Advancement Podcast

How to Series - How to Identify Church Growth Points

In this episode Todd Barham and Truston Baba continue their conversation with a discussion about being intentional about connecting and reaching people who are not followers of Jesus. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc www.vividlifechurch.org

When, what, and how to celebrate well as a church can be challenges. Today Todd speaks with Pastor Truston Baba of Living Church about what some call a "Party Culture" where they have designed the church to celebrate often and passionately. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc www.livingchurch.com  

People are teaching things that violate the Bible and beliefs that Christians have held dear since the 1st century. Today, Todd Barham and guest Josh Lewis, of The Remnant Radio, discuss how  some are deviating from atonement through Jesus' death for our salvation and more. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc www.theremnantradio.com

We continue our conversation with Josh Lewis. Today, our host, Todd Barham talks with Josh Lewis, the host of The Remnant Radio, about dangerous emerging doctrines. Today Josh introduces Todd to the ideas of Neo-Marcionism and Neo-Gnosticism and they are affecting the American church today. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc www.theremnantradio.com  

On Today's episode our host Todd Barham interviews Josh Lewis, the host of The Remnant Radio. This is part one of a discussion about dangerous doctrinal positions that are emerging in America. In this episode Todd and Josh discuss the emerging idea those who deny the historic Christian position of the inerrancy of the Scripture. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

Today's guest is Pastor Chad Benson of LifeGate Church in Burleson, Texas. Today Pastor Chad answers questions about grieving and mourning the uncontrollable challenges that Covid brought to the church. He then tells us how his team is moving ahead. info@advancment.cc www.advancement.cc  

Todd takes time today to interview Pastor Brent Butler about the value of having a coach. They discuss the cost, the time, and the personal benefits. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

There will always be conflicts in a church. Sometimes they should be ignored and sometimes a pastor must get involved or provide leadership in their resolution. Today Todd asks Tim how to identify them and when to let someone else handle them. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

When should a leader in engage in conflict and when should they avoid it? It's easy to get caught up in conflicts that don't accomplish anything. In today's episode Todd asks Tim about what types of conflicts he believes we should take up in the pastorate. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

Christian movements are not producing enough pastors and leaders to replace those that are aging out. Today Tim and Todd discuss the fact that Jesus was engaged in connecting people to his call on their life. Pastors and leaders carry that same responsibility today. Listen today to hear practical insights on how to help connect people to the call of God on their life. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc  

Recent Barna research helps us understand the trends surrounding the Bible today. Tim and Todd discuss the results of the study and what impact and application we can take away as pastors and church leaders. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

As our population continues to become diverse and people can have more and more options, the church may have to respond. Today Tim and Todd talk about things that churches can do that to not only be multi-site, but also multi-model. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc

Recent research says that churches and Christians are more and more reticent to share their faith and engage in personal evangelism. When this trend is added to the fact that many pastors and church leaders often only are connected to the harvest vicariously through their congregation we can understand even more why people coming to faith in Jesus continue to be less. Today Tim and Todd talk about how leaders and congregations can develop a healthy harvest perspective. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

Transitions are a constant part of life and leadership. Most people seem to struggle with change and entering new seasons. Today Tim and Todd discuss some keys to help understand and lead in the midst of transitions. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

With burnout increasing among pastors and leaders we hear a lot about taking time off. Many leaders take time off without ever really disconnecting and being present on their vacation. Today Tim and Todd talk about some ways to disconnect and get the most out of your time off so that you can make the most of your time leading. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc

In this episode we begin the complete our conversations around emerging church models. Jeff Reed wraps up talking with Tim and guest host Cullen about micro-churches and micro-campuses. In part 2 of this conversation, Jeff walks through how to identifying potential micro-churches and the steps to getting them started. www.advancement.cc www.thechurch.digital info@advancement.cc

In this episode we begin the final conversation around emerging church models. Jeff Reed returns to speak with Tim and guest host Cullen about micro-churches and micro-campuses. In part 1 of this 2 part conversation Jeff talks about where the micro-church fits in the American church landscape and their ability to reach a large diversity of people. www.advancement.cc www.thechurch.digital info@advancement.cc

Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with the final part of our conversation with Verlon Fosner on Dinner Church. In this episode Verlon answers the overarching questions of steps to actually launching a Dinner Church or a Dinner Church Campus. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc

Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with Verlon Fosner about the Dinner Church Model. In part 3 of 4, Verlon begins continues talking about the practical steps to establishing a Jesus Table Gathering as with talking about the food, team, evangelism, and messages. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc