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Where pastors, missionaries, and other ministry leaders come to grow your income and build financial security. We help you take your skills, experience, and ministry know-how, and leverage them into sustainable income outside of the church, through a business or side hustle that’s right for you. So you can serve God and provide for your family, no matter what. Download free resources and get the show notes for each episode over at www.morethanapastor.com.

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What if God asked you to give away your age as a percentage of income, and continue to increase it 1% a year for the rest of your life...what would you do? Today we'll hear the amazing story of one couple's journey of radical generosity and lessons you can learn to inspire generosity in your church. In this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let's get started!Links From Today's ShowGet the Blog Post/Show Notes from Today's EpisodeBob's Website: Seedtime.comFree Access to "Tru...
There is no shortage of tools, methods or strategies for church planting and growth. But what if the best strategy for sharing the message of Jesus in a post-Christian era is to actually follow the methods of Jesus?We’ll dive into Jesus’ methods for missional ministry and marketplace engagement with our guest Ben Ingebretson, author of Plant Like Jesus: The Church Planter's Devotional, in this episode of the More than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started!Links for Today's ShowShow Notes/Blog Post...
What happens to your sense of identity and calling as a pastor when everything changes? You entered the ministry years ago with a certain set of expectations of what the church is and what your role is in it, only to find them challenged by continually changing circumstances.We’ll talk about pastoral identity and the future of ministry, and how you can stay adaptable and on-mission in the midst of change, in this episode of the More than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started!Links for Today'...
We are living in an era called "The Great Dechurching" of America. Millions are leaving churches each year, for various reasons which we've covered in previous episodes. Since attendance has been inextricably linked to income for most churches, it's not a stretch to see how "The Great Dechurching" of America will inevitably lead to "The Great Defunding" of the church. The math is simple: Declining attendance + declining giving + rising expenses due to inflation = an unsustainable situation fo...
Are you looking for the best way to make money quickly? Well you’re going to love today’s show, because I’ll share 6 reasons why providing a service that solves a problem for someone else is one of the fastest and best ways to generate income. And I’ll share practical steps you can take to get started today. That’s all coming up in this edition of the More Than a Pastor show. Let’s get started!Links for Today's ShowBlog Post/Show Notes for this Episode: The Best Way to Make Money QuicklyWatch...
Deciding that you want or need to earn extra money as a pastor is one thing. But finding the time to do it, in addition to your regular ministry position, can be a challenge!So how can you find the time to launch your own business or side hustle? And is it really possible to build your dream business in just 15 hours a week, or even less? We’ll talk about that in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started!4 Keys to Success in Starting Your Own BusinessIf you’re a pastor th...
Will the 21st century pastor look more like the co-vocational tentmaker of the 1st century church than the full-time pastor of the 20th century?Church leadership expert Greg Atkinson says YES, and shares several reasons why pastors and churches need to embrace entrepreneurship now, in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Links for Today's ShowWatch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fHzhlTTCIJAGet the Blog Post/Show Notes: https://www.morethanapastor.com/blog/greg-at...
Church attendance and giving are down 30% over the last two years, according to recent surveys. If this trend continues, churches will be forced to make more serious cutbacks. Programming and staffing are often the first places to cut.But what happens when churches need to cut back on support for missions? Are self-funded missionaries the future of the church? We’ll talk about it in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show.Links for Today's ShowWatch this Episode on YouTube: Join our ...
Nearly 50% of American pastors say they struggle with burnout and have considered quitting in the last year, believing that a fresh start somewhere else is just what they need.What if you didn’t have to go somewhere else to get a fresh start. What if you could press the reset button on your life and ministry right now, and create a fresh start right where you’re at?Well I believe you can, and today I’ll share 5 steps you can take to get unstuck, give yourself a reset, and move forward in your...
Have you noticed how quick we are in the church to celebrate marketplace leaders who feel called to leverage their business skills in the church, but not church leaders who feel called to leverage their ministry skills in the marketplace?It’s like co-vocational ministry can only go one way, from the marketplace to the church, and not from the church to the marketplace.Today I want to share why I believe now is the time to celebrate and encourage pastors to leverage their ministry skills in th...
