Stan Givens

Rescuing Churches with Stan Givens

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A weekly discussion on church revitalization and pastoral life with 6:14 Ministries founder and Executive Director Stan Givens.

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Stan Givens

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On Casting Vision 05.12.2023 24:00

Stan & the guys discuss vision casting in the local church. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On Changes In Small Churches 14.11.2023 30:39

Stan & the guys discuss change in the small church world. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

When Non-Believers Want To Serve 01.11.2023 29:40

Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On How To Be Present In Your Community 19.10.2023 30:52

Stan, Caleb, and Vic discuss community presence for the local church. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On Keeping The Church Grounded 11.10.2023 38:14

Stan, Vic, and Caleb discuss what it means to keep the local church grounded. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On Leading With Courage 29.08.2023 35:59

Good pastoring requires some courage. Some decisions are often harder than others. Stan, Vic, and Caleb discuss leading with courage, intentionality, and humility. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On Better Church Fighting 08.08.2023 34:29

Stan chats with Pastor Caleb Howell of Howell Baptist Church in Lucedale, MS and Pastor Victor Herman of First Baptist Chickasaw in Chickasaw, AL. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On Pastor Time 01.08.2023 37:01

Stan sits down for a chat with Pastor Victor Herman of First Baptist Chickasaw in Chickasaw, AL and Pastor Caleb Howell of Howell Baptist Church in Howell, MS. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On Facebook vs. Websites 16.05.2023 34:15

You asked, and we are answering! In this episode, our Communications Director Josh Givens is taking on one of the most frequently asked questions he receives from you — pastors in the small church digital media world: "What's the difference between a Facebook page and a website?" Moreover, we'll look at three of the top reasons your church should have its own website and we wil...

On The Local Church & Pastoral Ministry (with Jon Sanders) 21.03.2023 52:38

Stan sits down with EntrePastors co-host and 95Network Director of Coaching Jon Sanders to talk local church, ministry life, and much more! Show Notes and Links: entrepastors.com 95Network How To Hire Staff With No Budget jon@entrepastors.com Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On Encouraging Your Church's Social Media Audience 10.01.2023 24:32

This week on the show, Josh & Stan discuss one of Josh's recent blog posts: "Five Practical and Innovative Ways You Can Encourage Your Social Media Audience." Josh writes regularly on Church Communications at The Josh Givens Blog. You can find all of his content at: jdgivens.com Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild...

On Strengths of the Small Church 03.01.2023 30:27

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss six specific strengths of the small church: Community specificity and awareness Easier to direct and inspire Travel light Budget adjustable Closer fellowship happens faster. Conflicts can be resolved faster. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614minis...

On Discipleship (with Colin Campbell) 06.12.2022 1:11:16

This week on the show Stan is joined by close friend Colin Campbell to discuss all things discipleship. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On Trendiness vs. Traditionalism 29.11.2022 21:36

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss the essential differences between trendiness and traditionalism in the Local Church At Large. We'll also touch on why churches today must evidence a willingness to adapt and change with the culture while simultaneously adhering to truth and core doctrine. Links mentioned in this episode: 614ministries.org Support the show Be sure to follow 6:1...

On Being Attractive 22.11.2022 22:43

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss what should — and shouldn't — make a church attractive and why we so often get lost in focusing on external/physical elements. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: "It" by Craig Groeschel available at: craiggroeschel.com/books/it Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuil...

On The Local Church (with Dr. Mike Rubino) 01.11.2022 48:45

Stan sits down for a chat via Zoom with Dr. Mike Rubino, pastor of Cornerstone Bible Church in Port Jeff Station, NY. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Text "thrive" to 631-201-5520 for access to Mike, his team and their resources. Cornerstone Bible Church Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild...

On the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry (with Glenn Fussell) 25.10.2022 36:51

This week on the show Stan chats with Pastor Glenn Fussell of Harvest Time Church of God in Douglas, Georgia. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On Soul Care (with Dale Sellers) 18.10.2022 50:24

Links and resources mentioned in this episode: 95network.org 95 Network Podcast 95 Network Online Store "Stalled: Help and Hope For Pastors Who Thought They'd Be There By Now" Dale's Unexpected Sabbatical & Reflections — Episode 91 Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministr...

On Hanging In There 27.09.2022 30:26

This week on the show Stan & Josh dive into four ways that pastors can stay in the game and not give up even when ministry and pastoral life become overwhelming. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://614ministries.org/who-we-are/our-team Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614mini...

On How To Handle The Remnant 20.09.2022 27:57

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss a specific aspect of church revitalization by drawing from some lessons in Nehemiah. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: https://northsidemobile.org/messages Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

On Keeping Church Communications Simple 06.09.2022 25:28

Stan and Josh discuss Josh's latest blog post which focuses on how to keep Church Communications ministry efforts very simple, particularly within the small church sphere. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: The Josh Givens Blog "Keeping Church Comms Simple" Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @61...

On What We Learned At The Small Church Leaders Summit 30.08.2022 31:51

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss what they gleaned from their time in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado as they spent time with Pastor Karl Vaters, several other small church leaders, and an amazing team from Compassion International. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries....

On Discipleship Homes (with Branden Rogers and Ryan Lantaff) 24.08.2022 58:27

Stan & Josh interview Branden Rogers, lead pastor of Midway Baptist Church in Lucedale, MS and Ryan Lantaff, assistant pastor at Northside Bible Church in Mobile, AL. Pastor Branden operates The Anchor, a faith-based transition home (discipleship home) and Pastor Ryan is the founder and executive director of Agape Life Gardens. Throughout the episode, the guys discuss: The history of each re...

On How Church Communicators and Pastors Can Work Together Better 26.07.2022 25:34

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss Josh's latest blog post and examine the ministry relationship between church communicators and pastors — a relationship that they both share and understand. Things get even more fun and interesting when you toss a father & son relationship into the mix! Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614...

On The Voice of The Local Church 19.07.2022 28:30

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss the two key questions that pastors and church leaders should be able to answer about their churches: What are people saying about your church in the community? What the people of your church speaking into the community? Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Life On Mission: lifeonmissionbook.com Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Minis...