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Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode329: 5 Ways to Take Advantage of Summer in Your ChurchEpisode329: 5 Ways to Take Advantage of Summer in Your Church Relationship strengthening Leveraging opportunities Hard and soft resets Personal pauses and planning Short-term projects 2025-06-0921 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 328: 7 Voices We Need to HearEpisode 328: 7 Voices We Need to Hear Voice of the Lord Voice of Wise Counsel Voice of our Spouse Voice Inside Voice of the Community Voice of Warning Voice of the World 2025-06-0219 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 327: A Word for Leaders Straight from God's WordEpisode 327: A Word for Leaders Straight from God's Word 1 Peter 5:1-11 1. Focus on the flock God has given you. Be loyal 2. Be glad and speak well of your calling and your church. 3. Serve with your people 4. Be humble before your church. Vs 5-6 5. Don't worry vs 7 6. Vs 8 work to protect your mind and your character 7. You're not alone in your struggle 8. God's got this 2025-05-2621 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 326: How Can We Call Out the Called?Episode 326: How Can We Call Out the Called? Preach and teach on calling Give opportunities to allow people to respond to a call Speak well of your calling Listen and Observe and Ask Look for those who are leading and others are listening to Listen to those who are wanting to volunteer for ministry Offer opportunities for exploration Have a process for training Take them with you on ministry visits Keep communication lines open 2025-05-1921 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode #:325 Six Money Wasters Episode #:325 Six Money Wasters Hiring the wrong person Cutting back on missions giving Not looking for ways to use your facilities Maintaining vehicles you never use Spending money on inwardly focused ministry and not outreach Delaying maintenance 2025-05-1220 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 324: Avoiding Structural DamageEpisode 324: Avoiding Structural Damage Questions to ask about your structure Does it work? Is it too centralized in one place? a person/pastor a deacon team or board Does it represent multiple segments of your church community? Can it accommodate growth? Some other things to consider Get examples from effective churches Train up and empower others Allow for as many decisions to be made at the lowest level possible Evaluate your structure often Continually look for new leaders Get outside help. 2025-05-0520 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 323: Eight Thoughts on Your Church and PrayerEpisode 323: Eight Thoughts on Your Church and Prayer You can't give away what you don't own. As a leader/pastor you must be a person of prayer! Teach and preach on prayer often Offer a guided prayer time each week Offer a church-wide 40 day prayer/fasting event event Offer a single, dedicated prayer service Add a prayer wall Use a tool to encourage prayer a church had ladies make quits and people tied strings on the quilt when they payed for the person. Give men especially a reason to pray for their kids/wife - give them a...2025-04-2824 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 322: 7 Ways to Sabotage Change in Your ChurchEpisode 322: 7 Ways to Sabotage Change in Your Churc 1. Thinking your position gives you the right to make change 2. Refusing to gather input from multiple perspectives 3. Falsely assuming everyone is or should be an an early adopter of change 4. Making the wrong changes 5. Moving too fast or to slow 6. Giving up too soon 7. Praying too little 2025-04-2123 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 321: Is Your Welcome Center Welcoming? Is Your Welcome Center Welcoming? Don't assume your church is good at welcoming guests. Designate a welcome area and keep it highly visible. Get volunteers who will make welcoming a passion. Train your volunteers regularly. Announce your welcome area during the service. Gather only essential information. Follow up as quickly as possible. 2025-04-1421 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 320: 5 Thoughts About CommunionEpisode 320: 5 Thoughts About Communio Think about its frequency strategically Think about its placement in the service Think broadly in how you structure it. passive - people receive the elements active - people must perform an action to receive elements purpose - ties it to a larger focus (remembering the cost of forgiveness, forgiving others, self-examination...) Think about informal opportunities for communion Think about asking others for their ideas for sharing communion 2025-04-0723 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 319: Does Your Church Have an Acts 1:8 StrategyEpisode 319: Does Your Church Have an Acts 1:8 Strategy take a look at your yearly stats for the last 5 to 10 years. Look for attendance trends Look for baptism trends Look for Missions giving and involvement trends Ask the hard questions Are we currently doing or planning to do a gospel outreach effort in our local community? Are we currently doing or planning to do a gospel outreach effort in our state? Are we currently doing or planning to do a gospel outreach effort in our nation or region? Are we currently doing or planning to do a go...2025-03-3124 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 318: 5 Things You Might Not Be Aware of more people care about your ministry than you realize more people know about your churches strengths and its problems than you would believe the church down the street has just as many issues as your church does your congregations has something to offer God's Kingdom. God has a purpose and plan for you right now 2025-03-3120 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 317: Time Change: Preparing for Transitions Episode 317: Time Change: Preparing for Transitions It seems that every doctor’s appointment I have now requires some kind of prep work and most of it is unpleasant. If you’re not there you will be someday. Why? Because time in this world is not static and life moves on. Someone once said that all pastors are interims. From a time standpoint, that is certainly true. Because of this, we have a responsibility in setting a tone for times of transition. Succession planning is a hot topic in ministry circles. But succession only works where people have a healthy view of trans...2025-03-1721 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 316: When Is too Much?Episode 316: When Is too Much Can You have too much women's ministry and men's ministry? Can you have too much student ministry and children's ministry? Does it take away from the family dynamic? Does it undercut the corporate gathering? Are they taking away from evangelism? Are they creating opportunities for outreach and service? Are they a breeding ground for gossip? Do they complement one another? Do they have a strategic plan and purpose? 