Ministry Architects is a highly-skilled team of pastors, teachers, executives, youth workers, children's pastors, writers, and professors. We're passionate about helping faith-based organizations find clear direction and sustained momentum. On this feed, you'll hear interviews and conversations to inspire, equip, and bring clarity around all areas of success in ministry. For more about our team and mission, visit ministryarchitects.com
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How to Find Peace, Unlock Joy, and Avoid Burnout Amidst the Holiday Chaos
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In this episode, we discuss effective strategies to combat stress and burnout during the busy holiday season. Discover how to recognize warning signs, establish healthy rhythms, and prioritize self-care. Plus, learn valuable tips for managing expectations and maintaining resilience. Full Show Notes
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Christmas Creativity: Embrace Tradition While Unleashing New Ideas
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Welcome to a special holiday episode where we dive into the realm of Christmas creativity. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between embracing tradition and unleashing new ideas during the holiday season. Join us as we discuss insightful tips on timing, staying true to your church's identity, and finding inspiration from various sour…
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What if a church can’t accommodate individuals with special needs?
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In this episode, Kerri-Ann Hayes joins us to answer a challenging question: “What if a church can’t accommodate individuals with special needs?” Full Show Notes
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Unleashing Gen Z: Training the Church FOR the Next Generation
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In this episode featuring Chris Sasser, we get practical about the importance of building relationships, empowering young leaders, and understanding the changing dynamics of generations. Full Show Notes
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[Fixed Audio]The Hidden Influence of Location: Unveiling the Power of Your Ministry Context
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This is a re-upload of this week's episode with fixed audio. Sorry about the glitch! In this episode we explore the hidden impact of local context on our ministries. Then we’ll give some practical strategies, from assessing commute times to interviewing community members, that can help you create an engaging and transformative environment in your m…
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The Hidden Influence of Location: Unveiling the Power of Your Ministry Context
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In this episode we explore the hidden impact of local context on our ministries. Then we’ll give some practical strategies, from assessing commute times to interviewing community members, that can help you create an engaging and transformative environment in your ministry. Full Show Notes
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Youth Are Either Leading or Leaving: An Interview with Lyle Griner
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On this episode we talk to Lyle Griner about how to make sure your students aren’t bored with church, but excited about it. And the solution may surprise you. Full Show Notes
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The Art of Church Staffing: Insights for Finding the Right Candidate
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In this episode, we discuss the challenges and opportunities of finding church staff in the post-pandemic era while sharing plenty of helpful insight along the way. Full Show Notes Here
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We know that summer can be a little different in the world of ministry, so we’re mixing it up and dropping a bonus episode of the Ministry Architects podcast for you to enjoy. During our extended conversation with Camp Director Kyle Gray, Renee took a few minutes to ask him some rapid-fire questions covering everything from favorite camp games, uni…
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Fund-raising and Stewardship: Building a healthier more sustainable perspective
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On this episode, we introduce a new way to think about stewardship and fundraising in your ministry that encompasses budgeting, relationships, as well as how you communicate and teach about finances and giving. Full Show Notes
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Unlocking the Power of Camp Ministry: Breaking Down Walls and Opening Hearts
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This episode is all about camp. We'll uncover the secrets behind breaking down walls and opening hearts, discuss strategies for recruiting dedicated volunteers and leaders, and give tips for addressing parents' concerns about camp. Full Show Notes
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The Future of Discipleship: A Fundamental Shift
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On this episode we’re talking all about the state of discipleship with Pastor Rob Dyer. These post-pandemic times are creating fresh opportunities for a shift in church culture, and we believe that’s a good thing. Full Show Notes
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8 Tips to Becoming a Successful Campus Pastor
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Are you a senior pastor thinking about launching a campus? Are you a campus pastor looking for some resources that will help you lead your campus successfully? Actually, no matter who you are ,if you are looking for information about campus pastoring, you've come to the right place! In this episode Trabelus and Renee talk with campus pastors Anthon…
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The Successful Campus Pastor
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In this episode Trabelus and Renee talk with campus pastors Anthony Prince and Brent Parker about campus pastoring and provide 8 tips that will help any campus pastor be successful. Full Show Notes Here.
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Adaptive Church: A Conversation with Dustin Benac
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In this episode we sit down with the Author of Adaptive Church: Dustin Benec and he shares about his book, the process, and empowers you with next steps on how your church can be more adaptive. Full Show note here.
