The Church Renewal Podcast

In today's episode, we talk about five foundational assumptions that we believe every church should have in place before they begin an intentional renewal journey. http://www. FlourishCoaching.org/Contact Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube . If you'd like to support the work of Flourish Coaching you can click here to make a donation...

Today's topic is a question - Why don't I have time for anything? Pastors ask themselves this often, and it always seems like there is more to do, and less of you. Today on the podcast, we explore time crunch, getting some control of your schedule, and the life of ministry. We'd love to encourage you with the gospel. Connect with Flourish and let us spend some time strengthening you...

Pastors can only give away what they've got; and whatever they've got, that's what they give away. And, that's why it's so important that church renewal begins with personal gospel renewal for pastors! In this episode Matt talks about the ways that the gospel speaks to the life of ministry, giving gospel encouragement to the folks called to lead renewal in their churches. ...

This week on the #ChurchRenewalPod, Pastor Mike Horrigan joins us for a discussion of leading major ministry shifts. Mike's church "burned the ships" changed community and found new missional life embedded in a public school ministry.  Are you struggling to make the major ministry shift you know you need to make? Reach out to Flourish and we'd love to talk to you about it. http...

http://www.churchrenewalpodcast.org Last season, we defined Church Renewal and looked at the various aspects and characteristics of a renewed church. This season, we will begin to look at the building blocks of Church Renewal - what are some of the key concepts and ideas that Pastors need to have in mind at the begin the process of renewing their church? In this episode, Matt and Allan will look i...

Listen in to our season one wrap up. Paul Hahn, of Mission to North America joins us to talk about a vision for church renewal. This episode was also shared as a seminar for the PCA Virtual Seminars in light of their postponed General Assembly. Look for new episodes from Flourish Coaching in August.  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube . If yo...

Jeph Guinan of the Alabama Church Planting Network writes, "If renewal were to happen, what would it look like?" Join us for this conversation about Church Renewal. Do you have questions for the Flourish team? Reach out to us online or on Facebook .  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube . If you'd like to support the work of Flou...

During these strange times politics are dividing churches more than ever before. How does the church, how does the gospel, cut between political tribes and unify the local church? Pastor Matt Koerber, City Reformed PCA, joins us to talk about uniting the church around the mission of God's kingdom in the midst of political tension. Matt's church in the university center of Pittsburgh, PA...

Are you having trouble gettin your leaders on board with your renewal and revitalization efforts? Flourish Coach Matt Bohling discusses getting your leaders on board with gospel renewal efforts in your local ministry. Flourish exists to set ministry leaders free with the gospel to be effective wherever God has called them. When pastors and churches get stuck, Flourish coaches come along side them,...

In our Renewal Stories series we feature the voices of pastors on the front line of church renewal. Robbie Schmidtberger, a PCA pastor, is replanting a church in West Chester, PA. He tells the story of conflicts within the former congregation, the partnership with an existing congregation, and the fruit of God's movement through this replanting effort. Flourish exists to set ministry leaders...

Flourish hosts a livestream discussion of the importance of pastoral mental and emotional health. Flourish Director Matt Bohling leads this timely discussion. Are you taking care of your mental and emotional health? Do you have good resources, pastor? Listen in to this discussion and let us know what you think.  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook , LinkedIn , and You...

Chris Vogel and NextGen Pastors are equipping new ministry leaders and seasoned pastors through mentored co-horts. Seminary does a good job with theological education and some practical theology like preaching and counseling. But what about the soft-skills of pastoral ministry? Are you a pastor in need of on going education and mentoring? Chris's story and practical advice might be used by Go...

PCA Church Planter Kevin Bigelow, of Christ Church - Beaches in Jacksonville Florida and Flourish Director Matt Bohling discuss the missional opportunity and equipping the church for mission during social distancing.  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube . If you'd like to support the work of Flourish Coaching you can click here to make a...

Flourish Coach Tom Cox discusses small church strategies in social distancing with Flourish Director Matt Bohling.  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube . If you'd like to support the work of Flourish Coaching you can click here to make a donation. Connect with Jeremy to discuss podcasting.

" They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Acts 2:42 This is the last installment of our episodes working through Flourish's definition of church renewal. In church renewal we seek to bring people into deeper and more meaningful encounters with God's word, prayer, and the sacraments of the church. These basic...

Flourish Coaching is excited to welcome Ted Powers of the Midwest Alliance - PCA to the podcast. Ted directed church planting for the PCA's Mission to North America before focusing his work on the midwest region of the PCA. Ted discusses the nexus of church planting and renewal for our audience in the Renewal Voices episode.  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook ,...

The conclusion of our conversation with the Presbyterian Church in America's national coordinator for Mission to North America Paul Hahn on the importance of church renewal and church planting. Paul is a founding member of the Flourish Coaching team and have gone on to run the church planting, missional partnerships, and church revitalization arm of the PCA.  Support the show Please connect w...

"But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him." John 4:23 Part 2 of our discussion on worship and church renewal. What does worship look and feel like in your church? Is there a spirit of joy in the room? Are people engaged? Are they blessed by it? Is it transformative?...

Renewal Voices is a series of bonus episodes where Flourish Coaching features the voices of thought leaders and pastors who God is using to affect renewal across the church. This week, we feature Paul Hahn, Coordinator of the PCA's Mission to North America . MNA catalyzes church planting, church renewal, and missions of mercy and justice to North America for the nearly 2,000 congregations and...

During the season of social distancing, Flourish is providing weekly livestream discussions on pertinent topics. We're republishing these discussions in our podcast stream for you. This episode features Matt Bohling  discussing strategies for effective pastoral transition in the midst of social distancing. Are you trying to lead pastoral transition in this season? Would you like a coach to bo...

"But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him." John 4:23 What does worship look and feel like in your church? Is there a spirit of joy in the room? Are people engaged? Are they blessed by it? Is it transformative? Church renewal means renewing joy and reverence in worsh...

How are you leading your church in the midst of social distancing and the Covid-19 pandemic? How are you promoting social cohesion? Flourish coaches Scott Lowe and Matt Bohling discuss strategies and hope for social cohesion in the midst of social distancing. Learn more about Flourish Coaching online , on the blog , or on Facebook for more resources on pastoral leadership and church renewal.  Supp...

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." 1 Peter 2:9 Does your church possess an institutional mindset, relying on historic cultural assumptions about the place of the church in the society? Or do you have the missionary mindset? D...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we take a question via social media. Kirk, pastor in West Virginia, asks "What are some helpful resources for leading renewal and revitalization?" Check out the Church Renewal Blog for links, articles, and resources. Contact Flourish to talk to a coach about renewal and revitalization in your ministry. Interact with us on Twitter or Facebook to get...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we take a question via social media. Kirk, a pastor in West Virginia, asks "What can you tell me about the Evangelical Presbyterian Church's Go Center?" We jump off that to talk more broadly about how denominations are trying to effect renewal and revitalization. Check out the Church Renewal Blog for links, articles, and resources. Contact Flou...