Practical(ly) Pastoring

Andy Addis is the Lead Pastor of Crosspoint Church in Hutchinson, KS. We talk about the unique complexities of a rural multi-site church, how campuses across Kansas stay connected, and the importance of having sabbatic rhythms in ministry. Andy is the real deal and this is one episode you would want to share, not just with other campus pastors, but with lead pastors that you know. Andy is trying to help pastors not burn out and that message is really important to all of us! Connect with Andy Check out: andyaddis.com What Is A Campus Pastor Podcast: Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/whatisacampuspastor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/whatisacampuspastor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://whatisacampuspastor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Practically Pastoring Podcast Listen anywhere: ⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠ Join our Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠  Follow us in Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠  Join our mailing list: ⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠  Practically Pastoring Conference 2025: ⁠https://practicallypastoringconference.com/⁠  Hosts: Frank Gil - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠  Jeff Simpson - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠  Delmar Peet -  ⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠  Andrew Larsen - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠  Timothy Miller - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠

In this episode, we discuss everything a pastor needs to consider when officiating a wedding. We also talk about handling conflict between congregants. Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/ Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring  Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring  Join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3plt5so  Practically Pastoring Conference 2025: https://practicallypastoringconference.com/  Hosts: Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/  Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/  Delmar Peet -  https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/  Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/  Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/ Links Mentioned In the Show: SYMBIS - https://www.symbis.com/ Getting Ready For Marriage - https://gettingreadyformarriage.com/ Jesus and the Powers - https://a.co/d/6SQlzDH  Dropbox folder - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/4rblozyynujhz896k1nkw/ANp_eyu1RFKnhMq5e_Ec9fA?rlkey=qyvhq4sta3uuztjxfxw6kspa7&dl=0  

In today's episode we announce our conference, discuss a hypothetical question side hustles, and the awkwardness of hiring your boss. Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/ Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring  Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring  Join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3plt5so  Practically Pastoring Conference 2025: https://practicallypastoringconference.com/  Hosts: Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/  Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/  Delmar Peet -  https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/  Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/  Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/ Links Mentioned In the Show: Question from Twitter - https://x.com/erichoke/status/1824075369621704790?s=42The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life - https://a.co/d/5cLWJli

In this episode, the guys flip the script and interview Frank and Tim.Part 1: Frank gives a real-time update on the Cross & Crown Church plant (what’s working, what’s hard, what’s next, and the hunt for a launch location).Part 2: Tim walks through what it’s actually like for a sending church to release a pastor and dozens of people, while also preparing for a major vision campaign and building expansion at Lakeview.If you’re planting, sending, or leading through transition, this one’s for you. Timestamps / Chapters00:00 — Episode setup: two interviews, one episode01:02 — Frank update: Good Gift Pop-Up, prayer & fasting, startup party, launch team gathering03:12 — The biggest challenge right now: finding a location (schools, backups, and wild options)11:09 — Ad: Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026)13:34 — Ad: Church Merch (get great merch for your church)14:13 — Launch team growth: where they’re at, the goal of 100, and why it matters18:05 — How to invite people without sounding salesy (startup parties + clear next steps)20:08 — Reaching the community: word-of-mouth + VisitorReach + community events23:42 — Switching to Tim: sending a pastor, sending people, and the real impact on the church26:19 — Where Lakeview will feel it most: worship team + kids ministry + staffing transition28:13 — Hiring Frank’s replacement + what 2026 will require from the church31:24 — Vision series: planting + future plans + rallying the church to serve and give32:56 — Building/vision campaign: how it started, what surprised Tim, what’s next37:39 — 60 meetings in 60 days + leading by example in giving39:54 — Wrap-up + ways to share and stay connectedLinks from the show:Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Follow us in Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽‍♂️ Frank Gil - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠⁠👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠⁠👱🏼‍♂️ Delmar Peet - ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠⁠👨🏼‍💼 Andrew Larsen - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠⁠🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠⁠Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!Want to be in the room with other pastors?Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026, Tarpon Springs, FL): https://practicallypastoring.com/conference

