Episodes

  • Goodbye: The Last Episode (What's Next?!) (Ep. 421)

    Goodbye: The Last Episode (What's Next?!) (Ep. 421)
    Dec 20 2024
    Here we go—the last episode of Est.Church. Micah Fries is back for the final one! But the conversation continues...Josh and Sam are migrating the Est.Church conversation to the Rainer on Leadership podcast in January. If you are not subscribed to Rainer on Leadership, you can do so in your favorite podcasting app.

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    Churchteams:

    Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, and scheduling?

    Churchteams was built to unite all your people and data under one umbrella with best-in-class quality features.

    Churchteams is offering a special 30-minute demo of its new user interface to Est.Church listeners on November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The first 15 registrants who attend will receive a $20 Amazon gift card! Everyone who attends and starts using Churchteams gets the first three months free. If you have thought about checking out new ChMS software, it doesn't get better than this! Go to Est. Church to register or use Text-to-Church and send DEMO to (817) 677-9750.
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    26 mins
  • Micah's Back! Here's the Big Update (Ep. 420)

    Micah's Back! Here's the Big Update (Ep. 420)
    Dec 13 2024
    Josh and Sam welcome Micah Fries back to the show and reminisce about the early days of this podcast. Micah gives an update on his current ministry. Remember, the Est.Church conversation will move to the Rainer on Leadership podcast in January. If you are not subscribed to Rainer on Leadership, you can do so in your favorite podcasting app.

    Episode Sponsor:

    Churchteams:

    Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, and scheduling?

    Churchteams was built to unite all your people and data under one umbrella with best-in-class quality features.

    Churchteams is offering a special 30-minute demo of its new user interface to Est.Church listeners on November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The first 15 registrants who attend will receive a $20 Amazon gift card! Everyone who attends and starts using Churchteams gets the first three months free. If you have thought about checking out new ChMS software, it doesn't get better than this! Go to Est. Church to register or use Text-to-Church and send DEMO to (817) 677-9750.
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    29 mins
  • The Future of Sermon Preparation and Delivery (The Next Five Years) (Ep. 419)

    The Future of Sermon Preparation and Delivery (The Next Five Years) (Ep. 419)
    Dec 6 2024
    How will preachers study differently in the next few years? Josh and Sam talk about the changes in sermon preparation and delivery. The use of artificial intelligence is a major ethical consideration, but there are other issues at play. The coming shifts are more positive than negative.


    Episode Sponsor:

    Churchteams:

    Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, and scheduling?

    Churchteams was built to unite all your people and data under one umbrella with best-in-class quality features.

    Churchteams is offering a special 30-minute demo of its new user interface to Est.Church listeners on November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The first 15 registrants who attend will receive a $20 Amazon gift card! Everyone who attends and starts using Churchteams gets the first three months free. If you have thought about checking out new ChMS software, it doesn't get better than this! Go to Est. Church to register or use Text-to-Church and send DEMO to (817) 677-9750.
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    27 mins
  • The Nine-Year Mark of Tenure as a Pastor (Here's What I've Learned) (Ep. 418)

    The Nine-Year Mark of Tenure as a Pastor (Here's What I've Learned) (Ep. 418)
    Nov 29 2024
    What changes after leading a church once you hit the nine-year mark? Sam shares his insight about shepherding the same congregation for several years. The issue of trust is settled. The sheep shuffling slows down or stops. Casting a vision becomes more challenging, not easier, because it's easy to start cruising when a church is stabilized.

    Episode Sponsor:

    Churchteams:

    Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, and scheduling?

    Churchteams was built to unite all your people and data under one umbrella with best-in-class quality features.

