The Church Works Podcast

Harvest Church
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  • Christianity
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Church Works is a podcast about doing church God’s way. When we follow His Word, the church thrives, disciples are made, leaders are shaped, and the gospel advances. Through honest conversations with pastors and church members, we explore what Scripture teaches about the local church and why God’s design still works. Join us as we trust his design and put it into practice.

  1. Oct 6

    Single-Minded Ministry: Focus That Bears Fruit

    What does single-minded ministry look like in a busy church and a crowded life? In Episode 4 of Church Works, Doug and Ben discuss why focus leads to greater fruitfulness, how a clear discipleship pathway protects a healthy church from distraction, and how additional ministries can strengthen the foundations of worship, community, and serving. This conversation offers practical encouragement for pastors, church leaders, church planting teams, and believers who want to prioritize God, remain faithful to the local church, and make disciples with clarity.

  2. Sep 22

    The Power of Saying No in Ministry

    Why would a church say no to an idea? In this episode of Church Works, Doug and Ben reflect on the early years of planting Harvest Church and explain how clear priorities helped them stay focused on making disciples.They discuss worship, small groups, serving, and how church leaders can encourage someone’s personal calling without turning every good idea into a church ministry. It’s a practical conversation for pastors, church planters, ministry leaders, and church members.

  3. Sep 8

    Building Trust in Ministry

    Healthy church leadership is built on more than roles and responsibilities. In Season 2, Episode 2 of Church Works, Doug Long and Ben Vermilion reflect on 14 years of ministry together and share how trust, honest communication, healthy conflict, and mutual deference have strengthened their relationship as lead pastor and worship pastor. From handling criticism and planning worship services to building relational equity and pursuing ministry partners, this conversation offers practical encouragement for pastors, worship leaders, church staff, and church planters who want to build healthy ministry teams, protect unity, and serve God’s church together.

  4. Aug 25

    Staying in Your Lane: Clarity about what God has called you to do.

    Healthy church ministry requires clarity about what God has called a church to do. In the Season 2 premiere of Church Works, Doug and Ben discuss how clarity strengthens church leadership, helps teams pursue excellence without turning worship into performance, and makes it easier to say no to good ideas that distract from making disciples. From worship planning and volunteer development to church planting and the Great Commission, this episode offers practical encouragement for pastors, ministry leaders, and church members who want to build healthy, disciple-making churches with clarity, urgency, and simplicity.

    Staying in Your Lane: Clarity about what God has called you to do.

  5. Jun 23 ·  Bonus

    Faithful to the Call

    What happens when God calls you somewhere you never expected? Pastor Doug talks with Pastor Taylor Berghuis about moving to Ireland, leading Hope Church, the realities of church planting, and the incredible ways God has provided along the way. From ministry challenges to stories of God's faithfulness, this episode is an encouraging look at what happens when ministry leaders say yes to God's mission.

    Faithful to the Call

  6. May 12

    God Builds What We Can't

    What does it really take to plant healthy churches? In Episode 8 of Church Works, Pastor Doug sits down with Kent Shaw to talk about church planting, conviction, generosity, prayer, leadership, and why multiplication matters in the kingdom of God. From stories of planting churches to practical wisdom about faith, risk, and dependence on God, this conversation is a powerful reminder that Jesus is still building his church.

  7. Apr 28

    Are Elders Best for Church Leadership?

    Most people don’t know what elders actually do in a church. Are they leaders? Decision-makers? Just a board? Or something completely different? In this episode of Church Works, Doug sits down with John Mollohan (Vertical Church, Gallipolis, Ohio) to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in the church today: The difference between elder-led and elder-ruledWhy congregational voting can become more political than spiritualWhat elders are actually responsible for (and why it matters)How humility—not control—is the foundation of real leadershipWhy church leadership should look more like a family than a boardroomThis conversation is honest, practical, and at times challenging—but ultimately points back to one truth: Church works when we follow God’s design. If you’ve ever wondered how churches should be led—or struggled with leadership in the church—this episode is for you.

  8. Apr 14

    The Hidden Impact of Serving

    Serving isn’t just about filling a role—it’s a core part of following Jesus.In this episode of Church Works, we talk about why serving is essential to spiritual growth, how it shapes your heart, and why every believer is called to step in—not sit on the sidelines.If you’ve ever wondered where you fit, how to discover your calling, or why serving matters, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.Listen now and take your next step.

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Church Works is a podcast about doing church God’s way. When we follow His Word, the church thrives, disciples are made, leaders are shaped, and the gospel advances. Through honest conversations with pastors and church members, we explore what Scripture teaches about the local church and why God’s design still works. Join us as we trust his design and put it into practice.

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  • Creator
    Harvest Church
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Harvest Church
  • Show Website
    The Church Works Podcast

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