Hello Church! Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:56:31 -0400 https://ministrypass.com/hellochurch/ en-us © 2026 Hello Church! yes 0547cfb6-2b7a-5c53-a6f5-1b84ba842ff2 Ministry Pass episodic false On the Hello Church! podcast, powered by Ministry Pass, Justin Trapp, Wade Bearden, David Crowson, and Mike Hernandez share the lessons they have learned, and are still learning, about sermon series, preaching, and how pastors can move their church forward while still maintaining a healthy ministry/life balance. Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode on Hello Church! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) ministry pass, sermonary, church podcast, ministry, pastors, sermons, church, church leaders, church leadership Ministry Pass https://storage.buzzsprout.com/f3kb3ytf6ymj8yv3p0928sa7fb2c?.jpg Hello Church! https://ministrypass.com/hellochurch/ David Crowson Justin Trapp Mike Hernandez Wade Bearden How to have a healthy family as a pastor How to have a healthy family as a pastor In Episode 10 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Maintain a Healthy Family as a Pastor", we discuss the importance of keeping your family strong while serving as a pastor. Here are the key points covered in this episode:

  1. Consistency and personal faith: Being consistent in your faith and actions sets a positive example for your children and helps them develop their own relationship with God.
  2. First 15 minutes: Dedicate the first 15 minutes of your day to reading the Bible, worshiping, and praying. This simple routine can have a significant impact on your family's spiritual well-being.
  3. Fighting Fair: Learn to handle conflicts in a healthy way within your family. Avoid negative discussions about church or ministry, and choose appropriate times to address issues with your spouse and children.
  4. Having fun: Don't forget to enjoy life and have fun as a pastor and as a family. Make church an enjoyable experience for everyone, and set aside time for relaxation and enjoyment together.
  5. Never give up: Perseverance is crucial. Uphold the value of never giving up, both in your marriage and in your ministry. Lean on God's strength during difficult times and stay committed to your calling.

Tune in to this episode to discover practical advice and insights on maintaining a healthy family as a pastor. Don't forget to subscribe to the Hello Church Podcast for more helpful content like this.

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]]> In Episode 10 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Maintain a Healthy Family as a Pastor", we discuss the importance of keeping your family strong while serving as a pastor. Here are the key points covered in this episode:

  1. Consistency and personal faith: Being consistent in your faith and actions sets a positive example for your children and helps them develop their own relationship with God.
  2. First 15 minutes: Dedicate the first 15 minutes of your day to reading the Bible, worshiping, and praying. This simple routine can have a significant impact on your family's spiritual well-being.
  3. Fighting Fair: Learn to handle conflicts in a healthy way within your family. Avoid negative discussions about church or ministry, and choose appropriate times to address issues with your spouse and children.
  4. Having fun: Don't forget to enjoy life and have fun as a pastor and as a family. Make church an enjoyable experience for everyone, and set aside time for relaxation and enjoyment together.
  5. Never give up: Perseverance is crucial. Uphold the value of never giving up, both in your marriage and in your ministry. Lean on God's strength during difficult times and stay committed to your calling.

Tune in to this episode to discover practical advice and insights on maintaining a healthy family as a pastor. Don't forget to subscribe to the Hello Church Podcast for more helpful content like this.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-13038157 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1585 4 10 full false How to Have a Healthy Church Family How to Have a Healthy Church Family Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Create and Maintain a Healthy Church Family Culture". In this episode, we focus on the key aspects of building a thriving church community.

We discuss the importance of effective communication in shaping a healthy church culture, addressing topics like conflict resolution, and distinguishing between worldly and Godly values.

We also emphasize the need to identify and eliminate toxic elements within our church family, such as gossip and unconfessed sin, fostering a healthier environment for everyone involved.

Throughout the episode, we share practical advice, personal experiences, and insights to help you create and maintain a healthy church family culture. Join the conversation and share your own experiences and recommendations!

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]]> Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Create and Maintain a Healthy Church Family Culture". In this episode, we focus on the key aspects of building a thriving church community.

We discuss the importance of effective communication in shaping a healthy church culture, addressing topics like conflict resolution, and distinguishing between worldly and Godly values.

We also emphasize the need to identify and eliminate toxic elements within our church family, such as gossip and unconfessed sin, fostering a healthier environment for everyone involved.

Throughout the episode, we share practical advice, personal experiences, and insights to help you create and maintain a healthy church family culture. Join the conversation and share your own experiences and recommendations!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-13037539 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1599 4 9 full false Next Gen Ministry for Smaller Churches Next Gen Ministry for Smaller Churches Welcome to Episode 8 of the Hello Church Podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss how to start a thriving Next Gen Ministry in a smaller church context.

Join us as we share practical strategies for launching and developing a Next Gen Ministry within your church family. We'll emphasize the importance of having a clear vision and hiring passionate leaders who genuinely care about this ministry. These key factors can lead to significant growth and engagement within your church.

Don't miss out on valuable tips and advice that will help you engage and empower the next generation in your congregation. Tune in now to discover how you can make a lasting impact within your church family.

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]]> Welcome to Episode 8 of the Hello Church Podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss how to start a thriving Next Gen Ministry in a smaller church context.

Join us as we share practical strategies for launching and developing a Next Gen Ministry within your church family. We'll emphasize the importance of having a clear vision and hiring passionate leaders who genuinely care about this ministry. These key factors can lead to significant growth and engagement within your church.

Don't miss out on valuable tips and advice that will help you engage and empower the next generation in your congregation. Tune in now to discover how you can make a lasting impact within your church family.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-13031621 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1695 4 8 full false Church Tech On A Budget Church Tech On A Budget Welcome to Episode 7 of the Hello Church! Podcast where we’re talking about affordable church technology! In this episode, we’re going to debunk the idea that budget-friendly means sacrificing quality and provide insights on what areas to prioritize spending and some creative ways to maximize your budget.

Throughout the episode, we’ll be exploring different areas in the church like the auditorium, kids' spaces, and lobbies, and offer practical advice on lighting, streaming software, sound systems, cameras, acoustic paneling, and more.

We hope this episode inspires you and gives you a fresh perspective on church tech on a budget. Join our conversation as we help you navigate the world of church tech on a budget in a simple and accessible way!

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]]> Welcome to Episode 7 of the Hello Church! Podcast where we’re talking about affordable church technology! In this episode, we’re going to debunk the idea that budget-friendly means sacrificing quality and provide insights on what areas to prioritize spending and some creative ways to maximize your budget.

Throughout the episode, we’ll be exploring different areas in the church like the auditorium, kids' spaces, and lobbies, and offer practical advice on lighting, streaming software, sound systems, cameras, acoustic paneling, and more.

We hope this episode inspires you and gives you a fresh perspective on church tech on a budget. Join our conversation as we help you navigate the world of church tech on a budget in a simple and accessible way!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-13026425 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0500 2321 4 7 full false Systems & Processes for Growing the Small Church Systems & Processes for Growing the Small Church Are you tired of feeling like your church's systems are scattered and disorganized? Do you want to learn how to set the foundation for a thriving ministry? 

Join us as we talk about the importance of systems and processes in smaller churches, and the impact they can have on the growth of your ministry in today’s episode of the Hello Church Podcast. 

Your church likely has systems in place for accounting, guest follow-up, and online giving, but it's important to write them down and ensure they work cohesively together. The benefits of well-established systems go beyond just efficient administration. They can reduce stress for pastors and staff, allowing for increased focus on core ministry activities. Additionally, they provide enhanced safety and security measures, a must-have for any church.

Neglecting these systems, on the other hand, can hinder your ministry's progress in critical areas such as church administration, finances, and child safety. Don't let disorganization hold back your church's growth and potential!

This episode is a must-listen for church leaders looking to cultivate systems that fuel growth and elevate their ministries. Don't miss out on the opportunity to take immediate action and transform your church's systems and processes!

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]]> Are you tired of feeling like your church's systems are scattered and disorganized? Do you want to learn how to set the foundation for a thriving ministry? 

Join us as we talk about the importance of systems and processes in smaller churches, and the impact they can have on the growth of your ministry in today’s episode of the Hello Church Podcast. 

Your church likely has systems in place for accounting, guest follow-up, and online giving, but it's important to write them down and ensure they work cohesively together. The benefits of well-established systems go beyond just efficient administration. They can reduce stress for pastors and staff, allowing for increased focus on core ministry activities. Additionally, they provide enhanced safety and security measures, a must-have for any church.

Neglecting these systems, on the other hand, can hinder your ministry's progress in critical areas such as church administration, finances, and child safety. Don't let disorganization hold back your church's growth and potential!

This episode is a must-listen for church leaders looking to cultivate systems that fuel growth and elevate their ministries. Don't miss out on the opportunity to take immediate action and transform your church's systems and processes!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-12790669 Wed, 17 May 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1721 4 5 full false Top Resources for Small Churches Top Resources for Small Churches Are you tired of feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water in ministry? Do you wish you had access to practical tools and resources that could help you manage your ministry more efficiently?

If so, you won't want to miss today’s episode where we'll be sharing some of our favorite resources for small churches. From powerful software to time-saving hacks, we've got you covered. Tune in now and learn how you can not only survive but thrive in your ministry. 

Links mentioned in this episode:


  • Ministry Pass: Provides pastors with access to a library of sermon series and resources.
  • Download Youth Ministry: Offers ready-made resources for youth pastors, including games, lessons, and event ideas.
  • Sermonary: This software assists pastors with sermon writing and organization, allowing them to easily build and store their sermons in one place.
  • Right Now Media: A platform that provides a vast library of Bible studies, teaching videos, and other Christian content.
  • ProPresenter: Presentation software designed for churches that enables pastors to display lyrics, videos, and other media during services.
  • B2Sign.com, UPrinting.com, NextDayFlyers, and GotPrint.com: Online printing services that offer affordable printing options for creating flyers, banners, and brochures.
  • Canva Pro: A graphic design website that allows pastors to create eye-catching graphics and promotional materials with ease.
  • Social media and Google My Business Listing: These tools can help churches reach a wider audience by improving their online presence and visibility.
  • Text in Church: A tool that enables pastors to communicate with their congregation via text message.
  • MailChimp and Constant Contact: Email marketing platforms that allow pastors to send newsletters, event invitations, and other communications to their congregation.
  • Google Forms: This free tool is useful for creating surveys and forms to gather feedback, input, and sign-ups from church members.
  • FrontDoor: An all-in-one digital ministry solution that combines a content library, page builder, and follow-up tool to help you build trust with people in your community before they even step foot in your church.
  • Planning Center: A church management software that helps pastors with scheduling, volunteer management, and other administrative tasks.
  • Church Metrics: This website provides free tools and resources for churches to track and analyze their data, including attendance, giving, and outreach.
  • Tithly: This online giving platform helps churches collect and manage donations securely and efficiently.

This episode of the Hello Church podcast provides valuable insights and recommendations for pastors of smaller churches who are looking for practical tools and resources to help them in their ministry. If you haven’t already, subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today, so you never miss an episode!



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]]> Are you tired of feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water in ministry? Do you wish you had access to practical tools and resources that could help you manage your ministry more efficiently?

If so, you won't want to miss today’s episode where we'll be sharing some of our favorite resources for small churches. From powerful software to time-saving hacks, we've got you covered. Tune in now and learn how you can not only survive but thrive in your ministry. 

Links mentioned in this episode:


  • Ministry Pass: Provides pastors with access to a library of sermon series and resources.
  • Download Youth Ministry: Offers ready-made resources for youth pastors, including games, lessons, and event ideas.
  • Sermonary: This software assists pastors with sermon writing and organization, allowing them to easily build and store their sermons in one place.
  • Right Now Media: A platform that provides a vast library of Bible studies, teaching videos, and other Christian content.
  • ProPresenter: Presentation software designed for churches that enables pastors to display lyrics, videos, and other media during services.
  • B2Sign.com, UPrinting.com, NextDayFlyers, and GotPrint.com: Online printing services that offer affordable printing options for creating flyers, banners, and brochures.
  • Canva Pro: A graphic design website that allows pastors to create eye-catching graphics and promotional materials with ease.
  • Social media and Google My Business Listing: These tools can help churches reach a wider audience by improving their online presence and visibility.
  • Text in Church: A tool that enables pastors to communicate with their congregation via text message.
  • MailChimp and Constant Contact: Email marketing platforms that allow pastors to send newsletters, event invitations, and other communications to their congregation.
  • Google Forms: This free tool is useful for creating surveys and forms to gather feedback, input, and sign-ups from church members.
  • FrontDoor: An all-in-one digital ministry solution that combines a content library, page builder, and follow-up tool to help you build trust with people in your community before they even step foot in your church.
  • Planning Center: A church management software that helps pastors with scheduling, volunteer management, and other administrative tasks.
  • Church Metrics: This website provides free tools and resources for churches to track and analyze their data, including attendance, giving, and outreach.
  • Tithly: This online giving platform helps churches collect and manage donations securely and efficiently.

This episode of the Hello Church podcast provides valuable insights and recommendations for pastors of smaller churches who are looking for practical tools and resources to help them in their ministry. If you haven’t already, subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today, so you never miss an episode!



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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-12698029 Wed, 10 May 2023 13:00:00 -0500 3090 4 4 full false Volunteer Handbook for Small Churches Volunteer Handbook for Small Churches How to get, keep, and grow your volunteers at a small church.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-12790912 Fri, 05 May 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1956 4 6 full false Overcoming Small Church Problems for Pastors Overcoming Small Church Problems for Pastors Episode 3 of the Hello Church podcast is all about addressing the problems pastors of smaller churches face and how to overcome them. 

In this episode, we cover a range of issues such as financial strain, leadership burnout, and the lack of resources and support. We’re also going to discuss the temptation to compare ourselves to pastors of larger churches and the resulting feelings of inadequacy that can arise.

We’ll provide practical tips and strategies for tackling these problems, and emphasize the importance of creating a support network of other pastors and church leaders who can provide encouragement and advice.

Whether you're a new pastor or a seasoned leader, this episode is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to navigate the challenges of leading a church. So don't miss out! Subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today and join us as we explore how to tackle the common problems pastors of small churches face.


#smallchurch #churchgrowth #pastorproblems #churchproblems

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]]> Episode 3 of the Hello Church podcast is all about addressing the problems pastors of smaller churches face and how to overcome them. 

In this episode, we cover a range of issues such as financial strain, leadership burnout, and the lack of resources and support. We’re also going to discuss the temptation to compare ourselves to pastors of larger churches and the resulting feelings of inadequacy that can arise.

We’ll provide practical tips and strategies for tackling these problems, and emphasize the importance of creating a support network of other pastors and church leaders who can provide encouragement and advice.

Whether you're a new pastor or a seasoned leader, this episode is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to navigate the challenges of leading a church. So don't miss out! Subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today and join us as we explore how to tackle the common problems pastors of small churches face.


#smallchurch #churchgrowth #pastorproblems #churchproblems

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-12698025 Wed, 03 May 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2394 4 3 full false Leading Through Change for Small Church Pastors Leading Through Change for Small Church Pastors Change can be a powerful tool for growth and revitalization in a church, but it can also be a source of conflict and division if not handled well. As pastors of smaller congregations, you face unique challenges when it comes to making changes. 