    Churchteams is offering a special 30-minute demo of its new user interface to Est.Church listeners on November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The first 15 registrants who attend will receive a $20 Amazon gift card! Everyone who attends and starts using Churchteams gets the first three months free. If you have thought about checking out new ChMS software, it doesn't get better than this! Go to Est. Church to register or use Text-to-Church and send DEMO to (817) 677-9750.
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    27 mins
  • The Critical First 90 Days at a New Church (Ep. 417)

    The Critical First 90 Days at a New Church (Ep. 417)
    Nov 22 2024
    The first 90 days are critical when making a pastoral transition to a new church. Since he just transitioned to a new church, Josh shares some insight into what to do and what not to do. Slow down, ask questions, prioritize problems, emphasize learning, and listen to all sides.

    Episode Sponsor:

    Churchteams:

    Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, and scheduling?

    Churchteams was built to unite all your people and data under one umbrella with best-in-class quality features.

    Churchteams is offering a special 30-minute demo of its new user interface to Est.Church listeners on November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The first 15 registrants who attend will receive a $20 Amazon gift card! Everyone who attends and starts using Churchteams gets the first three months free. If you have thought about checking out new ChMS software, it doesn't get better than this! Go to Est. Church to register or use Text-to-Church and send DEMO to (817) 677-9750.
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    27 mins
  • Staying Spiritually Healthy in the Grind of Ministry (Ep. 416)

    Staying Spiritually Healthy in the Grind of Ministry (Ep. 416)
    Nov 15 2024
    Leading a church is a grind. The job cycles endlessly, and the only endpoint is Christ's return. Josh and Sam discuss how to have healthy boundaries in the barrage of ministry. You can find a pace that includes rest and recreation. The cohosts discuss how.

    Episode Sponsor:

    Churchteams:

    Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, and scheduling?

    Churchteams was built to unite all your people and data under one umbrella with best-in-class quality features.

    Churchteams is offering a special 30-minute demo of its new user interface to Est.Church listeners on November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The first 15 registrants who attend will receive a $20 Amazon gift card! Everyone who attends and starts using Churchteams gets the first three months free. If you have thought about checking out new ChMS software, it doesn't get better than this! Go to Est. Church to register or use Text-to-Church and send DEMO to (817) 677-9750.
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    28 mins
  • Necessary Goodbyes (and BIG Announcement) (Ep. 415)

    Necessary Goodbyes (and BIG Announcement) (Ep. 415)
    Nov 8 2024
    Josh and Sam discuss how to say goodbye when people leave the church on good terms. They also discuss the best ways to help church staff transition when called to another ministry. And they have a big announcement, too. Listen to the end!

    Episode Sponsor:

    Churchteams:

    Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, and scheduling?

    Churchteams was built to unite all your people and data under one umbrella with best-in-class quality features.

    Churchteams is offering a special 30-minute demo of its new user interface to Est.Church listeners on November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The first 15 registrants who attend will receive a $20 Amazon gift card! Everyone who attends and starts using Churchteams gets the first three months free. If you have thought about checking out new ChMS software, it doesn't get better than this! Go to Est. Church to register or use Text-to-Church and send DEMO to (817) 677-9750.
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    27 mins
  • Proper Prep Time When Preaching Multiple Sermons or Lessons a Week (Ep. 414)

    Proper Prep Time When Preaching Multiple Sermons or Lessons a Week (Ep. 414)
    Nov 1 2024
    How can you avoid spending too much time preparing sermons and lessons when you have to prepare three or four different ones a week? Josh and Sam reflect on when they had to prepare Sunday morning sermons, Sunday night sermons, Wednesday night teaching sessions, and Sunday school lessons--every week!

    Episode Sponsor:

    Churchteams:

    Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, and scheduling?

    Churchteams was built to unite all your people and data under one umbrella with best-in-class quality features.

    Churchteams is offering a special 30-minute demo of its new user interface to Est.Church listeners on November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The first 15 registrants who attend will receive a $20 Amazon gift card! Everyone who attends and starts using Churchteams gets the first three months free. If you have thought about checking out new ChMS software, it doesn't get better than this! Go to Est. Church to register or use Text-to-Church and send DEMO to (817) 677-9750.
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    29 mins