The Church Stories Podcast

In this episode, Stephen talks with Chad Mize - the missions pastor from Forest Hills Baptist in Nashville - about the metrics they are searching for in determining which new church plants they will help support, what elements go into a health church partnership, and effective practices churches and church planters can use in trying to develop new partners. 

In this episode, Stephen shares a few of the common, overlooked mistakes church planters and ministries might make when raising outside support. For those of you dependent on outside funding in order for their ministry to sustain, this episode is for you! 

In this episode, we're talking with Scott Kearney - the lead pastor of The Well Church in Nashua, NH - about the ministry changes he has made in this season and how we can improve our online "front door" impression for our friends and neighbors in the community. This podcast is hosted by Stephen Sargent, the pastor of Grace Church in West Bridgewater, MA and the Communication Director for the Baptist Foundation of New England

In this episode, we're talking with Tim Owens - the lead pastor of Mission City Church in Rutland, VT - about the the ministry changes we are making in this season that we should consider keeping on a permanent basis (even after the bans are lifted).   This podcast is hosted by Stephen Sargent, the pastor of Grace Church in West Bridgewater, MA and the Communication Director for the Baptist Foundation of New England

In this special episode, Stephen talks through the ministry trap of feeling guilty for not doing enough. Culture tells us that we need to be busy in order to be significant, and that is hitting us head on right now with all of the shutdowns. Why can't we be content with doing less right now? This podcast is hosted by Stephen Sargent, the pastor of Grace Church in West Bridgewater, MA and the Communication Director for the Baptist Foundation of New England

In this special episode, Stephen shares three tips to help your church's online Easter service become an incredibly meaningful experience to anyone that tunes in to watch! This podcast is hosted by Stephen Sargent, the pastor of Grace Church in West Bridgewater, MA and the Communication Director for the Baptist Foundation of New England

In this special episode, Stephen shares seven tips that any church could do to care for their community and stay connected with the members of their church family.  This podcast is hosted by Stephen Sargent, the pastor of Grace Church in West Bridgewater, MA and the Communication Director for the Baptist Foundation of New England

In this episode, we're talking with Kevin Scott - the lead pastor of the Church at The Well in East Boston, MA. Through the creative strategy of coffee shop ministry, The Well has been able to reach a multitude of men and women over Boston that wouldn't normally come into a church building.    This podcast is hosted by Stephen Sargent, the pastor of Grace Church in West Bridgewater, MA and the Communication Director for the Baptist Foundation of New England

In this episode, we're talking with Josh Adams - the pastor of Harbor Church in Hyannis, MA. When most people think of the Cape, we think of weekend trips. Josh thinks of spiritual calling. Listen in on what God is doing through this NAMB planter to bring spiritual renewal to one of the oldest towns in the US!  This podcast is hosted by Stephen Sargent, the pastor of Grace Church in West Bridgewater, MA and the Communication Director for the Baptist Foundation of New England