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.
Scott and Micah discuss vacation bible school from its origins, to how it has shifted over the last decade. We discuss the variety of ways and methods of doing a VBS, writing your own VBS, and whether is VBS still a great outreach program for children and families.
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
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 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.
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