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Leaders: Don’t Miss the Power of Symbols in Your Church

Sam Rainer
President & Senior Consultant

My first church was a megachurch of six people. The congregation was small in number, but it felt like a mega task to shepherd them. One of the first questions I asked of the lone deacon was, “What’s the deal with the old bell out front.” “I don’t know, but it’s really important.” On our...

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How Culture Changes At Different Size Churches

May 20, 2022
Podcast Episode #286

Church culture changes with church size. How are smaller and larger churches different? Josh and Sam discuss a variety of issues concerning church culture and church size: expectations from the church, systems within the church, and management of the church.

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How Churches Are Growing in a Post-COVID World – Part 2: The Attitudinal Shift in Growing Churches in a Post-COVID World

May 19, 2022
Podcast Episode #250

In this three-part series, Kevin and Thom look at new research from Church Answers detailing how churches are growing since the pandemic. In this second part, they provide insights into the attitudes of leaders among the growing churches.

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How to Reduce Money Arguments with Your Spouse

May 18, 2022
Podcast Episode #94

Money arguments are common in marriages. How can you and your spouse reduce these blow ups? In this episode, Art helps a listener think through this question.

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Bi-vocational and Co-vocational Ministry Models: The Future for Churches

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More than ever before, churches are employing bi-vocational or co-vocational pastors and staff. This trend has accelerated since the pandemic. Join us for an informative discussion about what these staffing models entail. Watch our latest webinar, Bi-vocational and Co-vocational Ministry Models: The Future for Churches.   Download the slides from the webinar below.

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It is no secret that the COVID pandemic has impacted churches. We identified nine factors from this season that have accelerated the need for revitalization. We want to share with you what we are hearing from pastors all over the country and why we believe the time is now for revitalizing churches. Watch this recorded...

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