Change is inevitable, and pastors and leaders must learn to embrace it. The truth is… healthy things grow, and if a church is going to grow, it will inevitably have to go through changes. 

This entire episode is devoted to helping you avoid the pitfalls that come with making changes in a smaller church, and giving you practical tips to approach it in a healthy and effective way. We’ll also be discussing the eight-stage process for leading change:

1. Develop the vision and strategy for what the change will look like.
2. Establish a sense of urgency by painting the stakes of not making the change.
3. Create a guiding coalition by getting a team of people on board with the change.
4. Communicate the change to everyone involved.
5. Empower the leaders to be a part of the action plan.
6. Generate wins along the way to show progress and momentum.
7. Celebrate the wins to reinforce the change and encourage continued progress.
8. Anchor the change so that it becomes a part of the culture and doesn't require constant effort to maintain.

Our goal is to equip you to lead change well in your church, so that you can serve your community and see your church grow in a positive way.

We want to see you lead change well in your church. So, make sure to subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today! We think this season will equip you to grow your church and serve your community well.

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]]> Change can be a powerful tool for growth and revitalization in a church, but it can also be a source of conflict and division if not handled well. As pastors of smaller congregations, you face unique challenges when it comes to making changes. 

Change is inevitable, and pastors and leaders must learn to embrace it. The truth is… healthy things grow, and if a church is going to grow, it will inevitably have to go through changes. 

This entire episode is devoted to helping you avoid the pitfalls that come with making changes in a smaller church, and giving you practical tips to approach it in a healthy and effective way. We’ll also be discussing the eight-stage process for leading change:

1. Develop the vision and strategy for what the change will look like.
2. Establish a sense of urgency by painting the stakes of not making the change.
3. Create a guiding coalition by getting a team of people on board with the change.
4. Communicate the change to everyone involved.
5. Empower the leaders to be a part of the action plan.
6. Generate wins along the way to show progress and momentum.
7. Celebrate the wins to reinforce the change and encourage continued progress.
8. Anchor the change so that it becomes a part of the culture and doesn't require constant effort to maintain.

Our goal is to equip you to lead change well in your church, so that you can serve your community and see your church grow in a positive way.

We want to see you lead change well in your church. So, make sure to subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today! We think this season will equip you to grow your church and serve your community well.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-12685348 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2177 4 2 full false Growing Your Small Church Growing Your Small Church One of the biggest concerns and challenges for leaders of smaller churches is how to go about growing your church. Here’s the deal. Healthy things grow, and we’re not just talking about numbers. Spiritual growth is vital, and a key component to the overall health of your church and when that’s right, the numbers will follow. 

In this episode we’re going to address various barriers to church growth, including complacency, lack of vision or direction, inward focus, lack of intentionality in inviting and following up with visitors, as well as the “sacred cow mentality” which prevents leaders from considering new ideas or ways of doing things that may better serve the needs of their community.

We’ll be discussing practical tips and strategies for church growth that cater to the unique challenges of churches with 200 members or less. 

So, whether you're a new pastor looking to establish your church in the community, or a seasoned pastor seeking to revitalize your congregation, this episode and entire season is dedicated to you. 

If you haven’t already, subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today, so you never miss an episode!

#churchgrowth #smallchurch #churchpodcast #hellochurch #smallchurchgrowth

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]]> One of the biggest concerns and challenges for leaders of smaller churches is how to go about growing your church. Here’s the deal. Healthy things grow, and we’re not just talking about numbers. Spiritual growth is vital, and a key component to the overall health of your church and when that’s right, the numbers will follow. 

In this episode we’re going to address various barriers to church growth, including complacency, lack of vision or direction, inward focus, lack of intentionality in inviting and following up with visitors, as well as the “sacred cow mentality” which prevents leaders from considering new ideas or ways of doing things that may better serve the needs of their community.

We’ll be discussing practical tips and strategies for church growth that cater to the unique challenges of churches with 200 members or less. 

So, whether you're a new pastor looking to establish your church in the community, or a seasoned pastor seeking to revitalize your congregation, this episode and entire season is dedicated to you. 

If you haven’t already, subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today, so you never miss an episode!

#churchgrowth #smallchurch #churchpodcast #hellochurch #smallchurchgrowth

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-12683468 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1724 4 1 full false Meet the new hosts for season 4 of the Hello Church! podcast! Meet the new hosts for season 4 of the Hello Church! podcast! Welcome to season four of the Hello Church! podcast, hosted by David Crowson and Mike Hernandez, two pastors excited to guide other pastors of smaller churches through the unique challenges facing congregations of 200 or less.

This season of the Hello Church! podcast will be focusing on congregations with 200 members or less, and offer valuable insights and advice based on David and Mike’s experiences in church planting, youth ministry, and church revitalization.

David, a worship leader at a church plant, brings his lifelong ministry experience and creative arts background to the table. Mike, a lead pastor at a revitalized local church, shares about his journey from youth ministry to serving in a megachurch, and finally, revitalizing a church that was on the brink of closing.

The theme of season four of the Hello Church! podcast, "Healthy Things Grow," revolves around the idea that growth comes from nurturing healthy leadership, culture, family, and finances. Over the course of 10 episodes, David and Mike explore various aspects of church growth including leading through change, fostering growth, and building a thriving church community.

The mission of this season of Hello Church! is to empower and encourage pastors of smaller churches. Join David and Mike on a journey to strengthen and grow your church through their insightful conversations and practical guidance. Subscribe to season four of the Hello Church podcast today and never miss an episode!

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]]> Welcome to season four of the Hello Church! podcast, hosted by David Crowson and Mike Hernandez, two pastors excited to guide other pastors of smaller churches through the unique challenges facing congregations of 200 or less.

This season of the Hello Church! podcast will be focusing on congregations with 200 members or less, and offer valuable insights and advice based on David and Mike’s experiences in church planting, youth ministry, and church revitalization.

David, a worship leader at a church plant, brings his lifelong ministry experience and creative arts background to the table. Mike, a lead pastor at a revitalized local church, shares about his journey from youth ministry to serving in a megachurch, and finally, revitalizing a church that was on the brink of closing.

The theme of season four of the Hello Church! podcast, "Healthy Things Grow," revolves around the idea that growth comes from nurturing healthy leadership, culture, family, and finances. Over the course of 10 episodes, David and Mike explore various aspects of church growth including leading through change, fostering growth, and building a thriving church community.

The mission of this season of Hello Church! is to empower and encourage pastors of smaller churches. Join David and Mike on a journey to strengthen and grow your church through their insightful conversations and practical guidance. Subscribe to season four of the Hello Church podcast today and never miss an episode!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-12588745 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0500 251 full false Hello Church! Season 4 is Coming Soon! Hello Church! Season 4 is Coming Soon! We’re excited to announce the latest season of the Hello Church! podcast!

Season four is your go-to resource for pastors of small churches, focusing on addressing the unique challenges of leading congregations with 200 members or less.

This season we’re talking through things like growing your church, equipping volunteers, and effectively managing resources on a tight budget. We’ll also chat about how to utilize technology affordably, and challenges facing next-generation ministry.

We know how overwhelming it is running a small church. Our goal is to provide practical solutions for creating sustainable systems to navigate daily pastoral challenges, and offer actionable tips for leading well through change.

Season four of the Hello Church podcast is dedicated to empowering pastors of smaller churches in their journey to grow and strengthen their congregations.

Don't miss an episode as we strive to offer valuable insights and support tailored specifically for leaders of smaller churches.

Subscribe to season four of the Hello Church podcast today, and equip yourself with the tools and knowledge needed to face the challenges of leading a small church with confidence and success.

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]]> We’re excited to announce the latest season of the Hello Church! podcast!

Season four is your go-to resource for pastors of small churches, focusing on addressing the unique challenges of leading congregations with 200 members or less.

This season we’re talking through things like growing your church, equipping volunteers, and effectively managing resources on a tight budget. We’ll also chat about how to utilize technology affordably, and challenges facing next-generation ministry.

We know how overwhelming it is running a small church. Our goal is to provide practical solutions for creating sustainable systems to navigate daily pastoral challenges, and offer actionable tips for leading well through change.

Season four of the Hello Church podcast is dedicated to empowering pastors of smaller churches in their journey to grow and strengthen their congregations.

Don't miss an episode as we strive to offer valuable insights and support tailored specifically for leaders of smaller churches.

Subscribe to season four of the Hello Church podcast today, and equip yourself with the tools and knowledge needed to face the challenges of leading a small church with confidence and success.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-12588360 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500 71 Small Church, Church Leadership, Small Church Pastor, Pastor Resources, Season 4, Coming Soon 4 trailer false Measuring Metrics In Your Church Measuring Metrics In Your Church Your church is doing a lot of things, investing time and resources in ministries and events. But how do you know if those investments are bearing fruit? 

In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about metrics. Measuring metrics beyond counting the offering and the total Sunday attendance is key to knowing what areas of your church are thriving, which need some extra attention, and possibly which ones may need to be cut to allow time and money to be invested in an area that will reach more people and meet more needs.

Don't lead through macro data - lead through the micro level.

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]]> Your church is doing a lot of things, investing time and resources in ministries and events. But how do you know if those investments are bearing fruit? 

In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about metrics. Measuring metrics beyond counting the offering and the total Sunday attendance is key to knowing what areas of your church are thriving, which need some extra attention, and possibly which ones may need to be cut to allow time and money to be invested in an area that will reach more people and meet more needs.

Don't lead through macro data - lead through the micro level.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-12205566 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0600 765 full false Inspiring Generosity and the Offering Talk Inspiring Generosity and the Offering Talk In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about the Sunday morning offering.

The offering moment in our services has changed drastically in the last 20 or 30 years. No longer is it a time when everyone pulls out their checkbooks during service, hurrying to fill them out before the offering plate passes by. Now many opt to give electronically. Is that good or bad? Or is it just different?

With the shift in how we collect the offering, the offering talk is often diminished and devalued. But, when we hesitate to talk about generosity during the Sunday morning service, we rob people of an opportunity to learn what the Bible says about giving and offering and to provide a compelling moment where they are motivated or challenged to give.

Listen as we discuss the importance of casting vision and sharing stories every Sunday.

Offering Talks Resource Mentioned in This Episode:
https://resource.ministrypass.com/offering-talks/

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]]> In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about the Sunday morning offering.

The offering moment in our services has changed drastically in the last 20 or 30 years. No longer is it a time when everyone pulls out their checkbooks during service, hurrying to fill them out before the offering plate passes by. Now many opt to give electronically. Is that good or bad? Or is it just different?

With the shift in how we collect the offering, the offering talk is often diminished and devalued. But, when we hesitate to talk about generosity during the Sunday morning service, we rob people of an opportunity to learn what the Bible says about giving and offering and to provide a compelling moment where they are motivated or challenged to give.

Listen as we discuss the importance of casting vision and sharing stories every Sunday.

Offering Talks Resource Mentioned in This Episode:
https://resource.ministrypass.com/offering-talks/

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-12205562 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0600 1107 full false Ordinances and Sacraments in the Sunday Service Ordinances and Sacraments in the Sunday Service In this episode of Hello Church! we are discussing church ordinances, specifically baptism and communion, as a part of your Sunday morning service.

As a pastor, it is likely you have sat through or led hundreds or maybe thousands of these services, but we are always looking for ways to improve and level up our Sunday morning experiences. 

In this episode, you will find practical nuggets you can use to increase baptisms in your church and provide powerful and meaningful experiences while acknowledging those in your service that are either Christians but not members of your church or who are unbelievers and still exploring what it means to follow Christ.

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]]> In this episode of Hello Church! we are discussing church ordinances, specifically baptism and communion, as a part of your Sunday morning service.

As a pastor, it is likely you have sat through or led hundreds or maybe thousands of these services, but we are always looking for ways to improve and level up our Sunday morning experiences. 

In this episode, you will find practical nuggets you can use to increase baptisms in your church and provide powerful and meaningful experiences while acknowledging those in your service that are either Christians but not members of your church or who are unbelievers and still exploring what it means to follow Christ.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-11886595 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0600 871 full false Connecting With Unbelievers During the Sunday Service Connecting With Unbelievers During the Sunday Service We know the great commission, that we are to share the gospel with everyone, but as churches, we can sometimes struggle to do this well on a Sunday morning.  In this episode of Hello Church!, we will discuss how to preach the Word in a way that new or unbelievers will understand and not find intimidating. 

Honestly, it starts well before the service, even before they walk in the door when we ask for their information to connect with them. No other company asks for as much information in the beginning as the church does.

When it comes to the Sunday sermon, you attract what you openly communicate.  Listen to this episode to hear the do's and don'ts of creating a safe environment where people want to invite friends and feel confident a visit to your church won't destroy a relationship they may have been cultivating for years. 


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]]> We know the great commission, that we are to share the gospel with everyone, but as churches, we can sometimes struggle to do this well on a Sunday morning.  In this episode of Hello Church!, we will discuss how to preach the Word in a way that new or unbelievers will understand and not find intimidating. 

Honestly, it starts well before the service, even before they walk in the door when we ask for their information to connect with them. No other company asks for as much information in the beginning as the church does.

When it comes to the Sunday sermon, you attract what you openly communicate.  Listen to this episode to hear the do's and don'ts of creating a safe environment where people want to invite friends and feel confident a visit to your church won't destroy a relationship they may have been cultivating for years. 


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-11886593 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0600 1050 full false Welcoming First Time Guests Into Your Service Welcoming First Time Guests Into Your Service Every week churches welcome new guests on campus. Some are new believers, and some are just new to that particular church. Either way, their first-time experience is critical in their decision to return and engage with your church community. In this episode of Hello Church! we will be discussing ways to increase the number of first-time guests that become regular attenders.
 
Creating a positive first-time experience begins before visitors ever step foot on your campus. Is your church intentional in its digital evangelism strategy? It starts with ensuring your website and social media platforms are current and accurate, especially with service times! But, we will discuss additional ways to help set guests up for success.

Once guests make the decision to visit your church, what will their experience be like? We'll share what every church should consider through the lens of a new visitor. From the moment guests pull into the parking lot to the follow-up communication after they leave, how can churches be intentional in creating a welcoming experience at every step?

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]]> Every week churches welcome new guests on campus. Some are new believers, and some are just new to that particular church. Either way, their first-time experience is critical in their decision to return and engage with your church community. In this episode of Hello Church! we will be discussing ways to increase the number of first-time guests that become regular attenders.
 
Creating a positive first-time experience begins before visitors ever step foot on your campus. Is your church intentional in its digital evangelism strategy? It starts with ensuring your website and social media platforms are current and accurate, especially with service times! But, we will discuss additional ways to help set guests up for success.

Once guests make the decision to visit your church, what will their experience be like? We'll share what every church should consider through the lens of a new visitor. From the moment guests pull into the parking lot to the follow-up communication after they leave, how can churches be intentional in creating a welcoming experience at every step?

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-11776836 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0600 1221 full false Creating Creative Church Stage Design Creating Creative Church Stage Design In this episode of Hello Church! we talk with Jonathan Malm of churchstagedesignideas.com. 

Church stage design is not going to be the thing that grows your church. But, it does impact the overall Sunday experience for your congregation and will affect the first impression of new visitors. During our conversation, Jonathan shares some of the most creative ideas he's seen over the years. From the simple to the complex, listeners will gain practical tips on creating effective and impactful church stage designs. 