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BAGS - Parenting that lightens the load for you and your kids, interview with Chris Sasser.
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Today we talk with the author of "BAGS," Chris Sasser, who names the 8 common bags we carry, identifies the heaviest bags, and provides tips for parents who want to help their kids lighten the load. Full show notes HERE.
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Seven mistakes churches make when launching campuses (and how to avoid them)
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On this episode we discuss 7 common pitfalls churches face when launching campuses. We’ll explore how to make sure you’re launching for the right reasons and that your launch will be successful for years to come. Full Show Notes
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Building a Ministry Where People Feel Like They Belong
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On this episode we discuss practical approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion in ministry. We’ll cover things like story-telling, understanding the difference between being welcome and feeling like you belong, and creating systems to ensure everyone has a seat at the table. Full Show Notes
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The Easy Yoke: leading healed, healthy, and free
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In this episode, author Michaele LaVigne explores what it’s like to lead well in a world of full of noise and burnout. Along the way she gives advice about how ministry leaders can stay grounded in a deep, genuine walk with Jesus. Full Show Notes
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Healthy rhythms, how to pace your growth, and other key lessons from 2022
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Today we’re talking with Ministry Architects president Trey Wince about some of the key lessons churches can learn from 2022. Then we’ll share some of the new ways our team is looking to partner with and support churches in 2023. Full Show Notes Here
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Remarkable moments, hot chocolate backpacks, and the end of dead end events
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On this episode, Angie Wysocki shares from her experience as a professional event planner on how any ministry can increase the impact of their events without increasing stress or expenses. We’ll talk about the idea that people support what they create and guidance on creating remarkable moments at all of your events. Full Show Notes Here…
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Spiritual Strategery: Finding the balance between systems and Spirit
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On today’s episode we’re talking to Bill Kennon and diving into how good systems can build culture, save you time and money, and unlock potential in your ministry. We’ll also explore how to prevent a system from making your ministry feel stale and key indicators you can use to evaluate the systems in your organization. Full Show Notes Here…
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Beyond Casseroles, how one church built a culture of care
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In this episode, Pastor Rob Dyer shares the story of how one sermon sparked a revolution in how his church cared for one another. Full show notes here.
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Ministry Coaching: Peek Behind the Curtain with Ministry Architects Director of Coaching
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Today we explore the topic of coaching in ministry. We’ll discuss who needs a coach, how to find the right one, and how any ministry leader can learn to become a better coach of those they lead. Click here for the full show notes.
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Making disciples in your church, small group, and neighborhood
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Today we hone in on the role of small groups in adult discipleship and what it might look like to start discipleship even before someone has started attending your church. Full show notes here
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Ministry boredom and how to get adults to engage in discipleship
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Today we talk with Adrian Schoonmaker about the practical and philosophical realities that make adult discipleship tick. We’ll explore the effects of COVID as well as online church on the world of adult discipleship and share some tips and resources along the way. Full Show Notes Here
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The highs, lows, and unique opportunities of bi-vocational ministry
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This week we talk with Mike Roberts about the challenges and advantages he faces as a full-time pilot and part-time youth pastor. Full show notes here.
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Could bivocational ministry be the next big thing in small churches?
