The Church Answers Podcast

Most of us would affirm the importance of reaching community members who will eventually attend our services. Thom looks from a different perspective. How many guests per week would be considered "good"?

Thom shares five updates on streaming worship services. A couple of the updates might surprise you.

Church Answers partnered with Outreach to make the new resident mailers available for the churches we serve. We have been following some of the churches that adopted it. You might be surprised at our five insights.

Thom recently led 72 leaders, primarily pastors, through the 30-day Hope Initiative. He shares stories of how their church members began to change when they saw their pastor changing.

Thom recently led 72 leaders, primarily pastors, through the 30-day Hope Initiative. He shares how many of these leaders revamped their priorities and their calendars as a result.

Thom recently led 72 leaders, primarily pastors, through the 30-day Hope Initiative. He shares some amazing stories about how this journey changed their hearts.

Jess Rainer knows how to start a new church or new site. He has done it three times. In this episode, he shares some invaluable "how-to's" for starting a new site or church. We will also talk about his new book, How to Launch a New Church Site: Ten Questions Every Leader (and Member) Must Answer.

Jess Rainer knows the rewards of starting new churches or sites. He has done it three times. In this episode, he shares some incredibly rewarding times of starting a church or a site. We will also discuss his new book, How to Launch a New Church Site: Ten Questions Every Leader (and Member) Must Answer.

Jess Rainer knows the challenges of starting new churches or sites. He has done it three times. In this episode, he shares some surprising challenges you might not have considered. We will also discuss his new book, How to Launch a New Church Site: Ten Questions Every Leader (and Member) Must Answer.

I bet you've never heard of this person. But you should. And that person can help move your church members and your church toward greater financial health. Come meet that mystery person. We also look at Art's new book, Money in the Light of Eternity: What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose.

The Money Challenge is an incredible way to get your church members financially healthy and living according to God's plan. Art Rainer shares how it can be transformative for your church. We also look at two of Art's books: The Money Challenge and his newest book, Money in the Light of Eternity: What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose.

If you are a church leader, do you dread talking about money in church? If the answer is "yes," you are among the great majority who feel that way. Art Rainer shares how you can get your church members to see money in a new light where they will strongly desire to bless the church financially. We also look at Art's new book, Money in the Light of Eternity: What the Bible Says about Your Financial...

You will be amazed at what God has done through this church in Iowa and her pastor.

Thom interviews Pat about the loss of his wife at a young age, and how the pastor learns to be served by his church.

Thom and Pat reflect on some really stupid things they have done as pastors.

The Church Answers consulting team recently worked with a church that is doing pastoral succession well. He shares what the team learned from this church.

Thom continues to give periodic updates on how churches and pastors are responding to the ubiquitous presence of AI.

All pastors have strengths and weaknesses and favorite and least favorite ministry activities. Thom exhorts pastors to consider strongly three aspects of their least favorite activities.

Thom looks at the often misunderstood Church Growth Movement and its critics.

If you’ve never heard of saturation evangelism, you have a lot of company. Thom not only defines it, but he shares why it is often effective.

Some churches are generous to their pastors. Others are not. Thom looks at some of the common reasons for less-generous churches.

Though there continue to be a wide range of sermon length, Thom looks at the most common range.

Though it’s not yet a huge number, Thom looks at the reasons some dechurched members are returning.

One of the most common questions we get from members of Church Answers is: How do I get younger people in my church? Thom looks at two ways that have been successful.

More churches have interim pastors than any point we can recall. With this new normal, how long should an interim pastor stay at a church?