Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent EnduringChurches

Episode 276: VBS Never Ends on A Friday (or Thursday)
 
VBS is not an end but a beginningWith the Attenders1. You should have family information 2. Follow Up with kids who make decisions 3. Follow up with unchurched families 1. By sending a thank you 2. By a phone call 3. With another invitation 4. A plan to follow up later
With the Workers1. Honest feedback is critical2. What was successful?3. What could have been better?4. Where were resources well-used?5. Where were resources wasted?
With the Church1. Thank people publicly for supporting VBS2. Share stories that show its impact

Episode 276: 8 Areas of Continuing Improvements
 
The Lifeway Research Article from 2022
 
Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com
Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com
Facebook
Website
 

Episode275: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood
 
Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com
Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com
Facebook
Website
 

Episode 273: Mirrored Moments
 

Biblical example
David- "you are that man"
 
note: not all moments are that drastic, but we wake up, hopefully come to some relaizations
 

Our pride has taken us on a ride.


We stopped yearning for learning.


We preach but we don't do outreach.


We want to lead but we don't want to bleed.


Our passion isn't in fashion.

Episode272: Working Outside Your Sweet Spot
 

When we have to do things we don't enjoy and don't do well...

Self-aware - you have to know

your personality

social vs not social...



your giftedness and skills

administrative leader - management


visionary leader


not a strong leader...



interests

attending certain events...




Necessity

does it have to be me?


does someone have the skill set?


can someone else learn the skills?



You can only survive this way for a time.

spend a majority of your time in your areas of strength

Episode 271: Should I Go Back to School
 

Should I go back to School?

What is your ministry and personal purpose?

are you lacking something?


are you looking to something?



What is the support level of your family and church?


What will the impact be on your family and church?


How will you account for the financial impact?


Where will you choose?

theological alignment versus diversity


location


program - I called and asked questions



Bachelor's


Master's level -

basic skills in church and  ministry


or ThM - more academic degree, less on practical skills



DMin -

practical advanced degree to hone specific ministry skills


project in ministry



PhD -

a research based degree


Dissertation



other options

conferences


internships


mentorships


certifications



Pray aout the decision and seek advice from others