In this episode, Frank, Andrew, Jeff, and Delmar talk about the real pressure points we are feeling heading into 2026, what ministry plays are losing traction, and what we’re personally changing so we can last for the long haul (without burning out our people or ourselves).Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome back + New Year banter (and the great “koozie vs cozy” debate)01:49 — Q1: Biggest pressure point in 2026 (delegation, space, contentment vs complacency, church-plant overwhelm)16:25 — Ad: Practically Pastoring Conference (what it is, who it’s for)19:56 — Q2: One ministry play that used to work but won’t in 2026 (come-and-consume, texting vs email, “authentic” as a strategy, pastor your context)39:23 — Ad: Church Merch (stop making cringe shirts)41:00 — Q3: If you could only focus on one thing this year… (depth over breadth, do what only you can do, discipleship that multiplies)46:35 — Q4: What are you changing in 2026 so you can last? (rest, health, reading, margin, marriage, boundaries)57:18 — Wrap-up + next steps (FB group + conference)Join the Practically Pastoring Facebook Group (we pull questions and topics from there).Register for the Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11) + use code JEFFHATESAI for a discount.Practically Pastoring Conference: https://practicallypastoring.com/conferenceUpgrade your church merch (t-shirts/hoodies/guest gifts/volunteer shirts) without the 2007 youth-camp clip art.Church Merch: https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchLinks from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠🫂 Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠👕 Follow us in Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Hosts:🧔🏽‍♂️ Frank Gil - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠⁠👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠⁠👱🏼‍♂️ Delmar Peet - ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠⁠👨🏼‍💼 Andrew Larsen - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠⁠🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠⁠Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com

Is Advent a Catholic tradition, or just a really old Christian rhythm we forgot existed?In this Advent themed episode, we answer two real pastor questions:“Is Advent a Catholic tradition? Will this cause issues in a Baptist church?”  “Do you sing Christmas carols during Advent, or wait until Christmas Eve?” (Also, why is this guy getting ambushed in elder meetings?)We talk history, Baptist baggage, and the practical “how do I introduce this without detonating my church” stuff. Plus, we settle the great candle debate: real or electric, and how new the carpet is definitely matters.  00:00 Cold open 00:49 Question 1: “Is Advent a Catholic tradition?”  03:12 How to introduce Advent without chaos (and why you should not just drop it in)  10:59 “Isn’t Advent a Catholic thing?” A simple intro that works  13:23 Why Advent helps your sermon calendar (and saves your brain)  14:57 Practically Pastoring Conference   16:47 Sponsor: Church Merch (stop wearing the 2004 VBS shirt)  17:55 Question 2: Christmas carols during Advent, yes or no?21:30 “This is bigger than song choice” the pastoral issue underneathJoin the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoringRegister for the Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026, Tarpon Springs, FL). Tampa Bay pastors, DM us for a special code: https://www.practicallypastoring.com/conferenceLinks from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠🫂 Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠👕 Follow us in Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠📧 Join our mailing list: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠⁠👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽‍♂️ Frank Gil - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠⁠👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠⁠👱🏼‍♂️ Delmar Peet -  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠⁠👨🏼‍💼 Andrew Larsen - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠⁠🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠⁠Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!

Welcome to the Practically Pastoring Hot Takes Episode — the one where we unintentionally roast half of evangelicalism and guarantee Andrew never gets invited to another conference again.From At-the-Movies sermons, to canceling church the Sunday after Christmas, to whether bad coffee means you hate visitors… this might be the most unhinged—and honest—episode we’ve ever recorded.Grab your headphones, brace yourself, and enjoy the chaos.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – The intro that might get us all fired00:35 – Hot Take #1: At-the-Movies (We said what we said)05:10 – Is the seeker-sensitive era dead?09:26 – Conference ad read (but actually funny)10:42 – Hot Take #2: Canceling the Sunday after Christmas19:36 – Why “Sabbath Sunday” might be missing the point20:45 – Hot Take #3: Your livestream probably needs help27:22 – Why live-stream views don’t count as attendance30:11 – Hot Take #4: Multi-site churches & accidental celebrity culture37:11 – When a campus pastor becomes a hostage38:32 – Hot Take #5: “We’re just being faithful…” or are we lazy?45:16 – Church revitalization and marketing46:19 – Lightning Round Hot Takes47:00 – Kids in service48:52 – Women on stage49:57 – Delegation or insecurity?52:47 – The real story behind “church hurt”56:26 – The most divisive issue of all: church coffee01:00:00 – Frank’s wife Cori gets dragged into the show again01:01:12 – Conference invite + chaos outro🫂 Join the Practically Pastoring CommunityFacebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring🎟 Practically Pastoring Conference 2026📅 February 9–11, 2026 — Tarpon Springs, FLRegister now: https://www.practicallypastoring.com/conference🤝 Tampa Bay Pastors — DM us for your local code!👕 Get Merch for Your ChurchChurch Merch: https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerch🎧 Listen to Practically PastoringSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410eApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoringWebsite: PracticallyPastoring.com

