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Kyle Willis, Matt Dotson, and Phil Blount host the The Thriving in Ministry podcast to encourage pastors in their church ministry. We address how church leaders can thrive in their calling by creating margin, staying healthy, and leading effectively in their church and family. We believe you don't have to do ministry alone. It is why we will have authentic conversations with other pastors and church leaders on the Thriving in Ministry podcast. Brought to you by Talanton Church Services.
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According to a recent Lifeway Research study, 51% of pastors and church leaders in 2023 said they had seriously considered leaving their congregations, compared with only 21% in 2021. What does that mean? Church leaders are facing challenges! We discuss five of them in this episode including pastoral exhaustion, cultures that limit growth, and others. We also found helpful information in this article by Anthony Hilder. And don't forget to email phil@talantonservices.com for your free Ta...
Does your church stream any services other than Sunday morning? Matt has decided to start streaming his Wednesday Youth services. What do you think? What are the challenges and benefits?
Join Kyle, Phil, and Matt in a lively discussion about the unintended consequences of online church. We love online church; we need online church; but we need to do it better! One of the unintended consequences of the online paradigm is the difficulty in maintaining good connection, communication, and caring in regards to our online attenders. In other words--community! We want to help you find the best ways to do online church and we also need you to join the conversation, so please shoot us...
Can we really engage in worship in an online service? Should Churches include their Praise and Worship sets as a part of their livestreams at all? If members only engage online, what are they missing in the area of worship? Kyle, Matt, & Phil discuss these questions and others in this episode. Join the conversation!
This week, we're beginning a mini-season featuring a few episodes in which we talk about the possible unintended consequences of online church. We start with giving and ask this compelling question: Is online giving robbing you of the opportunity to disciple your kids and new members in the area of giving? Are there other unintended consequences, and what do we do about them? Join the conversation!
On today's episode of the Thriving in Ministry Podcast, we talk about an issue close to the heart of every church leader—volunteers. We love them. Especially the most faithful ones. But if we're not careful, that faithfulness can turn to exhaustion, discouragement, and even disillusionment. How can we help them keep from getting burned out? Kyle Willis, Matt Dotson, and Phil Blount discuss this outstanding article from Churchtrac.com and speak from their own experience as well. Join the conve...
Join us for the epic journey of 2024. Kyle, Matt & Phil have some fun talking New Year's resolutions and some other nonsense, but mostly give some pointed advice on 7 things to NOT do this year in your church. Join the conversation!
In this special episode, we take a quick break from our usual format and just hang out and talk all things Christmas! Join us as we discuss everything from Advent calendars to food to Santa Clause, i.e., does one of our staff still believe? We had a blast recording it; we hope you enjoy listening! Merry Christmas!
In our second episode of this new season and new chapter of TIM, Kyle Willis, Matt Dotson, and Phil Blount explore the question, "Is your church successful?" What does success mean for a church? Is it numbers only, or do numbers matter at all? Is it discipleship, spiritual growth, financial stability, or simply a matter of obedience to a mission? We explore these and other ideas, and we hope to hear your comments and questions as well! Join the conversation!
Is the Church a business? How should it be run in a businesslike manner--if at all? Join the Conversation as Kyle introduces his new podcast cohosts Matt Dotson and Phil Blount!
Kyle and Dace talk about the past and the future for their personal and professional lives as well as the TIM Podcast. Exciting things are happening!
On today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we interview Pastor Jeremy Freeman, and his son Caleb, on finding hope during catastrophe. Jeremy Freeman is the Pastor of First Baptist Church Newcastle. Jeremy and his wife Emily have 7 children, including Trey who went home to be with the Lord as a 7 year old in September 2013. Jeremy completed his undergraduate at the Oklahoma Baptist University and received his Master of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminar...
On today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we interview Matt and Allison Willis on Making Disciples, using the new MasterLife Together material. Matt Willis | Allison Willis BioMatt and Allison Willis are the authors of the new book MasterLife Together, which releases October 3rd through Lifeway. MasterLife Together is an updated edition of MasterLife which has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and become some of the most frequently used discipleship materials over the l...
Is the Church today a phenomenal place to work? How does working for your church compare to elite companies? How should a pastor encourage and lead church staff to fulfill your mission? On today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we interview Dr. Michael Steiner on how you can improve your church’s work week culture. Dr. Michael Steiner Bio Dr. Michael Steiner is the Vice President of Innovation and Communication at Southeastern University in Florida. Michael has a PhD in Organiza...
On this episode of the Thriving In Ministry podcast, we interview Craig T. Owens about the urgency of Sabbath and how it should be a verb in every pastor and church leader's life. Craig T. Owens BioCraig T. Owens is the Pastor of Calvary Assemblies of God Church in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Craig graduated from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he met his wife Betsy over 35 years ago. In addition to being a pastor, he co-hosts “The Greg and Craig Show” Maximize Leadership...
While the Southern Baptist Convention continues to lament the Guidepost report on sexual abuse, there were some critical steps missed over the last few years. How did the SBC miss with the Predator Database? What can a Predator Database tell us about the movement of abusers within the Church? How can the Church use data and technology to recognize potential abusers in their report? Why has it taken so long to put reforms in place? These are some of the questions we at...
It's been several weeks since we have released a new episode, so welcome back to the Thriving in Ministry Podcast. Join us this week as Kyle Willis and Dr. Dace Clifton talk about some church trends, current events, and catch up with one another on a personal level. I’m Kyle Willis, Founder of Talanton Church Services, and as always Dr. Dace Clifton, from DailyPastor.com and also a pastor from Texas.Websites and Other LinksDaily Pastor Online ContentTalanton Church Serviceschurch, pastor, mar...
On today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we hear from Pastor Caleb Moore on how to create margin, avoid burnout, and lead effectively in ministry. Caleb Moore BioCaleb Moore is the Pastor of Catoosa First in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Caleb Moore is also the author of The Disappearing Garden: How to live in Babylon when you were made for Eden. Caleb and his wife Adrian have three boys and while not pastoring, Caleb enjoys hosting the Dog Backwards Podcast, which focus on Christian...
On today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we hear from Pastor Andrew Franklin and how the church can more clearly understand sexuality and Christianity. Andrew Franklin BioPastor Andrew Franklin is the Lead Pastor of Mosaic Community Church in Eastside Seattle, Washington. Andrew was born and raised in Oklahoma City and graduated from the University of Oklahoma before moving to New York City to pursue a Broadway career. Andrew Franklin is the author of Created for Lo...
Phillip Koo Bio Dr. Phillip Koo is the Leadership Residency Director at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort, Worth, Texas. On today's episode Kyle Willis, Founder of Talanton Church Services, and Dr. Dace Clifton, from DailyPastor.com, talk with Phillip Koo about creating margin, avoiding burnout, and church leadership, especially as it relates to Seminary students or pastors in a residency program. Websites and Other LinksDaily Pastor Online ContentTalanton Church Services
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