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The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

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The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, our goal is to help you lead better every day.

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Colorado Springs, CO

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The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, our goal is to help you lead better every day.

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English


Episodes

Michael Martin: How Church Boards Can Help Their Pastors Be Healthy

3/13/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/472857-michael-martin-church-boards-pastors-healthy.html ECFA president and CEO Michael Martin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about his organization’s new leadership standard and how church boards can help provide pastors greater care and accountability. Last week, Léonce Crump Jr. joined us to talk about important ways that leadership has changed and to offer practical steps church leaders can take to develop teams that will be truly resilient. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/472044-leonce-crump-jr-develop-resilient-teams.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability ECFA.org/leadershipstandard Follow ECFA on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube

Duration:00:35:36

Léonce Crump Jr.: How To Develop Resilient Teams

3/6/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/472044-leonce-crump-jr-develop-resilient-teams.html Léonce Crump Jr. joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about important ways that leadership has changed and to offer practical steps church leaders can take to develop teams that will be truly healthy. Last week, Os Guinness joined us to discuss how God uses “signals” like love, justice, joy, and beauty to break into our lives and draw us to himself. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/470939-os-guinness-signals-transcendence-seek-lord.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “The Resilience Factor: A Step-by-Step Guide to Catalyze an Unbreakable Team” by Léonce B. Crump Jr., Ryan T. Hartwig and Warren Bird Check out Léonce's website Follow Léonce on Instagram and X/Twitter

Duration:00:33:07

Os Guinness: How ‘Signals of Transcendence’ Lead People To Seek the Lord

2/28/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/470939-os-guinness-signals-transcendence-seek-lord.html Dr. Os Guinness joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how God uses “signals” like love, justice, joy, and beauty to break into our lives and draw us to himself. Last week, Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin wrapped up their conversation with us, offering practices to help guard against the misuse of power in ministry and encouraging pastors to persevere in doing good. Check out the second part of our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/469972-kyle-strobel-jamin-goggin-part-2-gods-vision-power.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Signals of Transcendence: Listening to the Promptings of Life” by Dr. Os Guinness "The Great Quest: Invitation to an Examined Life and a Sure Path to Meaning" by Dr. Os Guinness Check out Os' website Follow Os on X/Twitter

Duration:00:36:21

Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin, Part 2: How To Embrace God’s Vision for Power in Ministry

2/21/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/469972-kyle-strobel-jamin-goggin-part-2-gods-vision-power.html Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin wrap up their conversation on “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast,” offering pastors ways to help guard against the misuse of power in ministry and encouraging them to persevere. Last week, Kyle and Jamin shared how God taught them about his way to power and why all ministry leaders must wrestle with what their view of power actually is. Check out the first part of our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/469144-kyle-strobel-jamin-goggin-part-1-churchs-problem-power.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church That Has Abandoned It” by Dr. Kyle Strobel and Dr. Jamin Goggin Biola University Center for Christian Formation Mission Hills Church Talbot School of Theology Follow Jamin on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter Follow Kyle on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter

Duration:00:34:58

Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin, Part 1: Why the Church’s Problem With Power Is Not ‘Over There’

2/14/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/469144-kyle-strobel-jamin-goggin-part-1-churchs-problem-power.html Dr. Kyle Strobel and Dr. Jamin Goggin join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what God has taught them about his way to power and why every ministry leader must wrestle with what their view of power actually is. Last week, Pushpay CEO Molly Matthews joined us to share the latest findings from Pushpay’s “State of Church Tech” report and what the research reveals about the technological opportunities available to churches. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/468289-pushpay-ceo-molly-matthews-state-church-tech.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church That Has Abandoned It” by Dr. Kyle Strobel and Dr. Jamin Goggin Biola University Center for Christian Formation Mission Hills Church Talbot School of Theology Follow Jamin on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter Follow Kyle on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter

Duration:00:33:22

Molly Matthews Shares Key Findings From the 'State of Church Tech' Report

2/7/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/468289-pushpay-ceo-molly-matthews-state-church-tech.html Pushpay CEO Molly Matthews joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share the latest findings from Pushpay’s “State of Church Tech” report and what the research reveals about the technological opportunities available to churches. Last week, Tim Chaddick joined us to share what he learned about engaging people in secular spaces as a result of his church planting experiences in Hollywood and London. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/467485-tim-chaddick-church-planting-hollywood-london.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Pushpay "State of Church Technology" report from Pushpay LEAD App Follow Pushpay on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Duration:00:33:17

Tim Chaddick: What Church Planting in Hollywood and London Taught Me About Outreach in Secular Spaces

1/31/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/467485-tim-chaddick-church-planting-hollywood-london.html Tim Chaddick joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what he learned about engaging people in secular spaces as a result of his church planting experiences in Hollywood and London. Last week, Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones explained why pastors should only pursue the costly, beautiful vocation of leading a multiethnic church if God has specifically called them to do so. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466882-jamaal-williams-timothy-paul-jones-multiethnic-church-complicated.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Reality Ventura Reality LA Reality London "Better: How Jesus Satisfies the Search for Meaning" by Tim Chaddick "The Truth about Lies: The Unlikely Role of Temptation in Who You Will Become" by Tim Chaddick Check out Tim's website Follow Tim on Instagram and X/Twitter

Duration:00:34:58

Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones: Should You Pursue a Multiethnic Church? It’s Complicated

1/24/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466882-jamaal-williams-timothy-paul-jones-multiethnic-church-complicated.html Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share why pastors should pursue the costly, beautiful vocation of leading a multiethnic church only if God has specifically called them to do so. Last week, Jon Acuff joined us to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a way that honors God. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466196-jon-acuff-success-without-destroying-church.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “In Church As It Is in Heaven: Cultivating a Multiethnic Kingdom Culture” by Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Sojourn Church Midtown Follow Jamaal Williams on X/Twitter Follow Timothy Paul Jones on Facebook and X/Twitter

Duration:00:36:01

Jon Acuff: How To Pursue Success Without Destroying Your Church

1/17/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466196-jon-acuff-success-without-destroying-church.html Jon Acuff joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a way that honors God. Last week, Kevin Palau joined us to remind us of the importance of evangelism and to discuss how church leaders can encourage their congregations to share the gospel. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/465726-kevin-palau-church-leaders-culture-evangelism.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential" by Jon Acuff "Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)" by Jon Acuff "Stuff Christians Like" by Jon Acuff Check out Jon's website Follow Jon on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter and YouTube

Duration:00:39:21

Kevin Palau: How Church Leaders Can Foster a Culture of Evangelism When ‘It’s Harder Than It Used To Be’

1/10/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/465726-kevin-palau-church-leaders-culture-evangelism.html Kevin Palau joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to remind us of the importance of evangelism and to discuss how church leaders can encourage their congregations to share the gospel. Do you embrace all of your emotions or try to suppress them at times? Jennie Allen joined us last week to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take every thought captive. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464670-jennie-allen-church-leaders-emotions.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Luis Palau Association Evangelism Master Class on Gloo Follow Kevin on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter

Duration:00:34:17

Jennie Allen: Why Church Leaders Need To Pay Attention to Their Emotions

1/2/2024
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464670-jennie-allen-church-leaders-emotions.html Jennie Allen joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take every thought captive. Last week, we revisited our conversation with Priscilla Shirer, who shared key disciplines she has learned to follow when crafting a message. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/442100-priscilla-shirer-message-preparation-hardest-ministry.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts" by Jennie Allen “Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It” by Jennie Allen IF:Gathering Check out Jennie's website Follow Jennie on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube

Duration:00:32:43

Best of 2023: Priscilla Shirer: ‘Message Preparation Is the Hardest Thing I Do in Ministry’

12/26/2023
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/442100-priscilla-shirer-message-preparation-hardest-ministry.html In one of our top episodes from 2023, Priscilla Shirer joined the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast for our Great Communicator Series and shared key disciplines she has learned to follow when crafting a message. Last week, we revisited what David Platt has learned about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the “American gospel” in favor of the true one. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/445956-david-platt-stop-following-american-gospel.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Going Beyond Ministries Follow Priscilla on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Duration:00:43:43

Best of 2023: David Platt on How He Has Been Challenged To Stop Following the ‘American Gospel'

12/20/2023
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/445956-david-platt-stop-following-american-gospel.html In one of our top interviews from 2023, David Platt joined the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share what he has learned over the past few years about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the “American gospel” in favor of the true one. Bryan Carter joined us last week to discuss how he prepares for sermons and what he does to grow in the craft of preaching. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464170-bryan-carter-preaching-compelling.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully” by David Platt “Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream” by David Platt McLean Bible Church Radical Follow David on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Duration:00:43:13