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]]> In this episode of Hello Church! we talk with Jonathan Malm of churchstagedesignideas.com. 

Church stage design is not going to be the thing that grows your church. But, it does impact the overall Sunday experience for your congregation and will affect the first impression of new visitors. During our conversation, Jonathan shares some of the most creative ideas he's seen over the years. From the simple to the complex, listeners will gain practical tips on creating effective and impactful church stage designs. 

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-11776833 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0600 1750 full false Planning Your Sunday Morning Worship Planning Your Sunday Morning Worship During this season of Hello Church!, we are talking all about planning your Sunday service, and a significant part of a church service is worship. Planning your worship as a piece of your Sunday message levels up the impact of both the message and the worship experience.

In this episode, we discuss what pastors should be aware of when it comes to planning the weekly worship experience and song selection and the value of auditing your worship sets from the past year.

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]]> During this season of Hello Church!, we are talking all about planning your Sunday service, and a significant part of a church service is worship. Planning your worship as a piece of your Sunday message levels up the impact of both the message and the worship experience.

In this episode, we discuss what pastors should be aware of when it comes to planning the weekly worship experience and song selection and the value of auditing your worship sets from the past year.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-11886589 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0600 1159 full false Sunday Service Volunteers Sunday Service Volunteers Imagine a Sunday morning service with no volunteers. No one watching the toddlers in Children's Ministry. No audio techs monitoring the mics for the sermon or lyrics on the screen for worship. No one greeting guests as they walk in the front door. Let's hope you don't have any new visitors that Sunday because they likely won't be returning. 

Volunteers are essential to the Sunday morning service, and almost every church will tell you they need more volunteers. So, what's the key? More Sunday announcements?  Volunteer fairs?

In this episode of the Hello Church! podcast, we will discuss the best practices for recruiting, preparing, and appreciating the volunteers in your church. 

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]]> Imagine a Sunday morning service with no volunteers. No one watching the toddlers in Children's Ministry. No audio techs monitoring the mics for the sermon or lyrics on the screen for worship. No one greeting guests as they walk in the front door. Let's hope you don't have any new visitors that Sunday because they likely won't be returning. 

Volunteers are essential to the Sunday morning service, and almost every church will tell you they need more volunteers. So, what's the key? More Sunday announcements?  Volunteer fairs?

In this episode of the Hello Church! podcast, we will discuss the best practices for recruiting, preparing, and appreciating the volunteers in your church. 

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-11886586 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0600 975 full false Sunday Service Announcements Sunday Service Announcements What’s your favorite part of a Sunday morning church service? If you thought announcements, you’re right. It’s possible to have fun with your announcements and make them memorable. Here’s how you can make your announcement segment flow smoothly, be more informative, and have fun.

If there’s a lot going on at your church, be selective in choosing Sunday morning announcements. Set up criteria for choosing events and stick to them. Whichever announcements you choose, promote them on your social media channels. Use social media and emails to highlight the details of the events you promoted on Sunday morning.

In this episode of Hello Church, we talk about the ten commandments of church announcements. If you plan your service, you should also plan your announcements. Reinforce the announcements by making them visual, using graphics or videos, and having different people present them.

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]]> What’s your favorite part of a Sunday morning church service? If you thought announcements, you’re right. It’s possible to have fun with your announcements and make them memorable. Here’s how you can make your announcement segment flow smoothly, be more informative, and have fun.

If there’s a lot going on at your church, be selective in choosing Sunday morning announcements. Set up criteria for choosing events and stick to them. Whichever announcements you choose, promote them on your social media channels. Use social media and emails to highlight the details of the events you promoted on Sunday morning.

In this episode of Hello Church, we talk about the ten commandments of church announcements. If you plan your service, you should also plan your announcements. Reinforce the announcements by making them visual, using graphics or videos, and having different people present them.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-11568269 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0600 1393 3 2 full false Planning Your Sunday Service Planning Your Sunday Service Welcome to the first episode of season 3! This season we’ll be talking about The Service - the elements that make up a Sunday morning church service - to make your service be about preaching the gospel and being in community with other believers. Today, we’re looking at the big picture - planning your service.

Planning gives you focus, allows you to be flexible with that focus, and allows you to be creative without losing focus. It helps us point our efforts in one direction. But not everyone likes to plan – there are reasons for that. Some people don’t know how; it can be a hassle to put a plan together, it takes a lot of time and energy, and plan outcomes vary tremendously.

We ask seven questions that will help you plan your service. As we walk through each question, think about how it applies to you and your service. The first question is about the theme of your message and service. What songs, videos, and illustrations will help support it? When should the offering and announcements happen? How your service ends is our last question.

In this episode of Hello Church, we talk about how you plan your worship service for a body of believers with purpose, knowing your plans can, and probably will, change.

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]]> Welcome to the first episode of season 3! This season we’ll be talking about The Service - the elements that make up a Sunday morning church service - to make your service be about preaching the gospel and being in community with other believers. Today, we’re looking at the big picture - planning your service.

Planning gives you focus, allows you to be flexible with that focus, and allows you to be creative without losing focus. It helps us point our efforts in one direction. But not everyone likes to plan – there are reasons for that. Some people don’t know how; it can be a hassle to put a plan together, it takes a lot of time and energy, and plan outcomes vary tremendously.

We ask seven questions that will help you plan your service. As we walk through each question, think about how it applies to you and your service. The first question is about the theme of your message and service. What songs, videos, and illustrations will help support it? When should the offering and announcements happen? How your service ends is our last question.

In this episode of Hello Church, we talk about how you plan your worship service for a body of believers with purpose, knowing your plans can, and probably will, change.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-11568266 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1861 3 1 full false Pastor's Sermon Prep Toolbox Pastor's Sermon Prep Toolbox Sermon Preparation is very important for pastors - they don't know everything or have all the answers about any given biblical topic. Even if they do have enough information for an upcoming sermon, they still want to communicate with their people, help them understand the Bible, and portray scripture accurately, to the best of their ability. We asked the pastors in our Facebook Pastor's Circle, which is a great place to meet other pastors, what they needed in their toolbox.  

Many pastors have a sermon preparation toolbox, but what are the must-have tools? Of course, the most important one is a Bible or 3 - there are so many kinds of Bibles. We talk about all the tools you might want to add to your sermon preparation toolbox today, in this episode of Hello Church Podcast.

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]]> Sermon Preparation is very important for pastors - they don't know everything or have all the answers about any given biblical topic. Even if they do have enough information for an upcoming sermon, they still want to communicate with their people, help them understand the Bible, and portray scripture accurately, to the best of their ability. We asked the pastors in our Facebook Pastor's Circle, which is a great place to meet other pastors, what they needed in their toolbox.  

Many pastors have a sermon preparation toolbox, but what are the must-have tools? Of course, the most important one is a Bible or 3 - there are so many kinds of Bibles. We talk about all the tools you might want to add to your sermon preparation toolbox today, in this episode of Hello Church Podcast.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10543836 Tue, 03 May 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1710 season 2 2 13 full false Get More Impact Out of Your Message with Follow Up Get More Impact Out of Your Message with Follow Up We're talking about what you can do after you have preached your sermon. You put 8 hours, minimum, into your message prep and after a 30 minute sermon on the weekend, what can you do to get more impact out of those 8 hours. What can you do to help the message live beyond the weekend and leverage your hard work into Monday and through the following weekend? This episode of Hello Church! Podcast will help you get a greater return on all the hours you put into your message prep and allow the truth of God's Word to live beyond the pulpit.

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]]> We're talking about what you can do after you have preached your sermon. You put 8 hours, minimum, into your message prep and after a 30 minute sermon on the weekend, what can you do to get more impact out of those 8 hours. What can you do to help the message live beyond the weekend and leverage your hard work into Monday and through the following weekend? This episode of Hello Church! Podcast will help you get a greater return on all the hours you put into your message prep and allow the truth of God's Word to live beyond the pulpit.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10460725 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1257 season 2 2 12 full false How to Get Feedback On Your Messages How to Get Feedback On Your Messages Among all the responsibilities you have in your life as a pastor, improving your sermon writing and delivery should be of high importance. One of the biggest contributor to improvement is the lack of critical feedback.

Because pastors preach the good news every week, improving and growing as a communicator is very important. 90% of people chose the church they attend based on the pastor's preaching so your message needs to be biblical, clearing, interesting, and relevant and practical.  

This episode of Hello Church! explains why asking for feedback from members of your congregation is so crucial; being critiqued will help your sermons become more potent and more compelling than ever.

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]]> Among all the responsibilities you have in your life as a pastor, improving your sermon writing and delivery should be of high importance. One of the biggest contributor to improvement is the lack of critical feedback.

Because pastors preach the good news every week, improving and growing as a communicator is very important. 90% of people chose the church they attend based on the pastor's preaching so your message needs to be biblical, clearing, interesting, and relevant and practical.  

This episode of Hello Church! explains why asking for feedback from members of your congregation is so crucial; being critiqued will help your sermons become more potent and more compelling than ever.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10460737 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1173 season 2 2 11 full false Illustration Ideas for Easter Sunday Illustration Ideas for Easter Sunday SPECIAL EPISODE: Last year we recorded an episode of Hello Church! featuring 7 sermon illustrations you can use for Easter. We decided to take a break from Season 2 of Hello Church! to re share this episode with you! You'll discover ideas that can help you finish out your Easter week sermon prep.

We will be back next week with an all new episode of Hello Church!, but for now I want to present 7 Sermon Illustrations You Can Use This Easter!

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]]> SPECIAL EPISODE: Last year we recorded an episode of Hello Church! featuring 7 sermon illustrations you can use for Easter. We decided to take a break from Season 2 of Hello Church! to re share this episode with you! You'll discover ideas that can help you finish out your Easter week sermon prep.

We will be back next week with an all new episode of Hello Church!, but for now I want to present 7 Sermon Illustrations You Can Use This Easter!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10427149 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1195 full false Preach A Compelling Easter Sunday Message Preach A Compelling Easter Sunday Message Easter Sunday is the most important Sunday of the year as we are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. There will be so many people at church: new people, unchurched people, relatives of attenders, people who haven't attended in a while, and your church family. There's a lot happening on Easter.

There are several things to consider while working through your Easter message. Keep it short and simple, just focus on the resurrection. Put a lot of effort into your message before that weekend and be sure you've internalized it. Give as much thought to getting your guests to come back as you did to your message. Plan the following Sunday's message or new sermon series, use a promo video to invite people back, and talk about it at the end of your Easter message. The next Sunday's service should be similar to your Easter message: clean, consistent in sermon length, and have the same type of music set. 

In this episode of Hello Church! we examine the significance of the Easter Sunday sermon and how to craft it, and the importance of your next sermon series as you are inviting your Easter visitors to come back to learn more about Jesus and be part of your community.

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]]> Easter Sunday is the most important Sunday of the year as we are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. There will be so many people at church: new people, unchurched people, relatives of attenders, people who haven't attended in a while, and your church family. There's a lot happening on Easter.

There are several things to consider while working through your Easter message. Keep it short and simple, just focus on the resurrection. Put a lot of effort into your message before that weekend and be sure you've internalized it. Give as much thought to getting your guests to come back as you did to your message. Plan the following Sunday's message or new sermon series, use a promo video to invite people back, and talk about it at the end of your Easter message. The next Sunday's service should be similar to your Easter message: clean, consistent in sermon length, and have the same type of music set. 

In this episode of Hello Church! we examine the significance of the Easter Sunday sermon and how to craft it, and the importance of your next sermon series as you are inviting your Easter visitors to come back to learn more about Jesus and be part of your community.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10340448 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500 916 season 2 3 10 full false Simple Yet Powerful Sermon Delivery Details Simple Yet Powerful Sermon Delivery Details You want every eye watching and every ear listening. You want the attention of your people on the message you are delivering through the power of the Holy Spirit. All you need to do now is get out of the way and the way you do that is through an intentional delivery. The research is complete. The outline is filled in. The writing is finished. And you've practiced your sermon. Your delivery is the final stage of your sermon and everything from your cadence, to your appearance, to your gestures goes into a strong delivery. 

In this episode of Hello Church! Podcast we talk through simple but powerful delivery details to help you optimize the other aspects of communication that have nothing to do with your words. 

The message you are preaching has eternal significance and the last thing you want to do is distract from the work of the Holy Spirit.

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]]> You want every eye watching and every ear listening. You want the attention of your people on the message you are delivering through the power of the Holy Spirit. All you need to do now is get out of the way and the way you do that is through an intentional delivery. The research is complete. The outline is filled in. The writing is finished. And you've practiced your sermon. Your delivery is the final stage of your sermon and everything from your cadence, to your appearance, to your gestures goes into a strong delivery. 

In this episode of Hello Church! Podcast we talk through simple but powerful delivery details to help you optimize the other aspects of communication that have nothing to do with your words. 

The message you are preaching has eternal significance and the last thing you want to do is distract from the work of the Holy Spirit.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10334800 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0500 996 season 2 2 9 full false Sermon Series Graphics Done Right Sermon Series Graphics Done Right Art makes us feel all the emotions: happy, sad, angry, awe, and wonder. Applied to sermon graphics, they can reaffirm the message of the Bible.

Your sermon series graphics should reflect the big idea of your message or series. Knowing your audience and what you want them to feel and remember from your message can help when choosing colors and objects for your graphic. Because the content of your message is timeless, make sure your graphic is clear, don't worry about being clever. Getting feedback from other communicators is helpful; don't forget to have a couple of people proof the final product for spelling and punctuation.

In this episode of Hello Church!, we talk about the importance of sermon series graphics as they apply to your church branding while piquing the interest of your people.


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]]> Art makes us feel all the emotions: happy, sad, angry, awe, and wonder. Applied to sermon graphics, they can reaffirm the message of the Bible.

Your sermon series graphics should reflect the big idea of your message or series. Knowing your audience and what you want them to feel and remember from your message can help when choosing colors and objects for your graphic. Because the content of your message is timeless, make sure your graphic is clear, don't worry about being clever. Getting feedback from other communicators is helpful; don't forget to have a couple of people proof the final product for spelling and punctuation.

In this episode of Hello Church!, we talk about the importance of sermon series graphics as they apply to your church branding while piquing the interest of your people.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10292187 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0500 1350 season 2 2 8 full false Best Sermon Illustration Ideas Best Sermon Illustration Ideas Pastors, how memorable are your sermons? You prepare your sermon by praying, determining the topic, then researching and studying the Bible passage. Then you craft your message for your congregation, but will they remember it?

Charles Spurgeon said sermon illustrations are like windows, they let the light in and illuminate your sermon. Your illustration will capture the attention of those listening, and by using an illustration for each point, you will keep it. A good illustration builds a bridge between biblical times and modern times. Sermon illustrations shed light on each of your main points and help you deliver a powerful message that your people will be able to apply to their lives.

In this episode of Hello Church! we talk about the importance of using Sermon Illustrations and how to use them to make your sermons memorable.

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]]> Pastors, how memorable are your sermons? You prepare your sermon by praying, determining the topic, then researching and studying the Bible passage. Then you craft your message for your congregation, but will they remember it?

Charles Spurgeon said sermon illustrations are like windows, they let the light in and illuminate your sermon. Your illustration will capture the attention of those listening, and by using an illustration for each point, you will keep it. A good illustration builds a bridge between biblical times and modern times. Sermon illustrations shed light on each of your main points and help you deliver a powerful message that your people will be able to apply to their lives.

