In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss a concerning trend where Pastors will preach negativity from the pulpit by anonymously calling out people in the church, to always talk about the church’s problems.
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Episode 149: Performance Reviews
StandardScott’s weird story about a friend’s performance review spawned a conversation about how the church practices doing a performance review with church leaders. Are they necessary? If so, what are the foundation and the purpose of doing these reviews and who should be doing them? Scott and Micah discuss these questions in hopes to help church leaders assess how these reviews may be helpful or harmful to the church staff and body at large.
Episode 147: Can Pastors have friends in the churches they serve?
StandardIn this episode, Micah and Scott discuss the topic of friendship and how it relates to ministry. Can pastors have deep, meaningful friendships with people attending the churches they serve? What are the benefits and pitfalls?
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Episode 143: Transitions – Part 2
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss their first day in their new ministry positions as we share our insights and feelings about our latest roles. Plus, Micah discusses the strange situations with the church he was phased out of and Scott discusses the difference in perceptions of historical events in our “Wierd Things” segment
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Episode 140 – Church Communications
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss church communication and the effective ways it needs to be implemented. We discuss strategy and even digital communication in a way to effectively get the church’s vision and events communicated clearly for impactful ministry.
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Episode 139: Transitions
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the ministry transitions they are making. We discuss what elements make for a smooth transition and what other elements make for a rough transition. Plus, a new segment called, “What is the weirdest thing you experienced this week?”
Episode 138: Church Volunteers
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the vital role volunteers play in the movement of the church. We discuss their importance and even ways church leaders can show gratitude and practice keeping volunteers healthy and happy.
Episode 135: 11 Ways Churches Abuse their Pastors
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an article that details the 11 ways churches to abuse their pastoral staff. Scott and Micah share their wisdom and experiences regarding the items on this list.
You can find the article here: 11 ways pastors are abused
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Episode 133 – Ministry Stories: The Good, The Bad, The Weird.
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah look back at some of the various ministry stories from their upbringing, and with other ministers, with whom they had crossed paths.
Episode 124: Women in Ministry
StandardIn this episode, Scott interviews Shannon New Spangler and Mary Stephens about their calling to ministry, some of the challenges they face, and advice for other women who feel the call to ministry. If you love the podcast, become a supporter at https://ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast
