Podcasts about healthy churches

There is a lot of discussion in the missions world on "multiplication vs. maturity" or "movement vs. healthy church." How should we think about these 2 different emphases in the work? Which is more important? Listen in as Jesse shares from Colossions that all missionaries must be furiously committed to both. 

Patrick Lencioni joins Rita Springer to unpack the life-changing concept of Working Genius, discovering the two kinds of work God uniquely designed you to love.Together they explore burnout, calling, church leadership, parenting and why so many Christians feel like frauds when they're simply working outside their God-given design. If you've ever wondered why some work energizes you and other work drains you, this conversation is for you.00:00 Intro00:59 Rita's Unexpected Catholic Leadership Gathering03:56 Pat's Vision for Christian Unity06:46 Why Unity in the Church Matters10:28 The New Divide Among Christians14:16 Sponsor – Amazing Kids Curriculum15:12 Performance vs. Authentic Faith17:17 Why Young People Are Returning to Catholicism22:17 The Working Genius Explained29:06 The Six Types of Working Genius34:15 Putting People in the Right Roles40:16 Burnout in Church Leadership45:40 Helping Young People Find Their Calling57:15 Discovering Your "Burning"59:40 Gifts vs. Virtues01:04:23 Healthy Churches & Faithful Leadership01:05:31 The Future of Church Unity01:06:18 Surrender, Suffering & Spiritual Growth01:12:39 Where to Learn More About Working GeniusIf you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

In this episode of Kingdom Pursuits, Dwyane Carson sits in for Robby Dilmore and talks with pastor and church consultant David Vaughan about what it takes to build healthy, growing churches. David shares how decades of ministry experience taught him the importance of church health, strong leadership, evangelism, and caring for pastors and church leaders. He explains the seven systems he uses to assess the health of a church and discusses why churches must remain outward-focused and committed to reaching people for Christ. David and Duane also emphasize the power of prayer, sharing the Gospel, and helping believers become disciples who make disciples. Learn more about David Vaughan Consulting and access resources for strengthening your church at dvaughanconsulting.com

What if one of the most important things your church could do isn't add another program, but intentionally develop the people you already have? Recorded live at our Leading Well in a Small Church Conference, Laurie Graham Ertl shares why healthy churches don't depend on one pastor working harder. They grow as everyday people learn to build trust, take ownership, solve problems wisely, and become the kind of people healthy churches are built on.RESOURCES MENTIONEDJoin the Everyday InfluenceJoin our free Facebook CommunityGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.

ពួកជំុនុំដែលមានសុខភាពល្អនៅក្នុងប្រទេសកម្ពុជា Healthy Church Cambodia 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Church Planting Podcast, Greg Nettle welcomes Dr. Ray Chang—former church planter, Corporate Manager of Faith-Based Engagement & Partnerships at Thrivent, and longtime Stadia board member—to discuss one of the greatest challenges church planters face: finances. Ray shares his journey from growing up in a Korean immigrant church to planting multi-ethnic churches in Washington, D.C., and Southern California. Along the way, he reflects on the mentors, experiences, and moments of faith that shaped his calling and passion for helping churches thrive. Drawing on decades of ministry and his current work at Thrivent, Ray offers practical wisdom on funding a church plant, developing healthy financial systems, and cultivating a biblical culture of generosity. He explains why church planters must balance trusting God's provision with wise financial planning, accountability, and long-term stewardship. Greg and Ray also discuss why many pastors hesitate to talk about money, and how teaching generosity is ultimately about making better disciples—not simply raising funds. Ray encourages leaders to develop financial health personally before leading others and highlights practical resources available to churches through Thrivent. The episode concludes with a powerful reminder that generosity is contagious. Through stories from his own ministry, Ray demonstrates how simple acts of generosity can open doors for the gospel and inspire entire congregations to live more open-handed lives. Table of Contents: 00:00 – 03:00 Introduction to Ray Chang, his church planting journey, and ministry background. 03:00 – 07:00 From church planter to Thrivent: helping churches thrive financially. 07:00 – 11:00 The biggest financial challenges facing church planters today. 11:00 – 15:00 Trusting God's provision while building wise financial systems. 15:00 – 18:30 Teaching generosity as a discipleship issue—not just a fundraising strategy. 18:30 – 21:30 Practical financial tools and resources available to church leaders. 21:30 – 24:30 Why generosity changes lives and strengthens the church.