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Today we explore bivocational ministry from the perspective of Chris Adams, a part-time pastor and real estate agent. He'll share the blessings, challenges, and advantages of bivocational ministry including the opportunities for both big and small churches with this unique model. Click here for the full show notes.…
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Why virtual assistants are on the rise (especially in ministry)
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On this episode we dive into the world of virtual assistants and how this up-and-coming working arrangement can transform supercharge your ministry. Full show notes here.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 138 - How and when to say goodbye and move on in ministry
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On this episode, Bryant and Melissa talk about the changes coming to the podcast, the lessons they’ve learned over the years, and how to know when it’s time to move on. Click here for the full show notes.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 137 - Tools and tips for engaging your community with the Gospel
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On this episode we talk to Brent Parker about how churches can be more effective and dynamic as they engage their communities with the light of the Gospel. Learn more about the Volunteer Accelerator: volunteeraccelerator.com Click here to view the full show notes.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 136 - How to welcome families with special needs into your ministry (no budget or extra space required)
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On this episode we talk to Kerri-Ann Hayes about ministering to children with special needs including how to make your ministry more accessible even if you have zero budget and no extra space. With 1 in 10 kids facing a hidden challenge like autism, ADHD, or anxiety, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Learn more about the Accessible Chu…
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 135 - How to take your volunteer recruiting from desperate to dynamic
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On this week’s episode, we walk through some of the best (and worst) ideas we’ve seen when it comes to volunteer recruitment. We’ll cover a wide range of do’s and don’ts as well as some common myths about the best way to get new volunteers to join your team.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 134 - Harnessing the power of your mistakes
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On this week’s episode of The Sustainable Ministry Show, we’re talking about what to do when everything goes wrong. We’ve all made mistakes but many times those same failures can hold powerful opportunities for ministry. Learn more about the Volunteer Accelerator here. Click here for the full show notes.…
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 133 - Big questions most churches never answer about Easter
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On this week’s episode, we tackle the tough questions that every church is facing as Easter approaches: What’s the best way to maximize the ministry impact of Easter week? Is it possible for that momentum to multiply even after your final service ends? Click here for a Easter follow-up summary guide based on the ideas in this episode. Learn more ab…
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 132 Meeting the New Unicorn
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New year, new leadership - and where are those rainbows coming from? On this week’s episode, the team interviews the new President of Ministry Architects, Trey Wince, to talk about his vision for moving the church forward.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 131 Getting Critical
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We know it can be scary, but you've got to figure out where you've been before you can figure out where you need to go. On this week’s episode, the team talks about the importance of structured evaluations for assessing what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to happen next.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 130 The Test of Generosity
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How can we move away from a model of ministry that treats giving to others as a way to get something from them, and instead toward an understanding that giving does more to the giver themselves? On this week’s episode, the team discusses gratitude, generosity, and the ways our ministries benefit when we put the focus on giving rather than transacti…
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 129 The Hybrid Church
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Many churches have pivoted online during the pandemic - but is it important to stay online? On this week’s episode, the team talks about what it means to do ministry and worship both onsite and online and what it might mean for your community.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 128 Aim for the Target
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When people ask you why your church exists, what do you tell them? On this week’s episode, the team talks about the importance of a well-written, well-cast vision, one that helps people focus on what God is calling your church to do.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 127 Love Your Leader Launch
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Once you've got your volunteer team, getting them engaged, equipped, and excited for the year ahead is an important step! On this week’s episode, the team talks about the importance of getting your volunteers invested in your kickoff volunteer trainings.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 126 Embrace the Awkwardness
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Is your church figuring out how to reopen? What are you doing about masks? Is it okay to pass the peace? And what about hugs? On this week’s episode, the team talks about what to do as we start to move out of the cloud of the pandemic – while recognizing we’re not all the way there yet.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 125 Helping Volunteers Find Their Place
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How do you know when you’ve got the right person in the right place in your ministry? On this week’s episode, the team talks more about volunteers and how to make sure you've got people serving in the role that fits them best.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 124 Is It Ever Actually about Fun?
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On this week’s episode, the team talks about fun! Fun may not always be the goal in your ministry, but here’s how it can play a worthwhile part in getting there.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 123 Getting to a Successful Sabbath
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If you're going to make Sabbath work, you've gotta plan for it! On this week’s episode, the team talks about how to prepare for your Sabbath, including a strategy to help you plan flexibility into your week.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 122 Sabbath-keeping in a Pandemic
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Is it really alright to take a break when the world is like...well, this?On this week’s episode, the team talks about the importance of Sabbath – even, and especially, during these upside-down times.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 121 Recruiting Volunteers in a Pandemic
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Don't let current circumstances stop you from building and growing your ministry team! On this week’s episode, the team debunks some myths around volunteer recruitment during this time of upside-down ministry.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 120 What Do You Call People Who Serve?
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Don't just call them volunteers - the work is bigger than that! On this week’s episode, the team discusses three big myths about recruiting people to serve in key roles at your church.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 119 Don’t Wait to Plan for Easter
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How are you using this unique Lenten season to prepare your congregation for this year's Easter? On this week’s episode, the team talks about the advantages of planning for Easter now, as well as discussing the types of needs your congregants might be feeling during this Lenten season.
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The Sustainable Ministry Show Episode 118 Planning for Easter through the Pandemic
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It's not too early to start looking ahead - especially given the times in which we're doing ministry! On this week’s episode, the team talks about preparing for Easter, and how the changes that will come this year can still make Easter fruitful.
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