Today’s episode starts innocently enough with a simple question about office hours……and ends with one of the wildest Reddit pastor stories we’ve EVER read.We’re talking:• Should pastors still keep traditional office hours?• How do you stay available without being chained to a church building?• Where do you meet people for confidential conversations?• How do you build culture when your staff is hybrid or remote?• AND… what happens when a pastor and his wife get “caught” in the church office after hours 😬 (yes, really).00:00 Cold Open: The wildest church-office story ever 00:25 Why pastors need to rethink office hours01:06 How different churches handle staff availability02:15 Where should pastors meet for private conversations?03:24 Does anyone actually “drop by” the office anymore?05:15 How COVID changed the way churches think about office space06:51 The realities of meetings, flexibility, and hospital calls09:22 Using Calendly & Google Calendar for pastoral care12:29 How to set healthy availability rhythms15:00 Private meetings: where should they REALLY happen?17:15 Why having an office can still matter18:00 Should pastors be expected to keep “office hours”?21:20 Why some pastors write better sermons in coffee shops22:04 Practically Pastoring Conference 202623:27 Sponsor: Church Merch24:21 The Reddit Story: Pastor caught having relations in his office29:06 Is it wrong, weird, or both?31:13 Is this a fireable offense?34:11 Boundaries, foolishness, and pastoral wisdom37:01 How polity and accountability impact this conversation39:34 Why this affects your witness and your church culture44:20 Final thoughts & Facebook Group inviteJoin the Practically Pastoring Community:🫂 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoringPractically Pastoring Conference 2026:📅 February 9–11, 2026 (Tarpon Springs, FL)🎟 Register now: https://www.practicallypastoring.com/conference🤝 Tampa Bay Pastors — DM us for your local code!Get Merch for Your Church:👕 https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchListen or Watch the Podcast Anywhere:🎧 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring💻 Website – https://PracticallyPastoring.com

In this episode of the Practically Pastoring Podcast, the guys tackle some of the real parts of church leadership — like how to respond when disgruntled members try to recruit others, whether it’s okay to reuse old sermons, and what actually works for men’s and women’s ministry events.Practically Pastoring Conference 2026 — February 9–11, 2026 in sunny Florida! 🌴It’s three days of real conversations, practical tools, and honest community for pastors who love the church but are tired of doing ministry alone. Early-bird tickets are only $20 if you use code JEFFHATESAI — but prices go up soon!👉 Learn more and register now at PracticallyPastoringConference.comLinks from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠🫂 Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠👕 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠📧 Join our mailing list: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠⁠👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽‍♂️ Frank Gil - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠⁠👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠⁠👱🏼‍♂️ Delmar Peet - ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠⁠👨🏼‍💼 Andrew Larsen - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠⁠🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠⁠Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring💻 PracticallyPastoring.com

It’s Pastor Appreciation Month — but how should churches actually handle it? This week, the guys get honest about recognizing pastors, the misuse of the “pastor” title, developing small group leaders, and what to do when you’re burned out and ready to quit ministry.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 — Cold Open: Pastor Appreciation Month is weird00:51 — Should churches only honor the lead pastor?03:35 — How different churches celebrate pastors05:19 — When Pastor Appreciation Month gets awkward07:03 — How lead pastors can appreciate their staff08:17 — Are youth pastors “real pastors”?10:29 — What the Bible actually says about the role of pastor/elder11:13 — Rise & Fall, ordination, and rushing people into ministry13:20 — Why American church culture gets the title “pastor” wrong14:23 — The discipleship issue behind church leadership titles15:24 — Youth pastor longevity & maturity in ministry16:19 — Should you start Pastor Appreciation Month at your church?17:13 — 💥 Practically Pastoring Conference 2026 (Feb 9–11, Lakeview Church)21:11 — How to develop and onboard small group leaders24:25 — The “Coach, Contact, Celebrate” method for retaining volunteers26:40 — Don’t confuse hosting a small group with leading one28:44 — Building healthy structures and rotations for small groups35:16 — When to ask someone to lead (and for how long)35:37 — When you want to quit ministry but still love the church36:57 — Burnout, calling, and waiting on God’s timing39:16 — Staying faithful when ministry gets hard45:05 — “You’re not a bad pastor for being tired”46:22 — Finding community and healing when you step back from ministry48:19 — Prayer for pastors who are hurting49:19 — Outro + Practically Pastoring Conference reminder👇 Listen or watch here:🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring💻 PracticallyPastoring.com👥 Join the Conversation:🫂 Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17WmKxAa1h/ 📸 Instagram – instagram.com/PracticallyPastoringFacebook - facebook.com/practicallypastoring