Michael interviews Tim St. John about his “Freedom in Christ” session, “Building Churches that Honor and Protect,” concluding a hidden abuse track focused on identifying abuse in churches and then rebuilding healthy culture. Using a termite-damage metaphor, St. John explains that removing abuse isn't enough; churches must reinstall “beams” like sound theology of suffering and identity in Christ to promote healing and exalt Christ. He defines church hurt as unrepentant sin normalized or protected by leadership and describes three waves of pain: the direct wound, failure to address it, and loss of community. Discussing his book After Church Hurt, he addresses both sheep hurt and shepherd hurt, urges looking to Christ as the Good Shepherd, and offers practical steps including diagnosing what happened, seeking legal counsel when crimes are involved, finding experienced counseling, easing back into church, planning conversations, and evaluating church accountability and culture.00:00 Conference Intro00:41 Meet Tim St John01:24 Workshop Overview03:11 Church Hurt Defined06:11 Three Waves of Pain08:16 After Church Hurt Book08:34 Sheep and Shepherd Hurt11:30 Hope in the Good Shepherd14:53 Practical Steps Forward18:11 Closing and ResourcesEpisode ResourcesAfter Church Hurt - Tim St. John 

What does it mean for the Church to be a mother? In this special Provincial Council 2026 episode, Canon Tony Melton of Always Forward and Canon Mark Eldredge of the American Anglican Council join us to discuss their workshop on church planting and revitalization. Together, they explore the biblical vision of the Church as a life-giving community, the connection between church health and mission, and why healthy churches naturally nurture, multiply, and give themselves away for the sake of the Gospel.

Dr. Kilen Gray joins JC and Matt to talk about conflict in congregations. Dr. Gray believes that, far from being a negative, conflict is actually something that can strengthen an organization. Resources Dr. Kilen Gray's website Dr. Kilen Gray's Facebook Bates Memorial Church Every Congregation Needs a Little Conflict by George Bullard, Jr. (book) Center for Healthy Churches (organization)

What does a healthy church look like? What does healthy leadership look like? In this episode, Amber is joined by Stan Givens (a senior pastor with over 40 years of experience) and his son and ministry partner, Josh Givens (of 6:14 Ministries). Join the conversation for practical advice that will help you disciple and remain in ministry for the long haul. Learn more about 6:14 Ministries: https://614ministries.org/Listen to their podcast, The Shepherds Circle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shepherds-circle/id1796331013

Acts 11 - Godly People and Healthy Churches - Pastor Dan PlourdeMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Acts2026/a1458.pdf

Message from Greg Neal on May 21, 2026

What kind of foundation are we building our lives on?In this opening message of our new series through the book of Titus, Martin introduces Paul's letter to Titus and explores the foundations of healthy Christian living and church leadership. Looking at Titus 1, we're reminded that the gospel doesn't just change what we believe — it transforms how we live.Paul writes into a culture marked by deception, corruption, and poor leadership to remind the church of a foundational truth: God never lies. In a world where trust can feel fragile, we're invited to build our lives on the unchanging character of Jesus.This sermon explores:• Why the character of God matters as the foundation of our faith• What healthy, godly leadership looks like in the church• Why character matters more than charisma• How the gospel transforms every area of our lives• What it means to build your life on Christ, the firm foundation