In this episode of Hello Church! we talk about the importance of using Sermon Illustrations and how to use them to make your sermons memorable.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10189861 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1650 season 2 2 7 full false Attention Grabbing Sermon Introductions Attention Grabbing Sermon Introductions Have you stood up in front of the congregation and five minutes into your message, asked for a mulligan? Hopefully not. Still, there is a good chance you've preached a sermon and wished you could go back and start over. A strong introduction sets the tone for your entire message. It is what draws people in and tells them, "what I am about to share is relevant to you." The best way to craft an introduction that captures attention is to wait until the very end of writing your sermon after you've completed come up with your applications, illustrations, speaking points, and conclusion. With your message drafted you can focus your attention on writing a rich introduction with depth, informed by the entirety of your sermon. In this episode of Hello Church! we talk about how to take advantage of your sermon introduction and give you several questions to answer prior to taking the stage so that your congregation is waiting with bated breath, with anticipation.

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]]> Have you stood up in front of the congregation and five minutes into your message, asked for a mulligan? Hopefully not. Still, there is a good chance you've preached a sermon and wished you could go back and start over. A strong introduction sets the tone for your entire message. It is what draws people in and tells them, "what I am about to share is relevant to you." The best way to craft an introduction that captures attention is to wait until the very end of writing your sermon after you've completed come up with your applications, illustrations, speaking points, and conclusion. With your message drafted you can focus your attention on writing a rich introduction with depth, informed by the entirety of your sermon. In this episode of Hello Church! we talk about how to take advantage of your sermon introduction and give you several questions to answer prior to taking the stage so that your congregation is waiting with bated breath, with anticipation.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10142877 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0600 855 season 2 2 6 full false Sermon Conclusions People Remember Sermon Conclusions People Remember How important is the conclusion of your sermon? Here is what Pastor Rick Warren has to say, "A sermon without a conclusion is a sermon without a purpose. Changed lives come from great conclusions." The conclusion is the most important part of the sermon and it seems so fitting that it is often the most difficult portion of the sermon to draft. But the struggle is worth it! Yes, you want your entire sermon to be strong, but if you have to pick one area to solidify with the limited time you have, the conclusion is where that investment should go. Why? Because a strong conclusion will make even the roughest of sermons great.

In this episode of Hello Church! you'll learn several prompts or filters you can use to inspect your conclusion and move forward with your sermon in confidence, knowing that when your message is preached people will be inspired to follow Jesus in new and transformational ways.

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]]> How important is the conclusion of your sermon? Here is what Pastor Rick Warren has to say, "A sermon without a conclusion is a sermon without a purpose. Changed lives come from great conclusions." The conclusion is the most important part of the sermon and it seems so fitting that it is often the most difficult portion of the sermon to draft. But the struggle is worth it! Yes, you want your entire sermon to be strong, but if you have to pick one area to solidify with the limited time you have, the conclusion is where that investment should go. Why? Because a strong conclusion will make even the roughest of sermons great.

In this episode of Hello Church! you'll learn several prompts or filters you can use to inspect your conclusion and move forward with your sermon in confidence, knowing that when your message is preached people will be inspired to follow Jesus in new and transformational ways.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10138142 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0600 1374 season 2 2 5 full false Your Target Audience in Sermons Your Target Audience in Sermons Follow Hello Church! on Instagram

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]]> Buzzsprout-10100908 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600 1212 season 2 2 4 full false Storytelling in a Sermon Storytelling in a Sermon Can you remember where you were and who you were with when you saw The Passion of the Christ for the first time? You might be surprised how many people would be able to tell you everything about that experience. People who heard that same story told hundreds of times suddenly remember everything about their experience with Mel Gibson's film. Why? Because stories make sermon stick. Preachers need to be good storytellers and luckily for those of us who aren't great storytellers by nature, there are lots of prompts, strategies, and tricks to tell better stories.

In this episode of Hello Church! Podcast we share how to elevate your storytelling through 7 different types of storytelling as well as a list of storytelling fails you will want to avoid. The last thing you want when telling a story, whether it's yours or one from scripture, is to get in the way of the core message and miss out on the impact it could and should have on listeners.

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]]> Can you remember where you were and who you were with when you saw The Passion of the Christ for the first time? You might be surprised how many people would be able to tell you everything about that experience. People who heard that same story told hundreds of times suddenly remember everything about their experience with Mel Gibson's film. Why? Because stories make sermon stick. Preachers need to be good storytellers and luckily for those of us who aren't great storytellers by nature, there are lots of prompts, strategies, and tricks to tell better stories.

In this episode of Hello Church! Podcast we share how to elevate your storytelling through 7 different types of storytelling as well as a list of storytelling fails you will want to avoid. The last thing you want when telling a story, whether it's yours or one from scripture, is to get in the way of the core message and miss out on the impact it could and should have on listeners.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10075388 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0600 1605 season 2 2 3 full false The Sermon Outline The Sermon Outline There is no right way to create a sermon outline. But is there a right way for you? Absolutely! You want people to leave your church with new understanding of God's Word, contemplating how it applies to their lives today. Whether you realize it or not, that's a pretty tall order to fill. Fortunately, God's Word is filled with the best stories, narratives, and teachings every compiled into one book. The challenge is not the material — the challenge is our delivery of the material. A good sermon outline will help your messages make sense, logically, by providing you a pathway to maneuver through the content you've prepared in a way that is engaging, interesting, and compelling. In this episode we talk about what types of sermon outlines exist, why a strong sermon outline matters, where sermon planning goes wrong, and how to transform your sermon outline into a strong delivery that leaves your people thinking about how God's Word applies to their life today.

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]]> There is no right way to create a sermon outline. But is there a right way for you? Absolutely! You want people to leave your church with new understanding of God's Word, contemplating how it applies to their lives today. Whether you realize it or not, that's a pretty tall order to fill. Fortunately, God's Word is filled with the best stories, narratives, and teachings every compiled into one book. The challenge is not the material — the challenge is our delivery of the material. A good sermon outline will help your messages make sense, logically, by providing you a pathway to maneuver through the content you've prepared in a way that is engaging, interesting, and compelling. In this episode we talk about what types of sermon outlines exist, why a strong sermon outline matters, where sermon planning goes wrong, and how to transform your sermon outline into a strong delivery that leaves your people thinking about how God's Word applies to their life today.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-10043620 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0600 1396 season 2 2 2 full false The Big Idea of the Sermon The Big Idea of the Sermon How do you start planning your message? Do you focus on the conclusion first? The opening? Do you look draw inspiration from a story or illustration? Of all the places you could start there is one place you should start. Every message should begin with a big idea. Call it the central theme, call it the main point, call it whatever you like — but this big idea is not a statement you decide, but rather it is poignant summary of the passage your preaching and the point from which your entire message is developed. In this episode we unpack why the big idea matters, what your sermon main point should include, the process to discover your big idea, and using your big idea to influence your message and the delivery of your central theme.

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]]> How do you start planning your message? Do you focus on the conclusion first? The opening? Do you look draw inspiration from a story or illustration? Of all the places you could start there is one place you should start. Every message should begin with a big idea. Call it the central theme, call it the main point, call it whatever you like — but this big idea is not a statement you decide, but rather it is poignant summary of the passage your preaching and the point from which your entire message is developed. In this episode we unpack why the big idea matters, what your sermon main point should include, the process to discover your big idea, and using your big idea to influence your message and the delivery of your central theme.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-9993162 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0600 1066 season 2 2 1 full false Hello Church! New Season - UPDATE! Hello Church! New Season - UPDATE! Hello Church! is coming back with a brand new season of content to help YOU! Be sure to subscribe to Hello Church! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! This season of the podcast is going to be filled with advice on how to write, prepare, and preach your best sermons. Tune in next Tuesday, February 1st, for the kick off of the new season!

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]]> Hello Church! is coming back with a brand new season of content to help YOU! Be sure to subscribe to Hello Church! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! This season of the podcast is going to be filled with advice on how to write, prepare, and preach your best sermons. Tune in next Tuesday, February 1st, for the kick off of the new season!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-9942847 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0600 101 bonus false Your Ministry Questions Answered | Pastors' Circle Q&A Special Your Ministry Questions Answered | Pastors' Circle Q&A Special On this episode of Hello Church! we dive into questions that you asked us in our Facebook Group, the Pastors' Circle on ministry, leadership, preaching, and more. We wanted to wrap up the year talking about a few things that some pastors want to hear more about! Be sure to leave a review of the podcast in Apple Podcasts and share this with your fellow pastors!

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]]> On this episode of Hello Church! we dive into questions that you asked us in our Facebook Group, the Pastors' Circle on ministry, leadership, preaching, and more. We wanted to wrap up the year talking about a few things that some pastors want to hear more about! Be sure to leave a review of the podcast in Apple Podcasts and share this with your fellow pastors!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-9653131 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0600 2447 full false The Sermon Writing App Every Pastor Needs The Sermon Writing App Every Pastor Needs In this episode, our hosts dive into the sermon writing tool that every pastor needs: Sermonary. This sermon writing app helps pastors save time each week in sermon preparation, and helps them write and preach their sermons all in one clean, easy-to-use app. Not to mention, Sermonary even has a library of resources of sermon research, illustrations, and more! Check it out on sermonary.com and start your free trial today.
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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-9553743 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0600 1158 full false Christmas Sermon Series Ideas (Start Planning Your Christmas Service NOW!) Christmas Sermon Series Ideas (Start Planning Your Christmas Service NOW!) Need new ideas for a sermon series to preach through this Christmas season? In this episode, our hosts go over some of their favorite Christmas and Advent sermon series that can be beneficial to you and your church. These ideas can help you spark inspiration for your upcoming series, or you can go to ministrypass.com to get the series mentioned so you can get started preparing your Christmas sermon series faster.

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- Mary’s Christmas: https://ministrypass.com/resource/marys-christmas-the-christmas-story-through-marys-eyes/
- Signs of Christmas: https://ministrypass.com/resource/the-signs-of-christmas/
- Good News (Advent Series): https://ministrypass.com/resource/good-news-an-advent-christmas-series/
- In Good Company (Advent Series): https://ministrypass.com/resource/in-good-company/
- Advent: The Unexpected King: https://ministrypass.com/resource/advent-the-unexpected-king/
- Advent: Watching and Waiting: https://ministrypass.com/resource/advent-watching-and-waiting-2/
- Joyful Expectation: An Advent and Christmas Series: https://ministrypass.com/resource/joyful-expectation-an-advent-and-christmas-series/
- Among Us: A Christmas Story: https://ministrypass.com/resource/among-us-a-christmas-story/
- Star of Bethlehem: https://ministrypass.com/resource/star-of-bethlehem/

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- Signs of Christmas: https://ministrypass.com/resource/the-signs-of-christmas/
- Good News (Advent Series): https://ministrypass.com/resource/good-news-an-advent-christmas-series/
- In Good Company (Advent Series): https://ministrypass.com/resource/in-good-company/
- Advent: The Unexpected King: https://ministrypass.com/resource/advent-the-unexpected-king/
- Advent: Watching and Waiting: https://ministrypass.com/resource/advent-watching-and-waiting-2/
- Joyful Expectation: An Advent and Christmas Series: https://ministrypass.com/resource/joyful-expectation-an-advent-and-christmas-series/
- Among Us: A Christmas Story: https://ministrypass.com/resource/among-us-a-christmas-story/
- Star of Bethlehem: https://ministrypass.com/resource/star-of-bethlehem/

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-9471943 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500 727 full false How to Turn a Sermon Series into a Book How to Turn a Sermon Series into a Book Welcome back to Hello Church! This week our hosts discuss their tips on how you can turn your sermon series into a book. Sermons require the equivalent to a research paper in research and writing time, so why leave the sermon to only a Sunday morning? Repurpose the hard work you have put into writing and preparing a sermon series by editing it and making it into a book that you can use at your church. Listen to the episode to hear more from Justin and Wade on their tips!

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]]> Welcome back to Hello Church! This week our hosts discuss their tips on how you can turn your sermon series into a book. Sermons require the equivalent to a research paper in research and writing time, so why leave the sermon to only a Sunday morning? Repurpose the hard work you have put into writing and preparing a sermon series by editing it and making it into a book that you can use at your church. Listen to the episode to hear more from Justin and Wade on their tips!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-9369242 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1182 full false How to Use a Sermon Calendar How to Use a Sermon Calendar This week on Hello Church! our hosts discuss how you can make the most of sermon calendars and how it can benefit your church long-term. Use a preaching plan for the entire year to have a birds' eye view of where your church is headed, and make it easier for yourself to plan your preaching schedule and sermon preparation. Head over to ministrypass.com/calendars to see our brand new 2022 Sermon Calendars and begin planning the vision of your church's entire year!

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]]> This week on Hello Church! our hosts discuss how you can make the most of sermon calendars and how it can benefit your church long-term. Use a preaching plan for the entire year to have a birds' eye view of where your church is headed, and make it easier for yourself to plan your preaching schedule and sermon preparation. Head over to ministrypass.com/calendars to see our brand new 2022 Sermon Calendars and begin planning the vision of your church's entire year!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-9318333 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1192 full false How Pastors Can Have a Healthy Ministry/Life Balance How Pastors Can Have a Healthy Ministry/Life Balance In this episode, we discuss how pastors can balance their ministry life and personal life well. Pastors can quickly feel the effects of burnout, and we wanted to share our tips on how pastors can balance their life to avoid burnout and continually serve at home and in the church to the best of their ability.  Read the full blog post here: https://ministrypass.com/secrets-pastors-use-for-a-good-ministry-life-balance/

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]]> In this episode, we discuss how pastors can balance their ministry life and personal life well. Pastors can quickly feel the effects of burnout, and we wanted to share our tips on how pastors can balance their life to avoid burnout and continually serve at home and in the church to the best of their ability.  Read the full blog post here: https://ministrypass.com/secrets-pastors-use-for-a-good-ministry-life-balance/

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-9136209 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1750 full false Why NOT Having a Preaching Plan is Costing You Why NOT Having a Preaching Plan is Costing You Without a preaching plan, you wouldn’t be able to have these 5 benefits of a preaching calendar! Looking for a great sermon calendar to help you create a roadmap for your church next year? Stay up to date with all things Ministry Pass as we release new Sermon Calendars every October!

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]]> Without a preaching plan, you wouldn’t be able to have these 5 benefits of a preaching calendar! Looking for a great sermon calendar to help you create a roadmap for your church next year? Stay up to date with all things Ministry Pass as we release new Sermon Calendars every October!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-9043400 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1112 full false How Pastors Can Avoid Burnout How Pastors Can Avoid Burnout Although we sometimes toss around word “burnout” lightly, the truth is that burnout is a serious emotional and physical condition that cause untold amounts of harm. In this resource, we’ll take a closer look at the causes and results of burnout, as well as a variety of tips for avoiding it. Most of all, we want you to take action to avoid burnout this year. Let’s face it: the last couple of years for pastors have been anything but easy. But you don’t have to be another statistic. Yes, you can avoid burnout and remain healthy and motivated in your ministry. In this episode, we talk about ways pastors and church leaders can avoid burning out.

