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In All Things
Episode 221: Alpha USA and the EPC

In All Things

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 28:53


In this special episode of In All Things, guest host Marc de Jeu, National Director of Church Health, is joined by Julie Hawkins and Michelle Tepper, Alpha USA's National Director for Denominational Engagement, for a rich conversation about evangelism, hospitality, and the Church's call to reach those who are searching. Together, they explore Alpha USA's ministry and why it serves as such a powerful “front porch” for evangelism by creating welcoming spaces where people can ask honest questions, explore faith, and encounter the gospel in community. Michelle shares Alpha's heart for discipleship and spiritual conversation, while Marc and Julie reflect on how EPC churches can faithfully integrate Alpha into their local ministry contexts. Whether your church is looking for new ways to engage your community or strengthen evangelistic pathways, this episode offers encouragement and concrete next steps for ministry.

Bible Reading Podcast
The Most Important Key to Church Health and Flourishing + Baptizing More People + The Most Disgusting Soda in History!

Bible Reading Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 59:44


In this episode of the Every Church Flourishing Podcast by the Great Commission Association of California, hosts Pastor Christopher Cole and Dr. Chase Thompson interview the senior directors of the GCA, including Dr. Michael Stewart, Ms. Lannette Lozano and Dr. Se J. Won about topics ranging from prayer to mission fields, to prayer and great pastoral resources. Chase and Chris also taste test Lester's Fixins Ranch Dressing Soda and barely survive the experience.  In terms of what makes a church healthy and flourishing, there's no good answer to that question that doesn't begin with what Jesus said in John 15 about abiding in Him. - Chris Cole.  "I've been to churches where there is an inauthentic, almost Stepford Wives too bright, too shiny kind of vibe where people greet you like you're their long-lost brother that they haven't seen in years…I would much prefer, rather than bright hot, gleaming and polished smiles, I would much prefer something more genuine, warm real and authentic. The way to make that happen is not a program, but to preach the Gospels, preach the epistles, and cultivate a people who value biblical humility, biblical serving, biblical gentleness and biblical warmth.  There's no program or strategy that replaces the kind of outflow of the Fruit of the Spirit that should come from an authentic church with real greeters - that is massively important to reach your community. It may not grow you into a megachurch, but it will grow you into a place where people will come and feel welcomed and feel real warmth. "  "People don't want to be sold on Jesus. That's not the same as saying we don't want to invite them to a real-world encounter with the Good News of Jesus Christ and the hope that we have…When we center the gospel into the middle of authentic relationships, it should overflow into how we greet guests, do outreaches, and how we teach people to grow up into disciples of Jesus." Chris Cole Resources mentioned: Thom Rainer's Becoming a Welcoming Church.  Daniel Henderson's Old Paths, New Power: Awakening Your Church through Prayer and the Ministry of the Word. "There is a great need for spiritual renewal and awakening…for us to see something that can't be explained by numbers or logic, for us to see God move in such a way that we can only say that was God. If I'm not right with God, then what we do, doesn't really matter." Dr. Se J. Won.    Waking the Dead - John Eldredge (Dr. Stewart)  "Who we are matters more than what we do. We must have a good sense of our relationship with Christ, and who we are in ourselves and how we interact with other people." Chris Cole. Steve Cuss - Managing Leadership Anxiety, Yours and Theirs Peter Scazzero: The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World. Dr. Se J. Won, "Many people go through unknown pains…unknown trials and challenges that they can't talk about or say outloud. Pain is not a curse."    Paul Brand: The Gift of Pain.  YouVersion Bible App on Android or iTunes.  Chris Cole, "As an ex-missionary, I have put a lot of weird things into my mouth, and this Lester's Ranch Dressing Soda might be moving close to my top ten of weird things to put in my mouth."  "As a Baptist pastor, you would not know what a Pina Colada tastes like!"   The UNsecret to baptizing more people. Hint: There's not a strategy, trick, or hack.   

Bible Questions Podcast
The Most Important Key to Church Health and Flourishing + Baptizing More People + The Most Disgusting Soda in History!

Bible Questions Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 59:44


In this episode of the Every Church Flourishing Podcast by the Great Commission Association of California, hosts Pastor Christopher Cole and Dr. Chase Thompson interview the senior directors of the GCA, including Dr. Michael Stewart, Ms. Lannette Lozano and Dr. Se J. Won about topics ranging from prayer to mission fields, to prayer and great pastoral resources. Chase and Chris also taste test Lester's Fixins Ranch Dressing Soda and barely survive the experience.  In terms of what makes a church healthy and flourishing, there's no good answer to that question that doesn't begin with what Jesus said in John 15 about abiding in Him. - Chris Cole.  "I've been to churches where there is an inauthentic, almost Stepford Wives too bright, too shiny kind of vibe where people greet you like you're their long-lost brother that they haven't seen in years…I would much prefer, rather than bright hot, gleaming and polished smiles, I would much prefer something more genuine, warm real and authentic. The way to make that happen is not a program, but to preach the Gospels, preach the epistles, and cultivate a people who value biblical humility, biblical serving, biblical gentleness and biblical warmth.  There's no program or strategy that replaces the kind of outflow of the Fruit of the Spirit that should come from an authentic church with real greeters - that is massively important to reach your community. It may not grow you into a megachurch, but it will grow you into a place where people will come and feel welcomed and feel real warmth. "  "People don't want to be sold on Jesus. That's not the same as saying we don't want to invite them to a real-world encounter with the Good News of Jesus Christ and the hope that we have…When we center the gospel into the middle of authentic relationships, it should overflow into how we greet guests, do outreaches, and how we teach people to grow up into disciples of Jesus." Chris Cole Resources mentioned: Thom Rainer's Becoming a Welcoming Church.  Daniel Henderson's Old Paths, New Power: Awakening Your Church through Prayer and the Ministry of the Word. "There is a great need for spiritual renewal and awakening…for us to see something that can't be explained by numbers or logic, for us to see God move in such a way that we can only say that was God. If I'm not right with God, then what we do, doesn't really matter." Dr. Se J. Won.    Waking the Dead - John Eldredge (Dr. Stewart)  "Who we are matters more than what we do. We must have a good sense of our relationship with Christ, and who we are in ourselves and how we interact with other people." Chris Cole. Steve Cuss - Managing Leadership Anxiety, Yours and Theirs Peter Scazzero: The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World. Dr. Se J. Won, "Many people go through unknown pains…unknown trials and challenges that they can't talk about or say outloud. Pain is not a curse."    Paul Brand: The Gift of Pain.  YouVersion Bible App on Android or iTunes.  Chris Cole, "As an ex-missionary, I have put a lot of weird things into my mouth, and this Lester's Ranch Dressing Soda might be moving close to my top ten of weird things to put in my mouth."  "As a Baptist pastor, you would not know what a Pina Colada tastes like!"   The UNsecret to baptizing more people. Hint: There's not a strategy, trick, or hack.   

The 95 Podcast: Conversations for Small-Church Pastors
95Podcast 322 - Succession Planning & Church Health: Leading Through Transition & Reaching the Next Generation (w/ Amy Anderson) - Episode 322

The 95 Podcast: Conversations for Small-Church Pastors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 50:49


