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432 When church software becomes a ministry liability — and what to do about it
Church Management Software (CMS) has become an essential tool for church ministry and it can do far more than store data, so the real question is how to choose one that best strengthens your ministry?Toby Neal shows how the right platform can shape workfl
431 When governance becomes a growth barrier
Nobody signs up for ministry to get excited about governance but ignore it, and you'll end up running in circles. In thisepisode wedive into the practical side of governance in ministry, why it matters for healthy church growth, and how to navigate comm
430 What if you're the one without emotional intelligence?
If the emotional side of ministry keeps catching you off guard, its worth paying attention to what that might reveal about your own emotional intelligence.Scott Sanders and Jo Gibbs look at the practical side of emotional intelligence, why it matters fo
429 What to do when your leader doesn’t lead
When your senior pastor isnt leading or at least, not leading well what should you actually do? Today wedrill into that tension without sugarcoating it. Its not just about calling someone out, but about understanding yourself, your role, and how to
428 Nobody needs another mini-sermon: rethinking public prayer (Natalie Ray)
Public prayer often gets treated like a warm-up act in church. But what if its one of the most spiritually potent moments in the whole service? Natalie Ray wants us to stop coasting and start leading prayers that actually lead.Why public prayer is often
427 Are acronyms anti-gospel? (aka AAAG) (Dominic Steele)
Acronyms might save time, but are they costing us people?Dominic Steele wants pastors to rethink their acronym addiction not just because its annoying, but because it is anti-gospel.Why church leaders cling to acronyms that no one understandBiblical p
426 Ministry teams suck (unless you get these 4 things right)
Most ministry teams dont fall apart because of conflict. They often drift because people stop showing up in body, heart, or prayer.In this episode, Dave Moore talks about what helps teams become healthy, dependable, and deeply Christian. Heunpacks the
425 From nominal to all-in: the new face of faith (Stephen McApline)
Young men are trickling back into churches, but are they here to stay and are we ready for them? Steve McAlpine joins to unpack the subtle but significant shifts in cultural currents and what churches must rethink to disciple a new kind of Christian con
424 The AI debate: what's a Christian to do?
AI is knocking at the church door. Do we let it in? We debate that topic today with Emma Wilkins and Paul Matthews as they wrestle with how pastors and gospel workers can engage with AI.AI is knocking at the church door. Do we let it in? We debate that to
423 The hidden weight of ministry: why coaching matters for pastors' wives (Cathie Heard)
Ministry wives carry unseen pressures and influence. Its the role no one defines but everyone watches. Cathie Heard talks about what ministry wives are really carrying, and why support cant wait.We cover:The ambiguity of a pastors wifes role and the h





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