Bryan Samms and Luke Clayton

Church Advance

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Advancing a reformation of fellowship, partnership, and Gospel hope amongst Bible-believing pastors. Hosted by Bryan Samms and Luke ClaytonProduced in IncreaseCreative. Co

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Bryan Samms and Luke Clayton

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The Southern Baptist Convention and Church Planters 15.01.2024 25:53

Bryan shares his thoughts on Paul Chappell's position on accepting funding from the Southern Baptist Convention. Access show notes at ⁠⁠https://BryansSamms.com/Notes⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com

Should Church Planters Accept SBC Funding? 08.01.2024 28:17

Happy New Year! Updates on the 2024 Church Advance Conference 01.01.2024 14:59

Bryan shares some huge updates about this year's Church Advance conference! Access show notes at ⁠⁠https://BryansSamms.com/Notes⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com

Merry Christmas from Church Advance 25.12.2023 29:07

It's been a great year for Church Advance! Join Bryan and Luke as they look back on 2023, look ahead to 2024 and give some details on the Church Advance Conference coming up in February!

A Ministry of Scandals 18.12.2023 28:30

Reactions to the recent "Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals" docuseries and its exposure of predatory behavior within the IFB movement. Get early access to Bryan's Best Books of 2023 at ⁠https://BryansSamms.com/Notes⁠ Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com

Let Us Prey 11.12.2023 26:13

Reactions to the recent "Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals" docuseries and its exposure of predatory behavior within the IFB movement. Get early access to the full conversation at https://BryansSamms.com/Notes Watch this episode at ⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠https://MustIncrease.com

Better Sermon Outlines (The Whetstone) 04.12.2023 27:14

Bryan gives practical teaching on creating better sermon outlines in this installment of The Whetstone series. Watch this episode at https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com

Silly Songs and Weak Preaching 27.11.2023 38:17

A conversation with Dave Malinak. Dave is an independent Baptist pastor serving at the Berean Baptist Church in Ogden, Utah. Connect with Dave at ⁠⁠⁠https://DaveMallinak.com⁠⁠ Access notes and resources for this episode at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠⁠ Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect w...

How Should the IFB Change? 20.11.2023 27:12

A conversation with Dave Malinak. Dave is an independent Baptist pastor serving at the Berean Baptist Church in Ogden, Utah. Connect with Dave at ⁠⁠https://DaveMallinak.com⁠ Access note and resources for this episode at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠ Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with...

What an IFB Wishes Would Change About the IFB 13.11.2023 29:40

A conversation with Dave Malinak. Dave is an independent Baptist pastor serving at the Berean Baptist Church in Ogden, Utah. Connect with Dave at ⁠https://DaveMallinak.com Access note and resources for this episode at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠...

Lessons from Spurgeon 07.11.2023 34:38

Bryan discusses valuable insight from the life and ministry of Charles Spurgeon. Spurgeon: A Biography – https://BryanSamms.com/Spurgeon-a-Biography Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://MustIncrease.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Shepherding from the Pulpit (The Whetstone) 06.11.2023 28:09

Bryan continues his preaching series entitled "The Whetstone" as he discussed how you can shepherd and care for your people through your preaching ministry. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://MustIncrease.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Navigating the Grey Areas 23.10.2023 31:58

Ministry and Christian life can sometimes present "gray areas" that are tough to navigate. Listen in as Bryan breaks down a few topics that can help you navigate aspects of ministry that aren't so black and white. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https...

More Midlife Musings 16.10.2023 29:41

Bryan reflects on how what he has learned from his experiences as a husband, pastor, and leader in the first part of his life and how it will shape the next phase and beyond. Photo of Bryan's family - ⁠https://cmhq.cc/sammsfamily⁠ Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ht...

Midlife Musings 09.10.2023 26:38

Bryan reflects on how what he has learned from his experiences as a husband, pastor, and leader in the first part of his life and how it will shape the next phase and beyond. Photo of Bryan's family - https://cmhq.cc/sammsfamily Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https:/...

The Whetstone – Sharpen Your Preaching Skills 02.10.2023 26:19

Bryan launches a new series of episodes on Church Advance focused on helping you develop as a preacher. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://MustIncrease.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Struggles of Middle Aged Pastors 25.09.2023 46:13

A conversation with Ryan Hayden. Ryan is the pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Mattoon, Illinois. You can connect with Ryan at https://PastorRyanHayden.com Why your pastor has that edge – https://pastorryanhayden.com/blog/2023-08-23-why-your-pastor-has-that-edge/ Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connec...

The Types of Small Groups 18.09.2023 24:11

Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church family inside and outside of the church. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Developing Disciples and Leaders in Groups 11.09.2023 22:05

Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church family inside and outside of the church. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Why We Switched to a Connection Group Model 04.09.2023 22:14

Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church family inside and outside of the church. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Agreeing to Disagree 28.08.2023 28:22

A conversation with Dan Haifely of the King James Bible Research Council. Why We Don't Support an Updated Translation of the KJV by Dan Haifley ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://youtu.be/-ma5JAp3ke0⁠⁠ Watch this episode at https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com

The King James Bible Research Council 21.08.2023 23:21

A conversation with Dan Haifely of the King James Bible Research Council. Why We Don't Support an Updated Translation of the KJV by Dan Haifley ⁠ https://youtu.be/-ma5JAp3ke0⁠ Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

A Reasonable Approach to Updating the King James Bible 14.08.2023 22:45

A conversation with Dan Haifely of the King James Bible Research Council Why We Don't Support an Updated Translation of the KJV by Dan Haifley https://youtu.be/-ma5JAp3ke0 Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://MustIncrease.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Physical Fitness Challenge 07.08.2023 37:14

A conversation with Dan Purdie. Dan is a health and fitness coach who leads free monthly fitness challenges. On Monday, September 4 , Dan will launch a challenge focused on church leaders. It's completely free so contact Dan to accept the challenge! Connect with Dan and take the challenge! Social: https://www.instagram.com/danrpurdie/ Email: danrpurdie@gmail.com Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https:...

Courage to Preach the Gospel with Eric Capaci 31.07.2023 42:36

This conversation with Eric Capaci is one of the top downloaded episodes of the podcast. Check out this powerful episode about having the courage to preach the gospel in spite of the fear of man. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://MustIncrease.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