In this compelling episode of the 95 Podcast, Dale Sellers sits down with Amy Anderson of The Unstuck Group to discuss critical topics facing church leaders today. Fresh from leading The Unstuck Group through the unexpected loss of founder Tony Morgan, Amy shares profound insights on succession planning, navigating grief while leading, and the importance of knowing when to pass the torch. The conversation explores the church life cycle, metrics that matter for sustained health, and the exciting resurgence of spiritually hungry young adults returning to church. Amy offers practical wisdom on how pastors can focus on what only they can do, build leadership benches, and position their churches to reach the next generation effectively.Show Notes: https://95network.org/95podcast-322-summary-succession-planning-church-health-leading-through-transition-reaching-the-next-generation-w-amy-anderson-episode-322/Key Points In BriefAmy's Journey: 35 years of marriage, three grown kids, six grandchildren on the way; started in corporate (3M, Amation), transitioned to church ministry for 12-13 years, now 11 years with The Unstuck Group working with 250+ churchesCore vs. Defend vs. Discuss Beliefs: Churches share common core beliefs worth dying for; defend beliefs (like women in leadership, Calvinism vs. Arminianism) we'll defend but shouldn't let divide; discuss beliefs (age of earth) are open conversationsLeading Through Loss: After Tony Morgan's sudden death in fall 2024, Amy led The Unstuck Group through grief while experiencing their biggest year of service; team-based leadership and lack of weekly "52 events" helped manage the weightSuccession Planning Essentials: Best time to plan is during the high point, not the decline; requires 2-3 year transition across three lanes—teaching/preaching, board leadership, and staff leadership; pastors often stay too longChurch Life Cycle Reality: Every church goes through a life cycle; the key is recognizing where you are and reinventing at sustained health to avoid decline; metrics tell the story before attendance and finances show problemsMaintenance Phase Warning: When you're more worried about keeping people happy than moving mission forward, you're in maintenance; false happiness comes from good attendance/finances while momentum is actually slippingLead Indicators to Watch: Percentage of people serving, new people in database, kids check-ins, and baptisms—these decline before overall attendance, giving early warning signsFuture Pastor Shortage: Over 100,000 pastors expected to transition in next 10 years; seminaries aren't producing enough replacements; churches must build leadership benches and create residency programs to raise up future leadersWhat Lead Pastors Must Do: Cast vision, be spiritual leader/teacher, champion where church is going—but don't have to do everything; surround with team that complements weaknessesTwo Essential Strategies: (1) Effective weekend service reaching new people—the primary entry point; (2) Clear discipleship pathway with simple steps: serving (spiritual gifts), community (finding 3 friends), generosityExciting Trend: Spiritual temperature is rising; Gen Z and 28-40 year olds (with and without kids) are finding their way to church, spiritually hungry—not returners but new seekers trying out faithHope for the Future: While some churches will close (the "clubs" not on mission), there's a strong army of mission-focused churches making tough decisions, refining strategies, and Support the show

The Effective Church Leaders Podcast
#208: How to Interest Your Leaders in Casting a Vision for Your Church

The Effective Church Leaders Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 15:57


In this episode, Kerry and Becky respond to someone who believes their church needs a vision for the future, but whose leaders do not seem interested.  What can church leaders and Christians do to interest others in setting goals for the future?  Tune in for this 16-minute discussion into the need for and benefits of developing a clear and compelling picture of what a church believes God may accomplish through them in the future.

Immanuel Baptist Church Pulpit Series
The Most Overlooked Mark of Church Health - Midweek Service

Immanuel Baptist Church Pulpit Series

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025


Message from Greg Neal on December 11, 2025

The Reclaimed Leader Podcast: Helping You Lead Change Without Losing Your Roots
RL 420: How to Make Sure the Target is Church Health Not Just Numerical Growth (Part 2)

The Reclaimed Leader Podcast: Helping You Lead Change Without Losing Your Roots

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 29:01


We're in part 2 of our series about growing a healthy church. Today we're getting real practical on how to start moving your church toward health. Most people think it's vision. But, research says it's about process. If you have a good process, that's 90% of the battle.