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Laura Barringer Sadly, we've recognized over the past decade or so that healthy churches for women are not as prevalent as we'd like to believe. Too often such churches have abused, dismissed and devalued women who have much to give them. In this episode, Laura Barringer, co-author of The Church of Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing, joins Dr. Kelley Mathews to discuss what healthy churches for women looks like and how to spot them. Recommended resources A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing by Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer. Recognizing Rape Culture podcast episode Caring for Women Who Struggle with Porn podcast episode Sexual Abuse in the Church podcast episode BOW's episodes on Caring Well and Church Issues This episode is available on video as well. Timestamps: 00:21 Introduction of Laura Barringer and A Church called TOV, the book she wrote with her father, Dr. Scot McNight. 02:03 Why did you partner with your father on this book? 05:39 What is tov? 08:32 How do we discern that a church is good, not toxic, for women in particular? 12:10 Elements of tov culture: compassion & empathy 18:14 What would you suggest churches do in order to value and see women? 20:21 How can a leader help her church culture avoid sexual abuse or trauma in the church? 27:02 It's much more than simply including women. 30:38 Other resources TranscriptKelley >> Welcome to Beyond Ordinary Women Ministries. I am Kelley Mathews and I am here today with Laura Barringer. She is the coauthor with her father, Scott McKnight, of several books. But today we're going to talk about tov, A Church Called Tov. I'm going to give it a little bit of publicity right here. So welcome, Laura. Thank you for taking your time with us today. Laura >> Thank you for having me. It's an honor to be with you. I'm grateful to be here and to meet you and hear a little bit more, too, about your ministry for women. Kelley >> Oh, yes. This is you'll hear more about it as we go along. But we do a lot of these interviews, really, and just provide resources for support. I would say primarily women leaders in the church. But obviously when they're online, anybody can access them. So we will hopefully add this resource for looking at churches and what they can do and why they can do—make take real, tangible steps towards being safe and healthy churches, particularly for women. And so both of your books, the other one is called Pivot, but where and that's a newer one, but we're going to stick with the older one. And it was very foundational, I think, to the conversation over the last, what, seven, eight years, maybe? I forgot exactly when it came out. Laura >> 2020. The fall of 2020. Kelley >> Only five. Oh, wow. OK. Laura >> Yeah. Kelley >> Yeah. Well, that's you know, Covid does a lot to make time disappear, I think. Laura >> It makes everything it makes everything fuzzy. Kelley >> Oh, goodness. Well, why did you partner with your father? I mean, we if anyone doesn't know Dr. McKnight is a New Testament scholar and writer and professor. And why did you guys partner up to write this book? Laura >> I wanted him to write the book. So that was the original plan. The book started as a personal story for us. In 2018, in March of 2018, a story broke up here. I live just outside of Chicago. The Chicago Tribune is the major newspaper here in the city. And it was a story about our former church, Willow Creek, our former pastor, Bill Hybels. It was a story about accusations, sexual accusations made against him by a number of women, most of whom somebody in our family knew. And it was a very disorienting, I speak of it now, but at the time it was very disorienting. It was disorienting because the church was saying the women were lying and the women were saying the church was lying.

Pastor failures -- moral, emotional, and relational -- are rarely just personal crises. Too often, the church itself has inadvertently created the conditions for them: isolated leaders, missing accountability, and no margin for rest. In this episode, Scott and A.J. make the case that keeping a pastor healthy is a team responsibility, and walk through three practical systems any church can put in place before a problem develops. Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are the hosts of the Church Revitalization Podcast, produced by The Malphurs Group -- a church health and strategic planning consultancy. Scott and A.J. work with churches across the country to help leaders build healthy structures, cultures, and teams that can sustain long-term growth and ministry impact. In this episode: [00:00] Why pastor health is everybody's responsibility -- and the danger of only thinking about it reactively [04:46] The isolation problem: why the pastoral role structurally separates leaders from genuine community, and what healthy churches do about it [17:03] Accountability that protects, not just prosecutes: proactive structures including technology monitoring, honest check-ins, and mutual accountability among elders [28:17] Rest as a leadership strategy: why mandatory, guilt-free rest is essential for long-term pastoral health -- and how boards can protect it [39:18] Resources for building a healthier board culture at your church Start your free 7-day trial of the Healthy Churches Toolkit: https://healthychurchestoolkit.com Show notes and resources for this episode: https://malphursgroup.com/336 Connect with The Malphurs Group on social media: https://facebook.com/malphursgroup https://instagram.com/malphursgroup https://youtube.com/themalphursgroup https://x.com/malphursgroup  

Send a textEpisode 124 of The Waypoint Podcast features returning guest Cam Huxford as he shares a preview of what he'll be bringing to Waypoint's Art of the Sermon gatherings. Drawing from years in ministry and his unique vantage point observing and working alongside many different churches, Cam reflects on what he's learned about healthy church leadership and culture. In this conversation, he talks about presenting the gospel with clarity, how preaching helps shape the culture of a church, and what effective leaders pay attention to when guiding a congregation. As always, Cam brings a mix of practical wisdom and memorable nuggets that will encourage and challenge church leaders in their calling.Remember you can always find us atwaypointchurchpartners.comFollow us atfacebook.com/WaypointChurchPartnersinstagram @waypointchurchpartnersThe Waypoint Podcast is hosted and produced by Dyke McCordhosted, produced, and edited by Rebecca HottIf you want to find out more about supporting Waypoint Church Plants head toiplantchurches.comRegister for future Waypoint Events or reach out to any of our Staff!

