In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the pain of dealing with the expectations vs. reality of having a family in ministry.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the methods and practices for preparing a sermon for church, conferences, and other ministry events.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the impact of Christians labeling other Christians. We navigate the various political labels applied to certain churches and Christians, and how these labels can be destructive to the mission of the Church.
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On this episode, Scott and Micah explore the CHurch of God’s ministry service known as TIPS. We discuss the pros and cons of the service, the dynamics between having an interim from TIPS vs an Interim from the State, and the lack of communication about this program to the rest of the COG.
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For more information about the TIPS ministry, go to https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/tips-transitional-interim-pastor-services/
Some of the trends that have come up in church abuse scandals have revolved around a minister’s family member serving on a church board. Scott and Micah discuss the ways church leaders’ families are serving in the church and why it is important to have bylaws that help make your governance boards fair and honest.
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Scott and Micah discuss the topic of the worship stage and the approach worship leaders have to it. Is the worship stage a place to help lead people to Christ, or is it a launch pad for the leader’s career?
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This past week, videos surfaced of Elevation pastor Steven Furtick referring to drug use in a sermon. Scott and Micah discuss the importance of the words we say from the pulpit, why it matters to be polished, and how to navigate when people misinterpret your words.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reasons why Gen-Z is growing rapidly in their faith and ministry, and how that compares to other generations. We discuss some of the things we have seen Gen Z do regarding social media ministry to grassroots movements, and speak from their own experiences as millennials on the call, and the implications of ministry.
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Have you ever taught a bible study and was told by church leadership that you can not use that tool or teach that curriculum? Have you ever been asked to step down from your role or removed from the church because of it? In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss a undercurrent issue when Church Leaders have confronted lay leaders over certain bible study tools and/or curriculum used to teach. We look at both sides of the argument and even come to a few practical resources on how to navigate these challenges with grace.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss some of the challenges people have trying to find a place to serve in church. Based on some of Micah’s recent experiences, there has been communication of his willingness to serve, but it has never panned out. We begin to decipher some of the reasons why church members have difficulty serving, from membership to personality.
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