Pastors’ mailbag time. We tackle anointing with oil in James 5, where the ethical lines are with MLMs in church life, and smart ways to use continuing-ed budgets without wasting a dollar.Chapters00:00 Cold Open + Intro01:10 Mailbag Setup: today’s questions03:00 Anointing with Oil (James 5): theology and practice19:30 When/How to anoint during services24:45 MLMs in Church: boundaries, policies, and wisdom41:20 Quick scenarios pastors face with MLM pressure45:40 Ad Read: Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026)47:00 Continuing Education on a Budget: plans that work1:04:00 Lightning-round resources and ideas1:08:15 Final thoughts and takeaways1:09:30 OutroPractically Pastoring Conference — Feb 9–11, 2026 at Lakeview Church. Early Bird $29. Use code JEFFHATESAI for $20 tickets. Learn more: practicallypastoringconference.comJoin the community- Facebook Group: Practically Pastoring- Subscribe here on the channel so you never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoringLinks from the show:Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Follow us in Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽‍♂️ Frank Gil - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠⁠👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠⁠👱🏼‍♂️ Delmar Peet - ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠⁠👨🏼‍💼 Andrew Larsen - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠⁠🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠⁠Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!

Mike Gunn (Antioch Initiative) joins us to talk about why mission beats brand, how American churches can learn from the global church, and why Christian Nationalism is a distraction from the gospel. He shares a simple Acts 14 pattern for church planting and a call to recover an Acts 13 sending culture.Chapters00:00 - Intro & Mike’s background (Acts 29, Antioch Initiative)00:54 - Should every pastor address “the Charlie Kirk assassination” from the pulpit?02:09 - How the global church views America (prosperity export, worship & prayer)06:44 - Christian Nationalism: why it’s attractive—and why it’s anti-gospel10:50 - Tips for planters a year out (mission > brand, contextualization, Acts 14 pattern)17:35 - “The church doesn’t have a missions program—the church is God’s mission”20:24 - Evangelism bell curve & mission drift22:24 - Acts 13 sending: be willing to send your best27:17 - The Antioch DNA: train and release27:40 - Mike’s plug: prayer, persecution, connecting with pastors overseas30:59 - Palestinian Christians, Gaza, and praying wisely33:20 - PP Facebook Group invite & closeFollow Antioch InitiativeWebsite: antioch-initiative.com Instagram: instagtram.com/theantiochinitiative Links from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠🫂 Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠👕 Follow us in Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Hosts:🧔🏽‍♂️ Frank Gil - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠⁠👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠⁠👱🏼‍♂️ Delmar Peet - ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠⁠👨🏼‍💼 Andrew Larsen - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠⁠🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠⁠Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!

What makes a faithful sermon? Is it verse-by-verse exposition, topical teaching, or something deeper? In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Frank sits down with Michael Moore. A bi-vocational pastor and the creator behind Honest Youth Pastor. We talk about sermon prep, youth ministry curriculum, and the role of AI in preaching.Michael shares his framework for sermon reviews, how pastors should think about using curriculum, and why tribalism in the church can cloud our judgment of good preaching. Plus, we dive into the realities of critique, feedback, and how pastors can sharpen their sermons with humility and accountability.If you’ve ever wrestled with sermon prep, preaching philosophy, or the future of pastoring in a digital age—this episode is for you.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Michael Moore (“Honest Youth Pastor”)01:00 – What makes a faithful sermon? Exegesis vs. exposition07:20 – Why young preachers copy personalities over doing the hard work09:50 – Youth pastors & curriculum: when is it helpful, when is it harmful?17:10 – AI in preaching: ethical use or dangerous shortcut?23:30 – The “taco illustration” for sermon prep & AI31:00 – The importance of real feedback vs. AI feedback33:00 – Michael’s documentaries on pastors & pushback he’s received38:40 – Pastors people praise vs. pastors people roast (Russell Johnson, Tim Keller, etc.)47:20 – The problem of tribalism in church circles50:00 – How to create a sermon feedback system in smaller churches57:20 – Why thick skin & structured critique are essential01:01:20 – Final thoughts + Michael’s plugs🔗 Michael Moore (Honest Youth Pastor)📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honestyouthpastor/▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBFVkW3dp7YMDF_YfXAuHtQX/Twitter: https://x.com/honestyptweets Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Hosts:🧔🏽‍♂️ Frank Gil - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠⁠👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠⁠👱🏼‍♂️ Delmar Peet - ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠⁠👨🏼‍💼 Andrew Larsen - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠⁠🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠⁠🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!

