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GLINCGood Communication Has No Boundaries
Good Communication Has No Boundaries, is a podcast that tackles communication challenges we face daily to have our voices heard and to stand out with authenticity. With the added complexity of moving into a virtual world, these insights are needed more than ever. Gerry Lewis, CEO of GLINC, provides his perspectives on communicating in this new reality by drawing on his 25 years of experience working with audiences from over 70 countries. These insights are captured in his award-winning book SHINE, first published in 2015, now also available in Simplified Chinese.
2020-10-2746 min
GLINCRun Effective Meetings, Engage and Shine!Gerry Lewis is President and Owner of Gerry Lewis Inc., an internal communications organization specializing in employee engagement and change management communication. Gerry Lewis has led training workshops, conferences and employee events in over 50 countries. Gerry is also an award-winning author. SHINE: Communicate Your Way to a Brighter Career won first place in the 2015 Small Business Trends Book Awards.
This podcast was original published by Time to Shine Podcast.
Avoid the Four Sins of Meetings
Gerry has defined the “four sins of meetings”, problems that are experienced in meetings that go wrong:
Waste...2019-07-1839 min
Your Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.110 – How can my church respond to tragedy at a distance? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some reflections on how churches may respond to tragedy when it’s not in our community. How can we engage and ignite the whole Body of Christ in joining hands across the world? When tragedy strikes elsewhere A couple of weeks ago […]
The post 110 – How can my church respond to tragedy at a distance? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-08-2820 min
Dr. Gerry Lewis Podcast Episodes – Dr. Gerry Lewis108 – We cannot keep silent anymore! [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a heartfelt response to the ugliness of racism as demonstrated over the weekend in Charlottesville, VA. The church must stand with one voice and say, “No more!” How you can help me help others: Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and give […]2017-08-1420 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.108 – We cannot keep silent anymore! [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a heartfelt response to the ugliness of racism as demonstrated over the weekend in Charlottesville, VA. The church must stand with one voice and say, “No more!” How you can help me help others: Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and give […]
The post 108 – We cannot keep silent anymore! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-08-1420 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.107 – God is speaking. Are you listening? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on the concept of “theological reflection” in the activities of our lives. I’m also adding a new feature to the podcast: “What I love about the church where I worshiped this past Sunday.” Theological Reflection “Theological Reflection” – In […]
The post 107 – God is speaking. Are you listening? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-08-0627 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.106 – Help your congregation ask better questions [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts I have recently been sharing with churches on the questions people bring to the worship gathering. The content itself is a recording of my message at Joplin Baptist Church, Joplin, TX on July 23, 2017. Questions people bring to […]
The post 106 – Help your congregation ask better questions [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-07-2434 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.105 – You plan your ministry. When do you plan your life? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on Life Planning and life rhythms for pastors and leaders by sharing real time thoughts that occurred on a planned quarterly day of reflection on my own life plan. For more information on Life Planning resources, click here. For more […]
The post 105 – You plan your ministry. When do you plan your life? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-07-1826 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.104 – Please, Pastor, just one sermon at a time! [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts for preachers on something every one of us has done at some point: preached one sermon that should have been more than one. Occupational hazards of highly motivated preachers We want people to know everything we know about a […]
The post 104 – Please, Pastor, just one sermon at a time! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-07-0720 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.103 – Living with a sense of sacred “sent-ness.” [podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on a topic I have been struggling with for a few weeks. It was actually intended to be last week’s episode, but I just couldn’t get the handle on it that I wanted. I need to thank Brad Brisco […]
The post 103 – Living with a sense of sacred “sent-ness.” [podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-06-2420 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.102 – Small church pastor, this is just for you. [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some online resources I have discovered over the past couple of years that are particularly focused on pastors and leaders of small churches. Resources Mentioned New Small Church @karlvaters 200 Churches Small Church Pastor (Dave Jacobs) Dave Jacobs Quick […]
The post 102 – Small church pastor, this is just for you. [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-06-2024 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.101 – Yes, a Sabbatical is possible for the small church pastor! [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode I’m sharing an interview I did recently with my friend pastor Bobby Cates of Slidell’s First Baptist Church in Slidell, TX. A few months ago, Bobby got to experience something that a lot of small church pastors never get close to and I […]
The post 101 – Yes, a Sabbatical is possible for the small church pastor! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-06-091h 07Your Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.100 – Two tiny letters with massive impact [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m back from hiatus and excited about what’s ahead. I’m also excited to reach the amazing milestone of releasing EPISODE ONE-DADGUM-HUNDRED! In this episode, I’m talking about the massive impact possible when we master the use of the two tiny letters “n” and “o.” Every pastor (and […]
The post 100 – Two tiny letters with massive impact [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-06-0223 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.099I – Are you enrolled in Auto-University? (encore)[Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99i) I’m going all the way […]
