The Church Renewal Podcast

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The Church Renewal Podcast

The Church Renewal Podcast is a conversation for church leaders eager to see our churches refreshed by the gospel. The only fully sufficient reason that today dawned is that Jesus is yet gathering a people and using the church to do it. Come and join us as we dig into the ways Jesus is renewing his church.

  1. 16 HR. AGO

    The Productive Years

    Today Matt and I are discussing the productive years of a pastor. Just like a church has a normal life cycle, a pastor also has a ministry life cycle. Knowing where you, as a pastor, or where your pastor is in his cycle will not only help you to plan for the future, it will also help you better understand why your church is the way it is right now, and show you how you can more fully engage all of the members of your church in the ministry that God has called you to.Have you ever wondered whe...

    19 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Will My Church Need a Transitional Pastor? Part 4

    This is the last in the 4-part deep-dive, called, “Will My church need a transitional pastor?” In this final installment we are going to look at some much more difficult and painful situations that you need to be aware of. Gross moral failure or betrayal; The last pastor leaving under duress. Tragedy within the congregation; Back-biting and bitterness in the church, and; A church controlled by a small group of families rather than the leaders. As you listen , think about your church; are we d...

    29 min

  3. OCT 4

    Diagnosing Your Position

    If you have never thought about your church as having a life cycle, or if you think that the whole idea is unbiblical I hope that today’s episode challenges you to re-visit this topic. We have already mentioned the church life cycle and the phases of Incline, Recline and Decline; Today I’m going to ask Matt to unpack this concept for us. And, if, as you listen, you are wondering if your church is in decline, and what can be done about it, we want to help you find answers. There’s good news, j...

    17 min

  4. OCT 1

    Will My Church Need a Transitional Pastor? Part 3

    This is the third part in the “Will My Church Need a Transitional Pastor?” Deep-dive. Today we will discuss some more signs you can look for in your church. A church in ‘Recline” or “Decline”; Physical improvements are all over 10 years old; Disagreement among the elders over the mission or vision of the church, and; Loss of trust n, or on-going complaints about the leaders. As you listen , think about your church; are we describing your church? If so, and if you would like to talk to us more...

    22 min

  5. SEP 27

    What Is Envisioning?

    The second phase for a church in transition is “Envisioning” After completing a Church Health Assessment and answering the questions, “Where have we been?” And, “Where are we now?”, it is necessary to answer two more questions, “Who are we?” And, “Where are we going?” This is the phase we call “Envisioning”, This is what we are going to unpack in today’s episode. We invite you to think about your own congregation as we talk, and consider how your church would answer these questions. If ...

    23 min

  6. SEP 24

    Will My Church Need a Transitional Pastor? Part 2

    This is part 2 of our 4-part mini-series “Will my church need a transitional Pastor?” In today’s episode, Matt and I will look at some caution signs to be aware of that might surprise you: Being a “commuter” church; A church with financial challenges, and; Differing ideas about what to look for in the next lead pastor. As you listen , think about your church; are we describing your church? If so, and if you would like to talk to us more about the process of doing your own internal deep-dive, ...

    19 min

  7. SEP 20

    The Church Health Assessment

    Today Matt and I will talk about how to assess the health of your church. The first step that Flourish coaches lead a church through is the Church Health Assessment. This is a crucial stage of investigation and intentional critique of the church’s past and present designed to allow your church to identify areas of weakness and build confidently in the place where God has planted you.Curious to know how your church's history impacts its current health? Join us as we unpack the essentials of a ...

    20 min

  8. SEP 17

    Will My Church Need a Transitional Pastor? Part 1

    This season we are going to do some mini series on specific topics. Today’s episode is part 1 of a 4 part series called, “Will My Church Need a Transitional Pastor”. Over the next three weeks we will release the rest of this deep-dive. The bulk of this content comes from the FAQ’s that you can find on our website. This deep dive will look at specific caution signs that churches may have that indicate that they will be benefitted by using a transitional pastor. The caution signs we will look a...

    21 min
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The Church Renewal Podcast is a conversation for church leaders eager to see our churches refreshed by the gospel. The only fully sufficient reason that today dawned is that Jesus is yet gathering a people and using the church to do it. Come and join us as we dig into the ways Jesus is renewing his church.

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  • Creator
    Flourish Coaching
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 The Church Renewal Podcast
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