Essential Church Podcast

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Episode 052: Leading From The Middle Feb 13, 2019

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In this episode we discuss the opportunities and challenges of leading "from the middle" of an organization. How do we become catalysts for health, creativity, and even vision when we don?t occupy the so-called "first chair"?

Episode 051: A Culture of Life Feb 06, 2019

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In light of the recent abortion legislation passed in New York, we sat down to talk about what it looks like for the Church to not only preach but also work for a culture of life.

Episode 050: The Pastor As A Student Jan 30, 2019

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In this episode we sit down to talk about the pastor as a student. Why is it important that a pastor be an ongoing learner, and what does that look like?

Episode 049: When Is It Time To Resign? Jan 23, 2019

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In this episode we sit down to talk about what qualifies and disqualifies a person for ministry. How do you know when it's time to resign? What kinds of structure and culture do we need to have in our churches to keep them and those who lead them healthy over time?

Episode 048: Starting The Year Out Right Jan 16, 2019

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In this episode, we sit down to talk about how to start the congregational year out on the right foot. What should we do? What should we not do? How can January poise us for what the Lord wants to do in our churches over the next 11 months?

Episode 047: A Conversation with Andrew Wilson Nov 28, 2018

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In this episode we sit down to talk to our friend Andrew Wilson about his new book Spirit and Sacrament: An Invitation to Eucharismatic Worship to talk about the what, why, and how of blending the charismatic and sacramental expressions.

Episode 046: What is 'Multi-Congregational'? (Part 2) Nov 21, 2018

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In this episode (the second of two) we sit down and finish our conversation about the multi-congregational model New Life Church has developed over the last several years. Why we did it, how it works, and what opportunities and challenges it presents.

Episode 045: What is 'Multi-Congregational'? (Part 1) Nov 14, 2018

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In this episode (the first of two) we sit down to talk about the multi-congregational model New Life has developed over the last several years - why we did it, how it works, and what opportunities and challenges it presents.

Episode 044: The Pastor in Relationship Nov 07, 2018

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In this episode, we sit down to talk about the kinds of relationships pastors need to cultivate in order to live and lead from a healthy place.

Episode 043: Why Church? Oct 31, 2018

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In this episode, we sit down to talk about the role of the local church in the life of the believer. In a time when many people see participation in the local church as optional, we try to answer the question, "Why Church?"

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