The post 099I – Are you enrolled in Auto-University? (encore)[Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-05-2626 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.099H – First follower (encore) [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99h) I’m going all the way […]
The post 099H – First follower (encore) [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-05-1918 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.099G – How to avoid death by committee (encore) [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99g) I’m going all the way […]
The post 099G – How to avoid death by committee (encore) [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-05-1225 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.099F – 4 Ways to Make Choices Without Regrets (encore) [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99f) I’m going all the way back […]
The post 099F – 4 Ways to Make Choices Without Regrets (encore) [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-05-0517 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.099E – How to have a church failure … and why you should try to (encore) [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99e) I’m going all the way back […]
The post 099E – How to have a church failure … and why you should try to (encore) [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-04-2820 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.099D – The Worst part of Sunday morning (encore) [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99d) I’m going all the way […]
The post 099D – The Worst part of Sunday morning (encore) [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-04-2120 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.099C – Why you MUST unplug (encore) [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99c) I’m going all the way back […]
The post 099C – Why you MUST unplug (encore) [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-04-1519 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.099B – How to stay overworked and busy in ministry (encore) [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99b) I’m going all the way […]
The post 099B – How to stay overworked and busy in ministry (encore) [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-04-1021 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.099A – There is no magic bullet (encore) [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99a) I’m going all the way […]
The post 099A – There is no magic bullet (encore) [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-03-3114 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.099 – Finding a Good Church (and a special announcement) [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (99) I’m finishing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list. Announcement I’m also announcing that, due to upcoming travel that will have me out of pocket (much of it out of country) for […]
The post 099 – Finding a Good Church (and a special announcement) [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-03-2421 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.098 – What are the things we can’t get wrong? [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (98) I’m continuing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list. Question: “What are the things we can’t get wrong – the essentials?” If you were to ask 100 leaders this […]
The post 098 – What are the things we can’t get wrong? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-03-0317 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.097 – How do you know when to help people? [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (97) I’m continuing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list. Question: “There are so many people out to scam others so how do you know when to help people. I have heard […]
The post 097 – How do you know when to help people? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-02-1827 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.096 – How do we help people choose to come to church on Sunday? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. Starting with this episode (96) I’m going to spend several episodes answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list. Question: “Church vs. the recliner, how do we get people to feel comfortable coming to our time of Praise, […]
The post 096 – How do we help people choose to come to church on Sunday? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-02-1121 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.095 – Give me 10 good reasons not to give up on Facebook [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (95) was inspired by the Facebook post of a friend (not just a FB friend, but a real one for over 30 years). I responded on Facebook and then decided to do a podcast for the benefit of other Christ-followers and churches who may […]
The post 095 – Give me 10 good reasons not to give up on Facebook [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-02-0422 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.094 – Sometimes the High Road is under construction [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (94) I talked about the concept of Taking the High Road. I told a story of a recent situation where I had to choose the high road and then used the metaphor of a road under construction, and signs you might see […]
The post 094 – Sometimes the High Road is under construction [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-01-2823 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.093 – Embarking on the Journey to Amazing [Podcast] Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (93) I’m launching a new season with an explanation of a phrase that changed my life, encouragement that Amazing is possible, and a caution about two roadblocks that will keep you from Amazing. The phrase that changed my life: “Now go […]
The post 093 – Embarking on the Journey to Amazing [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2017-01-1213 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.092 – A special year end episode [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (92) I’m sharing the final podcast of the season. I’m going to take the next few weeks off to enjoy the Christmas holidays and prepare for Season 3. I have some special year-end promotions going on right now that I hope […]
The post 092 – A special year end episode [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-12-1211 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.091 – Old New Worship [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (91) I shared a reading of the best case for what I would call legitimate “blended” worship that I have ever read. You will be encouraged and challenged in your thinking about worship and music. I do not have permission to […]