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Message from Greg Neal on February 26, 2026

Good churches have healthy leaders. How do we get healthy leaders? 

Titus 1:5

What task could be so important that an apostle would leave behind a trusted friend to see it accomplished? For Paul, it was establishing leaders in the churches.

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is a phenomenal trailblazer. Dr. Seele is celebrating over 38 years of providing vision and leadership in areas of technical support to strengthen the capacity of faith institutions in the United States and Africa to eradicate health disparities by promoting health education and services within their local communities.Born in the heart of the south, this Lincolnville native always shares a special love for South Carolina. Dr. Seele received her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science from Clark Atlanta University in 1976 & 1979, respectively, later receiving her Doctor of Humane Letters from the College of New Rochelle, NY, in 2007.As a pioneer and community activist, Dr. Seele is known for her work in forging public health & faith-based partnerships for engaging individuals in health promotion and disease prevention interventions. Time Magazine 100, who named Dr. Seele One of the Most Influential Persons in the World in 2006; Essence Magazine, in its 35 Anniversary issue, named Dr. P one of the 35 Most Beautiful and Remarkable Women In The World. Clark Atlanta University honored Dr. Seele with the 2008 Pathway of Excellence Award, citing her as one of its most outstanding graduates of all time. In May 2010, Dr. Seele was selected as 21 Leaders of the 21st Century of Women E-News in New York City.Dr. Seele is well known for her extraordinary vision and ability to create national and global partnerships among leaders of various cultures and religious doctrines in the areas of health. As a pioneer and community activist, Dr. Seele is known for her work in forging public health & faith-based partnerships for engaging individuals in health promotion and disease prevention interventions.She has worked with three US presidential administrations on issues of health in the United States and abroad. Dr. Seele was an invited guest of former President and First Lady Laura Bush for the State of the Union Address representing a symbol of President Bush's commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS in the world. In 2010, Dr. Seele was invited to participate in the Fortune TIME CNN Global Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, along with President William “Bill” Clinton and a host of international leaders and Fortune 100 chief executive officers to focus on challenges and solutions in the developing world.October 2017, His Eminence, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, bestowed the Pierre Toussaint Medallion upon Dr. Seele.Publishing her first book Stand Up to Stigma! How to Reject Fear & Shame in 2017. Dr. Seele is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

What if every person in the world could walk to a healthy church in their community? In this episode of The Missional Life Podcast, Janice Rosser Allen, CEO of International Cooperating Ministries, shares how God is multiplying churches across the globe. With over 13,000 churches built and countless communities transformed, Janice reveals the power of partnerships and discipleship. You'll hear inspiring stories from Rwanda, India, and beyond where hope replaced despair. Janice also opens up about her personal journey from oncology nurse to global ministry leader after walking through deep loss. Be encouraged that your “yes” to God can spark change far beyond what you imagine.About the GuestJanice Rosser Allen is the CEO and President of International Cooperating Ministries (ICM), a global ministry dedicated to equipping indigenous churches with permanent buildings and discipleship resources. With a background in oncology nursing and a personal story of perseverance through loss, Janice now leads ICM's vision to see a healthy church within walking distance of every person worldwide. Her passion is to empower local leaders, multiply churches, and bring the hope of Christ to communities across the globe. Reasons to ListenDiscover Global Impact – Learn how God is transforming entire communities through local partnerships, discipleship, and more than 13,000 churches planted worldwide.Gain Practical Wisdom – Hear Janice share powerful insights on building healthy churches, choosing the right partners, and multiplying ministry that you can apply in your own faith journey.Be Inspired by Hope – Encounter real-life stories of redemption, from rescued children to thriving villages, and be encouraged that your “yes” to God can spark lasting change. Big Takeaways Say Yes to God – Even small steps of obedience can open the door for God to multiply your impact far beyond what you imagine.Value Healthy Churches – A thriving church isn't just about numbers; it's about discipleship, evangelism, and transformation that ripple through entire communities.Power of Partnerships – Ministry is stronger when we collaborate; choosing the right partners ensures long-term fruit and sustainable kingdom growth.Hope Transforms Lives – Introducing the hope of Christ can completely change individual lives and entire communities, even in the darkest situations.Use What You Have – God often uses the least likely people and simple tools, like audio Bibles or small acts of faith, to accomplish extraordinary kingdom work. Missional ChallengesStep Out in Faith – Identify one area in your life where God is nudging you to say “yes,” and take a small but intentional step of obedience this week.Encourage Someone's Potential – Look for a person in your church or community with untapped gifts and speak words of encouragement that affirm their calling and value.Invest in Community Impact – Pray about how you can give—whether time, resources, or prayer support—to a ministry or local project that is transforming lives for Christ. Timestamps [00:00:00] Welcome & Guest Introduction – Meet Janice Rosser Allen, CEO of International Cooperating Ministries, and hear about ICM's global mission.[00:02:00] Building Healthy Churches – Defining what a healthy church looks like and why it matters for long-term transformation.[00:04:00] Multiplication Through...