2025-03-1024 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 315: Riley PratherEpisode 315: Riley Prather Enjoy our talk with Riley Prather a church planter/pastor from Conneticut. He also works with the SEND Network of the SBC 2025-03-0332 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 314: Crisis Leadership Episode 314: Crisis Leadership Here are what I call 5 “P”s for crisis management: 1. Preparation - have you built a collaborative team to walk with you and help you in crisis? 2. People - your leadership team, your lay leaders, your church, and your community are all affected by a crisis. How are you prepared to minister and communicate with each group? Jeff Iorg You cannot lead if you cannot bring and inflict pain 3. Process - you have to work through a process. Differing situations require different processes, but you have to commit to working the process. 4. Perception - like it or not, how we...2025-02-2422 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 313: 5 Mistakes In Our Preaching PlanEpisode 313: 5 Mistakes In Our Preaching Plan We get tunnel vision and miss the bigger picture We get fixated on one style and one method We plan for only our voice to be heard We forget the importance of flexibility We preach at issues. 2025-02-1720 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 312: Why its Important for Church Leaders to have a Godly Handle on their MoneyEpisode 312: Why its Important for Church Leaders to have a Godly Handle on their Money Ecclesiastes 5:10 Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. So we need to ask what is it that you really love? What gives you a sense of fulfillment? Of course we would say God - but remember in Revelation 2 Jesus commends the church at Ephesus for many things but ends saying they have left their first love. So why is this so important to work on. We are an example to o...2025-02-0930 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 311: Where are the Kids?Episode 311: Where are the Kids? Are you prepared for kids pray for families a compelling place for kids safe and clean background checks, policies and procedures technology Is your service family friendly "We want kids, but we don't want to adapt our service." make them feel wanted allow more kids into your service let kids participate Embrace families when they visit and get to know their friends adopt families who visit go to their school and sporting events relationships matter Create partnership opportunities with like-minded churches with more resources. not a competition many larger churches would like to...2025-02-0425 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 310: Routine or RigidityEpisode 310: Routine or Rigidity Routines are important 1. Build strong habits 2. Help us work efficiently 3. Fits in with our personalities 4. Gives us a sense of control Rigidity means we cannot flex our routine 1. When we can't meet needs of our church, because of our insistence on our schedule 2. When an change in our routine ruins our day. 3. Can lead to behavioral issues such as depression, obsessive compulsion, anxiety... Some suggestions: - Think of your schedule in blocks or sections that have built in flexibility ...2025-01-2725 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode309: 4 Skills I Wish I Worked On SoonerEpisode309: 4 Skills I Wish I Worked On Sooner Coaching How to walk with people How to encourage growth in people Conflict Mediation How to view conflict positively How to engage properly When to get outside help Consultation How to see things with fresh eyes How to evaluate objectively Counseling How to listen How to help others find solutions 2025-01-2023 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 307: All Hat - No Cows...and Can I Retire Yet?Episode 307: All Hat - No Cows...and Can I Retire Yet? Thank you for helping us get to 10,000 downloads! Catch the article from Mark Dance we interacted with today1 2025-01-1225 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 306: Our Interview With Keeney Dickenson on PrayerEpisode 306: Our Interview With Keeney Dickenson on Prayer Keeney is the pastor of FBC Crockett, TX and consultant on prayer with the Southern Baptists of Texas. You can learn more and order his new book Prayer Powered Pulpit here 2025-01-0632 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 305: Habits to Start in 2025Episode 305: Habits to Start in 2025 Build your own spiritual life how can you grow intentionally in 2025 Pray over the seats in the church auditorium Make time to pray with other pastors Build good communication pattens in the church consistent concise caring Set aside time each week to be creative - we are created in the image of a creative God Prioritize your marriage and family date your wife listen to your wife Working on a particular area of ministry Develop Focus From James Clear "To learn, wander. To achieve, focus."2024-12-3022 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 304: Making Your Own TraditionsEpisode 304: Making Your Own traditions Christmas is a time of family traditions But sometimes you can't be with family Live too far away Grown kids have other family It's a struggle for most pastor families to put their family before the church Set date boundaries early For newly married pastors- talk through traditions you had as kids. Pick the ones you want to continue So make sure to start or protect