Rescuing Churches with Stan Givens

In this episode, Stan and Josh sit down for a conversation on questions people often ask about 6.14 Ministries and how church revitalization works. Links mentioned in this episode: https://614ministries.org/who-we-are/faq Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

Healthy churches have healthy men's ministries. But how do we go about establishing one and why are they so essential? Stan and Josh chat about the current state of our culture and just how important discipleship truly is within the sphere of the church and revitalization. Resources mentioned in this episode: Man In The Mirror Ministries: https://maninthemirror.org/ No Man Left Behind: https:...

In this episode of Rescuing Churches, Stan & Josh discuss the need to guard the Gospel, the leadership, and the flock and how that works within the model of a healthy church.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Pastor Stan's "Strong Church" series is available at northsidemobile.org or via Northside's sermon audio podcast.  Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministri...

In general, human beings are visual creatures that engage better with content when they have something on which they can focus besides the speaker. In this episode, Stan and Josh discuss one of Josh's recent Church Communications blog posts which looks at five ways to complement sermons with digital and social media. In this episode:   Why you should be using on-screen sermon graphics and pre...

In this episode of Rescuing Churches, Stan & Josh talk about the importance of pastors being well-rested.  Links mentioned in this episode:  COVID-19 Conversations: Many Pastors Are Tired, Overwhelmed And Lonely Pastors Are Not Quitting In Droves Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.o...

This week on the show, Stan and Josh follow-up on last week's discussion by looking at five practical things pastors can do to create positive energy in their churches as they navigate the gloom associated with decline.  Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

Stan and Josh discuss six things pastors can do to get through the gloom associated with church decline.  Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

Links mentioned in this episode:  How To Prepare A Sermon Series Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

Josh discusses his recent blog post on church social media managers, detailing four reasons why this role is essential, particularly in the midst of COVID. Articles referenced in this episode: Church Social Media Managers: You're More Valuable And Needed Than Ever Before Types of Trolls and the Spells that Kill Them Links mentioned in this episode:  Get your Internet Trollslayer shirt from Se...

Stan and Josh follow up on last week's dialogue by discussing the biblical model for healthy church functionality as seen through the Church At Thessaloniki (specifically seen in 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10.)  Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

Stan and Josh discuss the three different types of "awes" churches should exhibit to their local communities as seen through the context of the early Church in Acts 2.  "Faith Under Fire" by Andrew White —  https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Under-Fire-Middle-Conflict/dp/1854249622 Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twit...

Josh discusses his recent blog post "Why Storytelling Matters Even In Small Church Marketing," touching on some practical ways churches can connect with their audiences through digital and social media and the centuries-old art of storytelling.  You can read the original blog post here:  https://www.jdgivens.com/home/why-storytelling-matters-even-in-small-church-marketing Support the sho...

Stan and Josh discuss the various types of church revitalization, while also clarifying what revitalization is NOT. Other topics include pastor-to-pastor counseling, coaching, and how 6.14 Ministries engages in revitalization efforts.  Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

Stan and Josh discuss the need for churches to ensure that their worship services honor and glorify God in the midst of a culture that seeks entertainment value. Other topics include generational differences and overcoming "sacred cows" in the church. Read Stan's original blog post here: https://www.embracingthecross.com/home/entertainment-expectations-and-excellence-at-church Suppo...

Stan and Josh discuss why the Church At Large must rely on the "one another" passages from Scripture, particularly as pastors and churches continue to navigate the current craziness of the ongoing COVID crisis. You can listen to Stan's original sermon on the "one another" passages here: https://northsidemobile.org/media/417149-1661243-2642050/members-one-of-another Support...

Josh takes us through his most recent Communications blog post which outlines a few habits churches should consider breaking if they want to have any chance of seeing guests return for a second visit:  Refusing to enhance complex parking lots or repair dilapidated ones.  Making the greeting time super awkward.  Neglecting the kids facilities.  Ignoring the church website. Failing to follow up.  Re...

Stan and Josh dissect a recent Barna article which finds that "One In Three Practicing Christians Has Stopped Attending Church During COVID-19." Read the article here: https://www.barna.com/research/new-sunday-morning-part-2/ CDC statistics on the flu here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/preliminary-in-season-estimates.htm Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: faceboo...

"They Smell Like Sheep" by Dr. Lynn Anderson is available on Amazon here:  https://www.amazon.com/They-Smell-Like-Sheep-Leadership/dp/1582292973 Learn more about the 3 Circles Life Conversation Guide at the official Life On Mission site here:  http://lifeonmissionbook.com/conversation-guide Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild...

In this episode, Stan and Josh take a few minutes to define church instability and the things that can contribute to this phenomenon, followed by some Scriptural principles on how pastors and leaders can deal with instability.  You find Stan's message "Strong Women" from the "Strong Church" series here: https://northsidemobile.org/media/417149-1661243-2566973/strong-women ...

Stan and Josh are joined by special guest and local prayer minister Jack Skinner to discuss the importance of prayer and how it works in the body of Christ. If you're interested in any of Jack's prayer booklets, just reach out to us by e-mail at 614rebuild@gmail.com and we'll be happy to send them your way.  Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild...

Stan and Josh take a look at the top four things that should weigh on the heart and mind of every pastor as they preach the Gospel and care for their people. Stan also discusses three things that pastors should NOT be burdened for. Here's a video/audio link for the Spurgeon sermon referenced by Stan: https://youtu.be/AMm-Tj_9h0A "Compel Them To Come In" at The Spurgeon Center: https...

Pastor, author, and speaker Karl Vaters joins Josh and Stan by phone from southern California to share his personal story, discuss his books, and talk all things small church world. Topics include everything from small church relational dynamics, shepherd vs. rancher model, and pastoral care to attendance expectations vs. health and much more. Be sure to visit Karl's official website at https...

Communications Director and Rescuing Churches host Josh Givens discusses his recent blog post on church Facebook Pages and why your header image designs should be of the highest quality.  Read Josh's original blog post on his site here:  https://www.jdgivens.com/home/yes-your-churchs-facebook-page-needs-an-epic-cover-photo-or-video-heres-why Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries:...

Stan and Josh are joined by two special ladies for an episode full of insight, wisdom, experience, and humor on the life of the pastor's wife.  Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

Stan and Josh take a few minutes to navigate through the issues many churches are now facing and dealing with in the wake of emerging from the COVID pandemic and what this time has revealed about the local Church. Topics include worship, family issues, fellowship, discipleship, and more. "How Do You Kill A Million People?" by Andy Andrews — https://www.amazon.com/How-You-Kill-Million-Peo...