The Church Renewal Podcast

Jeph Guinan of the Alabama Church Planting Network writes, "If renewal were to happen, what would it look like?" Join us for this conversation about Church Renewal. Do you have questions for the Flourish team? Reach out to us online or on Facebook .  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube . If you'd like to support the work of Flou...

During these strange times politics are dividing churches more than ever before. How does the church, how does the gospel, cut between political tribes and unify the local church? Pastor Matt Koerber, City Reformed PCA, joins us to talk about uniting the church around the mission of God's kingdom in the midst of political tension. Matt's church in the university center of Pittsburgh, PA...

Are you having trouble gettin your leaders on board with your renewal and revitalization efforts? Flourish Coach Matt Bohling discusses getting your leaders on board with gospel renewal efforts in your local ministry. Flourish exists to set ministry leaders free with the gospel to be effective wherever God has called them. When pastors and churches get stuck, Flourish coaches come along side them,...

In our Renewal Stories series we feature the voices of pastors on the front line of church renewal. Robbie Schmidtberger, a PCA pastor, is replanting a church in West Chester, PA. He tells the story of conflicts within the former congregation, the partnership with an existing congregation, and the fruit of God's movement through this replanting effort. Flourish exists to set ministry leaders...

Flourish hosts a livestream discussion of the importance of pastoral mental and emotional health. Flourish Director Matt Bohling leads this timely discussion. Are you taking care of your mental and emotional health? Do you have good resources, pastor? Listen in to this discussion and let us know what you think.  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook , LinkedIn , and You...

Chris Vogel and NextGen Pastors are equipping new ministry leaders and seasoned pastors through mentored co-horts. Seminary does a good job with theological education and some practical theology like preaching and counseling. But what about the soft-skills of pastoral ministry? Are you a pastor in need of on going education and mentoring? Chris's story and practical advice might be used by Go...

PCA Church Planter Kevin Bigelow, of Christ Church - Beaches in Jacksonville Florida and Flourish Director Matt Bohling discuss the missional opportunity and equipping the church for mission during social distancing.  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube . If you'd like to support the work of Flourish Coaching you can click here to make a...

Flourish Coach Tom Cox discusses small church strategies in social distancing with Flourish Director Matt Bohling.  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube . If you'd like to support the work of Flourish Coaching you can click here to make a donation. Connect with Jeremy to discuss podcasting.

" They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Acts 2:42 This is the last installment of our episodes working through Flourish's definition of church renewal. In church renewal we seek to bring people into deeper and more meaningful encounters with God's word, prayer, and the sacraments of the church. These basic...

Flourish Coaching is excited to welcome Ted Powers of the Midwest Alliance - PCA to the podcast. Ted directed church planting for the PCA's Mission to North America before focusing his work on the midwest region of the PCA. Ted discusses the nexus of church planting and renewal for our audience in the Renewal Voices episode.  Support the show Please connect with us at our Website , Facebook ,...

The conclusion of our conversation with the Presbyterian Church in America's national coordinator for Mission to North America Paul Hahn on the importance of church renewal and church planting. Paul is a founding member of the Flourish Coaching team and have gone on to run the church planting, missional partnerships, and church revitalization arm of the PCA.  Support the show Please connect w...

"But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him." John 4:23 Part 2 of our discussion on worship and church renewal. What does worship look and feel like in your church? Is there a spirit of joy in the room? Are people engaged? Are they blessed by it? Is it transformative?...

Renewal Voices is a series of bonus episodes where Flourish Coaching features the voices of thought leaders and pastors who God is using to affect renewal across the church. This week, we feature Paul Hahn, Coordinator of the PCA's Mission to North America . MNA catalyzes church planting, church renewal, and missions of mercy and justice to North America for the nearly 2,000 congregations and...

During the season of social distancing, Flourish is providing weekly livestream discussions on pertinent topics. We're republishing these discussions in our podcast stream for you. This episode features Matt Bohling  discussing strategies for effective pastoral transition in the midst of social distancing. Are you trying to lead pastoral transition in this season? Would you like a coach to bo...

"But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him." John 4:23 What does worship look and feel like in your church? Is there a spirit of joy in the room? Are people engaged? Are they blessed by it? Is it transformative? Church renewal means renewing joy and reverence in worsh...

How are you leading your church in the midst of social distancing and the Covid-19 pandemic? How are you promoting social cohesion? Flourish coaches Scott Lowe and Matt Bohling discuss strategies and hope for social cohesion in the midst of social distancing. Learn more about Flourish Coaching online , on the blog , or on Facebook for more resources on pastoral leadership and church renewal.  Supp...

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." 1 Peter 2:9 Does your church possess an institutional mindset, relying on historic cultural assumptions about the place of the church in the society? Or do you have the missionary mindset? D...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we take a question via social media. Kirk, pastor in West Virginia, asks "What are some helpful resources for leading renewal and revitalization?" Check out the Church Renewal Blog for links, articles, and resources. Contact Flourish to talk to a coach about renewal and revitalization in your ministry. Interact with us on Twitter or Facebook to get...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we take a question via social media. Kirk, a pastor in West Virginia, asks "What can you tell me about the Evangelical Presbyterian Church's Go Center?" We jump off that to talk more broadly about how denominations are trying to effect renewal and revitalization. Check out the Church Renewal Blog for links, articles, and resources. Contact Flou...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we take a question via social media. Dan from Pittsburgh asks "what are the criteria to determine whether a church needs to be revitalized? Check out the Church Renewal Blog for links, articles, and resources. Contact Flourish to talk to a coach about renewal and revitalization in your ministry. Interact with us on Twitter or Facebook to get your questio...

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 What does a "made disciple" look like in your church? Have you thought about it? How are the ministries and programs of your...

Are you confident in your church's missionary evangelism? Are you a pastor struggling to engage your church in evangelism? Are you a church member who would like to see more " And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy S...

Flourish Coaching exists to set ministry leaders free with the gopsel to be effective wherever God has called them. When pastors and churches feel stuck, our coaches renew their hope and help them gain strategic clarity. Our Renewal Stories series features pastors and renewal leaders personal journey toward leading change and vitality in their church. We hope you're encouraged by our occasion...

The Church Renewal Podcast is a production of Flourish Coaching . Flourish exists to set leaders free to be effective wherever God has called them. When pastors and churches get stuck, Flourish Coaches renew their hope int he gospel and help them gain strategic clarity. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Acts 2:24 E...

The Church Renewal Podcast is a production of Flourish Coaching . Flourish exists to set leaders free to be effective wherever God has called them. When pastors and churches get stuck, Flourish Coaches renew their hope int he gospel and help them gain strategic clarity. "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Jud...