How can a healthy church come alongside a declining one to bring new life? In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu explore practical and biblical ways for thriving churches to partner with struggling congregations. From building trust to offering tangible support, this conversation unpacks how partnerships can honor both churches' missions while maximizing Kingdom impact. Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are church consultants with The Malphurs Group, equipping churches worldwide to grow healthier through strategic planning, leadership development, and revitalization. Whether you lead a strong church or one in need of revitalization, you'll find actionable ideas for collaboration that blesses both congregations. In this episode: [04:18] Why humility is the first step toward healthy church partnerships [09:06] How to approach a declining church without creating defensiveness [14:42] Practical ways a healthy church can provide resources and support [20:17] The role of shared vision in ensuring partnership success [24:33] Long-term strategies for sustaining revitalization efforts Links & Resources: Healthy Churches Toolkit: https://healthychurchestoolkit.com Episode Article: https://malphursgroup.com/310 Website: https://malphursgroup.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/malphursgroup Instagram: https://instagram.com/malphursgroup YouTube: https://youtube.com/themalphursgroup X (Twitter): https://x.com/malphursgroup

What helps make a church truly healthy? According to recent disciple-making research, one of the clearest signs of church health is how believers are multiplying disciple-makers.In this encouraging conversation, theologian, author, and Navigators leader Alice Matagora joins Jason Daye to unpack the latest research on disciple-making in the US and what it means for pastors and ministry leaders today. Together, we explore both the challenges and the hope:Surprising research trends about disciple-making in the American churchHow pastors can help everyday believers become disciple-makersWhat healthy churches do to create disciple-making cultureWhy multiplying disciples matters for every generationPractical encouragement for pastors and leaders equipping their peopleThis episode will equip pastors and ministry leaders with clarity, hope, and practical tools for leading churches that multiply disciples who make disciples.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:Alice Matagora on the importance of ordinary believers stepping into discipleship: "You don't have to know everything or have a theological degree to disciple somebody."Alice Matagora on the significance of moving beyond knowledge to true transformation: "I can know more about Jesus, but unless I'm really spending time with him, I'm not necessarily being transformed."Alice Matagora on the importance of equipping believers to open Scripture on their own: "We're kind of missing the mark on getting people into the Word of God for themselves."----------------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders. Love well, live well, & lead well Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

A training culture for the next generation:  Healthy Churches producing new ministers for the next generation.Across the world, the number of candidates putting themselves forward for gospel ministry is in decline. Many churches are feeling the pinch—struggling to find leaders and often looking elsewhere to fill ministry gaps. Yet healthy churches don't just maintain ministry; they reproduce it. They raise up and send out the next generation of gospel workers.This week in Sydney, a group of evangelical movement leaders from across the globe have gathered to sharpen one another in this task: creating a culture of training that will multiply gospel workers for the decades ahead. The shift they are calling for is from passively plotting decline to actively asking, What are we going to do?—and then taking decisive steps toward it.We're joined this afternoon by three of those symposium participants. From the UK, Robin Sydserff of the Proclamation Trust. From Santiago, Chile, Matt Pope—pastor and trainer of pastors in five Latin American countries, formerly of St Ebbe's in Oxford. And from Cleveland, Ohio, Marty Sweeny—pastor for training at Old North Church and long-time champion of multiplying ministry apprentices.The Church Cothechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches. Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show