family traditions Your young kids need those traditions and memories Read the Christmas story Celebrating advent Adopting a family in need Occ shoeboxes Serve at a community...2024-12-2322 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 303: How do we engage the next generation?Episode 303: How do we engage the next generation? Reaching kids and reaching students are different Gen Z & alphas Activity-based ministry is out Meaningfulness and sincerity why they matter why their spiritual lives matter Relationships still matter especially unpaid people they want to partner with you 2024-12-1621 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode302: Why How We Grow MattersEpisode302: Why How We Grow Matters Areas we should see consistent growth Our ability to empathize Our willingness to accept criticism Our desire to train new leaders Our capacity to live at a ministry pace Our knowledge of our own strengths and weaknesses Why is this important because ministry is hard, and most people don't understand it. because life is challenging and filled with conflict and trouble. because people fail to reach their potential because we cannot be everything for everyone because we struggle spiritually 2024-12-1026 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode302: Our Interview with Dave Hastings of Standing Stone MinistryEpisode302: Our Interview with Dave Hastings of Standing Stone Ministries Want to know more? Standing Stone Ministry 2024-12-0231 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 301: The Ever-Changing Church Landscape Episode 301: The Ever-Changing Church Landscape The influence Non-Denominationalism (the only form of church that is really adding) Speaks to the issue of organizational distrust Speaks to the issue of church "free agency" Reflects a rejection traditional models of church Demonstrate a disdain for labels...for example "I attend a Baptist church but I'm not Baptist." Shows people want to own their faith and have concern about someone dictating faith to them. Draws people with smaller bureaucracy. If you are a denominational church what can you do. Recognize your people are largely more indifferent towards your denomination than you are. Make sure...2024-11-2526 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode300: 5 Coming Attractions You Don't Need to MissEpisode300: 5 Coming Attractions You Don't Need to Miss Coming attractions are a big part of a movie experience. What does the future at a movie theater hold? WELL fewer people go to the movies and most people don’t have a clue what movies are coming out in the near future. Times have shifted. I was in Colorado perfoming a wedding this past weekend. Something really struck me. Two locations…one where a mega church once stood in what would be (in my estimation be building worth in the tens of millions of dollars). The other is a c...2024-11-1821 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 299: Serving Up Some Summer: Serving with Summer missionariesEpisode 299: Serving Up Some Summer: Serving with Summer Missionaries I know its November but in order to have a summer missionary serve in your ministry, you have to start now if not earlier. Should we have summer missionaries serve with us? Inexpensive staff Short term commitment Helps a young person learn about ministry How to prepare Plan out the who what when why and how Who - why type of person would be best to serve with you?also how many ie 1 male or female or 2 male or 2 female What would you want them to do? Will that be...2024-11-1029 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 298: Our Interview With Kevin Baker of Martha Rd Baptist ChurchEpisode 298: Our Interview With Kevin Baker of Martha Rd Baptist Church in Altus Oklahoma Kevin has served MRBC for over twenty years. Aln once pastored the church. 2024-11-0426 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 297: Our Interview with Jeremiah Abell about Being a New Pastor 2024-10-2829 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 296: Our Interview With David Krueger About a Long Ministry 2024-10-2138 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode #294: The Irreplaceable Role of Patience Episode #294: The Irreplaceable Role of Patience Understanding Patience Patience is forged through difficulty Job 11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully ." CSB Col 1:11–3:12. 10 Brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name as an example of suffering and patience. - CSB Jas 5:10–2 2 Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and teaching. - CSB 2 Ti 4:2 So often, wherever we see patience in the Bible, we see a struggle of some kind We have struggles with...2024-10-1422 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 293: 6 Leadership Postures for Pastoral LeadershipEpisode 293: 6 Leadership Postures for Pastoral Leadership Shepherd servant leadership Kenneth Gangel Feeeding and Leading, Team Leadership, Henry Blackaby, Spiritual Leadership Visionary visionary leadership John Maxwell Coach transformational leadership Leighton Ford - Transforming Leadership Keith Webb- The COACH Model for Christian Leadership Clinician authentic leadership - Aubrey Malphurs - anything, he's so good! - Jim Wilder - Rare Leadership - Scazzero - The Emotionally Healthy Leader health of self and others proponent of health Strategist adaptive leadership change Tod Bolsinger - Canoeing the Mountains and more Lame Duck succession planning William Vanderbloemen 2024-10-0728 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode292: Ten Commandements for Effective Committees/TeamsEpisode292: Ten Commandements for Effective Committees/Teams 1. Thou shalt acknowledge with humility what thou bringest, and bringest not, to the table. 2. Know and understand with all thy heart the purpose of thy team or committee. 3. Thou shalt come to meetings well-prepared, lest thou fall short in contribution. 4. Participate fully in the process, for half-heartedness is a disservice to thy team. 5. Stay focused on the task at hand, letting not distractions lead thee astray. 6. Value the input of all, for wisdom is found in the multitude of voices. 