The Reclaimed Leader Podcast: Helping You Lead Change Without Losing Your Roots
RL 419: How to Make Sure the Target is Church Health Not Just Numerical Growth (Part 1)

The Reclaimed Leader Podcast: Helping You Lead Change Without Losing Your Roots

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 26:19


Growing a healthy church isn't just about numbers. In fact, if you focus on numbers, you may up further away than when you started. It's about discipleship and faithfulness to the mission. So, how do you cultivate health no matter what size your church is.

Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson
A Very Personal Story

Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 64:56


"I have to talk to you guys today about something I don't want to talk to you about."

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Influence Podcast
405. Moving Toward Church Health

Influence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 37:25


The goal of the Church Health Partners is clear. "To foster healthy, vibrant churches by equipping pastors and their teams with the tools, strategies, and support they need to lead effectively and fulfill their unique calling. We want to see a healthy church in every community, led by empowered and passionate leaders, making a lasting impact for the Kingdom of God." In Episode 405 of the Influence Podcast, I talk to Gerad Strong about what a healthy church is, why churches become unhealthy, and what to do to get them back to health. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Gerad Strong is director of Church Health Partners, a ministry of the Assemblies of God. He is author of Multiplication Mindset, forthcoming in [month, year] from [GPH?]. ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of 13: Leadership is More Than Luck. As the thirteenth general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Doug Clay reflects on the powerful legacy of twelve spiritual pioneers who came before him. Through personal stories, timeless principles, and the Spirit-led wisdom of these men, 13: Leadership is More Than Luck invites readers into a heritage of leadership that has shaped a Movement and impacted the world. For more information about the 13: Leadership is More Than Luck, visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

The Effective Church Leaders Podcast
#207: Takeaways from the Church Things Tour

The Effective Church Leaders Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 29:44


Join Becky and Kerry as they discuss what they heard from Christians and church leaders on their recent two-week Church Things Tour.

Reformed Forum
Jonathan Master | The Shape of Faithful Ministry: Doctrine and Confessional Integrity

Reformed Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 42:02


In this conversation from the Reformation and Worship Conference, Camden Bucey speaks with Dr. Jonathan Master, president of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, about the unshakable relationship between doctrine and life. Drawing on J. Gresham Machen's insight that Christianity for Paul was not only a life but also a doctrine—and logically, the doctrine came first, Master reminds us that Christianity is irreducibly doctrinal. Without doctrine, there is no gospel. They discuss Greenville's pastoral training mission, the seminary's remarkable 92% long-term ministry retention rate, and why theological integrity in vows, confessional subscription, and seminary education is essential for the health of Christ's church. Master insists that doctrine is not a straitjacket—it's the lifeblood of the church's joy, sincerity, and freedom in Christ. 00:00 Introduction and Conference Setting 02:00 Introducing Dr. Jonathan Master and Greenville Seminary 04:10 Doctrine Before Life: Machen's Insight 08:30 Theological Integrity and Confessional Fidelity 12:40 Training Pastors for a Lifetime of Ministry 17:00 Why Christianity Is Irreducibly Doctrinal 21:15 Confessions as Gifts, Not Straitjackets 25:00 Doctrine That Shapes Life and Love 29:30 Seminary Education and Church Health 33:45 Closing Reflections on Faithful Ministry

Midwood Baptist Church
Church Health Depends Upon You

Midwood Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 34:12


Midwood Baptist Church
Church Health Depends Upon You

Midwood Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 34:12


Priority Talk
Dr. Rob Jackson- Church Health and Cultural Trends

Priority Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 31:57


Dr. Jackson joins Greg to share his study and perspective of church and culture. He serves as Director of Evangelism and Church Revitalization for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions serving approx 3200 churches in our state.

Harvest Hills Alliance Church
Marks of a Dynamic Church - 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Harvest Hills Alliance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 31:46


Continuing our  sermon series titled 'Stay Strong, Live Ready', Pastor Myron shares from 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, a sermon titled 'Marks of a Dynamic Church'. If you need support or encouragement, or would like to learn more about how to begin a relationship with Jesus, please reach out to the church or email help@hhachurch.com.

Lancaster Baptist Church Audio Podcast
Pastor Paul Chappell: Church Health and Growth

Lancaster Baptist Church Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


Revelation 3:14-22

Lancaster Baptist Church Video Podcast
Pastor Paul Chappell: Church Health and Growth

Lancaster Baptist Church Video Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


Revelation 3:14-22

Back to the Light
Jeff Hulett (Emotions Without People)

Back to the Light

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 26:35


Host J.D. Reager chats with musician and returning guest Jeff Hulett on location at Crosstown Concourse. They dig in to his new collaboration with photographer Alex Smythe - an interactive music and art exhibit called Emotions Without People, which runs through August 29 at Church Health. They also discuss Jeff's affinity for the acoustic guitar, coping with grief, and gambling colloquialisms. Find Jeff Hulett's music at smallbatchrecords.bandcamp.com. For more episodes and other fine podcasts visit backtothelight.net.

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Movement Church
Church Health--1 Corinthians, Week 26

Movement Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 38:38


Off the Pulpit
Life or Death: Diagnosing Church Health

Off the Pulpit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 56:43


In this episode, we chat about signs of a dying church and marks of a healthy church.

Dents in the Darkness
A Vision for Church Health - Stephen Hay

Dents in the Darkness

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 32:24


In this episode of Dents in the Darkness, we talk with Pastor Stephen Hay, Vice President of Church Health with Anago Partners—an organization dedicated to helping churches flourish.Stephen shares practical and spiritual insight on how churches can move from where they are to where God is calling them: places of vitality, health, and kingdom impact. Whether your church is stuck, struggling, or seeking greater clarity, this conversation offers hope and a roadmap forward.What You'll Learn:What it means for a church to flourishHow to move from survival to Kingdom effectivenessThe common challenges in church health and renewalHow Anago Partners comes alongside pastors and leadersA powerful resource: Leading Change—a guide to help churches navigate transition and growth intentionally

The Geoff Calkins Show
July 29, 2025: Hour 1

The Geoff Calkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 51:37


Geoff opens the show discussing the headlines before welcoming Dr. Scott Morris to the show to discuss Church Health's Day of Giving.

92.9 Featured Podcast
What are the keys to staying healthy? & CHURCH HEALTH DAY! 2025-Dr. Scott Morris with Geoff Calkilns 7/29/25

92.9 Featured Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 28:39


What are the keys to staying healthy? & CHURCH HEALTH DAY! 2025-Dr. Scott Morris with Geoff Calkilns 7/29/25

Mission Church of the Nazarene
Growing a Healthy Church, part 1: Invitation to Church Health - Audio

Mission Church of the Nazarene

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 47:19


The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

In order to grow in any area of our lives—physically, emotionally, mentally, relationally—we have to go through a certain amount of pain. But the results make the pain worth it!  Check out all of the other messages in our series Live Together by clicking here. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

The Productive Pastor
Is My Church Health? (My New Book) | PP128

The Productive Pastor

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 39:11


I wrote a book!  I'm not doing a massive release or campaign for it to come out, but I am letting folks know about it. I've begun using NotebookLM, an AI tool of Google's for a variety of things lately. One of the things I love about it is how it can produce an AI hosted audio podcast based on documents imported. Out of curiosity this week, I uploaded the manuscript into NotebookLM and was seriously impressed.  I decided to share that with you. My book is specifically aimed at normal-size church leaders/pastors and that squarely lands inside of the Productive Pastor family.  Healthy Ministry Through Strategic Productivity Listen and Subscribe to Productive Pastor on iTunes | https://bit.ly/ProductivePastor Productive Pastor Email List | https://bit.ly/PPemailList Productive Pastor on Spotify | https://spoti.fi/3oIT5gf Chad on YouTube | https://bit.ly/RevChadBrooksYouTube

Rural Advancement
A Personal Reflection on Church Health with Joe Epley (Karl Vaters Part 3)

