Colossians 1Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

How can you avoid spending too much time preparing sermons and lessons when you have to prepare three or four different ones a week? Josh and Sam reflect on when they had to prepare Sunday morning sermons, Sunday night sermons, Wednesday night teaching sessions, and Sunday school lessons--every week! Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of m…

Philippians 4:2-9Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Many people are intimidated by technology because they don't know how to use it. Churches and pastors are no exception. Boyd Pelley of Churchteams joins Josh and Sam to discuss ways to overcome this intimidation factor. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, and scheduling? Chur…

Galatians 5:16-6:10Key Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Most pastors struggle with insecurities, agitation, stress, and failure. How can you get out of a funk when these problems cause you to have a poor attitude? Josh and Sam discuss how they end up with a poor attitude and what they do to make an adjustment. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, givi…

Acts 9-25Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Every pastor has a list of problems to solve. Josh and Sam talk about what's on their big board of problems right now. The co-hosts discuss the topics of evangelism, facilities, staff, finances, and legacy. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, and scheduling? Churchteams was b…

Acts 3-8Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Can you be called to a church but not like the job? How do you distinguish between God's calling and job responsibilities? Josh and Sam discuss how you can juggle the spiritual parts of shepherding with the business of managing church operations. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membe…

Acts 2Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

How can you lead a church revitalization when everything is a mismatch? Rob Paul joins Josh and Sam to discuss what it's like to shepherd a church when you're a white pastor in a black neighborhood. The story of Huffman Baptist will inspire and encourage you. God has worked a miracle through the congregation and made the church the hub of the commu…

Exalted King – John 20Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Both Josh and Sam have been in ministry for a combined 42 years. Along the way, they've learned a few things about extending your mileage as a pastor. What can you do to stay the course for the long term? The co-hosts have some thoughts. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, an…

John 18:37-38Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Some ministry strategies are overrated, but everyone seems to be doing them. Josh and Sam discuss their thoughts on what's popular but you don't really need. The co-hosts cover vision statements, one-line sermon summaries, live streaming, and others. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, m…

Luke 22Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

What is the ideal church size to pastor? Josh and Sam discuss the benefits of several different sizes of churches. They each have a favorite size, but the cohosts also cover why many pastors maximize their leadership ability at mid-size churches. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membe…

John 9Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

What gets you out of the church office? Josh and Sam talk about key reasons why pastors need to venture out more. It's good to connect with homebound people, other pastors, and community leaders. But pastors also need to recharge and share their faith. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving,…

Matthew 14:22-33Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Are their offenses that permanently disqualify a pastor from ministry? Josh and Sam cover this controversial question. They discuss the recent rise in scandals and whether or not a fallen pastor should return to ministry. Some sins have deeper consequences than others. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church …

Luke 9:10-17Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Most church leaders do not know how many single parents live in the community. Single moms and dads are often underestimated and off the radar. Sam and Josh talk about ways to engage single parents and their children. With some simple changes, your church can make a big difference with this group. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of mult…

The Lost and Found Process – Luke 15Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Should your church address be permanent? When is it appropriate to relocate an entire church or sell the church campus? Josh and Sam talk about what motivates a church to uproot. You must balance missiology with stewardship, and sometimes, these two objectives are at odds. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for chu…

Matthew 13:44Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Some people have strange views about things. Perhaps they are in your church. Josh and Sam discuss what pastors can do when church members approach them with conspiracy theories, fringe theological perspectives, and extreme political views. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership,…

Matthew 5:13-16Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Compassion fatigue is excessive weariness caused by caring for, listening to, and helping people with emotional and spiritual problems. The issue is more pervasive than most realize because pastors are the first spiritual responders in moments of crisis. Josh and Sam discuss how pastors develop compassion fatigue and what they can do to remedy the …

Matthew 3:13-17Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Most denominations are in decline, which means the churches within them are decreasing in size. Does the baggage of a name have anything to do with it? Josh and Sam discuss whether having the denomination in your church name is a liability. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership,…

Luke 3:7-14, 18Bởi First Baptist Church of Lewisville

Committees can be an excellent vehicle for change in a church, but they can also put up roadblocks. Josh and Sam discuss how pastors can best utilize committees in change efforts. The cohosts also talk about why generational differences exist and how to build bridges with a committee structure. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multipl…