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]]> Although we sometimes toss around word “burnout” lightly, the truth is that burnout is a serious emotional and physical condition that cause untold amounts of harm. In this resource, we’ll take a closer look at the causes and results of burnout, as well as a variety of tips for avoiding it. Most of all, we want you to take action to avoid burnout this year. Let’s face it: the last couple of years for pastors have been anything but easy. But you don’t have to be another statistic. Yes, you can avoid burnout and remain healthy and motivated in your ministry. In this episode, we talk about ways pastors and church leaders can avoid burning out.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-9043381 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1415 full false 12 Sermon Series Ideas for the Fall 12 Sermon Series Ideas for the Fall Listen as our hosts go over 12 sermon series ideas for the fall time! All of these series are available on ministrypass.com. Links provided below.

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The Book of Jonah
The Book of James
7 Deadly Sins
Breaking Bread
Out of Many, One
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Enough is Enough
The Lost Art of Gratitude
The Power of Thanks
The Content Life

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The Book of Jonah
The Book of James
7 Deadly Sins
Breaking Bread
Out of Many, One
Bad Religion
The More of Less
Enough is Enough
The Lost Art of Gratitude
The Power of Thanks
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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8890357 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0500 986 full false Time Saving Tips for Busy Pastors Time Saving Tips for Busy Pastors Feel like you’re always running out of time? Use these time-saving tips to master your to-do list and wrangle your tight schedule.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8901457 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1082 full false How to Write and Outline a Sermon How to Write and Outline a Sermon The sermon outline is your secret weapon in sermon preparation. If you love to preach but struggle with creating solid outlines, this episode will help you understand the importance of a sermon outline and give you more confidence in the outlining and writing process. 

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]]> The sermon outline is your secret weapon in sermon preparation. If you love to preach but struggle with creating solid outlines, this episode will help you understand the importance of a sermon outline and give you more confidence in the outlining and writing process. 

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8890356 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0500 1440 full false 10 Ways Sermonary Makes You a Better Communicator and Sermon Writer 10 Ways Sermonary Makes You a Better Communicator and Sermon Writer We believe writing and preparing sermons for your church should be one of the biggest highlights of pastoral ministry rather than one of its greatest burdens. That's why we designed Sermonary, a revolutionary tool to help you write your sermons faster and more efficiently than ever before. Today, we want to talk about 10 ways Sermonary can help you become a better communicator and sermon writer.

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]]> We believe writing and preparing sermons for your church should be one of the biggest highlights of pastoral ministry rather than one of its greatest burdens. That's why we designed Sermonary, a revolutionary tool to help you write your sermons faster and more efficiently than ever before. Today, we want to talk about 10 ways Sermonary can help you become a better communicator and sermon writer.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8869522 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0500 830 full false 7 Tips for Pastors on How to Generate Extra Side Income 7 Tips for Pastors on How to Generate Extra Side Income As a pastor, you may find yourself looking to earn some extra money in order to be able to provide for your family. At the same time, ministry is time-consuming, so you need something that doesn’t require your full-time focus! The question you’re asking yourself has to be, “How can I leverage my core strengths in order to make a little extra income?” In this episode, we’ll walk you through some tips to help you generate extra side income while pastoring!  Read the full blog post here.

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]]> As a pastor, you may find yourself looking to earn some extra money in order to be able to provide for your family. At the same time, ministry is time-consuming, so you need something that doesn’t require your full-time focus! The question you’re asking yourself has to be, “How can I leverage my core strengths in order to make a little extra income?” In this episode, we’ll walk you through some tips to help you generate extra side income while pastoring!  Read the full blog post here.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8784462 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1308 1 65 full false Why You Should Consider Sermon-Based Small Groups Why You Should Consider Sermon-Based Small Groups What kind of small group model should your church use?

Some groups are more about fellowship (interest-based groups), some are focused on Bible study (like a Sunday school class), and others are centralized around the Sunday sermon. We think sermon-based groups can be really effective, and we’d love to tell you why.

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]]> What kind of small group model should your church use?

Some groups are more about fellowship (interest-based groups), some are focused on Bible study (like a Sunday school class), and others are centralized around the Sunday sermon. We think sermon-based groups can be really effective, and we’d love to tell you why.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8720998 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500 784 1 64 full false How to Disciple Leaders in the Church How to Disciple Leaders in the Church What does it look like to disciple new leaders in your church? To some of you, it may look like an informal process where you meet with that person every week to check in and coach them. Others of you may see it as a more structured program of teaching and mentoring. Either way, discipling needs to be purposeful — and we have a few ideas for how to intentionally raise up new leaders in your church.

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]]> What does it look like to disciple new leaders in your church? To some of you, it may look like an informal process where you meet with that person every week to check in and coach them. Others of you may see it as a more structured program of teaching and mentoring. Either way, discipling needs to be purposeful — and we have a few ideas for how to intentionally raise up new leaders in your church.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8720991 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1042 1 63 full false Practical Tips for Public Speaking - Sermonary Practical Tips for Public Speaking - Sermonary How do you feel about public speaking? As a pastor, you’re probably doing a lot of it — and it’s a learned skill, just like any other. Jack Hester, the teaching pastor at Mars Hill Church in Mobile, Alabama, has been preaching nearly every week for twenty-five years. He’s got some tips for how to improve your public speaking skills so that your content delivery can be as effective as possible.


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]]> How do you feel about public speaking? As a pastor, you’re probably doing a lot of it — and it’s a learned skill, just like any other. Jack Hester, the teaching pastor at Mars Hill Church in Mobile, Alabama, has been preaching nearly every week for twenty-five years. He’s got some tips for how to improve your public speaking skills so that your content delivery can be as effective as possible.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8679129 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1586 2 18 full false Top 5 Favorite Commentary Sets for Sermon Preparation Top 5 Favorite Commentary Sets for Sermon Preparation Do you have a favorite biblical commentary set? We’ve made a list of our top five — and we’re going to share them with you today. Commentaries can provide illuminating context on your selected passage. When you dive into commentaries, you’re accessing a treasure trove of pastoral scholarship that can enrich your understanding of the text and how you present it.

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]]> Do you have a favorite biblical commentary set? We’ve made a list of our top five — and we’re going to share them with you today. Commentaries can provide illuminating context on your selected passage. When you dive into commentaries, you’re accessing a treasure trove of pastoral scholarship that can enrich your understanding of the text and how you present it.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8587079 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500 752 1 62 full false How to Preach Through a Book of the Bible (Bible Book/Expository Sermon Series) How to Preach Through a Book of the Bible (Bible Book/Expository Sermon Series) What’s the best way to preach through a book of the Bible? At Ministry Pass, we have a sermon series on every book of the Bible. For some, we cover every single verse! So if you’re wondering how to keep your messages fresh when you’re preaching on a book of the Bible for weeks (even months!), we’ve got some great tips for you.
 
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]]> What’s the best way to preach through a book of the Bible? At Ministry Pass, we have a sermon series on every book of the Bible. For some, we cover every single verse! So if you’re wondering how to keep your messages fresh when you’re preaching on a book of the Bible for weeks (even months!), we’ve got some great tips for you.
 
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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8587020 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500 835 1 61 full false 5 Best Practices When Using Commentaries in Your Sermon Preparation 5 Best Practices When Using Commentaries in Your Sermon Preparation When it comes to preaching the Gospel, isn’t the Scripture sufficient? Of course it is — but in reading commentaries, “we enter into a fellowship of pastors across space and time,” says Pastor Kyle Beshears. Commentaries give us a chance to mine the insights of other Biblical scholars so that we can give our congregations an even richer understanding of the text. So how and when should we use them?

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]]> When it comes to preaching the Gospel, isn’t the Scripture sufficient? Of course it is — but in reading commentaries, “we enter into a fellowship of pastors across space and time,” says Pastor Kyle Beshears. Commentaries give us a chance to mine the insights of other Biblical scholars so that we can give our congregations an even richer understanding of the text. So how and when should we use them?

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8605941 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1171 1 17 full false How to Create a Sermon Series (Best Practices!) How to Create a Sermon Series (Best Practices!) Did you know that our team has created over 1200 sermon series?

We’ve learned a few things along the way, and we’d like to share our best practices with you. After all, it can feel like a lot of manual effort to develop a sermon series… OR, it can feel like a productive, streamlined process. 

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8551152 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1043 1 60 full false How Small Churches Can Build a Preaching Team How Small Churches Can Build a Preaching Team Want to learn how to build a preaching team? You may already understand why a preaching team is a good idea: It allows your congregation to hear from other voices, you can take breaks, and you can also mentor younger pastors. But how exactly do you build this team, especially if you lead a small church? We’ll give you some tips for getting started.

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]]> Want to learn how to build a preaching team? You may already understand why a preaching team is a good idea: It allows your congregation to hear from other voices, you can take breaks, and you can also mentor younger pastors. But how exactly do you build this team, especially if you lead a small church? We’ll give you some tips for getting started.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8551497 Tue, 25 May 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1147 1 59 full false Write and Deliver Effective Sermons with These 3 Targets - Sermonary Write and Deliver Effective Sermons with These 3 Targets - Sermonary How do you get people to really respond to your sermons? And no, I don’t mean in terms of persnickety emails after you preach. I mean seeing people really “get it” because you were able to communicate the Word to them in a powerful way. It’s not necessarily up to us — the Spirit of God is the One providing breakthroughs — but how can we make sure we’re fostering those breakthroughs as best we can?


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]]> How do you get people to really respond to your sermons? And no, I don’t mean in terms of persnickety emails after you preach. I mean seeing people really “get it” because you were able to communicate the Word to them in a powerful way. It’s not necessarily up to us — the Spirit of God is the One providing breakthroughs — but how can we make sure we’re fostering those breakthroughs as best we can?


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8507919 Tue, 18 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500 647 2 16 full false How to Plan a Successful Church Staff Retreat How to Plan a Successful Church Staff Retreat What’s the recipe for a successful church staff retreat?

You can’t underestimate the power of a great staff retreat. A successful event can help everyone step back and see the big picture — you can reflect on where you’ve been and where you’re headed as a church. We have some suggestions to help you plan your next retreat so that you can make it as impactful and enjoyable as possible.


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]]> What’s the recipe for a successful church staff retreat?

You can’t underestimate the power of a great staff retreat. A successful event can help everyone step back and see the big picture — you can reflect on where you’ve been and where you’re headed as a church. We have some suggestions to help you plan your next retreat so that you can make it as impactful and enjoyable as possible.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8423352 Tue, 11 May 2021 01:00:00 -0500 976 1 58 full false Sermon Series Ideas for Summer 2021 (11 Ideas!) Sermon Series Ideas for Summer 2021 (11 Ideas!) What should you preach in the summer? Since summer is a less structured, lower-attended period for the church year, you may gravitate toward preaching lighter content. But this season also tends to be a ripe time for transition. We have some ideas for how you can stay intentional and use the summer to shepherd people through significant changes in their lives.

SERIES MENTIONED:
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]]> What should you preach in the summer? Since summer is a less structured, lower-attended period for the church year, you may gravitate toward preaching lighter content. But this season also tends to be a ripe time for transition. We have some ideas for how you can stay intentional and use the summer to shepherd people through significant changes in their lives.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8421831 Tue, 04 May 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1229 1 57 full false Preaching the List of Names in the Bible - Sermonary Podcast Preaching the List of Names in the Bible - Sermonary Podcast Ever skipped over a list of names in your selected passage? You bet you have. It’s hard to know how to preach through them and squeeze out practical applications for your audience. But what are we missing when we jump over Old Testament genealogies and the listed names of New Testament disciples? More careful study can unearth some valuable gems.


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]]> Ever skipped over a list of names in your selected passage? You bet you have. It’s hard to know how to preach through them and squeeze out practical applications for your audience. But what are we missing when we jump over Old Testament genealogies and the listed names of New Testament disciples? More careful study can unearth some valuable gems.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8385432 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500 500 2 15 full false 5 Apps For Church Team Collaboration 5 Apps For Church Team Collaboration Misaligned? Miscommunicating? Out of the loop? It’s important for your team to stay in step with each other. Things can unravel pretty quickly when they don’t! But it’s not always easy to find the right solution. Never fear: Today, we’re sharing the apps we use here at Ministry Pass that keep us coordinated and collaborative.

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]]> Misaligned? Miscommunicating? Out of the loop? It’s important for your team to stay in step with each other. Things can unravel pretty quickly when they don’t! But it’s not always easy to find the right solution. Never fear: Today, we’re sharing the apps we use here at Ministry Pass that keep us coordinated and collaborative.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8329571 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500 971 1 56 full false 7 Tips For Planting A Church From Church Planters 7 Tips For Planting A Church From Church Planters What do you need to know before planting a church? Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.” When you’re setting out on a church-planting venture, you may be really excited — or really intimidated (or both!). But there are ways for you to participate wisely in God’s building of the house. We talked to some experienced church planters and gathered their advice for you.

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]]> What do you need to know before planting a church? Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.” When you’re setting out on a church-planting venture, you may be really excited — or really intimidated (or both!). But there are ways for you to participate wisely in God’s building of the house. We talked to some experienced church planters and gathered their advice for you.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8329652 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1442 1 55 full false You Need To Know This Before You Plant A Church (7 Things) - Sermonary Podcast with John Stange You Need To Know This Before You Plant A Church (7 Things) - Sermonary Podcast with John Stange What do you need to know before you plant a church? It’s a big leap to go out and plant a church — so how can you make sure you’re pursuing your path prayerfully and wisely? Continuing our conversation with author, pastor, and leadership trainer John Stange, we’re talking about the seven things you need to know before you head out on a church-planting venture.


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]]> What do you need to know before you plant a church? It’s a big leap to go out and plant a church — so how can you make sure you’re pursuing your path prayerfully and wisely? Continuing our conversation with author, pastor, and leadership trainer John Stange, we’re talking about the seven things you need to know before you head out on a church-planting venture.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8329822 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0500 2151 2 14 full false Ideas for a Special Mother's Day Sunday Service Ideas for a Special Mother's Day Sunday Service Did you know that Mother’s Day is the third highest attended service of the year? Outside of Christmas and Easter, Mother’s Day brings in the most attendees — because moms want their children to go to church with them! So how can you be intentional about this service? We have some ideas that will help you celebrate mothers and make the most of the opportunity to reach those who visit your church for this occasion.


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]]> Did you know that Mother’s Day is the third highest attended service of the year? Outside of Christmas and Easter, Mother’s Day brings in the most attendees — because moms want their children to go to church with them! So how can you be intentional about this service? We have some ideas that will help you celebrate mothers and make the most of the opportunity to reach those who visit your church for this occasion.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8254924 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1165 1 54 full false Mega Church Secrets that Small Churches Should Know Mega Church Secrets that Small Churches Should Know Can your small church benefit from strategies that big churches use? As a small church pastor, you may be critical of the “mega church mentality.” But some larger churches have worked out certain principles at an organizational level that may help your church get to the next season of its structure and leadership development. In other words, you can keep your small church experience while tearing pages from their playbook to improve your processes.
 
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]]> Can your small church benefit from strategies that big churches use? As a small church pastor, you may be critical of the “mega church mentality.” But some larger churches have worked out certain principles at an organizational level that may help your church get to the next season of its structure and leadership development. In other words, you can keep your small church experience while tearing pages from their playbook to improve your processes.
 