Almost every church says they preach the Bible, follow Jesus, and care about discipleship. Yet, we all know there's a big difference between a healthy church and one that's not. So what sets them apart? That's what we're unpacking today—10 key habits that define truly healthy churches.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Holy Character 4:43 - Hard Work 5:52 - Tender Hearts 9:22 - The Language You Use Becomes The Culture You Build 12:14 - Active Participants Over Passive Spectators 16:00 - Calculated Delusion 19:45 - Devotion Over Dogma 25:44 - Vocal About Values 29:22 - Accountable To The Mission 32:00 - Emphasizing Young People   IMPORTANT LINKS - How Churches Are Really Reaching Young People with Dr. Kara Powell: https://youtu.be/v6O0USRnwbY   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

When leaders fall, entire communities feel the shockwaves. In this sobering yet hope-filled message from 1 Timothy 5:17–6:2, we confront the importance of integrity in spiritual leadership, especially in light of recent headlines that have rocked the Christian world.What does it mean to lead with character when the spotlight fades? How can churches protect both the innocent and the vulnerable? How do we raise up the next generation of faithful leaders? And what does Father's Day teach us about the weight—and power—of a father's influence?Join us as we explore four vital spheres of leadership integrity: compensation, accusation, ordination, and vocation. Whether you're a pastor, parent, employer, or just someone trying to walk faithfully with Christ—this message is for you.

Churches can struggle with seeking outside help, even when it's obvious they need it. Thom and Sam discuss why healthy churches often have outsiders speak into the operations of the church. The post Five Reasons Healthy Churches Seek Outside Help appeared first on Church Answers.

Kike Torres is the lead pastor of Horizonte Querétaro in Mexico.In this episode, Kike shares about his journey from suicidal depression to leading a thriving church which is planting churches all over Mexico and beyond.Kike's own struggles led him to become qualified as a biblical counselor, and he shares about how he is able to help people and serve others in ministry leadership.Kike will be speaking at this year's CGN International Conference, which will be held June 23-25 in Temecula, California. This conference is open to anyone in ministry, and we would love to see you there! Our keynote speaker this year is Alister Begg. Find more information and register at conference.calvarychapel.com

This week at Renewal Church, we begin an exciting new series of talks on missions, starting with a message from Pastor Mark Chun on church planting. In this sermon, Pastor Mark reminds us of the importance of the local church and church planting and shares some of the hallmarks of a church built the proper way, on the foundation of Christ.

Alex Duke, Director of Training and Sending at 3rd Avenue Baptist Church and Senior Editor at 9 Marks joins the podcast. Kyle and Alex discuss the perils of separating youth from the larger Church body as well as some principles healthy churches should strive for. They cover topics like communion, baptism, membership and more. Alex and Kyle agree that healthy churches are likelier to produce lasting disciples. Alex explains the goals of expository preaching and encourages youth pastors to stick around for the long haul as we never know what kind of seeds we are planting and what work the Holy Spirit will do later in the lives of the students we've ministered to.

Can Protestantism be redeemed? In this video, I explore some of the significant issues within Protestantism and some of the external critiques brought by Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox. Make sure to subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmetMinistryFor more resources, visit emetministry.org Follow us: on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emetministries/profilecard/?igsh=Z2c5NnA1dTJhN20y on Spotify:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-four-fold-disciple/id1505547928on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-four-fold-disciple/id1505547928my reading list:⁠ https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74696644-christian-barrett00:25:00- Protestantism today02:23:00- Why is there a conversation happening?02:45:00- Romans Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Critic 08:43:00- Protestants need to know their church history09:33:00- Issue 1: A Lack Reverence12:31:00- Issue 2: An over emphasis on emotions14:45:00- Issue 3: Easy Believism 19:17:00- Issue 4: Church is more than a place you go to21:51:00- Issue 5: A lack of theological depth and biblical worldview 28:23:00- People are leaving the church32:05:00 Protestantism needs healthy churches32:58:00- what is the church?34:09:00- what does the church do?38:44:00- who makes up the church? 39:47:00- John Calvin on a what a healthy church is41:26:00- The IX Marks of a healthy church44:37:00- Can we redeem Protestantism? Fair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

There is a lot of discussion in the missions world on "multiplication vs. maturity" or "movement vs. healthy church." How should we think about these 2 different emphases in the work? Which is more important? Listen in as Jesse shares from Colossions that all missionaries must be furiously committed to both. 

In this first message of the year, Pastor Stephen presents the second part of his vision for the coming year from Acts 1:6-8, 13:1-3, 14:21-23, 15:39-41