Rural Advancement

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 11:54


Join host Joe Epley as he takes some of the principles of church health found in the works of pastor and author Karl Vaters and shares how they have applied in his life. Join him as he speaks of the struggles of measuring success apart from numbers. You can check out Karl Vaters works at www.karlvaters.com As always, if you would like to reach out to the show for encouragement, or with ideas and feedback, please contact our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

Behind the Headlines Podcast
1541: Church Health emphasizes local ties through Washington transition

Behind the Headlines Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 31:10


Church Health CEO Jennie Robbins talked about concerns that show up with the nonprofit's patients amid national policy changes in Washington, D.C.

Maryland Community Church: Sermon Audio
When God Builds a Church 09 // Church Health

Maryland Community Church: Sermon Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 34:43


Maryland Community Church: Sermon Audio
When God Builds a Church 09 // Church Health

Maryland Community Church: Sermon Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 34:43


Table Flippers
The Antioch Church - Church Health

Table Flippers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 57:32 Transcription Available


The Antioch Church was the most healthy church described in the New Testament. We are to learn what sets this church apart from the rest and put into place those things that made the Antioch Church what it was.

Battle Plan with Steve Hemphill
Can Literal Posting Of Scripture Improve Church Health?

Battle Plan with Steve Hemphill

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 3:57


This episode tells the story of a church steeped in the spirit of religion, people NOT open to change and growth, and uncommitted people in positions of influence. All that changed when Scripture was secretly put around the property in the form of stakes with verses. Do NOT miss this story. Download 4 The One Studio app to view Taking Groundhttps://active-faith.org/active-faith-online-studies SteveHemphill1@me.com https://active-faith.org/donate/

The Productive Pastor
The relationship between ministry productivity and church health: PP127

The Productive Pastor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 18:58


We are back.  In episode 127, I give you an update about the podcast for 2025, share some new things, and explore a bigger idea I've been working on in my head these last few months.  It comes with a core conviction.  "Healthy pastors create healthy churches, and healthy churches create healthy pastors." Let's jump into the conversation about how our own approach to productivity actually does have a bearing on seeing and understanding church health.  Shownotes: https://bit.ly/prodpastor127 Healthy Ministry Through Strategic Productivity Listen and Subscribe to Productive Pastor on iTunes | https://bit.ly/ProductivePastor Productive Pastor Email List | https://bit.ly/PPemailList Productive Pastor on Spotify | https://spoti.fi/3oIT5gf Chad on YouTube | https://bit.ly/RevChadBrooksYouTube

FBC West | First Baptist Church of West
Plumb Lines: Church Health

FBC West | First Baptist Church of West

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 31:53


In this week's sermon we close out our series on our Plumb Lines or guiding principles. As we close, we look at the idea of church health and what constitutes true church health. Health cannot be made synonymous with growth. However, health has several measure, and growth typically comes along with it. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! we are also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com

The Reclaimed Leader Podcast: Helping You Lead Change Without Losing Your Roots

Pastors talk a lot about having healthy churches. But, what exactly does that look like? It's not just about numbers it's about fruitfulness. So, how do we discern the good fruit from the bad? The answer to that question is everything.

