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Welcome back to the Mad Pastors Podcast! In today's episode Michael and Ian are discussing an original G6 Allies article written by Ian discussing the Scriptural reasons for baptism. Why are we baptized? Why should we understand? What do the Pastors have to say about it? You can find the original article here: https://www.g6allies.com/read/baptism

To kick off season 3 Michael and Ian are discussing an original G6 Allies article about spiritual gaslighting. What is it? Who does it? How do the guys handle it? You can find the original article here: https://www.g6allies.com/read/spiritu...

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Young Christians (18-29 years old) are attending church less frequently than ever. A recent study shows that one of the reasons for this trend is because these young adults view the church's stance on sex to be simplistic or judgmental. How can church leaders address this issue in a way that is accepting and compassionate, without compromising their commitment to biblical teaching on sex? Let's talk about it with the Mad Pastors!

One of the stated reasons young adults are leaving the church is because of the exclusivity of the Christian faith. Claiming that Jesus is the only way to salvation doesn't seem to sit well with 18-29 year old's who have grown up in a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. How should pastors respond and what can we do when it comes to shepherding our people well in such a pluralistic society? Join the Mad Pastors to for a great discussion on what we can do.

One of the reasons many young adults in America are leaving the church is because they see a growing divide between faith and science. Is it fair to say Christianity is at odds with science, or is there a better way to understand these two categories? The Mad Pastors argue that faith and science are not polar opposites, but instead complement one other. Each should be in favor of the other and we as pastors need to do a better job helping our people learn how to integrate both science and faith into our daily lives. Listen now to hear their insights that may just keep 18-29 year old from leaving the church for this reason.

A Barna study suggests one of the main reasons young people (age 18-29) are leaving the church is because the church is over-protective. That means either they see the church as anti-everything secular, ignoring real-world problems, or opposed to the music, movies, and video games these young people enjoy. If this is how America's budding generation feels about the church, how can the church respond and what must we as mad pastors do to reach this crucial generation once again? ★ Support this podcast ★

Church attendance is in decline in America and a number of possible explanations have been suggested. One reason why people, especially young people, are leaving the church is that churches have shifted to a watered-down gospel. Shallow Christianity was thought to attract a wider audience, but research shows it has had the opposite effect. Join the mad pastors as they talk about this trend and what we should do about it.

How should a leader respond when he realizes the church he leads is imploding? This is a common occurrence faced by too many pastors, but some practical advice may help you change the course of your ministry and once again become a thriving force in your community. The Mad Pastors offer three insights that will help any leader turn things around.

Deconstruction is a popular term. Many well-known Christian figures have recently turned away from orthodox Christianity after ‘deconstructing' their faith. Does that mean deconstructionism is a bad thing? Or is there something deeper going on? The mad pastors offer their perspective on how we should approach deconstructionism in a productive way.

Everybody needs a week off. Even Mad Pastors! Don't worry, we will be back! Take this time to check out some of our amazing resources for Pastor Appreciation month! Pastor's Wives: G6Allies.com/Vibrant Pastors or Believers: G6Allies.com/GrowBox

Boycotting and canceling companies, individuals, and ideas are very commonplace in today's society. Today's podcast asks the question, what should pastors and church leaders do about it. How should we respond to it? What are the important elements we must understand if we are to teach our people about cancel culture from a biblical worldview? Join us for the conversation!

A common question we are asked is what to do with books, sermons, and resources created by pastors or spiritual leaders who have had a moral failing. Should we still read them? Can we still learn from them? Today's podcast offers the Mad Pastors perspective on this important topic.

What is Christian Nationalism and how should pastors respond within their churches? The Mad Pastors discuss their take on this critical issue facing the church today and offer several helpful suggestions for pastors navigating the difference between healthy patriotism and dangerous nationalism.

In this episode of the Mad Pastors, we offer a cultural commentary on the perceived value of church in our society. Is it possible for people to attend church infrequently and still call church a priority? How do people manage their priorities and still keep Jesus at the center? Join the Mad Pastors to hear their response!

The Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss the question, how do you develop your ministry's missional identity. This goes beyond a catchy mission statement to something that consumes the entirety of your church or ministry. How to do create a culture that oozes missional clarity about the thing you are most passionate about? Join us to hear our take.

The Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss the question, how to lead your people when you aren't sure where to go or what to do? Join the mad pastors in this episode for a great conversation about an important issue that each of us face in different seasons of ministry.

The Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss some of the types of church government. With so many variations, can we say which one is best? Join the mad pastors in this episode to hear their answer.

The Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss accountability structures for pastors. How do you ensure your pastor(s) has trustworthy people around him who have the authority to speak into the pastor's life? What systems should churches make sure they have in place to protect the pastor and the church? Today, the Mad Pastors discuss these questions and offer a practical accountability model that every church can implement!

The Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss sacred cows. Every church has them. What are yours? Which ones are hindering your mission and which are actually serving it? Listen in as the Mad Pastors discuss feeding and starving sacred cows!

The Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss the question, "When is it time to stop doing a ministry?" Most churches have some program or activity that needs a reboot, or just needs to go away entirely. How do you know when it is time to make that move and what are some things you need to consider in doing so? Join the Mad Pastors to find out!

The Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. In today's episode, Ian and Michael discuss church budgets, planning for the future, allocating resources, and increasing our faith in God's provision.