What would you do if your church suddenly couldn’t pay you anymore? For Pastor John Stange, it sent him on a mission to create multiple streams of passive income through his own online platforms. We’ll show you how he did it, and how you can too, in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show.Links for Today's ShowConnect with John Stange: PlatformLaunchers.com and DesireJesus.comShow Notes/Blog Post for this Episode: https://www.morethanapastor.com/blog/how-pastors-can-create-passive-income-...
Pastors have many skills developed in the church which could be transferred into the marketplace. And being able to coach others is definitely one of those skills!Have you ever wondered how you could leverage your ministry skills into a thriving coaching business? And how coaching around health and wellness could enrich your life and the lives of others?Today we’ll share how one pastor discovered a renewed calling and passion to lead others toward health and wellness and launched his own prof...
Have you wanted to write a book, or wondered if you could, but the process of writing just seemed too complicated and confusing, so you never got started, or you started but never finished?Maybe you're a pastor wondering if you could turn a sermon series into a book? Or perhaps you have a message or passion that you feel called to share, but you’re just not sure the best way to get started, or if it’ll be worth the effort?Well what if writing a book could be as simple as following a recipe to...
Can God turn a blindside into a blessing? And turn our pain into a renewed sense of purpose? Yes he can! And we’ll explain how this played out in one pastor’s life in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started! Links for Today's ShowTom Bump & KMC Coaching: www.tombump.comRestoring Leaders: www.restoringleaders.orgShow Notes for this Episode: Tom Bump on How a Blindside Clarified His Mission to Help Pastors Through the Hard SeasonsWatch this Episode on YouTube:&nb...
Want to launch a podcast to help you grow your business or organization, and establish yourself as an authority in your niche, but you’re not sure how to get started, exactly what your show should be about, or you let the tech hold you back? Well, you’re going to love today’s show, because launching a podcast is easier and more affordable than ever before, and Erik K. Johnson, the Podcast Talent Coach, is here to show you how, in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let’s get sta...
Do you ever feel like it's too late, or you're too old, to fully live out your purpose and passion in life, and you've missed out on your opportunity to fulfill your dreams? Well I agree with George Elliot who said, "It's never too late to be what you might have been." And in this episode of the More than a Pastor show, we'll explore how our later years can be our greater years for enjoying the life, impact, and income we were made for. Links for Today's ShowConnect with Greg Online: For...
Despite years of underwhelming sales and the added challenge of a global pandemic that forced its stores to close for months and endangered its future, book retailer Barnes & Noble is currently enjoying a revival. What's driving this unexpected turnaround?Surprisingly, it's the nostalgia that Millennials and Gen Zers have for physical books and bookstores! In this episode I'll outline four key takeaways that the church can glean from Barnes & Noble's revival among younger generations....
So do you love the idea of starting your own business….but you get a little overwhelmed thinking about the tech, admin, and financial stuff that’s involved? What if there was a guide who could help you navigate the less-than-fun aspects of building your own business? Well the good news is that there is! And we’ll introduce you to your new self-employment sidekick on this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Links for Today's ShowGet the Blog Post Show Notes for this Episode: David Ste...
What is it that makes some experiences so memorable that they really touch us, and make us want to tell our friends all about them? And how can we tap into this power to create meaningful, memorable experiences for the people we serve? That's what we're talking about in today's episode of the More Than a Pastor show! Links for Today's ShowGet the Blog Post Show Notes for this Episode: The Power of Creating a Memorable ExperienceJ Schwanke's TV Show: J Schwanke's Life in BloomJoin our pri...
Could every pastor have a second calling as a coach? And how could coaching around emotional intelligence help pastors and other leaders to live and lead more like Jesus in a church and culture that is rapidly changing? We’ll talk about that in this episode of the More than a pastor show. Links from Today's ShowFind Charity Goodwin Online: www.charitygoodwin.comPlatform Launchers: www.morethanapastor.com/platformJoin our private Facebook community: https://www.morethanapastor.com/faceboo...
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