The post 091 – Old New Worship [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-11-3022 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.090 – Guard your heart [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (90) I shared from the heart about a recent experience that got my attention about how we need to truly and diligently guard our hearts. Proverbs 4:23 – Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring […]
The post 090 – Guard your heart [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-11-1916 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.089 – Make your church more Guest-Friendly in only 7 days [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (89) I shared an encore recording of a previous podcast (Episode 41) where I talked about some simple things you can do in the next few days to make your Sunday morning experience more “Guest Friendly.” These are not effortless, but […]
The post 089 – Make your church more Guest-Friendly in only 7 days [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-11-1017 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.088 – Where will you be in 10 years? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (88), I shared some perspective gained from a recent LifePlan experience and my conviction that we can choose the life that we desire. If that idea goes against the grain for you, please listen and/or read all the way to the […]
The post 088 – Where will you be in 10 years? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-11-0417 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.087 – The most political and UNpolitical post I have ever written [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (87), I shared an upcoming blog post that I have scheduled for the week before Election Day 2016. Both the nation at large and the Church of Jesus Christ are more divided over this election than any I have seen in […]
The post 087 – The most political and UNpolitical post I have ever written [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-10-2716 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.086 – What if it is my life that needs realignment? [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (86), I continued on the theme of the previous episode concerning ministries out of alignment. Sometimes ministries are out of alignment because we have allowed our personal lives to be out of alignment. Previous episode recap of 3 step process for ministry […]
The post 086 – What if it is my life that needs realignment? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-10-2017 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.085 – When in doubt, Reboot. [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (85), I shared how sometimes a ministry needs to be reviewed, realigned, and rebooted. Part of this episode is a personal testimony of getting out of alignment. How do you know when a ministry might need a reboot? It […]
The post 085 – When in doubt, Reboot. [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-10-1319 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.084 – The #1 question you MUST ask when planning a church event [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (84), I shared 6 important questions to ask when you are planning a church event. I wrapped up with the #1 question that MUST be asked, but seldom is. 6 Important Questions: The Why Question: why are we doing […]
The post 084 – The #1 question you MUST ask when planning a church event [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-09-2421 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.083 – You need a really good reason to get up at 4:00 in the morning [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (83), I shared some 4:00 a.m. on the way to the airport ramblings about a small church conference I am headed to, as well as some thoughts on some common pastor struggles from some recent conversations. Resources mentioned: 95conference […]
The post 083 – You need a really good reason to get up at 4:00 in the morning [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-09-1527 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.082 – Did he really just say that? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (82), I am sharing an encore presentation of Episode 10: Responding to Rudeness. For original detailed notes, click here. Highlights Observations about Rudeness: Rude comments are not just directed toward pastors. Our culture has become more rude in […]
The post 082 – Did he really just say that? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-09-0822 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.081 – Church lessons from a restaurant opening [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (81), I am sharing some thoughts from a recent restaurant visit and how that relates to your church’s guest-friendliness. Previous Episodes on the topic of Guest-Friendliness Episode 41 – Make your church more guest-friendly in 7 days Episode 42 […]
The post 081 – Church lessons from a restaurant opening [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-09-0116 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.080 – Sometimes answers just aren’t enough [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (80), I am sharing a recent blog post and some thoughts on the goodness of God even in times of trouble and grief. Read the post here When Answers Aren’t Enough (Scott Wesley Brown) To comment on this […]
The post 080 – Sometimes answers just aren’t enough [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-08-2409 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.079 – Facebook Discipleship [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (79), I am sharing some thoughts on how we can disciple church members on their Facebook usage. In a previous episode (45 – November 12, 2015), I shared some ideas on Why your church needs a social media policy. […]
The post 079 – Facebook Discipleship [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-08-1815 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.078 – A picture is worth a thousand words [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (78), I am sharing 3 resources that I use on a weekly basis to create great visuals for use on my blog, presentations, and social media feeds. Why do graphics matter? 65% of people are visual learners. If you […]
The post 078 – A picture is worth a thousand words [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-08-1112 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.077 – Budgeting your vacation time [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (77), I am sharing some thoughts in answer to a question that came from a member of a private pastors Facebook group I manage. Troy asked a question about vacation planning. Troy’s question: How do you guys budget your […]
The post 077 – Budgeting your vacation time [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-08-0327 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.076 – Cleanup on the Bible Study aisle! [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (76), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 5 and the Epilogue of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it. If […]
