Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Episode 188: Pastoring a Family Guided Church
How does a family get into places of power in a church?
1. They are often faithful givers
2. They are often willing servers
3. They are often strong relationally
Which of the characteristics do you not want?
When does it become a problem?
1. When giving has conditions
2. When service isn't shared
3. When relationships are severed
4. When there is a leadership void -churches that change pastors a lot often have this dynamic.
How to deal with the dynamic:
1. Identify them quickly. Easy notice who people look at when groups enter the building. Notice who always has people around them.
2. Be able to identify your vision clearly.
3. Build relationships with all people, but build bridges to the family of influence.
4. Whenever a leadership void opens, fill it with someone outside the family as quickly as possible.
5. See warning signs of potential trouble and work to align the family with the church' vision.
6. Be patient. In the first 5 years, you will likely not have more influence than the family. Beyond the first 5 years, you begin to gain the credibility.
7. Avoid backbiting and when necessary hold your ground.
Episode272: Working Outside Your Sweet Spot
Episode 271: Should I Go Back to School
Episode270: Help! I'm in a Preaching Slump!
Episode 269: How To Receive A Mission Team
Epsiode 268: How to Call a Pastor 2024
Episode 267: Planning an Excellent Mission Trip
Episode266: Our Interview With Church Revitalization Pastor Matthew Timmons
Episode 265: What You Will Experience as a Pastor Article and Our Interaction with Them
Episode 264: 7 Wrong Turns in Ministry
Episode263: Best Advice for New Pastors
Episode 262: Preaching to the 3rd Context
Episode 261: The Most Unused Spiritual Disciplines
Episode 260: Love Your Congregation
Episode 259: Preparing for a Long Term Pastorate
Episode 258: What Can I Do While out of a Ministry Position?
Episode257:A Look Back at Good Starts
Episode 256:What Can a Pastorless Church Do?
Episode 255: Trent and Dana on their Voice of the Martyrs Trip
Episode 254: Care 4 Pastors
Episode 253: 7 Ways to Help Your Marriage Through Ministry (with Rachelle Small)
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