In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Frank, Jeff, Delmar, Andrew, and Tim tackle two big conversations pastors are facing:1️⃣ Should a pastor’s faithfulness be judged by whether or not they mentioned Charlie Kirk’s assassination from the pulpit?2️⃣ How should we shepherd well in a season where church attendance is spiking, with many calling it a revival?We’ll talk honestly about pastoral pressure, online “coward” rhetoric, and the danger of reducing faithfulness to soundbites. And we’ll share practical advice on how to care for new people walking into your church for the first time in years.Timestamps:0:00 Cold Open2:00 Should pastors be judged for silence?10:00 Why “coward” language is harmful20:00 Are we seeing revival?30:00 Practical tips to steward new guestsLinks from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠🫂 Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠👕 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠📧 Join our mailing list: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠⁠👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts: Frank Gil, Jeff Simpson, Delmar Peet, Andrew Larsen, Timothy Miller🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!

Every pastor knows the sting of criticism — sometimes it’s helpful, sometimes it’s ridiculous, and sometimes it’s downright harmful. In this episode, the Practically Pastoring crew share their wildest stories (yes, including “The Devil’s Deli”), break down the three buckets of feedback (helpful, misinformed, and harmful), and offer practical ways to filter feedback without losing your sanity.Whether you’re navigating jeans critiques, worship song wars, or factionalism in leadership, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone — and that some criticism really does belong in the trash.Timestamps0:00 – Cold open: The craziest feedback pastors get1:00 – Why feedback stings but matters2:00 – The “Devil’s Deli” letter: wildest church complaint ever5:00 – Jeans, hymns, and checks for new clothes7:00 – When feedback crosses into the personal8:30 – The 3 buckets: helpful, misinformed, and harmful feedback11:00 – Examples of truly helpful critique15:00 – Worship wars & misinformed criticism19:00 – Songwriting, licensing, and CCLI “witchcraft”26:00 – The cultural gap behind church criticism27:00 – Signs of toxic, harmful feedback (factionalism & power moves)34:00 – Staff structure critiques and generational expectations40:00 – Pain behind harmful feedback: what pastors often miss44:00 – Why you need friends who aren’t impressed by you49:00 – Lightning round: quick tips for processing feedback51:30 – Final encouragement: thick skin, soft heartJoin Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring🎧 Listen or Watch:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKxApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414YouTube - https://youtube.com/@practicallypastoringWebsite - PracticallyPastoring.com

How can churches take safety seriously without losing the heart of hospitality? In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Frank and Tim sit down with Jim Howard, Executive Director of Trinity Security Allies. With 38 years in law enforcement and years of experience training churches across the country, Jim explains why safety is a ministry — not just a security detail.From handling nervous visitors, to guns in church, to protecting kids’ ministry, Jim helps pastors think through how to create a culture of safety that still feels like the gospel.📧 Contact Jim: jim@trinitysecurityallies.com🌐 Learn more: https://trinitysecurityallies.com/Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome & guest introduction02:00 – Jim’s story: from tragedy to church safety ministry08:30 – Why church safety is a ministry, not just security10:00 – Responding when visitors seem suspicious13:40 – How to balance hospitality and safety17:00 – Prevention, liability, and what pastors need to know22:00 – Guns in church: policies, pitfalls, and wisdom26:00 – Building safety culture without scaring people32:00 – First steps for churches with little or no budget35:00 – Training volunteers when you don’t have experts40:00 – Active shooter training and real-life scenarios42:00 – Why Jim does this: 1 Peter 5 and the call to shepherd the flockLinks from the show:🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com

