Podcasts about healthy church

In the final episode of the series, McGregor, Suzanne, and Rex talk about love. Why is this a sign of health for a church? What happens when this gets neglected? Listen in and find out.

"Your gifts might open doors in ministry, but your emotional health and family life will determine how long you can stay in the room."In this episode, Jason and Lauren Vallotton dive into the crucial (and often overlooked) connection between emotional health, family life, and sustainable ministry. Ministry isn't just about being gifted—it's about being grounded. Whether you're a pastor, leader, or someone pursuing a call to serve, this conversation offers a timely reminder: who you are behind closed doors matters more than what you can do on stage.

Speaker: Steve Kerr

27th April 2025Evening service

Message by Nick Atkins Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 The post How to Build a Healthy Church appeared first on Flint Hill Baptist Church.

Send us a textDo you attend a healthy church? In this episode, we explore the unmistakable signs of a healthy, biblically grounded church. From sound doctrine and Christ-centered worship to pastoral accountability and financial transparency, Kevin unpacks what Scripture says about leadership, discipleship, and church structure.  Based on 2 Timothy 4:3 and Galatians 1:8, we challenge modern church culture and help you discern the difference between popularity and truth.Do you have a topic suggestion, a question, or feedback? Text or leave a voicemail on the show's hotline 24/7 at 248-301-2010. Donate to the show: https://donate.stripe.com/28o9Dgcxvfbr7aofYYpaypal.me/thinkingoutloudmediaSupport the show

Series: Healthy ChurchSermon Title: Just Where He WantsMain Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:18 "But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it."Synopsis: We conclude our Healthy Church series with a massage that summarizes the heart of the series. God has gifted His followers in diverse ways and puts them together in local communities "just where He wants." It is our responsibility to care for one another with the special grace that God has given us.April 13, 2025 • Kyle Smith• • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that you matter. We would love to connect with you and hear your story! https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.com/contactIf you would like to engage financially with Anchor Church you can give by texting any amount to 84321 or by visiting https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.comNeed prayer or have a praise report? https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.com/prayerpraiseFor more information about Anchor Church or ways to get connected visit us at https://www.www.anchorchurchmissoula.com or follow us on our social media platforms below.Instagram - @anchorchurchmissoula - https://www.instagram.com/anchorchurchmissoulaFacebook - @anchorchurchmissoula - https://www.facebook.com/anchorchurchmissoula

Speaker: Steve Kerr

Let's be honest: a lot of people wrestle with the point of church. Why gather? Why commit to a church family? Maybe you've been hurt in the past, maybe life feels too busy, or maybe you've even thought, “Can't I just follow Jesus on my own?” This week, we're diving into Hebrews 13:7–21 as Pastor Doug helps us explore what it truly means to be part of a healthy, life-giving church. This isn't a guilt trip—it's an invitation. A fresh reminder of the beauty and purpose found when we live out our faith together. So come be encouraged. Bring a friend who's been feeling disconnected. Let's rediscover why the Church matters and how it can be a place of hope and healing again.

In this sermon, Andrew unpacks the vision for the local church, exploring its intended purpose and characteristics as described by Jesus.

Speaker: Steve Kerr

A healthy church honors its leaders, cares for one another with patience and wisdom, and pursues good in all circumstances as a reflection of Christ's love.

Usually, when you see a long list of hard-to-pronounce names, we tend to skim over it. In the list of names at the end of Romans, Paul pulls back to the curtain on what a healthy church looks like.

Join us this week as we gather to continue our study of Romans with Chapter 16 verses 1-27. We look at what it takes to build a healthy church, using Paul's conclusion to one of the greatest letters in the Bible as our guide.

In this episode, Pastor Jesus talks with Stacia about how the Gospel has transformed his church's culture. You can find more conversations like this on our YouTube channel, where we post weekly content every Tuesday.Becoming Happy and Free - our newest video course - is LIVE on our website! Visit braveheart.run and begin the course to discover the joy of the New Covenant. We are excited to announce the launch of our new giving platform - Overflow. It offers a variety of ways to give as well as the lowest processing fees, making your gifts to Braveheart go even further. If Braveheart has strengthened your faith, would you consider giving $10 per month? Your giving fuels us to keep running with the Gospel, making disciples of Jesus Christ all over the world. Visit braveheart.run to become a Friend of Braveheart today! Get FIT with us in 2025! Step 1- FEAST ON THE GOSPEL - Join us for weekly podcast and Youtube uploads and Zoom calls, and enjoy free access to our video courses at Braveheart.run. Do you want to connect your local church to Braveheart? Contact Stacia at stacia@braveheartministries.org!Send us a textSupport the show

What if the key to a thriving church isn't just great leadership, but a leader's spiritual health? In this episode, Dr. Steve Macchia, founder and president of Leadership Transformations, Inc., shares insights from his book Becoming a Healthy Church on how soul care, deep community, and servant leadership lay the foundation for a truly flourishing church. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/435stevemacchia Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. | Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  | Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ | Email our host at al@workplaces.org  

Nehemiah 8:1-12 Rev. Dr. Marc Shefelton

What makes a church healthy? What are the foundations and makers of a Spirit-filled, Gospel-centered community? Pastor James Wong unpacks a description of the early church for us to aspire to from Acts 2:42-47.