Influence Podcast
374. Jonah vs. Jesus on Leadership

Influence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 28:38


In Matthew 12:38–40, Jesus compared himself to Jonah. “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” That comparison got Gerad Strong thinking about other points where Jonah and Jesus present a study in contrasts. He recently spoke about those contrasts at the biweekly chapel service of the Assemblies of God national office. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to Strong about those contrasts. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Gerad Strong is the director of Training and Church Health with the Church Multiplication Network of the Assemblies of God. Formerly lead pastor of a rural church, Strong led a revitalization effort, resulting in the establishment of seven new church campuses in two years. He is author of The Forgotten Field: Using Multisite Models to Reach and Revive Rural Communities with the Gospel, published in 2022 by Baxter Press. ————— This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of The Creator's Wheel by Rick DuBose, coming out from Chosen Books on February 11. Our world demands faster speeds, quicker deliveries. We want change now, transformation in a moment. But God, who spoke galaxies into existence with a single word, took seven days to bring about His full and magnificent creation — and He takes His time with us. In The Creator's Wheel, Rick DuBose shows how, just as God reached into that dark and chaotic mess to form space and time, He reaches into the mess of our lives, initiating a process that transforms us into masterpieces. Visit MyHealthyChurch.com to pre-order your copy of The Creator's Wheel.

Rural Advancement
Statistics, Sunday School, and Church Health with Mike Clarensau Part 2

Rural Advancement

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 25:24


Pastor Mike Clarensau has had a diverse ministry career, serving as pastor, Sunday school director, church health director, church consultant, and statistician. Tune in this week and check out last weeks episode to hear insights from his ministry journey! As always, if you would like to reach out to the show for encouragement, or with feedback and ideas, please connect with our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

Rural Advancement
Statistics, Sunday School, and Church Health with Mike Clarensau Part 1

Rural Advancement

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 25:52


Pastor Mike Clarensau has had a diverse ministry career, serving as pastor, sunday school director, church health director, church consultant, and statistician. Tune in this week and next week to hear insights from his ministry journey! As always, if you would like to reach out to the show for encouragement, or with feedback and ideas, please connect with our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

Sunday Sermons
Assessing Church Health - Matthew 21:12-22

Sunday Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 45:16


Jesus cares about the health of His Church. Churches should be known for prayer (12-13) Churches should embrace worship (14-17) Churches should bear fruit (18-19) Churches should pray big prayers (20-22) To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker
Ep. 253: Parenting with Purpose: Blending Family and Faith with David Gudgel

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 31:34


In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes David Gudgel, Director of Church Health for the Northern California Venture Church Network. David shares his wisdom on harmonizing faith and family life, drawing from his personal journey as both a parent and grandparent. He recounts transformative moments, like the spiritual awakening his parents experienced, which reshaped their family dynamics and instilled values of patience and resilience. David offers parents practical advice on guiding their children's spiritual paths while honoring individuality, highlighting how a foundation of faith can foster stronger relationships within the family.The conversation also explores challenges of modern parenting, particularly managing screen time and the role of digital devices, which David believes should be viewed as privileges rather than entitlements. Additionally, he addresses the evolving role of grandparents, advising them to support their children's parenting choices without overstepping boundaries. Through stories and insights from his books, David empowers families to navigate the complexities of today's parenting landscape while fostering a spiritually grounded, balanced home environment. Key Moments:00:21 Balancing Personal and Family Responsibilities00:50 The Power of Prayer in Parenting01:37 Spiritual Epiphany and Family Transformation08:01 Maintaining Faith in Adult Children16:38 Navigating Digital Devices with Kids23:20 Challenges and Joys of Grandparenting29:28 David Ray Gudgel's Books and Final ThoughtsNeed parenting advice? Grab one of Dr. Meg's coaching spots here.Watch today's episode

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker
Ep. 253: Parenting with Purpose: Blending Family and Faith with David Gudgel

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 36:08


In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes David Gudgel, Director of Church Health for the Northern California Venture Church Network. David shares his wisdom on harmonizing faith and family life, drawing from his personal journey as both a parent and grandparent. He recounts transformative moments, like the spiritual awakening his parents experienced, which reshaped their family dynamics and instilled values of patience and resilience. David offers parents practical advice on guiding their children's spiritual paths while honoring individuality, highlighting how a foundation of faith can foster stronger relationships within the family. The conversation also explores challenges of modern parenting, particularly managing screen time and the role of digital devices, which David believes should be viewed as privileges rather than entitlements. Additionally, he addresses the evolving role of grandparents, advising them to support their children's parenting choices without overstepping boundaries. Through stories and insights from his books, David empowers families to navigate the complexities of today's parenting landscape while fostering a spiritually grounded, balanced home environment.  Key Moments: 00:21 Balancing Personal and Family Responsibilities 00:50 The Power of Prayer in Parenting 01:37 Spiritual Epiphany and Family Transformation 08:01 Maintaining Faith in Adult Children 16:38 Navigating Digital Devices with Kids 23:20 Challenges and Joys of Grandparenting 29:28 David Ray Gudgel's Books and Final Thoughts Need parenting advice? Grab one of Dr. Meg's coaching spots here. Watch today's episode

The Unstuck Church Podcast with Tony Morgan
Brand New Data on Church Health and Trends: Q3 2024 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 363

The Unstuck Church Podcast with Tony Morgan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 28:30


Every quarter, The Unstuck Group compiles all the data we've collected to monitor trends in churches in the United States.  In this episode, Amy and I discuss findings from the Q3 2024 Unstuck Church Report and take a targeted look at key differences between growing churches and churches that are plateauing or declining. You can subscribe to receive the quarterly report for free, or if you're subscribed to the podcast show notes, we'll send it out to you for free, as well. This Episode is Sponsored by Horizons Stewardship Horizons Stewardship utilizes a collaborative and integrated ministry framework designed to fit each organization's unique culture and support church and faith-based nonprofit leaders in their mission to grow disciples and fund ministry through coaching, planning, technology, and analytics. Horizons has over three decades of experience and has developed a spiritually focused approach that consistently yields more funding for ministry and more effective disciple-making strategies. With the support of seasoned ministry strategists, proven generosity guides, and ICF-trained coaches, ministries that partner with Horizons experience, on average, a double-digit increase in giving within the first year.  Interested in learning more? Click here. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode363. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter/X. Or you can join in on Facebook.

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges
59 | Brad Straarup – Church Health Assessment

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 30:44


This episode, Pastors Chris and Matt are joined by Brad Straarup to discuss GrowLeader's newest service, the Church Health Assessment! They discuss the importance of assessing the health of various aspects of a church, such as worship, children's ministry, and overall culture. They emphasize the need for regular self-assessment and external assessment to identify areas of improvement and ensure growth. The conversation also touches on the value of feedback, the role of leadership in driving change, and the importance of aligning with the vision and values of the organization. . . . . Episode Resources: - NEW Church Health Assessment: https://www.growleader.com/churchhealthassessment  - PC's Personal Questions: https://hubs.li/Q02JYd4k0 . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader - StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader . . . . Timeline: 00:00 - Highlight 00:27 - GrowLeader + Motion Conferences 02:38 - About Brad Straarup  03:32 - Church Health Assessment 17:38 - Personal Dashboards 19:53 - Personal and Organizational Questions 29:45 - Thank You, Partners!

The Rush Limbaugh Show
Dr. Scott Morris: Serving 80,000 Underinsured Americans (Pt 1)

The Rush Limbaugh Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 46:09 Transcription Available


Scott is the founder of Church Health, the largest faith-based privately funded health clinic in the country. Over 1,000 doctors volunteer to serve 80,000 underinsured patients in Memphis!Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rush Limbaugh Show
Dr. Scott Morris: Serving 80,000 Underinsured Americans (Pt 2)

The Rush Limbaugh Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 42:50 Transcription Available


Scott is the founder of Church Health, the largest faith-based privately funded health clinic in the country. Over 1,000 doctors volunteer to serve 80,000 underinsured patients in Memphis!Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Army of Normal Folks
Dr. Scott Morris: Serving 80,000 Underinsured Americans (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 46:09 Transcription Available


Scott is the founder of Church Health, the largest faith-based privately funded health clinic in the country. Over 1,000 doctors volunteer to serve 80,000 underinsured patients in Memphis!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.