to miss last minute (sickness, emergency, etc.)

    Introducing the Every Pastor Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 6:34


    Episode 0 of The Every Pastor Podcast featuring Adam Clagg & Brandon Johns. Pastors Adam Clagg & Brandon Johns introduce the new podcast by pastors and for pastors. This will be a podcast where pastors talk about the things that pastors think about. We plan to share resources and tips to help all pastors, especially those in small to medium sized churches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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