A healthy church anticipates the return of Christ.

How does God want His church setup? What is His definition of what a healthy church does? Join us this Sunday as we get a behind the scenes look at how God structured the early church and see what that means for what He wants for us.

Sandra Peoples interviews Pastor Jim Roden, and they talk about the characteristics of accessible churches that help make them healthy churches. You'll be surprised by the last three!Find the full show-notes at: https://keyministry.org/2025/03/06/an-accessible-church-is-a-healthy-church-ep-138/

I Chorinthians 5:1-13

A Healthy Church is Outward Focused

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Sermon 2-23-25 // Dr. Jim Ayers

In this episode, Jenilee sits down with theologian and author Scot McKnight to discuss his book A Church Called Tov and the urgent need to shift from toxic church cultures to life-giving, redemptive communities. Scot shares insights from his personal experience with an unfortunate church scandal and unpacks how church culture shapes individuals—either toward toxicity or toward Tov (the Hebrew word for goodness).They discuss:✔️ Common characteristics of toxic church culture✔️ Why narcissistic leaders thrive in certain environments✔️ How to recognize false narratives used to protect power✔️ What Tov culture looks like and how to cultivate it✔️ Practical steps for healing from toxic church experiencesWhether you've been hurt by a church or are seeking to create a healthier community within yours, this episode is packed with wisdom and hope.Resources Mentioned: A Church Called Tov by Scot McKnight Connect with Scot McKnight – On Facebook Follow Jenilee on Instagram

Join us this final week looking at the 5 circles of a healthy church.  This week we look at our ministry and our mission.

In this penultimate episode in the series, Darren, Tom McGregor, Suzanne, and Rex talk through Witness as a vital sign. Why is this important for churches to prioritize? What happens if it's neglected? Listen in and find out.

Join us this week at we look at being witnesses to the world!  We desire to see the life of Jesus being reproduces in us, among us and through us.

Welcome back to the podcast! We've previously looked at seven marks of a healthy church in Acts 2:42, and today we'll revisit that topic. We're going to look at five more marks to help you view your own church, or a church you're curious about, through a biblical lens!--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Q. How do I know if a church is healthy? This is a question we get all the time when people are moving to a new areaWhat should you look for in a church? How do you know it's functioning biblically?To be sure: there is no perfect church out thereToday's message is not intended to be overly criticalBut there are healthy churches and there are unhealthy churchesAnd the litmus test is easier than you thinkNote: We answered this the first time back in Acts 2The question for that lesson was: How Do You Grow a Church?The basic idea was that healthy things growThe seven marks of the early church, a healthy, growing church: baptisms, biblical teaching, authentic community, commitment to prayer, financial generosity, friendliness to outsiders, and dependency on Christ. Acts 2:42-47Today we're going to answer the question againThis time almost 30 years laterThe events in Acts 2 take place around 30 AD, the year of the Ascension. The events in Acts 20 take place during Paul's third missionary journey, which occurred around 53–57 AD.Paul is sharing his final thoughts with the elders in Ephesus. We'll extract 5 marks of a healthy church. Acts 20:16-17 (NLT) 16 Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus, for he didn't want to spend any more time in the province of Asia. He was hurrying to get to Jerusalem, if possible, in time for the Festival of Pentecost. 17 But when we landed at Miletus, he sent a message to the elders of the church at Ephesus, asking them to come and meet him.Didn't want to be delayed by the church, but sent for eldersI get it! Hard to get out of church sometimes because of all the relationships!So he sent only for the eldersIn a hurry: Probably because he was bringing offering for the believers in JerusalemPaul wrote Romans from Corinth during the timeframe of Acts 20Romans 15:25-27 (NLT) 25 But before I come [to Rome], I must go to Jerusalem to take a gift to the believers there. 26 For you see, the believers in Macedonia and Achaia have eagerly taken up an offering for the poor among the believers in Jerusalem. 27 They were glad to do this because they feel they owe a real debt to them. Since the Gentiles received the spiritual blessings of the Good News from the believers in Jerusalem, they feel the least they can do in return is to help them financially.Pentecost marked the birth of the church (Acts 2)But it probably also

