EntrePastors

So many would-be entrepreneurs get caught in the trap of “tomorrow.”  They have a good business idea.  They have a pretty clear picture of their desired future.  But too often the plan is always to start “tomorrow.”  They usually have a reason as to why they’re not ready to start today.  In this 4-part series of podcast episodes, Jon shares what is usually underlying all the procrastination and st...

So many would-be entrepreneurs get caught in the trap of “tomorrow.”  They have a good business idea.  They have a pretty clear picture of their desired future.  But too often the plan is always to start “tomorrow.”  They usually have a reason as to why they’re not ready to start today.  In this 4-part series of podcast episodes, Jon shares what is usually underlying all the procrastination and st...

So many would-be entrepreneurs get caught in the trap of “tomorrow.”  They have a good business idea.  They have a pretty clear picture of their desired future.  But too often the plan is always to start “tomorrow.”  They usually have a reason as to why they’re not ready to start today.  In this 4-part series of podcast episodes, Jon shares what is usually underlying all the procrastination and st...

How do you balance having a strong drive or ambition to grow and succeed on one hand with the command to be content in your current circumstances on the other?  This is a common struggle for anyone who seeks to live a godly life, yet make a big impact in the world whether through their ministry or business pursuits.  In this “Saturday Replay” episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les along...

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les sit down with Trent Booth for a discussion about impacting the lives of others through a coaching business.  Trent shares insights on the transition of pastors to coaching, spotlighting the skills and curiosity that make pastors well-suited for coaching roles. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities associated with full-...

Henry Ford is quoted as saying, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.”  The truth is there is a powerful correlation between the level of our belief in success and the actual outcomes of our successes.  If you have been in pastoral ministry for any length of time, it’s likely you’ve experienced some frustrating failures and setbacks.  While this can be a normal part of the e...

Henry Ford is quoted as saying, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.”  The truth is there is a powerful correlation between the level of our belief in success and the actual outcomes of our successes.  If you have been in pastoral ministry for any length of time, it’s likely you’ve experienced some frustrating failures and setbacks.  While this can be a normal part of the e...

One of the big limiting beliefs we see many pastors struggling with is the thought that they have very few skills that would be of value in the marketplace.  They think since they received a Bible college and/or seminary degree and have been working exclusively in the church arena for so long that somehow they are “just a pastor” and don’t have much to offer beyond that.  Nothing could be further...

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon talks about how to avoid a subtle and often overlooked form of arrogance that can creep into our hearts and minds as pastors.  It’s the notion that the work we do in pastoral ministry is somehow a step or two above everyone else because afterall, it’s ministry…it’s eternal…it’s for the Lord.  This flawed mindset is the result of a faulty paradigm th...

In this “Saturday Replay” episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les speak directly to those who sit on boards and leadership teams in churches all across the nation.  Unfortunately, in many instances, pastors feel as though their potential to engage in some kind of marketplace ministry will be directly opposed by their boards.  Jon and Les have some words of admonition and encouragement for...

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Les Hughes and Jon Sanders welcome weight loss coaches Alan and Angie Thomas to share their transformative health journey. The couple discusses the impact of obesity in the church and their unique coaching approach, emphasizing long-term transformations and individuals taking responsibility for their health. They highlight the value of coaching and over...

This week we are featuring a four part mini series from Les Hughes diving deeper into the subject of writing.  We believe many pastors should give serious consideration to becoming published authors and we desire to help them do just that.  In this episode, Les shares from his own personal journey into ghostwriting and how pastors can be successful in their own ghostwriting businesses.

This week we are featuring a four part mini series from Les Hughes diving deeper into the subject of writing.  We believe many pastors should give serious consideration to becoming published authors and we desire to help them do just that.  In this episode, Les shares the three main ways to publish your books as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.

This week we are featuring a four part mini series from Les Hughes diving deeper into the subject of writing.  We believe many pastors should give serious consideration to becoming published authors and we desire to help them do just that.  In this episode, Les shares three different categories of writing that can be source of significant income for a pastor.

This week we are featuring a four part mini series from Les Hughes diving deeper into the subject of writing.  We believe many pastors should give serious consideration to becoming published authors and desire to help them do just that.  In this episode, Les unpacks the various ways you can create revenue through your writing.

For this “Saturday Replay” episode of the EntrePastors podcast we are reaching back to an interview Jon and Les did with David Hancock.  David is the Founder and CEO of Morgan James Publishing.  We discuss the benefits that can be realized when a pastor writes and publishes a book of their own.  David shares some helpful tips on how pastors can build, write, publish, and sell their books.  In addi...

For many pastors, weddings and funerals are a normal part of their ministry work.  And if most pastors are being honest, they often view weddings and funerals as an interruption to all the other busy work they have going on in their churches and pastoral duties.  At times they might even feel a little resentful as they come face to face with the expectations and obligations that others place upon...

On a recent episode of the EntrePastors podcast, we featured an interview with John D. Hanson about why he believes we are on a collision course for a global depression in the not-too-distant future and what God’s people can be doing right now to be in a position to thrive and help others in the coming days.  In this 4-part mini series, we are going to dive deeper into the conversation as John sha...

On a recent episode of the EntrePastors podcast, we featured an interview with John D. Hanson about why he believes we are on a collision course for a global depression in the not-too-distant future and what God’s people can be doing right now to be in a position to thrive and help others in the coming days.  In this 4-part mini series, we are going to dive deeper into the conversation as John sha...

On a recent episode of the EntrePastors podcast, we featured an interview with John D. Hanson about why he believes we are on a collision course for a global depression in the not-too-distant future and what God’s people can be doing right now to be in a position to thrive and help others in the coming days.  In this 4-part mini series, we are going to dive deeper into the conversation as John sha...

On a recent episode of the EntrePastors podcast, we featured an interview with John D. Hanson about why he believes we are on a collision course for a global depression in the not-too-distant future and what God’s people can be doing right now to be in a position to thrive and help others in the coming days.  In this 4-part mini series, we are going to dive deeper into the conversation as John sha...

For this “Saturday Replay” episode of the EntrePastors podcast we are sharing one of our all-time most downloaded episodes called “The Pressure Washing Pastor.” In this episode, Jon talks with Joshua Brown, also known as “The Pressure Washing Pastor.”  Joshua has an incredible story of growing up on the streets of Nashville, living a life that was drifting far away from the Lord, but then being ra...

Do you recall the story in Genesis where God gave Joseph a vision for the future that included seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine?  Because of that insight, Joseph was able to use the season of abundance to prepare for the season of famine in such a way that not only spared his life, but many others as well.  It is in this spirit that John Hanson believes he has a word of c...

Do words like “prosperity” and “abundance” make you nervous as a pastor?  Due to some extreme examples of people misusing scripture to promote a lifestyle of excess and even greed, many pastors tend to shy away from anything that might even resemble the “prosperity gospel.”  The sad reality, however, is that in an attempt to move away from one extreme, much of Christianity has embraced an extreme...

One of the common traps of pastoral ministry is to assume the posture of people-pleasing.  Even though pastors are in a leadership role, we are often confronted with the desire to keep the people in our church happy.  We don’t want them to be upset with the direction we set for our lives and our churches.  This can be a real problem for many pastors who desire to take the EntrePastor journey.  The...