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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8254768 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1613 1 53 full false How to Battle Criticism and Negativity as Pastor - Interview with John Stange on Sermonary How to Battle Criticism and Negativity as Pastor - Interview with John Stange on Sermonary You preach the Gospel to others — but do you regularly preach it to yourself? Today we’re interviewing John Stange, whose new book Dwell on These Things releases in May. In addition to being an author, podcaster, mentor, and leadership trainer, John Stange is a church planter who has been a full-time pastor for the past 23 years. John knows how important it is for pastors to preach the good news to their own hearts, especially when they’re dealing with pressure, criticism, and negativity from their own churches and society at large. --
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]]> You preach the Gospel to others — but do you regularly preach it to yourself? Today we’re interviewing John Stange, whose new book Dwell on These Things releases in May. In addition to being an author, podcaster, mentor, and leadership trainer, John Stange is a church planter who has been a full-time pastor for the past 23 years. John knows how important it is for pastors to preach the good news to their own hearts, especially when they’re dealing with pressure, criticism, and negativity from their own churches and society at large. --
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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8167718 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1350 2 13 full false How to Get People to Come Back the Week After Easter How to Get People to Come Back the Week After Easter How can you get people to come back to your church after Easter? It can be easy to treat Easter like a destination. You plan a big service, promote it, get people to attend, preach to the crowd… then, PHEW! You take a break afterward, grateful to have pulled it off. But the truth is, Easter is a bridge to your church, a starting point for new attendees. So don’t take a break just yet — focus on ensuring that they come back!


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]]> How can you get people to come back to your church after Easter? It can be easy to treat Easter like a destination. You plan a big service, promote it, get people to attend, preach to the crowd… then, PHEW! You take a break afterward, grateful to have pulled it off. But the truth is, Easter is a bridge to your church, a starting point for new attendees. So don’t take a break just yet — focus on ensuring that they come back!


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8187783 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1428 1 52 full false 7 Sermon Illustration Ideas You Can Use This Easter 7 Sermon Illustration Ideas You Can Use This Easter Need some fresh illustrations to use in your Easter sermon? We’ve got them for you — seven, in fact! Using new illustrations can really get your audience’s attention, especially since you’re likely preaching to both in-person and online crowds this year (which is NOT an easy thing to do). We’ve also got a giveaway for you today — so don’t wait to tune in!


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]]> Need some fresh illustrations to use in your Easter sermon? We’ve got them for you — seven, in fact! Using new illustrations can really get your audience’s attention, especially since you’re likely preaching to both in-person and online crowds this year (which is NOT an easy thing to do). We’ve also got a giveaway for you today — so don’t wait to tune in!


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8160616 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1163 1 51 full false 3 Reasons Why Pastors Should Use Commentaries - with Josh from Sermonary 3 Reasons Why Pastors Should Use Commentaries - with Josh from Sermonary Do you use commentaries when you write your sermons?

If not, should you? The Bible is the foundation for every sermon we write, but secondary resources can be incredibly valuable in helping us understand it. After all, the Bible is thousands of years old. By virtue of the Spirit, it was penned by dozens of authors to a variety of audiences in completely different cultures, not to mention translated from other languages!


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If not, should you? The Bible is the foundation for every sermon we write, but secondary resources can be incredibly valuable in helping us understand it. After all, the Bible is thousands of years old. By virtue of the Spirit, it was penned by dozens of authors to a variety of audiences in completely different cultures, not to mention translated from other languages!


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8109800 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0500 478 2 12 full false The Ultimate Guide to Preaching Effectively - The Preachers Handbook The Ultimate Guide to Preaching Effectively - The Preachers Handbook We have something REALLY special to share with you today. 

As a pastor, you aren’t just preaching. You’re speaking at baby dedications, weddings, and funerals; you’re prepping for important seasons like Easter and Christmas; you’re trying to put together a team and wrangle volunteers. You could use resources for your preaching ministry to give you guidance and frameworks to navigate all of these successfully. -- THE PREACHERS HANDBOOK: https://sermonary.co/the-preachers-handbook/ 


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]]> We have something REALLY special to share with you today. 

As a pastor, you aren’t just preaching. You’re speaking at baby dedications, weddings, and funerals; you’re prepping for important seasons like Easter and Christmas; you’re trying to put together a team and wrangle volunteers. You could use resources for your preaching ministry to give you guidance and frameworks to navigate all of these successfully. -- THE PREACHERS HANDBOOK: https://sermonary.co/the-preachers-handbook/ 


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8083346 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0500 701 1 50 full false How to Preach to In-Person and Online Audiences at the Same Time How to Preach to In-Person and Online Audiences at the Same Time  Do you feel like your preaching doesn’t “work” over video?

Preaching to in-person and online audiences at the same time is trickier than it sounds. When you preach to an in-person group, you can improvise based on your momentum and how the audience is responding. But these tactics don’t work as well — and can come off as awkward — when you can’t see the other half of the crowd. 


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8023422 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1262 1 49 full false 3 Reasons Why Pastors Should Preach Through the Old Testament 3 Reasons Why Pastors Should Preach Through the Old Testament When’s the last time you preached on the book of Ezekiel? Maybe never, right? You may have taught from other Old Testament books, but data shows that there’s a “New Testament favoritism” among American churches. We tend to feel like the New Testament is easier to understand and apply than the Old… but neglecting the deep context of God’s Word can put us at risk.

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]]> When’s the last time you preached on the book of Ezekiel? Maybe never, right? You may have taught from other Old Testament books, but data shows that there’s a “New Testament favoritism” among American churches. We tend to feel like the New Testament is easier to understand and apply than the Old… but neglecting the deep context of God’s Word can put us at risk.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8061416 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0600 756 2 11 full false Easter Marketing Ideas for Your Church (that you NEED this year!) Easter Marketing Ideas for Your Church (that you NEED this year!) How can you increase attendance at your Easter service this year? Whether your church is meeting in person or online (or both), Easter presents a unique opportunity to attract people who don’t go to church often — or who don’t go at all. There are plenty of people looking for a service to attend this year, especially due to the isolating effects of the last year. This is your chance to plug them into your church! 

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]]> How can you increase attendance at your Easter service this year? Whether your church is meeting in person or online (or both), Easter presents a unique opportunity to attract people who don’t go to church often — or who don’t go at all. There are plenty of people looking for a service to attend this year, especially due to the isolating effects of the last year. This is your chance to plug them into your church! 

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-8023421 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1184 1 48 full false How to Keep Church Staff Meetings Productive - Sermonary How to Keep Church Staff Meetings Productive - Sermonary Do you control your meetings, or do your meetings control you? Meetings tend to multiply. They can take over your schedule — and worse, they can derail fast. Before you know it, your countless meetings become unproductive, last too long, and leave you with more work to do (and less time to do it!). But don’t worry: There are effective ways to control the chaos. -- DOWNLOAD the sheet through our blog post: https://sermonary.co/how-to-keep-your-church-staff-meetings-productive/

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]]> Do you control your meetings, or do your meetings control you? Meetings tend to multiply. They can take over your schedule — and worse, they can derail fast. Before you know it, your countless meetings become unproductive, last too long, and leave you with more work to do (and less time to do it!). But don’t worry: There are effective ways to control the chaos. -- DOWNLOAD the sheet through our blog post: https://sermonary.co/how-to-keep-your-church-staff-meetings-productive/

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7966687 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600 991 2 10 full false How We Create Sermon Series and Sermon Calendars How We Create Sermon Series and Sermon Calendars Ever wonder how we create all of our sermon series?

Today we’d like to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce all the sermon resources you find on the Ministry Pass site. Our process is creative but it’s also streamlined — and it might inspire the way you develop content for your church!


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7796731 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600 509 1 47 full false 11 Easter Sermon Series Ideas & Graphics for Your Church 11 Easter Sermon Series Ideas & Graphics for Your Church Need some fresh ideas for your Easter sermon?

You may be talking about the same thing every Easter, but the resurrection of Jesus is like a diamond — it has so many unique and beautiful facets. We want to provide you with a variety of ideas and graphics that you can choose from this year as you celebrate the upcoming Easter season with your congregation. Here are 11 fresh Easter sermon series and graphics for your church.


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You may be talking about the same thing every Easter, but the resurrection of Jesus is like a diamond — it has so many unique and beautiful facets. We want to provide you with a variety of ideas and graphics that you can choose from this year as you celebrate the upcoming Easter season with your congregation. Here are 11 fresh Easter sermon series and graphics for your church.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7542892 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0600 1190 1 46 full false 7 Reasons Pastors Should Invest in Personal Development 7 Reasons Pastors Should Invest in Personal Development “Self-help? No thanks.”

You may not think you have the time — or any urgent need — to dig into self-help resources. Those are for other people, right? Nope, not really. You have a unique opportunity to develop as a pastor, leader, and human being — and you don’t want to miss out on what God can do in your life (and the lives of others) when you invest in your growth.

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]]> “Self-help? No thanks.”

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7630792 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0600 1215 2 9 full false Does THIS Make You a Bad Pastor? Why Planning Your Sermons Isn't a Bad Thing Does THIS Make You a Bad Pastor? Why Planning Your Sermons Isn't a Bad Thing “Does THIS make me a bad pastor?” We get this question all the time. One variety in particular is whether you’re “suppressing the Holy Spirit” by being a planner. Of course you want to preach the message that God gives you… so does that mean you can’t organize your sermon calendar ahead of time?


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]]> “Does THIS make me a bad pastor?” We get this question all the time. One variety in particular is whether you’re “suppressing the Holy Spirit” by being a planner. Of course you want to preach the message that God gives you… so does that mean you can’t organize your sermon calendar ahead of time?


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7524769 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0600 975 1 45 full false How to Craft an Effective Church Social Media Strategy How to Craft an Effective Church Social Media Strategy Wondering how your church can reach more people online?

Gaining influence on social media isn’t straightforward — but there are some techniques your church can use to consistently reach more people on social platforms. In fact, we have a handful to share with you, and we guarantee they’ll help you expand your engagement online.


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]]> Wondering how your church can reach more people online?

Gaining influence on social media isn’t straightforward — but there are some techniques your church can use to consistently reach more people on social platforms. In fact, we have a handful to share with you, and we guarantee they’ll help you expand your engagement online.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7380337 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0600 1211 ministry pass 1 44 full false 10 Signs You're On the Brink of Pastoral Burnout 10 Signs You're On the Brink of Pastoral Burnout Our Sermonary podcast host, Josh Taylor, was an executive pastor for 11 years and has spent a total of 15 years in pastoral ministry. Today, he’s got a special message for you on something serious we’ve been discussing lately: pastoral burnout. I really want you to hear what he has to say so that you can confront and prevent this issue — for your own sake as well as your team’s.
 
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]]> Our Sermonary podcast host, Josh Taylor, was an executive pastor for 11 years and has spent a total of 15 years in pastoral ministry. Today, he’s got a special message for you on something serious we’ve been discussing lately: pastoral burnout. I really want you to hear what he has to say so that you can confront and prevent this issue — for your own sake as well as your team’s.
 
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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7314370 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0600 1057 sermonary 2 8 full false Best Practices for Leading Online Small Groups Best Practices for Leading Online Small Groups Are there easier ways to lead small groups online? Yes, thankfully! Video meetings are clearly a different animal than in-person meetings. It’s a dynamic shift that can make for some awkward moments or stilted conversations — but we believe there are some techniques you can use to achieve greater flow during online small group sessions. (PLUS, stay tuned for a special giveaway at the end of our episode!)

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]]> Are there easier ways to lead small groups online? Yes, thankfully! Video meetings are clearly a different animal than in-person meetings. It’s a dynamic shift that can make for some awkward moments or stilted conversations — but we believe there are some techniques you can use to achieve greater flow during online small group sessions. (PLUS, stay tuned for a special giveaway at the end of our episode!)

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7278928 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0600 1479 ministry pass 1 43 full false Why You Should Preach Through the ENTIRE Bible This Year Why You Should Preach Through the ENTIRE Bible This Year Have you ever preached through the entire Bible in a year?

We’d like to encourage you to try it this year. Yes, the whole Bible is a lot to think through and tie together in 52 Sundays— which is why we created a 52-week sermon calendar for you. It’s called The Gospel Story, and it’ll show you exactly what to preach and when, from Genesis to Revelation.

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]]> Have you ever preached through the entire Bible in a year?

We’d like to encourage you to try it this year. Yes, the whole Bible is a lot to think through and tie together in 52 Sundays— which is why we created a 52-week sermon calendar for you. It’s called The Gospel Story, and it’ll show you exactly what to preach and when, from Genesis to Revelation.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7132423 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600 842 ministry pass 1 42 full false How Pastors can be Intentional About Rest in 2021 with Jack Hester How Pastors can be Intentional About Rest in 2021 with Jack Hester Did you know that being a pastor is one of the leading occupations for burnout?

As a church leader, you may find it difficult to rest because you’re focused on helping others. But if you just keep going, you’ll eventually hit your limit and completely break down. What’s the solution? We spoke with Jack Hester, PhD, the lead pastor at Mars Hill Church in Alabama, to find out the keys to longevity in ministry.


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]]> Did you know that being a pastor is one of the leading occupations for burnout?

As a church leader, you may find it difficult to rest because you’re focused on helping others. But if you just keep going, you’ll eventually hit your limit and completely break down. What’s the solution? We spoke with Jack Hester, PhD, the lead pastor at Mars Hill Church in Alabama, to find out the keys to longevity in ministry.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7129789 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0600 2059 sermonary 2 7 full false Preach LESS in 2021 and How to Plan Your Rest This Year Preach LESS in 2021 and How to Plan Your Rest This Year Do you plan your rest? Now that we have a fresh start to a new year, now is the best time to get ahead and plan your rest (or even a sabbatical!) for the year. In this episode, our hosts dive into the importance of implementing rest in your preaching routine, and tips on how you can achieve that this year.

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]]> Do you plan your rest? Now that we have a fresh start to a new year, now is the best time to get ahead and plan your rest (or even a sabbatical!) for the year. In this episode, our hosts dive into the importance of implementing rest in your preaching routine, and tips on how you can achieve that this year.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-7083766 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0600 1114 ministry pass 1 41 full false Best Moments of Hello Church! 2020 & What's Coming in 2021 Best Moments of Hello Church! 2020 & What's Coming in 2021 Ready to turn the page on 2020?

I think we all are! As we escape the parallel universe of 2020, we’re remembering some bright moments from this past year — and giving you a sneak peek of what’s to come from Ministry Pass in 2021. Thanks and Happy New Year to all our viewers, readers, and listeners! 


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]]> Ready to turn the page on 2020?

I think we all are! As we escape the parallel universe of 2020, we’re remembering some bright moments from this past year — and giving you a sneak peek of what’s to come from Ministry Pass in 2021. Thanks and Happy New Year to all our viewers, readers, and listeners! 


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-6930407 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0600 461 ministry pass 1 40 full false Apathy Towards the Discussion of God - with Kyle Beshears Apathy Towards the Discussion of God - with Kyle Beshears How do you deal with apathy toward the discussion of God?


We’ve previously encountered heresy, hatred, and worldliness as we’ve worked to share the Gospel. Now we face the challenge of apathy — the total spiritual indifference of a disillusioned postmodern generation. We spoke with pastor Kyle Beshears, author of Apatheism, to find ways to respond to the willfully disengaged.


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]]> How do you deal with apathy toward the discussion of God?


We’ve previously encountered heresy, hatred, and worldliness as we’ve worked to share the Gospel. Now we face the challenge of apathy — the total spiritual indifference of a disillusioned postmodern generation. We spoke with pastor Kyle Beshears, author of Apatheism, to find ways to respond to the willfully disengaged.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-6801751 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0600 1244 sermonary 2 6 full false 6 Sermon Series Ideas for the New Year & Mark Batterson Sermon Series 6 Sermon Series Ideas for the New Year & Mark Batterson Sermon Series Looking for new sermon series ideas for 2021?


We’ve got six great ideas for you — plus a sermon series we created with Mark Batterson that you can download for free! Mark is coming out with a new book called Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less and Accomplish More. The free sermon series will release on December 29 (the same day as the book launch).


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]]> Looking for new sermon series ideas for 2021?


We’ve got six great ideas for you — plus a sermon series we created with Mark Batterson that you can download for free! Mark is coming out with a new book called Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less and Accomplish More. The free sermon series will release on December 29 (the same day as the book launch).


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-6787810 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0600 1297 ministry pass 1 39 full false The Best 7 Christmas Sermon Illustrations that Grab Attention The Best 7 Christmas Sermon Illustrations that Grab Attention Looking for a fresh way to illustrate the power of Christmas?

You can shelve the stories you’ve been repeating (whew!). We’ve got new, free-to-use illustrations for your Christmas message. This is an important sermon, and we’d love to help you bring a different perspective to your congregation this year!


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]]> Looking for a fresh way to illustrate the power of Christmas?

You can shelve the stories you’ve been repeating (whew!). We’ve got new, free-to-use illustrations for your Christmas message. This is an important sermon, and we’d love to help you bring a different perspective to your congregation this year!


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-6618931 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1293 ministry pass 1 38 full false Building a Preaching Team - Interview with Ed Litton Building a Preaching Team - Interview with Ed Litton How do you create space for your family and health as a pastor?

As pastors, we can easily be swept up in the 24/7 qualities of ministry — and sometimes that means that time for our families and personal health gets lost. What’s the solution to balancing your ministry for greater health as well as impact? Pastor Ed Litton visits us again to emphasize the value of creating a preaching team, making disciples, and sending out church planters.


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]]> How do you create space for your family and health as a pastor?

As pastors, we can easily be swept up in the 24/7 qualities of ministry — and sometimes that means that time for our families and personal health gets lost. What’s the solution to balancing your ministry for greater health as well as impact? Pastor Ed Litton visits us again to emphasize the value of creating a preaching team, making disciples, and sending out church planters.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-6399448 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0600 1411 sermonary 2 5 full false How to Communicate a Compelling 2021 Vision How to Communicate a Compelling 2021 Vision How can you rally your church for an incredible 2021?

It starts with communicating a compelling vision for the coming year. You might have a wonderful plan, but what you say (or don’t say) may have a significant impact on whether your congregation is able to engage with you in that plan.


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]]> How can you rally your church for an incredible 2021?

It starts with communicating a compelling vision for the coming year. You might have a wonderful plan, but what you say (or don’t say) may have a significant impact on whether your congregation is able to engage with you in that plan.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-6538873 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1413 ministry pass 1 37 full false How to DOUBLE your Christmas Livestream Views How to DOUBLE your Christmas Livestream Views Christmas is going to be unpredictable this year. Your Christmas service should be too.
Your Christmas live stream may be more important than ever. How do you get people to actually watch... and participate? Wade and I share 7 ideas to increase your live stream views and maximize your opportunity to deliver the greatest story ever right into the living rooms of people in your community.

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]]> Christmas is going to be unpredictable this year. Your Christmas service should be too.
Your Christmas live stream may be more important than ever. How do you get people to actually watch... and participate? Wade and I share 7 ideas to increase your live stream views and maximize your opportunity to deliver the greatest story ever right into the living rooms of people in your community.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-6479254 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0600 977 ministry pass 1 36 full false Healthy Sermon Preparation - Interview with Ed Litton Healthy Sermon Preparation - Interview with Ed Litton It’s not easy to consistently write a compelling message — week after week — in spite of everything else that’s going on. We spoke with Ed Litton, who has been a pastor at Redemption Church for 26 years, to learn his secrets for sustainable, dynamic preaching.

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]]> It’s not easy to consistently write a compelling message — week after week — in spite of everything else that’s going on. We spoke with Ed Litton, who has been a pastor at Redemption Church for 26 years, to learn his secrets for sustainable, dynamic preaching.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-6239527 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1417 sermonary 2 4 full false End 2020 Strong with These Sermon Series Ideas End 2020 Strong with These Sermon Series Ideas Wondering how to finish strong in 2020?

If you feel like you’ll be limping out of this year, you’re not alone. But we have the opportunity to finish 2020 strong with a magnificent Christmas message. Now, more than ever, is a time when we can encourage ourselves and others to appreciate the grace and gravity of Christ’s birth.


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If you feel like you’ll be limping out of this year, you’re not alone. But we have the opportunity to finish 2020 strong with a magnificent Christmas message. Now, more than ever, is a time when we can encourage ourselves and others to appreciate the grace and gravity of Christ’s birth.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-6313213 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600 1092 ministry pass 1 35 full false Christ Centered Conflict Resolution - Interview with Tony Merida Christ Centered Conflict Resolution - Interview with Tony Merida Do these times feel a little turbulent to you?

A simple “yes” would be an understatement for most. This year has been filled with pandemic anxiety, political conflict, and social unrest. That’s why we wanted to interview pastor Tony Merida, author of Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Turbulent Times, to see if he could give us some principles for peace-making.

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]]> Do these times feel a little turbulent to you?

A simple “yes” would be an understatement for most. This year has been filled with pandemic anxiety, political conflict, and social unrest. That’s why we wanted to interview pastor Tony Merida, author of Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Turbulent Times, to see if he could give us some principles for peace-making.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5984914 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1392 sermonary 2 3 full false The Christmas Marketing Blueprint You Need NOW The Christmas Marketing Blueprint You Need NOW How should you be promoting your Christmas service this year?

Your Christmas service always offers a unique opportunity to share the Gospel — and now’s the time to prep for it! Whether your congregation is meeting in person or online in December, you can gain a wider, more attentive audience by taking a few important steps right away.

DOWNLOAD THE CHRISTMAS MARKETING BLUEPRINT PDF HERE

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Your Christmas service always offers a unique opportunity to share the Gospel — and now’s the time to prep for it! Whether your congregation is meeting in person or online in December, you can gain a wider, more attentive audience by taking a few important steps right away.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-6112264 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1319 ministry pass 1 34 full false How to Increase Generosity at Your Church How to Increase Generosity at Your Church How do you instill a mindset of generosity at your church?

When we fully recognize that we’ve been given the most priceless, valuable gift we could ever receive — our Savior, Jesus — we start thinking about what we can give in return. To cultivate generosity in your congregation, you don’t need to focus on getting them to give more. Instead, you simply need to help them understand what they’ve already been given.

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When we fully recognize that we’ve been given the most priceless, valuable gift we could ever receive — our Savior, Jesus — we start thinking about what we can give in return. To cultivate generosity in your congregation, you don’t need to focus on getting them to give more. Instead, you simply need to help them understand what they’ve already been given.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5981458 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0500 871 ministry pass 1 33 full false How to Keep Anger and Anxiety from Ruining Life's Relationships - An Interview with Joel Malm - Sermonary Podcast on Hello Church! How to Keep Anger and Anxiety from Ruining Life's Relationships - An Interview with Joel Malm - Sermonary Podcast on Hello Church! On this Sermonary episode of Hello Church, we interview Joel Malm, author of 'Love Slows Down: How to Keep Anger and Anxiety from Ruining Life's Relationships'

Have you been feeling angry or anxious lately?

Pastors are definitely not exempt from these emotions. But if we don’t understand how useful our feelings can be, we can end up damaging what we value the most. Joël Malm, author of Love Slows Down: How to Keep Anger and Anxiety from Ruining Life’s Relationships, has some tips for all of us who are dealing with anger and anxiety (especially in 2020!).

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]]> On this Sermonary episode of Hello Church, we interview Joel Malm, author of 'Love Slows Down: How to Keep Anger and Anxiety from Ruining Life's Relationships'

Have you been feeling angry or anxious lately?

Pastors are definitely not exempt from these emotions. But if we don’t understand how useful our feelings can be, we can end up damaging what we value the most. Joël Malm, author of Love Slows Down: How to Keep Anger and Anxiety from Ruining Life’s Relationships, has some tips for all of us who are dealing with anger and anxiety (especially in 2020!).

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5821252 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0500 2044 sermonary 2 2 full false All About the Lectionary Calendar All About the Lectionary Calendar How do we prepare our hearts throughout the year for what God wants to do?

That’s the question we asked when we developed our Lectionary Sermon Calendar (one of several free sermon calendars you can download!). In this calendar, we mapped out messages from Advent to Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost to help you preach intentionally throughout the seasons.

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That’s the question we asked when we developed our Lectionary Sermon Calendar (one of several free sermon calendars you can download!). In this calendar, we mapped out messages from Advent to Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost to help you preach intentionally throughout the seasons.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5876275 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0500 547 ministry pass 1 32 full false How Sermon Calendars Help Regain Momentum in Your Preaching How Sermon Calendars Help Regain Momentum in Your Preaching Does the idea of planning out your sermons (for a full YEAR) seem exhausting?

There are lots of different types of pastors, and not all of us are planners. However, planning out your preaching year can help your messages be more impactful during various seasons. If you don’t have time to plan very far in advance, don’t worry: We have a sermon calendar just for you!

The new 2021 Sermon Calendars are now available on Ministry Pass! In this episode, we talk more about how using a preaching calendar can help you regain momentum in your preaching.

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]]> Does the idea of planning out your sermons (for a full YEAR) seem exhausting?

There are lots of different types of pastors, and not all of us are planners. However, planning out your preaching year can help your messages be more impactful during various seasons. If you don’t have time to plan very far in advance, don’t worry: We have a sermon calendar just for you!

The new 2021 Sermon Calendars are now available on Ministry Pass! In this episode, we talk more about how using a preaching calendar can help you regain momentum in your preaching.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5755003 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1099 ministry pass 1 31 full false Using Our Online Conversations for Good - An Interview with Daniel Darling Using Our Online Conversations for Good - An Interview with Daniel Darling Welcome to episode 1 of the Sermonary portion of the Hello Church! Show. Social media and digital platforms offer us an opportunity to reach more people with the Gospel - but are we using them well? The host of the new Sermonary podcast, Josh Taylor, interviews Daniel Darling, author of A Way with Words: Using Our Online Conversations for Good, to uncover some practical and healthy ways for Christian leaders to communicate online.

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]]> Welcome to episode 1 of the Sermonary portion of the Hello Church! Show. Social media and digital platforms offer us an opportunity to reach more people with the Gospel - but are we using them well? The host of the new Sermonary podcast, Josh Taylor, interviews Daniel Darling, author of A Way with Words: Using Our Online Conversations for Good, to uncover some practical and healthy ways for Christian leaders to communicate online.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5680729 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1987 sermonary 2 1 full false The ONE Thing Keeping People Coming Back to Your Church The ONE Thing Keeping People Coming Back to Your Church What’s the ONE thing keeping people at your church? It’s trust. How many Sundays does it take new visitors to develop trust at your church? Are they confident that their kids are safe and cared for in the children’s or youth ministry? Do they know immediately how to connect with others? For your church to grow, positive first impressions are absolutely critical.

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]]> What’s the ONE thing keeping people at your church? It’s trust. How many Sundays does it take new visitors to develop trust at your church? Are they confident that their kids are safe and cared for in the children’s or youth ministry? Do they know immediately how to connect with others? For your church to grow, positive first impressions are absolutely critical.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5590312 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1430 ministry pass 1 30 full false You Should Probably Know These Things About Ministry Pass You Should Probably Know These Things About Ministry Pass Wanna know why it’s a special time of year?

Because we’re celebrating the 6th birthday of Ministry Pass, a business BY pastors, FOR pastors! Our hosts talked about the idea of Ministry Pass for YEARS before it actually happened… and now we’re looking back to see what God has done through this business.

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]]> Wanna know why it’s a special time of year?

Because we’re celebrating the 6th birthday of Ministry Pass, a business BY pastors, FOR pastors! Our hosts talked about the idea of Ministry Pass for YEARS before it actually happened… and now we’re looking back to see what God has done through this business.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5439976 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0500 2064 ministry pass 1 29 full false 9 Ways to Create a BAD Preaching Calendar (What Not to Do) 9 Ways to Create a BAD Preaching Calendar (What Not to Do) We’ve learned a LOT of lessons about creating preaching calendars along the way.  If you want to create a bad preaching calendar, follow these 9 tips. If you want to create a good one, avoid them.

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]]> We’ve learned a LOT of lessons about creating preaching calendars along the way.  If you want to create a bad preaching calendar, follow these 9 tips. If you want to create a good one, avoid them.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5350444 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1187 ministry pass 1 28 full false Topical vs. Expository Preaching Styles Topical vs. Expository Preaching Styles Which method of preaching is better… topical or expository? This is a fairly debated topic — and we know plenty of pastors who have strong opinions! But are these two methods really pitted against each other? There are advantages to both, depending on how you utilize them.

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]]> Which method of preaching is better… topical or expository? This is a fairly debated topic — and we know plenty of pastors who have strong opinions! But are these two methods really pitted against each other? There are advantages to both, depending on how you utilize them.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5161486 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 1049 ministry pass 1 27 full false 7 Greatest Preaching Mistakes to Watch Out For 7 Greatest Preaching Mistakes to Watch Out For Have you ever walked away from preaching your message and thought that it wasn't your best? In this episode, we wanted to share 7 preaching mistakes to watch out for when you are speaking from the pulpit.

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]]> Have you ever walked away from preaching your message and thought that it wasn't your best? In this episode, we wanted to share 7 preaching mistakes to watch out for when you are speaking from the pulpit.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5082575 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1127 ministry pass 1 26 full false 10 Reasons Why You Need a Preaching Calendar in 2021 10 Reasons Why You Need a Preaching Calendar in 2021 Of the pastors we surveyed, we found that most of them did not plan their preaching more than two weeks out. In fact, only 9% of them planned more than two months out.
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]]> Of the pastors we surveyed, we found that most of them did not plan their preaching more than two weeks out. In fact, only 9% of them planned more than two months out.
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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5068571 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1343 ministry pass 1 25 full false 5 Sermon Illustrations to STOP Using Right Now 5 Sermon Illustrations to STOP Using Right Now You should stop using these sermon illustrations because they reduce the effectiveness of communicating your sermon! Listen in as our hosts unpack what sermon illustrations are hurting your sermon more than helping.

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]]> You should stop using these sermon illustrations because they reduce the effectiveness of communicating your sermon! Listen in as our hosts unpack what sermon illustrations are hurting your sermon more than helping.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5050850 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500 1143 ministry pass 1 24 full false Church Podcast Ideas (that aren't the Sunday message) Church Podcast Ideas (that aren't the Sunday message) There are plenty of ideas for a church podcast that don’t involve the Sunday message. To engage further with your congregation and community, you could use a podcast to answer questions people ask you during the week, interview other pastors or experts, or discuss relevant issues (even pop culture) from a Christian perspective. In this episode, we discuss how to reach out to people through a creative church podcast.

