More Than a Pastor Rich Avery

If your church or ministry could no longer afford to pay your salary, and you had to find a way to earn income outside the church, would that feel like a major disappointment and personal failure to you? What if, instead, it’s a God-ordained opportunity to use your skills in new ways to impact people you wouldn’t otherwise meet and provide a financial blessing for your family?Today we’ll hear Wayne Richards’ story of how he experienced a 70% decrease in income and how God transformed tha...

42% of pastors considered quitting in the past year, according to a 2022 Barna report. Are you one of them?In this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show, we’ll look at five common issues that leave pastors feeling unsatisfied, and explore meaningful ways to find more fulfillment.We'll also pay tribute to my friend and mentor Dan Miller, who has guided many pastors through this process.Hello my friend. Welcome to the More Than a Pastor Show. I’m Rich Avery, your host. This is the show where w...

What if God asked you to give away your age as a percentage of income, and continue to increase it 1% a year for the rest of your life...what would you do? Today we'll hear the amazing story of one couple's journey of radical generosity and lessons you can learn to inspire generosity in your church. In this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let's get started!Links From Today's ShowGet the Blog Post/Show Notes from Today's EpisodeBob's Website: Seedtime.comFree Access to "Tru...

There is no shortage of tools, methods or strategies for church planting and growth. But what if the best strategy for sharing the message of Jesus in a post-Christian era is to actually follow the methods of Jesus?We’ll dive into Jesus’ methods for missional ministry and marketplace engagement with our guest Ben Ingebretson, author of Plant Like Jesus: The Church Planter's Devotional, in this episode of the More than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started!Links for Today's ShowShow Notes/Blog Post...

What happens to your sense of identity and calling as a pastor when everything changes? You entered the ministry years ago with a certain set of expectations of what the church is and what your role is in it, only to find them challenged by continually changing circumstances.We’ll talk about pastoral identity and the future of ministry, and how you can stay adaptable and on-mission in the midst of change, in this episode of the More than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started!Links for Today'...

We are living in an era called "The Great Dechurching" of America. Millions are leaving churches each year, for various reasons which we've covered in previous episodes. Since attendance has been inextricably linked to income for most churches, it's not a stretch to see how "The Great Dechurching" of America will inevitably lead to "The Great Defunding" of the church. The math is simple: Declining attendance + declining giving + rising expenses due to inflation = an unsustainable situation fo...