Scott and Micah discuss an article that lists the reasons and groups of people that had led to 40 million Americans leaving the church in the last few years. We discuss the four groups featured in this “dechurching,” and the solutions offered to bring people back to church.
For access to the article, click on the link below: https://groundswellmovement.substack.com/p/the-great-dechurching
In this episode, Scott and Micah look at some of the subtle ways Christians can be Judgemental. We look at some of the innocent and passive-aggressive ways that church people have used their words to judge others from visitors to other church members and pastors.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the purpose of having multiple services. We discuss the benefits, shortcomings, and solutions to build a sense of community through various services.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an article about the history of the Wesleyan churches and how they have an account of sticking up for minority groups since its foundations. Regarding the LGBTQ, it seems like Wesleyan churches are not living up to defending this minority group. We look deep into the article and try to figure out why that is. Plus, we respond to a comment from the last podcast’s topic, and stories gone wild.
https://hoosierwriter.wordpress.com/2023/08/31/wesleyans-and-the-lgbtq-minority/
In this episode, Scott discusses the debate around the NFL, protests, and the national anthem.
In this episode, Scott, Micah, and special Guest Scott E. Stedman discuss the concept of Stewardship in ministry and the professional workplace. We discuss the topics of transitions, succession, and how the church can develop a plan to keep the church thriving for many years.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the recent Town Hall presentation that the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana), released in July 2023. We look at the questions asked, Jim Lyons answers to those questions, and some lingering questions and insights.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the role of team building in ministry. We look at the benefits, reasons why most churches do not do team building, and some practical ways for churches to have team building, without breaking the bank.
In this episode, Scott and Micah talk with Ashley and Karson Collins. They both talk about their individual ministry work, church planting, Karson’s brokenness that led to an affair, and the steps they took to reconcile their marriage.
In this episode, Scott and Micah look at the differences between hiring support staff at a church and the lead pastor. We discuss some of the challenges search committees have when looking for a lead pastor and even some of the common mistakes that churches make when hiring the lead.
Plus Stories gone wild, and Mailcall.
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