Church Unfiltered with Dr. Anthony Cobbs

During the Covid season many churches have learned the importance of creativity and innovation. Pastor Terrance Johnson and the Higher Dimension Church have been operating creatively for 20 years. Pastor J sits down with us and discusses how he has led a young, mostly millennial attended church through tough times personally, floods, Hurricane Harvey, and now Covid while maintaining a creative edg...

The heaviness of ministry is already challenging for pastors and leaders. Add on personal struggles and world events all around and the importance of proper self-care is even more needed. Special guest Sherita Childress is a mental health therapist and minister. She shares helpful tips and guidance on being mindful to be healthy mentally and emotionally.

Churches around the world are on Facebook, IG and streaming now more than ever. Our friend Nona Jones, Head of Global Faith-Based Partnerships at Facebook sat down with me to discuss the state of digital discipleship, her ministry, and her incredible book.

Performing artist Jeronelle Mcghee sings with Kanye West's Sunday Service choir, has competed on The Four singing competition, traveled the world pursuing his musical career yet still manages to lead worship at his church when able. How does this young believer pursue his dreams without compromising his beliefs and values? Dr. Cobbs sits down with Jeronelle for a candid conversation on his bu...

When is the last time your church asked millennials and generation z what they think about church and issues in general? Reaching a new generation requires asking and being willing to answer tough questions.  Start a conversation with the tips shared in this episode.  #millennials #youngadultministry #generationz 

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed life in a number of ways including church staffing. Church leaders now have to look at how to structure their staff for maximum impact in a post-corona era. This episode looks at four key roles every church should consider.

Today more than ever, the world needs leaders who are trustworthy. This episode looks at characteristics of a leader who deserves trust and why a title or position is not enough to earn the trust of followers.

Unfortunately, not everyone in a ministry position is productive or even supposed to be there. This episode looks at four types of people who might sneak into a ministry role and hide there until damage is already done.

There are behaviors and practices we simply do not want to return to post-pandemic. In this episode we look at three practical but meaningful steps to take to develop a more fruitful, productive leadership style. Every pastor, church staff, or volunteer leader needs to hear this one!

Everyone wants to get back to normal but let us not forget there were some challenges that were part of our normal that maybe God wants to rid us of. This episode looks at four areas that pastors and ministry leaders have to make sure we never return to.

Amidst the corona virus crisis, there are many unanswered questions and many unknowns. Dr. Cobbs asks four "what-ifs" that every church leader should consider as we navigate through these uneasy days.

During a crisis, church leaders have a responsibility to share information while also maintaining hope and calm. How does a church leader communicate effectively and honestly when words matter most?