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]]> There are plenty of ideas for a church podcast that don’t involve the Sunday message. To engage further with your congregation and community, you could use a podcast to answer questions people ask you during the week, interview other pastors or experts, or discuss relevant issues (even pop culture) from a Christian perspective. In this episode, we discuss how to reach out to people through a creative church podcast.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-5048369 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500 1080 ministry pass 1 23 full false Why a Preaching Team Makes You Better (& how to build one!) Why a Preaching Team Makes You Better (& how to build one!) Preachers are often speaking from the pulpit 50 times a year and not taking enough breaks or letting younger preachers step up to communicate. In this discussion, we share our thoughts on how building a preaching team makes you a better leader to your team and to your church, as well as the steps on how to build one.

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]]> Preachers are often speaking from the pulpit 50 times a year and not taking enough breaks or letting younger preachers step up to communicate. In this discussion, we share our thoughts on how building a preaching team makes you a better leader to your team and to your church, as well as the steps on how to build one.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4898108 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1048 ministry pass 1 22 full false 4 Tips on Preaching about Current Events 4 Tips on Preaching about Current Events As pastors, there are times when we simply can't stand up and preach without acknowledging something significant that is happening in our world. You may be thinking, "I don't have all the answers. What do I say?" We have some advice to help you navigate these moments with grace.

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]]> As pastors, there are times when we simply can't stand up and preach without acknowledging something significant that is happening in our world. You may be thinking, "I don't have all the answers. What do I say?" We have some advice to help you navigate these moments with grace.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4887734 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0500 963 ministry pass 1 21 full false How to Talk about Money & Generosity at Your Church How to Talk about Money & Generosity at Your Church Generosity and giving may be hard to speak about at your church, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode we wanted to discuss different ways you can communicate about generosity to your congregation.

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]]> Generosity and giving may be hard to speak about at your church, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode we wanted to discuss different ways you can communicate about generosity to your congregation.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4864373 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1174 ministry pass 1 20 full false How to Preach about Controversial Topics How to Preach about Controversial Topics Preaching on controversial topics is a difficult but necessary thing to do. In this episode, we discuss the best ways to approach controversial topics while you are preaching.

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]]> Preaching on controversial topics is a difficult but necessary thing to do. In this episode, we discuss the best ways to approach controversial topics while you are preaching.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4751741 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1172 ministry pass 1 19 full false Sermon Outlines - Which is Best for You? Sermon Outlines - Which is Best for You? Using a template for your weekly sermon can save you time and make your sermon preparation time more streamlined and effective. In this episode, we go through four sermon outlines or templates that can help you communicate what the Bible teaches - plus, the templates mentioned are also available to use in the Sermonary app!

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]]> Using a template for your weekly sermon can save you time and make your sermon preparation time more streamlined and effective. In this episode, we go through four sermon outlines or templates that can help you communicate what the Bible teaches - plus, the templates mentioned are also available to use in the Sermonary app!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4641773 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1176 sermonary 1 18 full false 5 Skills Needed to Create Compelling Sermon Series 5 Skills Needed to Create Compelling Sermon Series There are 5 main skillsets needed to create a great, compelling sermon series for your church. Pastors tend to wear many hats when it comes to their sermon series planning, and we want to help you be able to equip others to help you with your series planning.

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]]> There are 5 main skillsets needed to create a great, compelling sermon series for your church. Pastors tend to wear many hats when it comes to their sermon series planning, and we want to help you be able to equip others to help you with your series planning.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4519400 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0500 882 ministry pass 1 17 full false Ministry in the Modern Age: The Digital Pulpit (E Book by Justin Trapp) Ministry in the Modern Age: The Digital Pulpit (E Book by Justin Trapp) How can we use technology to reach others for Christ? Media channels are the perfect place to meet your people to share the gospel. In this video, we dive into the big idea of ministry in the modern age, and discuss Justin Trapp's new book, The Digital Pulpit. Download the E Book or audio book today!

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]]> How can we use technology to reach others for Christ? Media channels are the perfect place to meet your people to share the gospel. In this video, we dive into the big idea of ministry in the modern age, and discuss Justin Trapp's new book, The Digital Pulpit. Download the E Book or audio book today!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4197266 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0500 837 ministry pass 1 13 full false 4 Places to Find Engaging Sermon Illustrations 4 Places to Find Engaging Sermon Illustrations Finding a new illustration for weekly sermons that keep your people engaged can be much simpler than you think. In this episode, we discuss where and how to find a new sermon illustration each week.

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]]> Finding a new illustration for weekly sermons that keep your people engaged can be much simpler than you think. In this episode, we discuss where and how to find a new sermon illustration each week.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4516973 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0500 917 ministry pass 1 16 full false Embarrassing Moments while Preaching & Tips on How to Recover Embarrassing Moments while Preaching & Tips on How to Recover Every pastor has an embarrassing moment while they were preaching. Whether that is someone interrupting the sermon or you stumbling over what you meant to say, mistakes from the pulpit are inevitable. In this episode, we wanted to share a few of our embarrassing moments while preaching, and tips on how to recover from them.

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]]> Every pastor has an embarrassing moment while they were preaching. Whether that is someone interrupting the sermon or you stumbling over what you meant to say, mistakes from the pulpit are inevitable. In this episode, we wanted to share a few of our embarrassing moments while preaching, and tips on how to recover from them.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4365143 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1082 ministry pass 1 15 full false 6 Ways to be More Productive in the Digital Era 6 Ways to be More Productive in the Digital Era Productivity hacks are important because they give us our brains and lives back. With all of our technology distracting us all day, we have to find ways to maximize our productivity. We wanted to share with you all 6 ways you can be more productive.

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]]> Productivity hacks are important because they give us our brains and lives back. With all of our technology distracting us all day, we have to find ways to maximize our productivity. We wanted to share with you all 6 ways you can be more productive.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4367105 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1134 ministry pass 1 14 full false 10 Great Sermon Series Ideas for Fall 10 Great Sermon Series Ideas for Fall Fall is one of the busiest seasons in the church. In this episode, we give you 10 sermon series ideas to preach at your church for the Fall season. All of these sermon series ideas are perfect for the last few months of the year, and will speak to everyone in your congregation. Links to each of the series are listed below!

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Let’s Talk About It: Stigmas in the Church

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The Unsaved Christian (by Dean Inserra)

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]]> Fall is one of the busiest seasons in the church. In this episode, we give you 10 sermon series ideas to preach at your church for the Fall season. All of these sermon series ideas are perfect for the last few months of the year, and will speak to everyone in your congregation. Links to each of the series are listed below!

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Let’s Talk About It: Stigmas in the Church

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The Fear of God

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4241594 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1405 ministry pass 1 12 full false Preaching with Humor: How to Keep your Congregation Entertained and Engaged Preaching with Humor: How to Keep your Congregation Entertained and Engaged In this episode of Hello Church!, Wade interviews Garland Owensby about preaching with humor from the pulpit. Each week, Pastors are faced with the challenge to deliver a message while keeping their congregations engaged. This interview speaks into why preaching with humor and storytelling will help keep your people engaged week in and week out! We hope you enjoy this episode of Hello Church!

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]]> In this episode of Hello Church!, Wade interviews Garland Owensby about preaching with humor from the pulpit. Each week, Pastors are faced with the challenge to deliver a message while keeping their congregations engaged. This interview speaks into why preaching with humor and storytelling will help keep your people engaged week in and week out! We hope you enjoy this episode of Hello Church!

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4201733 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1390 sermonary 1 11 full false 10 Creative Ideas for Churches to do Online (other than streaming service) 10 Creative Ideas for Churches to do Online (other than streaming service) In this episode, we discuss some creative ideas that churches can do online, that have nothing to do with streaming a Sunday service, that your congregation will love. We hope this can help spark some fun, creative ideas for you to be able to further build community and engagement with your people.

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]]> In this episode, we discuss some creative ideas that churches can do online, that have nothing to do with streaming a Sunday service, that your congregation will love. We hope this can help spark some fun, creative ideas for you to be able to further build community and engagement with your people.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4092509 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1037 ministry pass 1 10 full false Top 5 Must-Have Apps for Pastors Top 5 Must-Have Apps for Pastors Whether you’re writing a sermon, recording a video for the weekend, or looking to free up some time, this list is about to be your best friend. We’ve searched, scoured, and sourced the best and most effective apps that will help you do what you do best, even better. Listen as our hosts dive into their top 5 app recommendations for pastors! You can view this entire list, plus a few extras, on the full blog post here: https://sermonary.co/10-of-our-favorite-apps-for-pastors/

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]]> Whether you’re writing a sermon, recording a video for the weekend, or looking to free up some time, this list is about to be your best friend. We’ve searched, scoured, and sourced the best and most effective apps that will help you do what you do best, even better. Listen as our hosts dive into their top 5 app recommendations for pastors! You can view this entire list, plus a few extras, on the full blog post here: https://sermonary.co/10-of-our-favorite-apps-for-pastors/

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4058195 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0500 964 sermonary 1 9 full false Should Pastors Preach on Pop Culture? (Books, Movies, TV) Should Pastors Preach on Pop Culture? (Books, Movies, TV) Many pastors we surveyed believe that ministers should address pop culture-related topics like movies, books and TV shows in their messages. In this episode, we wanted to share our thoughts on how pop culture can be used to better communicate God's Word.

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]]> Many pastors we surveyed believe that ministers should address pop culture-related topics like movies, books and TV shows in their messages. In this episode, we wanted to share our thoughts on how pop culture can be used to better communicate God's Word.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-4004597 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0500 906 ministry pass 1 8 full false 5 Best Tips on Preaching Directly to a Camera 5 Best Tips on Preaching Directly to a Camera You aren't alone if you feel like you aren't the strongest communicator when in front of a camera. We wanted to share our best tips and favorite tools to use while preaching directly to a camera rather than in front of an audience.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-3924596 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1264 ministry pass 1 7 full false How Long Should You Preach? Average Sermon Lengths of Popular Pastors How Long Should You Preach? Average Sermon Lengths of Popular Pastors One of the most popular questions related to preaching is, "How long should a good sermon be?" We did a study on the average sermon lengths of 16 well-known pastors, and you may be surprised at the results. Join our hosts in this episode as they dive into the sermon lengths of popular pastors of our time, and how you can apply this information to your preaching style.


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]]> One of the most popular questions related to preaching is, "How long should a good sermon be?" We did a study on the average sermon lengths of 16 well-known pastors, and you may be surprised at the results. Join our hosts in this episode as they dive into the sermon lengths of popular pastors of our time, and how you can apply this information to your preaching style.


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-3860978 Thu, 28 May 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1440 sermonary 1 6 full false 10 Sermon Series Ideas for Summer 2020 10 Sermon Series Ideas for Summer 2020 In this episode, Justin and Wade discuss some of their top picks for sermon series to preach this summer. These 10 series ideas from Ministry Pass will allow you to speak to your people and get them ready for the Fall season. 

Summer Sermon Series Collections

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- Summer Stories

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- Family Vacation

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- To Timothy

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- I Believe

- You Asked For It

- When Necessary

- God On Film

- God On Film (2)

- Neighborhood Watch

- This is Our City

- This is Our Community


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]]> In this episode, Justin and Wade discuss some of their top picks for sermon series to preach this summer. These 10 series ideas from Ministry Pass will allow you to speak to your people and get them ready for the Fall season. 

Summer Sermon Series Collections

Sermon Series Mentioned:

- Summer Stories

- Summer Slump

- Family Vacation

- Family Vacation

- To Timothy

- Mis-Direction

- I Believe

- You Asked For It

- When Necessary

- God On Film

- God On Film (2)

- Neighborhood Watch

- This is Our City

- This is Our Community


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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-3830861 Tue, 26 May 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1415 ministry pass 1 5 full false What Pastors need to Delegate to Leadership Teams Immediately What Pastors need to Delegate to Leadership Teams Immediately Pastors tend to wear many hats as Church leaders, and we have to remember that it is important to delegate effectively. In this episode, Justin and Wade discuss their experiences with delegation and tips on how to implement it into your leadership to benefit you in any season.

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]]> Pastors tend to wear many hats as Church leaders, and we have to remember that it is important to delegate effectively. In this episode, Justin and Wade discuss their experiences with delegation and tips on how to implement it into your leadership to benefit you in any season.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-3729485 Tue, 19 May 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1289 ministry pass 1 4 full false How to Write a Sermon (7 Easy Steps in 7 Days) How to Write a Sermon (7 Easy Steps in 7 Days) Listen as Wade and Justin break down the '7 Step Sermon.' Our hosts explain their best tips on writing an effective sermon each week. This writing plan is meant to equip you with necessary resources so that you can fulfill your calling to the best of your ability.

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]]> Listen as Wade and Justin break down the '7 Step Sermon.' Our hosts explain their best tips on writing an effective sermon each week. This writing plan is meant to equip you with necessary resources so that you can fulfill your calling to the best of your ability.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-3663328 Thu, 14 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1205 sermonary 1 3 full false How to Disciple Your Congregation Everyday How to Disciple Your Congregation Everyday In this week's episode, our hosts unpack innovative ways to use sermon series as daily devotional content. Everything for church is focused online right now, and this is the best time to strive to communicate with your congregation everyday of the week, rather than just on a Sunday morning.

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]]> In this week's episode, our hosts unpack innovative ways to use sermon series as daily devotional content. Everything for church is focused online right now, and this is the best time to strive to communicate with your congregation everyday of the week, rather than just on a Sunday morning.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-3662857 Tue, 12 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1366 ministry pass 1 2 full false Three Powerful Lessons the Church is Learning in 2020 Three Powerful Lessons the Church is Learning in 2020 In this week's episode, Justin and Wade discuss the three main lessons that churches are learning in 2020. Churches around the world are not meeting physically, but instead, having to adapt to the digital pulpit. Join our hosts as they discuss the new normal and how churches can make the best of it.

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]]> In this week's episode, Justin and Wade discuss the three main lessons that churches are learning in 2020. Churches around the world are not meeting physically, but instead, having to adapt to the digital pulpit. Join our hosts as they discuss the new normal and how churches can make the best of it.

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]]> Ministry Pass Buzzsprout-3571198 Tue, 05 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1147 ministry pass 1 1 full false Welcome to the Hello Church! Podcast Welcome to the Hello Church! Podcast Welcome to the Hello Church! Podcast, powered by Ministry Pass. Join Justin Trapp and Wade Bearden each week as they discuss the things they've experienced as pastors as well as founders of an organization that serves churches around the world. Justin and Wade will discuss the lessons they've learned, and are still learning, about sermon series, preaching, and how pastors can move their church forward while maintaining a healthy ministry/life balance. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode. Subscribe to Hello Church! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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]]> Welcome to the Hello Church! Podcast, powered by Ministry Pass. Join Justin Trapp and Wade Bearden each week as they discuss the things they've experienced as pastors as well as founders of an organization that serves churches around the world. Justin and Wade will discuss the lessons they've learned, and are still learning, about sermon series, preaching, and how pastors can move their church forward while maintaining a healthy ministry/life balance. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode. Subscribe to Hello Church! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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