7. Thou shalt communicate with honesty and clarity, fostering trust a...2024-09-3024 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 291: 4 Reasons Your Church Struggles with ChangeEpisode 291: 4 Reasons Your Church Struggles with Change Episode 291: 4 Reasons Your Church Struggles with Change History: People think of their church as they did at their personal points of conversion change threatens their history change threatens their structure and control grief Fear: People are afraid they won't like the change not all change works out well the unknown is always risky Trust: People question leadership motivation more than ever before transitions and search teams people follow their closest relationships peer pressure is both positive and negative Communication: People feel like change is forced on them Possible reactions Le...2024-09-2329 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 290: What is it We Do?Episode 290: What is it We Do? Trent and Alan are Associational Mission strategists...we answer the question what it is we do in that role. 2024-09-1625 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 289: Business Meetings Gone Wild Episode 289: Business Meetings Gone Wild Have the meeting before the meeting Have and follow your agenda what is process for new business matters Don't take it personal Keep by Robert's Rules of Order Don't expect the worst. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Don't be afraid to table...2024-09-0925 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 288: Is Marketing a Dirty Word?Episode 288: Is Marketing a Dirty Word So today we need to ask and answer 2 main questions is marketing wrong in church life? if we choose to market our church - how can we do it well? Is it wrong to market or promote our church? Promoting or marketing our church (in my mind ) is just getting the word out about your church including when and where it meets. It also includes what types of ministry happen at your church. Informing...Marketers will tell you its critical to brand loyalty... Are we selling out to the culture if we...2024-09-0225 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 287: What College Football Can Teach Us About MinistryEpisode 287: What College Football Can Teach Us About Ministry We should have a sense of excitement and passion about our ministry and our church. Coaching is a great picture of ministry roles and responsibilities. Some weeks are pretty easy, some weeks are pretty tough. Expect the unexpected upset. Your whole church lives in a transfer portal world. People are watching! Don't forget you are surrounded by excited fans...clouds of witnesses 2024-08-2624 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 286: Establishing a Mission PartnershipContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2024-08-1926 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 285: The Patience ProblemEpisode 285: The Patience Problem 3 Areas where our impatience can create problems... Leading Change when the process is slower than it should be when resistance is high Leading People when lay leaders move at a slower pace when disciples grow more slowly then we expect Leading ourselves when we recognize our shortcomings more than our strengths when we feel defeated 3 places our impatience flares up In leadership meetings In business meetings In our homes 3 things to do to improve patience recognize the signs of impatience in your life and ministry anxiety, anger, frustration, withdrawl... expect things to move more sl...2024-08-1223 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpsiode 284: Endding Summer on a High NoteEpsiode 284: Endding Summer on a High Note Take a vacation Get outa dodge - sometimes the only way you can actually have a vacation is to literally get away. At least 3 days Catch up time with your family. There is no such thing as quality time - only quantity time. Mental vacation- Invite another preacher or speaker to come to your church for a couple of Sundays. Missionaries or retired missionaries Convention staff Let your other staff speak give a young person a chance to grow Do a retreat to regather your thoughts and plan Find a local ca...2024-08-0520 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 283 :A Prayer and Action PlanEpisode 283: A Prayer and Action Plan Increase My... Capacity Character Competence Compassion 2024-07-2919 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode282: Does Your Church Need a Safety Team Episode282: Does Your Church Need a Safety Team Why "Safety" over "Security" Should you have a church safety team? What is involved in putting a team together? training insurance Who to have on the team and who not to have on the team. background checks interviews ongoing training What is the responsibility of a church safety team? to keep the congregation as safe as possible from external and internal dangers or threats. 2024-07-2223 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 281: Unmeasured: Our Interaction with a Recent ArticleEpisode 281: Unmeasured: Our Interaction with a Recent Article Read the Tithely Article Here: 2024-07-1527 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 280: Can Anything Good Come From Stormy "C"s?Episode 280: Can Anything Good Come From Stormy "C"s? We learn the depth of our our faith life. prayer trust We learn perseverance We learn something about our leadership style We learn something about relationships We learn something to apply in the future We learn something we can share with another We learn something about timing Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2024-07-0824 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 279: Should Your Church Have a Succession Plan Episode 279: Should Your Church Have a Succession Plan What is a succession plan? Is a succession plan possible in a small church? Should a church have a succession plan for staff? What are important things to consider? What are steps we should take? 2024-07-0127 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 278: Breaking Up With Some Bad IdeasEpisode 278: Breaking Up With Some Bad Ideas That bigger is always better That addition beats multiplication That leadership