This is a podcast about life in ministry at a small church. About 90% of all churches in America have less than 350 members. We want to help people that serve in all churches, but our heart is for the small church.
Join us as Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman discuss what it's like to be involved in the community. We answer how this affects evangelism and offer some tips on how to be more involved.
In this episode Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman describe their children and how they best disciple them within their own household. There are also tips for discipling children that may not be your own.
This episode's topic is one that faces everyone. We have all felt temptation and given into it at some level. Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman look at Jesus' life to see how to battle temptation. The Local Church: https://www.facebook.com/bbcps1611
Our goal today is to encourage and share information from our lives on how to stay in ministry. Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman have advice for those in ministry or looking to pursue ministry for any length of time.
Join Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman discussing guidelines for social media. We have tips and tricks and some pitfalls to avoid. To check out how we handle our Pastor's page, click the link below. To submit comments or questions, email thelocalchurchpodcast@gmail.com. This is also apparently Season 4, and the math teacher cannot count correctly. Pastor Altman Page: https://www.facebook.com/PastorRobertAltman The Local Church Page: https://www.facebook.com/bbcps1611
In this episode, Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman are joined by Pastor CT Townsend. The topic is how your upbringing can prepare you for the ministry and also how we as ministers can better our children for their future. To learn more about Pastor CT's ministry, please visit https://cttownsend.com/. To submit a question or comment, please email thelocalchurchpodast@gmail.com.
In this episode, Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman are joined again by Pastor Malcom Carter. Listen as the three discuss how to train your flock in evangelism and sharing their story with a lost world. To learn more about Bro. Malcolm and his ministry, please visit https://templebaptistcullman.com. To submit a question or comment, please email thelocalchurchpodcast@gmail.com.
Joined by special guest Pastor Malcolm Carter, the team breaks down the greatest threat to the church. To learn more about Bro. Malcom's ministry, visit templebaptistcullman.com. To submit questions or comments, email thelocalchurchpodcast@gmail.com.
Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman are joined by Bro. Travis Sharpe of Unsheltered International in this episode. Bro. Travis shares his story of how God moved him to be compassionate with the homeless. You can visit http://www.unsheltered.org for more information on this ministry. For questions and comments, please email thelocalchurchpodcast@gmail.com.
Listen today as the group discusses how the church thrived and operated during and after the pandemic. We'd love to have your questions! Please submit them to thelocalchurchpodcast@gmail.com.
Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman take a look this time at our goals and how they shape not only our ministry, but how we incorporate others in the ministry. We'd love to have your questions! Please submit them to thelocalchurchpodcast@gmail.com.
In this episode, the team walks you through different types of services, and why we need them. We'd love to have your questions! Please submit them to thelocalchurchpodcast@gmail.com.
Today we take a look at evaluting our Sunday services. Join the dynamic duo as they lay out the plan and goal of assessing each service, including big events.
In this episode, the group walks you through the normal Sunday service from a Pastor and leader's perspective. This includes everything from waking up, to walking in the door, and moderating a service.
Today Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman continue to discuss what their schedule looks like before Sundays, specifically what happens on Fridays and Saturdays.
In this episode, the duo walks through what their weekly routines look like to prepare for Sunday mornings and other services. If you would like to submit a question or comment, please email thelocalchurchpodcast@gmail.com.
In this episode, Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman discuss how to healthily measure success within your ministry.
Join Todd and Robert today as they discuss how to know your reach in ministry. In other words, how does your people affect your ministry? You can send any questions or comments to thelocalchurchpodcast@gmail.com.
In this episode, the team goes through part two of the series which details why it is important to know your town and community. If you have any questions or comments, please email thelocalchurchpodcast@gmail.com.
In this episode, Pastor Altman and Brother Todd discuss how it important it is for knowing God in ministry.
Join Brother Todd and Pastor Altman as they kick off their new season with a fresh name and a fresh look!
Pastor Altman discusses how the leadership at Bethany guides through big giving days for a small church and what to expect.
in this episode Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman discuss how to continue to make decisions through the beyond the building process.
Join Pastor Altman and Bro. Todd continue to discuss the Christian's role during the quarantine. In this episode, they talk about how to keep your discipleship going without physically meeting at the church.
In this episode, Bro. Todd and Pastor Altman discuss moving the church beyond the building. They talk about keeping up Christian disciplines while not being able to meet physically.
Leadership in the church is an entrusting of God’s. authority to individuals. God ordains all people in power, but church leadership takes a special place. In this episode, we discuss the following questions:Why is leadership important?What is Bethany’s leadership model?How do you build trust between leaders and members of the church?
In this part of the series, we look at another aspect that makes church unique: worship of the Almighty God. Worship is a response to our revelation from God. We answer the following questions:What are positive and negatives of worship services?How do we select music?How do we interact with members?How does the pastor-worship leader relationship affect your church?
Church is, by God’s design, a very unique creation. We are the bride of Christ and as such, we should be unique, in a good way, from the world. In this episode, we look at a part of the church that makes it joyfully unique, the hospitality. We answer these questions:Is hospitality important Biblically?What are some effects of being Biblically intentional about hospitality?How does hospitality affect people beyond the church building?
Taking care of your body helps you minister. Here we discuss some habits that are healthy for a minster and how to establish these habits. We answer these questions:What is health?Why do we need health?What are some habits that are healthy?How can we create those habits?
Your church members are valuable. Here, we discuss this value. We answer these three questions:Who is considered a member?How is every church member valuable?Is there a struggle to communicate their value?
In this episode, we talk about how to leave a legacy. We discuss church transitions with pastors and other church leaders. Here are the questions we answer:How to let go of a ministry?When was a successful transition?When was an unsuccessful transition?How can you set up a wise council to help you?How can you set someone up to take your place?
In this episode, we take a look at the finances of a small church. We look at positives, negatives, and how to encourage your members. Links for the statistics are below: https://tinyurl.com/yxw6lrrxhttps://tinyurl.com/y5bzfxv9
In this episode, we discuss stress in ministry. Along with personal testimonies from Pastor Altman and Bro. Todd, we encourage you with scripture and a word for those that are currently in darkness.
In this episode we discuss what the volunteer base looks like for a local church. We use our own church to provide insight and encouragement for ministers. We answer the following questions below:What does the volunteer base look like at Bethany?How can you recruit new volunteers?What is the biggest struggle with volunteers?What is some advice for leaders in ministry?
What’s the goal of worship?What are some distractions in worship?What are Bethany’s other gatherings outside of Sunday morning and what are each of their purposes?How can we grow these services?
In this episode, Pastor Altman discusses services in the church beyond the normal Sunday morning service. We also talk about the real goal of service and whether attendance plays a large role or not. We answer the following questions:What is the goal of worship? What are some distractions in worship? What are Bethany's other gatherings besides Sunday mornings?How can we grow these services?
In this episode, we dive into the life of a pastor at a small church. We examine five questions:1) What doesn't a pastor's life look like?2) How does the Word of God shape your life?3) How do you balance ministry (seeing people, serving) with studying the Bible?4) How do you mentor/lead people in daily life?5) How do your kids help you be a better pastor?
In this episode, Pastor Altman shares the purpose and idea behind the Psalm 16:11 podcast.
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