Fall ministry is here — but is your church ready?In this episode of Practically Pastoring, we share practical church leadership tips to help pastors and ministry leaders plan fall ministry events, reengage volunteers after summer, prepare a church budget, and communicate vision effectively.Frank, Andrew, Tim, Jeff, and Delmar break down what they’re doing to set their churches up for a successful fall ministry season. We’ll cover church event ideas, community outreach strategies, Christmas service planning, and ways to keep your church momentum strong all the way to the end of the year.If you’re a pastor, church planter, or ministry leader looking for fall ministry ideas, church event planning tips, or volunteer engagement strategies, this episode will give you tools you can use right now.Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: School, football, pumpkin spice, and ChatGPT fact-checking sermons00:25 – Why fall is a natural ministry reset for churches01:57 – Attendance trends and on-ramp opportunities for new people06:06 – Big & small fall church event ideas that work13:24 – Using vision-focused gatherings to drive engagement15:10 – Three simple community outreach ideas for churches this fall22:04 – Navigating church budget season with vision and clarity27:37 – How to start planning your Christmas services in the fall32:01 – Volunteer reengagement & giving teams rest before the holiday sprint37:08 – Four steps to crush fall: Ruthless prioritization, 3D thinking, calendar blocking, and overcommunication44:50 – Why overcommunication matters and how to do it well48:05 – Closing encouragement & CTAsLinks from the show:🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com

In this special Q&A episode, the Practically Pastoring crew tackles your questions! From favorite sermon prep playlists to the hard lessons of leadership, this one has laughs, insights, and a dose of raw honesty. We even talk about firing staff, shifting theological views, and how not to burn out your best volunteers.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Summer break & podcast intro2:00 - Church merch & thrift store shirts4:00 - Sermon prep playlists (Lo-fi, silence, & alien grunge!)8:45 - Developing leaders without burnout13:00 - Churchy phrases we’d outlaw14:00 - Leadership lessons learned the hard way17:00 - What we’d do differently our first year22:00 - Sermon prep rhythms & staying fresh31:00 - When to let staff or volunteers go36:30 - The theological views we’ve changedLinks from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠🫂 Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠👕 Follow us in Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠📧 Join our mailing list: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠⁠👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽‍♂️ Frank Gil - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠⁠👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠⁠👱🏼‍♂️ Delmar Peet -  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠⁠👨🏼‍💼 Andrew Larsen - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠⁠🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠⁠Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!

Leaving a church, especially when you're in leadership, is never easy. In this episode, the guys dive into how to discern when it's time to leave, how to exit with grace, and how to care well for the people you're leaving behind.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro and welcome01:10 – Sponsor: Church Merch02:10 – Reddit Post: Youth Pastor Seeking Exit Advice03:20 – When church leadership dysfunction prompts leaving04:15 – Avoiding a victim mindset when leaving05:00 – Trusting God to care for those you leave06:00 – How to communicate your exit without causing drama07:30 – Focusing on where you're going, not what you're leaving08:45 – Dispelling rumors and over communicating10:00 – Teaching kids about healthy transitions12:00 – Leaving well vs. spiritual codependency14:00 – When staying too long causes harm16:00 – Personal stories and lessons from past transitions18:00 – Final thoughts on leaving with integrityLinks from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠🫂 Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠👕 Follow us in Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠📧 Join our mailing list: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠⁠👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽‍♂️ Frank Gil - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠⁠👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠⁠👱🏼‍♂️ Delmar Peet - ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠⁠👨🏼‍💼 Andrew Larsen - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠⁠🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠⁠Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!

This week on Practically Pastoring, we’re talking about one of the most frustrating parts of church leadership: getting people to sign up for stuff! From event planning woes to generational divides, we’re diving deep into why people avoid sign-up sheets and how pastors can adapt and lead with wisdom and grace.⏰ Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Topic Setup01:15 - Listener Question from Reddit03:20 - Why People Don’t Sign Up05:00 - Generational Differences in Sign-Ups06:45 - Burnout and Fear of Overcommitting08:00 - Letting Events Flop (On Purpose!)10:00 - Casting Vision for Sign-Ups13:30 - Tools: Planning Center, Google Forms, Meal Train16:00 - Announcements Strategy That Actually Works21:30 - Event Fatigue and Killing Sacred Cows27:00 - Making Sign-Ups Frictionless30:00 - Relational Recruiting Over Mass Messaging35:00 - Final Thoughts: It’s Gonna Be Okay⸻Links from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠🫂 Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠👕 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠📧 Join our mailing list: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠⁠👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽‍♂️ Frank Gil - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠⁠👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠⁠👱🏼‍♂️ Delmar Peet - ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠⁠👨🏼‍💼 Andrew Larsen - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠⁠🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠⁠Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!