More Than a Pastor

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...

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 Show Connect with John Stange: PlatformLaunchers.com and DesireJesus.com Show Note...

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 discovere...

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,...

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 Show Tom Bump & KMC Coaching: www.tombump.com Restoring Leaders: www.restoringleaders.org Show Notes for this Episode: Tom Bump on How a Blin...

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...

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 ou...

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...

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...

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 Show Get the Blog Post Show Notes for thi...

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 Show Find Charity Goodwin Online: www.charitygoodwin.com Platform Launchers: www.mor...

Today I want to talk about a topic I hear almost no one talking about: why churches should tap into the Creator Economy. And I’ll share 5 ways that pastors and churches can put the power of the creator economy to work for them.  Links for Today's Show Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible: www. DesireJesus.com Platform Launchers: www.morethanapastor.com/platform Join our private Facebook community: https...

As the church in America faces a steady decline in attendance and giving, many church leaders are quick to blame outside forces like secularism, progressivism, wokeism, or even the COVID-19 pandemic, for why people are leaving their church. But what if judgmental Christians are to blame for killing the church? And what comes next for churches and pastors? We’ll talk about it in this episode of the...

So, it’s the third week of January 2023. The time when many of us are already abandoning our new year's resolutions. Are you tired of the stress and guilt that come from making resolutions that just don’t work? What if, this year, you could ditch the new year's resolutions and discover a simple, yet effective way to turn your biggest hopes and dreams into reality? Well, I believe it is p...

How do you deal with disappointment when everything changes and the church of today is not the way you expected it to be? We’ll talk about it in today’s show. Let’s get started!   Hello my friend! Welcome to the More Than a Pastor Show. I’m Rich Avery, your host. It’s great to see you again this week.  Thanks for being here. I appreciate you spending a little time with us as we help you take your...

So, what are four lessons I’ve learned in 2022 that I want to bring with me into 2023? That’s what we’re going to talk about in today’s episode. Links for Today's Show Blog post/transcript for this episode: 4 Things from 2022 to Bring into 2023 Join our private Facebook community: https://www.morethanapastor.com/facebook Get the Free PDF: How to Know if Starting a Business is Right for You Re...

Are you feeling a little stuck, broke, or unfulfilled in your life and work right now? And you wish things could change for you in 2023, but you’re not sure how…or if it’s even possible? Well I believe whatever change you’re ready for…is ready for you! And in this episode of the More Than a Pastor show I’ll share 3 steps for finding more fulfillment in your life and ministry in the new year. Lets...

In this season of advent, do you find yourself hoping for something more in your life, work, and finances? It’s easy to hope…but there’s a big difference between having passive hope and active hope. Do you know the difference, and how to make active hope work for you? We’ll talk about it in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started! Links for Today's Show Blog post/transc...

In this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show I want to help you harness the power of curiosity in your life so you can create more income for your family. Stevan Sheets joins us. He’s a pastor who has experimented with a number of different side hustles throughout his 20 years of pastoral ministry.  I’ve known Stevan personally since 2008, and one of the things I’ve appreciated about him is his...

Is Your Church Still Trying to Live in a World that NO Longer Exists? And if so, what should you do about it? Let’s talk about it in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Hello my friend! Welcome to the More Than a Pastor Show. I’m Rich Avery, your host. Our goal here is simple. We want to help you take your skills, experience, and ministry know-how and leverage them into sustainable income...

Have you decided to start a YouTube channel, but you get overwhelmed with all the equipment and tool options you need for recording, editing, and posting your videos on YouTube?  Let me simplify it for you in today's episode of the More Than a Pastor Show, and share the best tips for launching your new YouTube channel step-by-step.  In fact, here’s what you’re going to discover: The 3 questio...

Are you a pastor who wants to start a podcast, but you feel a little overwhelmed with all the options and choices when it comes to recording, producing, and streaming your new show to the podcastsphere? Well you’re going to really like today’s show. Because I’ll be sharing 12 steps to launching your new podcast. Let’s get started! Hello my friend! Welcome to the More Than a Pastor Show. I’m your h...

Are you a pastor wondering if you can make extra money with a podcast? Well you’re going to love today’s show. Because I’ll be sharing 10 ways you can make money with a podcast. Let’s get started! Hello my friend! Welcome to the More Than a Pastor Show. I’m your host, Rich Avery. This is where we help pastors leverage your ministry know-how into sustainable income outside of the church, through a...

So, was there a situation or experience that started you on the journey to creating income outside the church through your own business or side hustle? How can you harness the power of this defining moment experience into your long-term success? We’ll talk about it in this edition of the more than a pastor show. Let’s get started. Hello my friend! Welcome to the More Than a Pastor Show. I’m your h...