Solving Problems

We live in a divided world that tries to use the teachings of Jesus for political gains. For us to reach people this culture, we have to show them that what we’re talking about is not political or governmental, but rather personal and spiritual. This week we go more big picture and talk about how we walk the line of speaking into the culture around us while not being partisan. We’ll also talk about how we respond to those who accuse us of jumping onto political trends. See acast.com/privacy...

Whether it’s prosperity preachers buying planes for themselves or the local pastor wearing expensive suits and driving a Cadillac, there’s a feeling amongst people – both in the Church and outside of it – that churches just care about getting people's money. This week we talk about how we need to own up to that perception before we can boldly invite people to invest their time, resources, and money into our church. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We always want to give people a menu of things to choose from, but what they really need is a map of how to get where they want to go. This week we talk about what that looks like, how to implement it, and how to communicate it to your church. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

People are wired differently. They all learn in different ways and respond to different things. While some are motivated by fun and exciting things, others want to know details and facts before they commit to something. For us to have success in motivating our church to respond – whether to an event, to a service, or to the Gospel – we have to recognize everyone learns in different ways and then adapt our communications styles to those different learning styles. See acast.com/privacy for...

People’s schedules don't revolve around the church anymore. We have to realize them coming to anything we do is a sacrifice of time and we should be honored they made that choice. If we treated people like that as opposed to shaming them for not making time for church, we’d be much more likely to attract people to things in the future. We talk with Drew Powell from Cross Point Church about how to shift our thinking to better reach people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

Walking in to a new church is terrifying. When I visited a new church for the first time last fall, I tried to do everything I could to figure out where I’d be going so I didn’t feel dumb or overwhelmed on Sunday morning. How can we address those things before people get to church, once they’re there, and as they start doing new things in our church. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

People choose our church for a specific reason - it could be the teaching, the music, the culture. Whatever it is, people are there for a reason. This week we talk about how you should leverage that and press into it as much as possible to more effectively reach people in your community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Church hurt is real. We have to realize we don’t automatically get the benefit of the doubt anymore. We have to earn that and earn the right to be heard. How do we do that? How do we acknowledge past hurts without making it awkward? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season 6 of Solving Problems kicks off in one week (January 13). In this episode, we talk about what to expect this season, who we'll be talking to, and give you a rundown of what each episode will be about. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're a month into the coronavirus cycle. If you're like me, you've had times where you've struggled mentally/spiritually. That's normal! Our routines are all sorts of messed up and we're dealing with stuff we never prepared for. This episode looks at a quick story from the Bible and gives you three questions to think through that will help you pinpoint exactly where you are spiritually so you can begin to get back to being healthy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

When we don't have church services, our giving goes down. But how do we talk about giving when the economy is so uncertain and people aren't sure if they can pay their bills? In this episode, we give you three tips to having giving conversations that care for your people and produce more income. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

People are going to disagree with the decisions you make regarding the coronavirus. And unfortunately, many of them will disagree vocally. Today we talk about how we talk to those people, how our response reflects our church, and how to best lead through these decisions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With no church services, we're all adjusting to live streaming. But simply doing what you do on a Sunday and filming it can feel awkward and lack authenticity. Today we talk about how you can teach directly to the camera in a way that speaks to the person watching in a way that's different than teaching from stage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our church family is stuck at home learning a new life of remote working and home schooling. We want to love them well, not burden them with more to do, and the line between those two things can be tough to navigate. Today we discuss the things we can be talking about to help them during these transitions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most of our ministry is built around the weekend gathering. With those gatherings being canceled for a few weeks, how do we reach the people in our church community and our local community at large? In this episode, we give you some ideas for how to continue ministering during what is a very strange time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With concerns about coronavirus ramping up, we wanted to get you a special episode to help you think through what to say and how to say it as you communicate to your church. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most churches think if they simply promote things enough, people will be more likely to show up. This week we talk about how saying fewer things to a smaller audience will actually help you get more people involved in your ministries and events. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There aren't many things more frustrating than looking around the auditorium when your service is starting and seeing 8 people in the room. The good news is the room will fill in over the next ten minutes, but why are people always late? This week we tackle three questions you should ask to find out the answer for your church. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your church can't function without volunteers. But getting volunteers to serve is one of the hardest things we do. In this week's episode, we talk about the big reasons your volunteer pushes are falling flat and give you some tips on how to motivate more people to serve within your church. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Social media ads are great – except when they're not. Today we talk about three ways your church is burning money on social media ads and give you tips on how to get the most bang for your buck. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.