equals power That present success guarantees future success That weaknesses are always exploited That busyness equals productivity That no one can do it as good as I can Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2024-06-2427 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 277: 3 Things to Do While We Take a Break This weekEpisode 277: 3 Things to Do While We Take a Break This week Episode: Ranger Danger 2024-06-1703 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 276: VBS Never Ends on A Friday (or Thursday)Episode 276: VBS Never Ends on A Friday (or Thursday) VBS is not an end but a beginning With the Attenders 1. You should have family information 2. Follow Up with kids who make decisions 3. Follow up with unchurched families 1. By sending a thank you 2. By a phone call 3. With another invitation 4. A plan to follow up later With the Workers 1. Honest feedback is critical 2. What was successful? 3. What could have been better? 4. Where were resources well-used? 5. Where were resources wasted? With th...2024-06-1023 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 276: 8 Areas of Continuing Improvements (Reviewing a 2022 research article)Episode 276: 8 Areas of Continuing Improvements The Lifeway Research Article from 2022 Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2024-06-0328 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode275: These Are the People in Your NeighborhoodEpisode275: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2024-05-2725 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 273: Mirrored MomentsEpisode 273: Mirrored Moments Biblical example David- "you are that man" note: not all moments are that drastic, but we wake up, hopefully come to some relaizations Our pride has taken us on a ride. We stopped yearning for learning. We preach but we don't do outreach. We want to lead but we don't want to bleed. Our passion isn't in fashion. 2024-05-2021 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode272: Working Outside Your Sweet SpotEpisode272: Working Outside Your Sweet Spot When we have to do things we don't enjoy and don't do well... Self-aware - you have to know your personality social vs not social... your giftedness and skills administrative leader - management visionary leader not a strong leader... interests attending certain events... Necessity does it have to be me? does someone have the skill set? can someone else learn the skills? You can only survive this way for a time. spend a majority of your time in your areas of strength 2024-05-1325 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 271: Should I Go Back to SchoolEpisode 271: Should I Go Back to School Should I go back to School? What is your ministry and personal purpose? are you lacking something? are you looking to something? What is the support level of your family and church? What will the impact be on your family and church? How will you account for the financial impact? Where will you choose? theological alignment versus diversity location program - I called and asked questions Bachelor's Master's level - basic skills in church and ministry or ThM - more academic degree, less on practical skills DMin - practical ad...2024-05-0628 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode270: Help! I'm in a Preaching Slump!Episode270: Help! I'm in a Preaching Slump! Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Why do we get into a slump? You have been in a season of extreme busyness You've been dealing with conflict in church or at home Your spiritual life isn't as vibrant You have or haven't been away from the pulpit for a while You are neglecting good sermon preparation habits You are not thinking enough of the congregation (preaching at them) How do we get out? Still yourself Fall in love with the Word of God PRAY Take...2024-04-2924 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 269: How To Receive A Mission TeamEpisode 269: How To Receive A Mission Team Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Plan your projects well in advance Have a well thought out list of things to do Have contacts ready Have supplies ready Make sure you know about the team coming Know their leader and know that you can trust them Know their capabilities (Construction, evangelism, children etc.) Communication is key Communicate about expectations for the church and for the mission team Communicate expectations Communicate about sleeping arrangements and meals Communicate about materials the mission team is expected to bring w...2024-04-2229 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpsiode 268: How to Call a Pastor 2024Epsiode 268: How to Call a Pastor 2024 Pastors, If you retire or leave a church in a healthy manner, you have an obligation to set up your church for success. Are the bylaws up to date, clear, and workable you must follow your bylaws Do you have an external contact for your search team. Every search team needs training Move past the human nature side of things... Know that without guidance the tendency is to swing from extreme to extreme pastors in the past good pastors - what did they do not good pastors - what did they do Make preaching the...2024-04-1533 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 267: Planning an Excellent Mission TripEpisode 267: Planning an Excellent Mission Trip Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Principle to keep in mind: God calls every believe to be on mission! We can participate by Praying, Giving and Going Jesus himself gave us the model in Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” We need to be Holy Spirit powered and guided So prayer is critical to be in tune with God through...2024-04-0826 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode266: Our Interview With Church Revitalization Pastor Matthew TimmonsEpisode266: Our Interview With Church Revitalization Pastor Matthew Timmons Matt is the Pastor at Norwood Heights Baptist Church in Palestine, TX Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2024-04-0131 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 265: What You Will Experience as a Pastor Article and Our Interaction with ThemEpisode 265: What You