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Our first Pastoral Round Table interview! In this episode, the Mad Pastors are joined by 3 other pastors from around the country to discuss unrealistic expectations of pastors. What should we expect from our pastors? And how should pastors handle the expectations that are simply too much?

Expectations. Some are unrealistic. Some are absent. Some are downright absurd. Part of fruitful ministry is being able to manage expectations both of yourself and your people. In this short episode, the Mad Pastors discuss some expectations they've encountered AND share some encouragement for pastors who are weary.

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In the conclusion to the Red Flags series, the Mad Pastors discuss Patrick Lencioni's powerful book The Ideal Team Player. What are the essential qualities EVERYONE on your team needs to have? Whether you are looking to hire a new role, or evaluating your existing team, you need this filter in your process.

The next installment of the Mad Pastors' series on Red Flags welcomes a new honorary mad pastor, David Doyle. David shares his insights into the warning signs when a staff team isn't aligned. Sometimes it is the church, sometimes it is the person, sometimes it is both! Listen in as they discuss how to recognize and respond to warning signs that a team is not on the same page.

This week in the Mad Pastors' series on Red Flags, we talk with our newest honorary Mad Pastor, Donnie Grigg. Donnie has been both an executive pastor and a lead pastor, as well as a church planter! So we talk to him about Red Flags to recognize when looking at hiring one of these roles. Donnie brings a ton of experience to the conversation and offers practical help for all of us!

One of the most important roles in a church is teaching our kiddos! Join us this week for a discussion with a seasoned children's pastor and honorary Mad Pastor, John McEuen, about some of the red flags to identify when you are looking to hire a kids pastor, as well as what to look for when interviewing with a church for this crucial role!

Hiring a worship pastor for your church can be a tough challenge. Let's ask a worship pastor about the warning signs to recognize when hiring this important role. We welcome honorary mad pastor Brandon and Chelsea Sharp to the podcast. This ministry couple has served in various churches and bring to the conversation a lot of wisdom around the hiring process for worship pastors and their families!

What are the warning signs you should look for when hiring a student pastor? Let's ask a student pastor! Join us as we welcome honorary mad pastor Steven Bell, who brings 18 years of experience with student ministry in 1 church! His longevity in student ministry gives him a unique perspective that will benefit anyone looking to hire a student pastor!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of church ministry. How do you recognize and respond to warning signs that tell you a volunteer is not in the healthiest place? Join the Mad Pastors for the next part of the series, Red Flags, to find out more.

What are the warning signs that church members aren't ok? What should you look for and how should you respond when you recognize signs of trouble? The Mad Pastors welcome guest Dr. James Hawkins, a licensed counselor and seasoned ministry professional to discuss red flags in the church.

What are the warning signs that your pastor isn't ok? What should you look for and how should you respond when you recognize signs of trouble? The Mad Pastors welcome guest Dr. James Hawkins, a licensed counselor and seasoned ministry professional to discuss pastoral red flags.

Firing a Pastor should never be an easy decision. What are some of the warning signs that a pastor needs to go, and how should we go about that process? Join the Mad Pastors as they discuss both when to fire a pastor and how to do it in a Biblical way.

Kicking off a new series, the Mad Pastors discuss the importance of recognizing and responding to RED FLAGS. What warning signs in ministry do you need to pay attention to and what questions can we ask ourselves to help us navigate them better? Tune in now to join the conversation!

Should Christians think differently about sport than non-Christians? We don't often think about sport and worship being two things that intersect, but in this episode the Mad Pastors discuss how sports can actually be a means of worship. Plus, 3 important lessons pastors can use to teach their people how to think about sport as a Christian.

Sport teaches us valuable lessons about things that are inherently good. In this episode, the Mad Pastors show that playfulness is one of those goods that God has hardwired into us. There is value in playing (whether it is games, sports, etc) and God wants us to play. There are lessons here we can learn that apply to personal discipleship.

Sport teaches us valuable lessons about ourselves. In this episode, the Mad Pastors point out that what we focus on matters in both sport and life! Join now as we discuss how to think biblically about sports.

Most of us love sports, but have we taken the time to think about what sport is and how Christians should think about it? In this episode, the Mad Pastors discuss why sport is a topic worth spending time on AND how lessons we learn in sports can be applied to our discipleship.

For many of us, the global pandemic has resulted in more demanding work, longer hours, higher expectations... The list could go on and on. The key to surviving ministry in our current context is to take steps to avoid letting yourself get burned out. Join the Mad Pastors in this episode where they discuss several practical ways to eliminate burnout.

"Most people are looking to get their questions answered. Few people are willing to have their answers questioned." So says our guest Ben Comerford Chairman of C12 Atlanta. Coaching makes all the difference in the world. Today's episode reveals the importance of coaching and why all of us need it!

One of the most powerful places pastors can find community is with other pastors in their area! This episode offers some insight into why this is and why YOU should be networking with your fellow pastors!

Healthy things grow and people are no exception. Each of us ought to strive to grow, but much of the time we struggle to reach our personal growth goals. In this episode, the Mad Pastors discuss why growth matters and how YOU can do it!

No one likes to be uncomfortable, but that is usually where growth happens! In this mini-series, the Mad Pastors are going to have uncomfortable conversations! This episode introduces you to our newest honorary Mad Pastor, Jesse, who joins us to discuss sexual abuse in the church and what we, as pastors, can do about it.