Episode 195: Stewardship

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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.

Episode 193: Church Health and Lifecycles

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Scott, Micah, and Guest Jeannette Flynn discuss Church health and its lifecycles in this episode. We talk in detail about the life cycles of churches, why so many churches get stuck, and when is an excellent time to seek a coach to help with the next steps in your church for growth and longevity

Episode 192: Reflections on CHOG Town Hall – July 2023

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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.

Episode 191: The Dos and Don’ts of Planning Conventions

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In this episode, Scott discusses his time at a youth convention and notices some of the shortcomings of that convention compared to one he attended back in January.  Scott and Micah begin to discuss what are some practical things that one needs to do in developing or planning a convention that will make it smooth throughout the entirety of the event.

Episode 189: Ashley & Karson Collins

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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.

Episode 188: Pastoral PTSD

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an idea that one of Scott’s professors mentioned about how a minister’s experience in ministry can lead them to have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Scott and Micah talk about their experiences and of other ministers and how the harshness of ministry changes their life and ministry output. Plus, Stories gone wild from Scott searching for the Church of God National Offices and how Presbyterians love us.

Episode 187: Outcome of General Assembly of the Church of God

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This past week, The Church of God (Anderson, IN) had their General Assembly in Tampa, FL. Scott, Micah, and special guest, Trey Oldham talk about their experience at General Assembly from the in-person gatherings, virtual gatherings, and the topics that were discussed.