Will Experience as a Pastor Article and Our Interaction with Them The article: 5 Things you will experience as a pastor Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2024-03-2522 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 264: 7 Wrong Turns in Ministry Episode 264: 7 Wrong Turns in Ministry 7 wrong turns in ministry Leading with an "I've got it all figured out" mindset. Misdiagnosing questions and disagreement as a battlefield. Failing to admit mistakes. Not valuing the time making change takes. Leading alone Just not leading Leading on empty 2024-03-1925 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode263: Best Advice for New Pastors263: Best Advice for New Pastors From a pastors circle group Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2024-03-1122 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 262: Preaching to the 3rd Context Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 262: Preaching to the 3rd Context Two areas of exegesis: 1. The Text 2. Your Congregation 3. Culture 1. religious culture 2. outside culture Tim Keller’s Six Practices for Addressing Culture (103ff) 1. Use Accessible or Well-Explained Vocabulary 2. Employ Respected Authorities to Strengthen Your Theses 3. Demonstrate an Understanding of Doubts and Objections 4. Affirm in Order to Challenge Baseline Cultural Narratives 5. Make Gospel Offers That Push on the Culture’s Pressure Points 6. Call for Gospel Motiv 2024-03-0425 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 261: The Most Unused Spiritual Disciplines Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 261: The Most Unused Spiritual Disciplines ”Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.“ ‭‭Luke‬ ‭9‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Be still and know that I am God Psalm 46:10 We are human beings not human doings But we feel guilty if we are not going 100 miles per hour. Ask a fellow minister how they are doing and most times you will hear a litany of all they are doing or hear them say oh I’m so busy! Dallas Willard divide...2024-02-2629 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 260: Love Your CongregationEpisode 260: Love Your Congregation Trent and Alan discuss the importance of loving your congregation. 2024-02-1920 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 259: Preparing for a Long Term Pastorate Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 259: Preparing for a Long Term Pastorate If you want to have a pastor who sticks around for a long time- then you have to prepare for that and communicate that to the pastor Why should you want a pastor to stick around for a long time? People don't trust a pastor until he's been there around 3 plus years A church can grow when their is security 7 Keys Pay plan for evaluations each year and opportunities for raises Christmas bonuses are expected Pastor appreciation month can be depressing if y...2024-02-1233 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 258: What Can I Do While out of a Ministry Position? Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 258: What Can I Do While out of a Ministry Position? 1.Get involved in a healthy church and let that church family get close to you 2.spend more time with your family 3.Serve without an angle 4.Take time to reflect Selah - pause and reflect 1. what is God teaching me now? 2. what has God taught me in the past? 3. How am I better equipped because of what I have learned? 5.Get a clearer picture of yoursel...2024-02-0520 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode257:A Look Back at Good StartsWe had some audio issues on our new episode, enjoy this look back at a an episode from the fall of 2020. Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode257:A Look Back at the Rule of Good Starts (episode 80) A good start requires pre-planning. Free energy Practice a ministry, run through the highs and lows of what you expect. COVID has revealed this is a weakness in our culture. Rate of change/marketing A good start requires intentional effort. Mindset If we don’t care about the start, it's har...2024-01-2925 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 256:What Can a Pastorless Church Do? Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 256:What Can a Pastorless Church Do? Lay leaders carry a heavy burden in this time. If you are a pastor, keep a link to this available for your lay leaders. Refocus on church's purpose - move from internal focus to external focus Know the why the church exists. Take some time to find out who we are. What is our gifting and calling - be specific? Where is our ministry field? When is now - not waiting. Stay focused on the basics Dedicate yourselves to small groups and d...2024-01-2232 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 255: Trent and Dana on their Voice of the Martyrs TripEpisode 255: Trent and Dana on their Voice of the Martyrs Trip We recently took a group to Voice of the Martyrs in Bartlesville, OK VOM supports persecuted Christians in hostile and restricted nations around the world. persecution.com Interdenominational They focus on the following 4 areas: Persecution Response They support families of martyred Believers for as long as needed Bibles to the Nations Owning a Bible is illegal in many nations. Voice of the Martyrs believes that every Believer deserves to have a Bible in their own language Front-line Ministry VOM seeks to connect with the local churches in eac...2024-01-2020 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 254: Care 4 Pastors Episode 254: Care 4 Pastors Care 4 Pastors Conference in Austin Texas care4pastors.com greatcommandment.net Hosts Great Commandment Network Guidestone Speakers were Mark Dance Ronnie Floyd David Kinnaman David Kinnaman owner and CEO of Barna research - Resilient Disciples Are our pastors actually part of the body of the local church or is it just a day job? We are responsible for everything but control nothing Glenn Packiam The Resilient Pastor book Whole life Discipleship Faith Relationships Wellness Vocation or calling Finances Only 9% are resilient in these areas - according to Barna How do we integrate authenticity into whole life discipleship