More Than a Pastor

Does the idea of increasing your income ever make you feel uneasy, conflicted, or even guilty? What if, instead, you saw it as an act of faith, stewardship, and obedience to God’s calling? Today we’re going to demystify wealth creation for pastors by exploring King Solomon’s wisdom to “Know the condition of your flocks,” found in Proverbs 27:23-27. What does this ancient principle mean for pastors...

Does the offering moment in your church service feel a little stale or like a routine you just go through each week? What if it could be transformed into one of the most powerful parts of your service? We’ll share 3 ways to make offering moments matter more on this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Links for Today's Show Blog Post/Show Notes for this Episode Watch the YouTube Video of t...

It's Dr. Martin Luther King Day, and I’m reminded of the incredible power of a dream. Dr. King’s life proves that one dream can transform lives, communities, and even nations. So, what about you? Do you have a dream inside you that’s big enough to change your world? And what lessons we can learn from Dr. King’s example about nurturing and pursuing our dreams? We’ll talk about that in this epi...

The term "passive income" gets thrown around a lot these days. From multi-level marketing schemes to starting small businesses, many things claim to be passive income but don’t quite fit the bill. So what is passive income? Why should pastors create their own passive income streams? And what are some of the best ways pastors can create passive income? We’ll talk about it in this episode...

Are you tired of spinning your wheels trying to build an online platform with little to no results? Trust me, I’ve been there. After years of trying to figure it out on my own, I finally found the clear roadmap, expert mentorship, and supportive community I needed to help me turn my ideas into real progress. And I found it all in Platform Launchers, hosted by John Stange. If you’ve ever wondered w...

Did you know you're probably just a few phone calls away from putting an extra $500-$1,000 or more in your pocket? All it takes is a couple of minutes and a little courage to call and negotiate or shop your bills like your insurance, credit card, TV, phone, and other subscriptions. We’ll explore the why and how in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Links for Today's Show Get th...

Is buying a home even an option for pastors anymore? With home prices soaring 50% over the last five years and salaries not keeping up, the dream of home ownership is slipping further out of reach. Today, we’ll break down why owning a home is harder than ever for pastors and how some are finding creative ways to make it work.  Links for Today's Show Watch the YouTube Video of this episode Lik...

Are you a pastor looking for practical ways to grow giving in your church and engage those who rarely give or don’t give at all? You’re in the right place! In this post, I’ll share three powerful lessons pastors can learn from successful nonprofits—insights that can help you inspire generosity, build trust, and foster a culture of giving in your congregation. Links for Today's Show Blog Post/...

Are you a pastor thinking about starting your own business or side hustle to supplement - or even replace - your current ministry income, but you're not really sure if entrepreneurship is right for you?   Launching your own online message-based platform, a service-based business, or even a brick-and-mortar store, can be a fulfilling adventure that creates financial security for your family. A...

Are you interested in starting a business to provide more income for your family, but you just don’t know how you could possibly find the time to do it as a full-time pastor? Well I believe it really is possible, and we’ll talk about how to find the time to start a business or achieve any goal this year - in as little as 7 or 15 hours a week - on this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Links...

I know those big name pastors can turn their sermons into books and sell tons of copies. But can any pastor do that, and actually make money as an author? Missionary and author Danny Davis says yes you can! And he'll share his pathway to profits as a self-published author, while serving as a missionary in East Africa, in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Links for Today's Show...

Is it really possible for pastors to create income outside the church - even if you're a missionary serving in East Africa? We'll talk about that with special guest Dr. Danny Davis, and we'll discuss his new book, The Way of the Shepherd: From Anxiety to Assurance: Embracing the Timeless Wisdom of Psalm 23 , in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. In this conversation... Dan...

How does your view of spiritual gifts - and what they're really for - impact your health and longevity as a pastor, especially if you're co-vocational, and help your church become more sustainable in accomplishing the mission God has given it? We'll talk about that with special guest Chase Rashad in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Links for Today's Show Blog post/s...

Is John Wesley’s Encouragement to “Make all you can, Save all you can, and Give all you can” Good Advice for Pastors Today? We’ll talk about that in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started! Hello my friend. Welcome to the More Than a Pastor Show. I’m Rich Avery, your host. This is the show where we help pastors, missionaries, and other ministry leaders grow your income and b...

If your church or ministry could no longer afford to pay your salary, and you had to find a way to earn income outside the church, would that feel like a major disappointment and personal failure to you?  What if, instead, it’s a God-ordained opportunity to use your skills in new ways to impact people you wouldn’t otherwise meet and provide a financial blessing for your family? Today we’ll hear Wa...

42% of pastors considered quitting in the past year, according to a 2022 Barna report. Are you one of them? In this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show, we’ll look at five common issues that leave pastors feeling unsatisfied, and explore meaningful ways to find more fulfillment. We'll also pay tribute to my friend and mentor Dan Miller, who has guided many pastors through this process. Hel...

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 Toda...

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 t...

 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...

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 t...

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! Li...

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 P...

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 Show Watch this Episode on YouTube: https:...

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...

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 to...