Welcome back to the podcast! We've previously looked at seven marks of a healthy church in Acts 2:42, and today we'll revisit that topic. We're going to look at five more marks to help you view your own church, or a church you're curious about, through a biblical lens!--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Q. How do I know if a church is healthy? This is a question we get all the time when people are moving to a new areaWhat should you look for in a church? How do you know it's functioning biblically?To be sure: there is no perfect church out thereToday's message is not intended to be overly criticalBut there are healthy churches and there are unhealthy churchesAnd the litmus test is easier than you thinkNote: We answered this the first time back in Acts 2The question for that lesson was: How Do You Grow a Church?The basic idea was that healthy things growThe seven marks of the early church, a healthy, growing church: baptisms, biblical teaching, authentic community, commitment to prayer, financial generosity, friendliness to outsiders, and dependency on Christ. Acts 2:42-47Today we're going to answer the question againThis time almost 30 years laterThe events in Acts 2 take place around 30 AD, the year of the Ascension. The events in Acts 20 take place during Paul's third missionary journey, which occurred around 53–57 AD.Paul is sharing his final thoughts with the elders in Ephesus. We'll extract 5 marks of a healthy church. Acts 20:16-17 (NLT) 16 Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus, for he didn't want to spend any more time in the province of Asia. He was hurrying to get to Jerusalem, if possible, in time for the Festival of Pentecost. 17 But when we landed at Miletus, he sent a message to the elders of the church at Ephesus, asking them to come and meet him.Didn't want to be delayed by the church, but sent for eldersI get it! Hard to get out of church sometimes because of all the relationships!So he sent only for the eldersIn a hurry: Probably because he was bringing offering for the believers in JerusalemPaul wrote Romans from Corinth during the timeframe of Acts 20Romans 15:25-27 (NLT) 25 But before I come [to Rome], I must go to Jerusalem to take a gift to the believers there. 26 For you see, the believers in Macedonia and Achaia have eagerly taken up an offering for the poor among the believers in Jerusalem. 27 They were glad to do this because they feel they owe a real debt to them. Since the Gentiles received the spiritual blessings of the Good News from the believers in Jerusalem, they feel the least they can do in return is to help them financially.Pentecost marked the birth of the church (Acts 2)But it probably also

Bucky shares the motivation behind his sermon, Signs of a Healthy Church, as he and Mary delve into what strengthens or weakens a church. They discuss common pitfalls that undermine church health, the harmful impact of consumer culture in congregations, and the rightful place of emotions in worship—plus much more!

Is going to church still important in our modern world? And if so, how do you find the right one? The Bible gives us a clear picture of what God intended the Church to be and do. A truly healthy church isn't just about attendance—it's about living out four key biblical principles. These same four principles also serve as a powerful mirror for our own spiritual health. Let's explore what they are and why they matter for both the Church and your personal walk with God.

Sunday, February 2, 2025 - Daniel Ausbun preaching Ephesians 4:1-6

We're happy to be back and to continue talking through Imprint's "8 Words" of health! This week, Tom, Suzanne, and Rex talk through Generosity.

Priorities of a Healthy Church | Acts 11:19-30 | Pastor Will Cover

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Michael Lawrence (PhD, University of Cambridge) lead pastor of Hinson Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon to discuss the nature and marks of the church. Together they discuss things like: what is the church? What is the relationship between the universal church and local churches? What is the visible/invisible church distinction? What does it mean for a church to be: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic? Why are preaching, the Lord's Supper, and baptism vital for the church? And more. Resources:  Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever The Rule of Love: How the Local Church Should Reflect God's Love and Authority by Jonathan Leeman The Church: The Gospel Made Visible by Mark Dever The Church: An Introduction by Gregg Allison Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches: A Contemporary Ecclesiology by John Hammett What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission by Greg Gilbert and Kevin DeYoung

In this episode, we talk with Brad Ransom, denominational leader and author of "" Drawing from his experience as a pastor and consultant to over 300 churches, Brad shares the importance of building systems tailored to each church's unique identity, instead of copying others. He emphasizes that church health and growth are not the same—health stems from having strong foundations and honest evaluations, while growth is often a byproduct of health. Brad also shares a powerful analogy, comparing undetected church dysfunction to his personal battle with cancer—both require recognizing symptoms and taking proactive steps before it's too late. Check out Brad Ransom's new book, "Creating Healthy Church Systems” here: View a free sample and order D6 EveryDay Foundations curriculum here,

Any given church has certain characteristics of its members that can lead to health, dysfunction, or something between the two. Today, Pastor Kyle discusses 8 characteristics that we can use to examine ourselves to determine how healthy (or not) we are in a spiritual sense.