Why Pastoral Competition Is Decreasing
Why Pastoral Competition Is Decreasing
“What are you running?” was once an ever-present question among pastors. That is not the case nearly as much today. Thom... Read more
27 Jul 2023
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Understanding Why the “Know Your Community” Report Is So Popular
Understanding Why the “Know Your Community” Report Is So Popular
Thom provides a high-level overview of the Know Your Community report. He looks at the factors that have led to its rapi... Read more
27 Jul 2023
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10mins
A Great Source of Information for Religious Data by County
A Great Source of Information for Religious Data by County
If you have never read The Association of Religious Data Archives, you need to watch or listen to this podcast by Thom. ... Read more
27 Jul 2023
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Understanding the Decline of the Southern Baptist Convention (Part 2)
Understanding the Decline of the Southern Baptist Convention (Part 2)
In a two-part series, Thom looks at the significant decline of the Southern Baptist Convention. Part 2 looks at practice... Read more
20 Jul 2023
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11mins
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Understanding the Decline of the Southern Baptist Convention (Part 1)
Understanding the Decline of the Southern Baptist Convention (Part 1)
In a two-part series, Thom looks at the significant decline of the Southern Baptist Convention. Part 1 may surprise you.... Read more
20 Jul 2023
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11mins
Three Questions You Should Ask If You Are Having Trouble Getting Volunteers
Three Questions You Should Ask If You Are Having Trouble Getting Volunteers
In the course of a year, every church leader will get discouraged one or more times when there are few or zero volunteer... Read more
20 Jul 2023
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The Implications of Having More People in Their 80s and 90s in the Church
The Implications of Having More People in Their 80s and 90s in the Church
There is an implicit redefining of older adults in the church. In many situations, older adults are no longer in their 6... Read more
13 Jul 2023
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When the Spouse of a Pastor or Staff Person Does Not Attend Church
When the Spouse of a Pastor or Staff Person Does Not Attend Church
This situation is exceedingly challenging. What steps should be taken if the spouse of a pastor or staff person does not... Read more
13 Jul 2023
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What Does a Full-Time Workweek Look Like for a Church Staff Member?
What Does a Full-Time Workweek Look Like for a Church Staff Member?
In the past, there was an expectation that a church staff member would be in the office 30 to 40 hours a week. Those day... Read more
13 Jul 2023
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The Spiritual Immaturity of a Church Member Protesting by Not Giving Financially
The Spiritual Immaturity of a Church Member Protesting by Not Giving Financially
Every pastor has experienced the pain of church members who stopped giving because they did not get their way in the chu... Read more
6 Jul 2023
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