Rescuing Churches with Stan Givens

If you're a pastor or involved in ministry at any level, then you're likely aware that this pandemic has reshaped many aspects of church life, as well as the culture and nation as a whole. Today on the show, Stan and Josh discuss nine potential effects of the COVID quarantine and how this time of uncertainty has adjusted many elements of church life. Topics include: church budgets, small...

As quarantine and gathering size restrictions are lifted, Stan and Josh take a minute to discuss five important things that the local Church should do coming out of this time where many people have been separated and isolated.  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 welcome longtime Pastor Matt Rutland of First Congregational Christian Church in Douglas, Georgia to the show and discuss everything from his personal testimony of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction to his thoughts on ministry vision, motivation, joys, and the elements of a healthy church.  Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614...

Stan and Josh discuss the role of the pastor in the modern day small church and what it means to "equip the saints." Listen to "The Basics of Good Discipleship" — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-basics-of-good-discipleship/id1494654074?i=1000469486036 "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster — https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062803887/celebration-of-d...

Let's take a look at these four dangerous mindsets that pastors and churches can easily fall into if they are not careful.  Want to send us your pastoral thoughts on the COVID-19 situation? Reach out to us at 614rebuild@gmail.com.  "Letters To The Church" by Francis Chan —  https://letterstothechurchbook.com/ Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuil...

Whether it's complaints about not enough money to pay staff members or whether it's those early Sunday mornings when you have to scrape up the dead possum in the parking lot, sometimes there's nothing quite like being a small church pastor. "The God Ask" by Steve Shadrach: https://www.amazon.com/God-Ask-Biblical-Approach-Personal-ebook/dp/B00CIKKBX6 The Three Circles:  htt...

Today we take a look at five things every small modern-day church should have if it wishes to survive in the current culture and see a potential for growth or an emergence from decline. Follow Josh's blog about Church Communications at jdgivens.com . For more on the "front door" of your church, read Josh's post "Five Technologies For The Small, Healthy, Revitalizing Church...

Stan and Josh discuss why sermon series planning is so important and Stan gives some practical tips, pointers, advice, and thoughts from his 40-plus years of pastoral experience.  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 practical ways that pastors can and should continue to guide, lead, shepherd, disciple, and evangelize during the ongoing nationwide Coronavirus pandemic.  Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

Our Communications Director Josh Givens discusses five tech tools to help small churches maintain a solid digital and social media presence.  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 defining aspects of discipleship and how it relates to the life of a healthy church.  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 five practical responses that church leaders and pastors should exhibit in order to help their communities live above the cultural fear of the COVID-19 pandemic.  "Anxious For Nothing" by Max Lucado:  https://maxlucado.com/products/anxious-nothing-finding-calm-chaotic-world/ https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Nothing-Finding-Chaotic-World/dp/0718096126 Support the show...

Stan and Josh welcome Pastor Paul Dziadul of Lake Wildwood Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia to the show and discuss several aspects of healthy pastoral ministry, including vision, motivation, discipleship, longevity, endurance, encouragement for fellow small church pastors, and much more. Life On Mission book, kit, resources, and other materials: http://lifeonmissionbook.com/ "Conversion and...

Stan and Josh discuss how and why we often overcomplicate ministry, how Jesus handled ministry, what we can learn from His example, and what it all means for us in the bigger picture.  “The Disciple Making Pastor: The Key To Building Healthy Christians In Today’s Church” by Bill Hull https://www.amazon.com/Disciple-Making-Pastor-Bill-Hull/dp/0800716086 “The Disciple-Making Church” by Bill Hull  ht...

Josh asks Stan about five things that get under his skin as a pastor.  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 how good branding can help your church foster good relationships with your congregants and your community, particularly within the process of revitalization. Read Josh's original blog post here: https://www.jdgivens.com/home/three-reasons-why-branding-matters-in-church-revitalization Church Communications Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchcomm/ "...

Stan and Josh share their thoughts on the From Embers To A Flame Conference which they attended at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL in January. Briarwood Presbyterian: https://briarwood.org/ Embers To A Flame: https://www.emberstoaflame.org/ Buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Embers-Flame-Revitalize-Your-Church/dp/1596380713 Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Minist...

Stan & Josh answer some feedback concerning last week's podcast and Stan offers some additional insight, clarification, and explanations concerning the issue of "substance vs. show" within modern church culture. Midway Church: https://midwaychurch.com/ The Shift Conference: https://theshiftcc.com/ Thom Rainer: https://thomrainer.com/ Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Minis...

Stan & Josh discuss the issue of substance vs. show within the context of modern church culture in relation to Malachi 1:10. If you're a pastor, this could be scary stuff!  "The Great Adventure" by Steven Curtis Chapman used with permission from The Stable Collective artist management agency. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram:...

Sometimes you can't help but laugh at the crazy things that happen in pastoral ministry! "The Great Adventure" by Steven Curtis Chapman used with permission from The Stable Collective artist management agency. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org

Stan & Josh take a look at the phenomenon of "church babies" who won't grow up in their faith or church roles and how this problem can and should be overcome.  "The Great Adventure" by Steven Curtis Chapman used with permission from The Stable Collective artist management agency. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @61...

Stan and Josh take a look at the differences between "old school" and "modern" ministry methods, as well as the difficulties and challenges in this "Great Adventure" called pastorship. "The Great Adventure" by Steven Curtis Chapman used with permission from The Stable Collective artist management agency. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: fa...

A little about Stan's personal testimony, ministry journey, and the vision and calling behind 6.14 Ministries.  Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org