Bryan Carter: How To Make Your Preaching More Compelling

12/13/2023
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464170-bryan-carter-preaching-compelling.html Bryan Carter joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how he prepares for sermons and what he does to grow in the craft of preaching. Matt Chandler joined us last week to share how parents can use time, moments and milestones to point their children to the goodness of God. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463684-matt-chandler-part-2-parents-time-kids.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference “Made to Last: 8 Principles to Build Long Lasting Relationships" by Bryan Carter Follow Bryan on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Duration:00:34:34

Matt Chandler, Part 2: How Parents Can Make the Most of the Time They Have With Their Kids

12/6/2023
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463684-matt-chandler-part-2-parents-time-kids.html Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how parents can use time, moments and milestones to point their children to the goodness of God. Matt also joined us last week to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463243-matt-chandler-part-1-2022-controversy-life-ministry.html/ ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones" by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin Acts 29 Network The Village Church Check out Matt's website Subscribe to Matt’s newsletter Check out Matt's podcast Follow Matt on Instagram and X/Twitter

Duration:00:25:01

Matt Chandler, Part 1: How the 2022 Controversy Has Impacted His Life and Ministry

11/29/2023
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463243-matt-chandler-part-1-2022-controversy-life-ministry.html Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022. How can churches be safe places for people who are grieving? Natasha Smith joined us last week to share what she has learned about the process of grief, as well as some key insights for pastors. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463050-natasha-smith-church-safe-grieving.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones" by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin Acts 29 Network The Village Church Check out Matt's website Subscribe to Matt’s newsletter Check out Matt's podcast Follow Matt on Instagram and X/Twitter

Duration:00:27:27

Natasha Smith: How To Make the Church Safe for People Who Are Grieving

11/22/2023
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463050-natasha-smith-church-safe-grieving.html Natasha Smith joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what she has learned about the process of grief and how pastors can make their churches safe places for people mourning the losses of life. What should you do when you feel like leaving ministry? Natalie Runion joined us last week to discuss how church leaders can fight to remain in ministry when it would be easier to quit—and how to know when it’s time to walk away. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462664-natalie-runion-pastors-can-avoid-quitting-god-called.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life” by Natasha Smith Check out Natasha's website Follow Natasha on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X/Twitter, and YouTube

Duration:00:30:01

Natalie Runion: How Pastors Can Avoid Quitting Before God Has Called Them Out of Ministry

11/15/2023
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462664-natalie-runion-pastors-can-avoid-quitting-god-called.html Natalie Runion joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what it looks like for church leaders to fight to remain in ministry when it would be easier to quit—and when it’s time to walk away. What does the data tell us about the state of Christianity in the U.S.? Greg Smith from Pew Research Center, David Kinnaman from Barna Group, Scott McConnell from Lifeway Research, and Frank Newport from Gallup joined us last week to discuss exactly that. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462136-faithlytics-pew-barna-lifeway-gallup-american-christianity.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away” by Natalie Runion Check out Natalie's website Follow Natalie on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Duration:00:29:54

Faithlytics: Leaders at Pew, Barna, Lifeway and Gallup Share Key Insights Into the State of American Christianity

11/8/2023
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462136-faithlytics-pew-barna-lifeway-gallup-american-christianity.html Greg Smith from Pew Research Center, David Kinnaman from Barna Group, Scott McConnell from Lifeway Research, and Frank Newport from Gallup join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” for a special “Faithlytics” episode on what the data says about the state of Christianity in the U.S. Do you regularly pray for your pastor? Dr. Thom Rainer joined us last week to share why it is important that Christians pray for their leaders and to encourage church leaders to ask their congregations for prayer. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461704-thom-rainer-pastors-ask-prayer.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Faithlytics Barna Group Gallup Lifeway Research Pew Research Center Follow Greg Smith on X/Twitter Follow David Kinnaman on Facebook and X/Twitter Follow Scott McConnell on X/Twitter Follow Frank Newport on X/Twitter

Duration:00:27:35

Thom Rainer: Why Pastors Need To Ask Their People for Prayer

11/1/2023
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461704-thom-rainer-pastors-ask-prayer.html Dr. Thom Rainer joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share why it is important that people pray for their pastors and to encourage church leaders to take the vulnerable step of asking their congregations for prayer. Why are people leaving church and not returning? Dr. Ryan Burge joined us last week to reveal what the data shows about the answer to this question and what church leaders can do to encourage those who have left the church to come back. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461251-ryan-burge-biggest-reason-people-leaving-church.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church” by Dr. Thom Rainer "Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive" by Dr. Thom Rainer “I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference” by Dr. Thom Rainer "The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation" by Dr. Thom Rainer "Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian" by Dr. Thom Rainer Church Answers Follow Thom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Duration:00:30:41