Mark Dance - Start to...2024-01-1522 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 253: 7 Ways to Help Your Marriage Through Ministry (with Rachelle Small)Episode 253: 7 Ways to Help Your Marriage Through Ministry (with Rachelle Small) Talking about the Good things in ministry, not just the problems. Timing of when you talk about things Encouraging each other's spiritual growth Learning how to difficult conversation Speaking posotively about your spouse in public Supporting your ministry spouse in her ministry efforts Maintaining open communication when ministry is interfering with home 2024-01-0822 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 252: Looking Forward to 2024Episode 252: Looking Forward to 2024 Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2024-01-0221 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 251: Switching HorsesEpisode 251: Switching Horses Today Trent and Alan talk through their interactions with an article on Church Switchers. Make sure to visit the article below. Read Aaron Earls' article: Church Switchers Highlight Reasons for Congregational Change Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2023-12-2633 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 250: 6Gifts to Give Your Church Give your church the gift of a healthy you spiritually physically emotionally home Give your church the gift of consistent effort work hard be faithful Give your church the gift of your continued learning communication and preaching administratively doctrinally demographically Give your church the gift of good theology "But suppose in our preaching we are careful to demonstrate that the authority in which we preach inheres neither in us as individuals , nor primarily in our office as clergy or preachers, nor even in the church whose members and accredited pastors we may be, but supremely in the word of God...2023-12-1830 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 249: Keeping it fresh at Christmas and EasterContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 249: Keeping it fresh at Christmas and Easter Keeping it fresh Maintain your series Pray Change your perspective Keep a look out. Tell your story Invite another minister to come and preach Let Children and Youth tell the story 2023-12-1123 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 247: Build-A Sunday School TeacherContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 247: Build-A Sunday School Teacher This person can make or break so much of your church Has an outreach mindset Has a passion for the class loves them prays for them ministers to them Has committed to the long haul Has good study habits Committed to study scripture and background material not just Saturday night Has teaching skills,/is learning how to teach Willing to ask good questions Not a lecturer - get everyone involved Has the ability to apply: Can make the...2023-12-0426 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 246: Build-A-DeaconContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 246: Build-A-Deacon In 1 Timothy 3:8-12 Paul lays out the qualifications for a deacon: 1. A deacon is self-controlled in speech, appetites, and actions (1 Tim. 3:8; see also 1 Tim. 3:11). According to Paul, deacons must be “dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.” 2. A deacon is sound in the faith (1 Tim. 3:9). Deacons must “hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience,” which means that they must have a firm grip on the truths of the gospel...2023-11-2727 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 245: Build a Student MinisterContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 245: Build a Student Minister 1 Able to go without sleep - live on pizza 1a. A coachable spirit 2 A Disciple-maker 3 Mission-mindedness 4 Collaborative 5 Communication and people skills 6 Team player 7 Technological awareness 8 Family-focused ministry 2023-11-2030 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 244: Build-a-Worship-LeaderContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 244: Build-a-Worship-Leader If you could build your music minister- what would be your 8 must haves 1. They are authentic worshippers both privately and publicly. 2. They demonstrate humility ( a non-diva) 3. They love God's word 4. They lead out...eyes open, proper communicationn 5. They are teachers and are teachable 1. They are team builders 7. They work with the whole staff team well 8. They are involved in other areas of church lif...2023-11-1326 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 243: Build-a-PastorEpisode 243: Build-a-Pastor Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Like build a bear - but if you could build a great pastor - what would be 8 “must haves” Snowman 1 - A sincere personal faith 2 - A loving, caring person 3 - A hard worker 4 - A good communicator 5 - A willing learner 6 - A capable leader 7 - A humble disposition 8 - An engagement with other pastors (accountability) 2023-11-0627 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trentepisdode 242: Just Keep LeadingContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episdode 242: Just Keep Leading The Bible on Endurance 22 You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. -- Matthew 10:22 (CSB) 11 Up to the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are poorly clothed, roughly treated, homeless; 12 we labor, working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 13 when we are slandered, we respond graciously. Even now, we are like the scum of...2023-10-3025 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 240: 5 Issues You’re Probably Talking about in Your Preaching Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 240: 5 issues you're probably talking about in your preaching The issue if identity - what does it mean to be "in Christ" The issue of anxiety - providing a "non-anxious presenece" The issue of failure - failure seems so final in a cancel culture The issue of resilience - how do we get up when we've been knocked down The issue of morality - how individual choices affect others 2023-10-2324 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 239: Insider TrainingContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 239: Insider Training Calling out vs calling in Encourage your church folks to stay in In their secular job In their families In their community Insider Training: mentorships apprenticeships training events ongoing activities like Sunday School/small groups 2023-10-1627 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 238: How to Respond when Tech Goes Haywire Episode 238: How to Respond when Tech Goes Haywire So how do we handle when things go wrong? What types of technology go haywire What could possibly go wrong 1 electricity goes out 2 internet goes down 3 sound board on the fritz 4 Projector/tv not working for song words 5 Copiers 6 phone systems 7 fire alarms 8 live stream Sound and microphone screens and data other: like electrical outages 2roads the Freak out road the laugh it off road Some things to consider May we suggest a 3rd option. A teachable moment Training more people in the area of technology Make sure batteries are fresh Upload videos...2023-10-0928 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 237:More About What We DoEpisode 237:More About What We Do Enjoy This conversation about the roles Alan and Trent fulfill as associational leaders. Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2023-10-0125 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 236: 10 Ideas to Help You with Your 2024 BudgetEpisode 236: 10 Ideas to Help You with Your 2024 Budget Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 1. Pray for your budget 2. Look at your past trends - per capita giving - growth or decline patterns 3. Ask, do people in my church know our church's vision and priorities? 4. Expect insurances to increase significantly - health insurance - facility insurance and umbrella coverage 5. Speak truthfully regarding items in your budget. 6. Recognize the value of people - a smaller, well compensated staff will accomplish more than a larger...2023-09-2530 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 235: How to Welcome WellEpisode 235: How to Welcome Well Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Don’t do this 1. Ignore or turn away 2. Frown 3. Pass by 4. Be invasive 5. Take the back row Do this instead 1. Smile. Number one key 2. Wave - international symbol that all will recognize 3. Say “hi welcome to our church - my name is _____” 4. Ask few questions. 5. Invite a guest to sit near you. 6. Ask if they have any questions. 7. walk with them to guest area or nursery 2023-09-1824 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode234: Am I a Lead Follower?Episode 234: Am I a Lead Follower? Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Am I a follower before I am a leader? Am I setting a reasonable pace? Am I "in love" with leading? Am I too busy leading? Do I have a bad attitude about the concept of following? As a pastor - am I following Jesus in faith As a worship leader - am I a lead worshipper As a youth minister - am I leading young people to higher ground 2023-09-1125 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode233: Revivals: Check Yes or No?Episode233: Revivals: Check Yes or No? Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Questions that arose... 1. Answer the question: What is a revival? - revival is for God's people - crusade/outreach for lost 2. Answer the question: How does revival take place? - Only God can launch a revival - We can have a hopeful expectation 3. Know your people to know what is needed. 4. Make sure any speaker/preacher aligns with your philosophy of ministry. 5. Have a plan for preparing your people 6...2023-09-0425 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode232:Do We Revere Scripture?Episode232:Do We Revere Scripture? Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Westminster Confession "The authority of the holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed and obeyed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man or church, but wholly upon God (who is truth itself), the Author thereof; and therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word of God." Every great movement of God has been grounded in Scripture. We believe every enduring church has its roots firmly in Scripture. 2023-08-2823 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode231: Culture Takes TimeEpisode231: Culture Takes Time Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2023-08-2113 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 230: Tent And Dana from Interlaken, SwitzerlandEpisode 230: Tent And Dana from Interlaken, Switzerland As summer draws to a close, Trent and Dane remind us about the importance of time away. 2023-08-1411 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode229: Interview With DR. Mike Miller about Apologetic PreachingContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website 2023-08-0730 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 228: Ka-Ching: Talking About MoneyContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 228: Ka-Ching: Talking About Money 1. Let the Bible determine when and how often you talk about money. - If you preach systematically, the subject will come up. 2. Plan a sermon series on money, finances, stewardship. - They might be different in meaning, but people interpret them the same way 3. Avoid apologizing for preaching on the subject. - Hypocrisy in this area is unforgivable to many. - You shouldn’t apologize for God’s word ...2023-07-3130 min

Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and TrentEpisode 227: 10 Statements About Healthy ChurchesContact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website Episode 227: 10 Statements About Healthy Churches Ten Statements about Healthy Churches: 1. The pastor is spiritually healthy and growing. A church tends to follow its leader. 2. The pastor is a collaborative leader. Our best idea is rarely the best idea. The best ideas are filtered through others where they can become something better. 3. The church has a way of connecting people to smaller groups. A large gathering cannot do discipleship effectively. Do people want to connect with what you are doing?2023-07-2431 min