The post 076 – Cleanup on the Bible Study aisle! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-07-1923 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.075 – Transforming “Bible Study” into Disciple Making [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (75), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 4 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it. If you have not listened […]
The post 075 – Transforming “Bible Study” into Disciple Making [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-07-1351 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.074 – What’s missing in our Bible studies? [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (74), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 3 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it. If you have not […]
The post 074 – What’s missing in our Bible studies? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-07-0629 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.073 – A Blueprint for a Jesus-focused Church Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (73), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 2 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it. If you have […]
The post 073 – A Blueprint for a Jesus-focused Church appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-06-2950 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.072 – Why should we study the Bible? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (72), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 1 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it. In Chapter […]
The post 072 – Why should we study the Bible? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-06-2233 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.071 – Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (71), I am sharing a reading of the introduction to my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it. The book is […]
The post 071 – Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-06-1411 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.070 – Everybody’s got a story, Part 3 [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (70), I am sharing part 3 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled, Writing Your Memoir in Advance: […]
The post 070 – Everybody’s got a story, Part 3 [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-06-0823 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.069 – Everybody’s Got a Story, Part 2 [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (69), I am sharing part 2 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled, Writing Your Memoir in Advance: […]
The post 069 – Everybody’s Got a Story, Part 2 [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-06-0219 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.068 – Everybody’s got a story [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (68), I am sharing part 1 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled, Writing Your Memoir in Advance: Six […]
The post 068 – Everybody’s got a story [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-05-1922 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.067 – 4 Questions to launch powerful Bible study group discussions Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (67), I am sharing another simple, but effective, small group Bible study method. The 4 Question Method for Processing God’s Word Together Another simple, yet effective method for facilitating powerful group discussion is the 4 Question method. This […]
The post 067 – 4 Questions to launch powerful Bible study group discussions appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-05-1311 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.066 – The S.O.A.P.Y. method of group Bible study [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (66), I am unpacking a small group Bible study method of which I am a big fan. The S.O.A.P.Y. Method of Bible Study In 2010, my friend Harrell Teague, from San Antonio Baptist Association, introduced me to a simple […]
The post 066 – The S.O.A.P.Y. method of group Bible study [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-05-0415 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.065 – How do you get access to the “Upper” room? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. This episode (65), is a recording of a sermon I recently preached in a church with whom I am doing a consultation. In the sermon I shared a powerful concept from Will Mancini’s book, Church Unique and unpacked my own ponderings on how we […]
The post 065 – How do you get access to the “Upper” room? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-04-2833 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.064 – Secular no more! [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-64 (March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19). In this episode […]
The post 064 – Secular no more! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-04-1924 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.063 – Creating a culture of gratitude [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-64 (March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19). In this episode […]
The post 063 – Creating a culture of gratitude [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-04-1226 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.062 – Celebrate base hits to create momentum [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-64 (March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19). In this […]
The post 062 – Celebrate base hits to create momentum [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-04-0621 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.061 – 10 Commandments of Powerfully Effective Group Bible Study [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for the next few weeks. In this episode (61), I replayed the content of […]
The post 061 – 10 Commandments of Powerfully Effective Group Bible Study [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-03-3025 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.060 – Do you know what you don’t know that you know? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (60), I shared some thoughts on one of the most life-changing resources I have ever encountered: COACHING. My coaching journey I began my training with Coaching4Clergy in January, 2010. I started coaching clients in February of that year and […]
The post 060 – Do you know what you don’t know that you know? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-03-2126 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.059 – Defeating the Delegation Demon [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (59), I shared some thoughts from others as well as some of my own on one of the hardest tasks pastors and leaders ever have: delegation. In my 20 years as a pastor, particularly as the only full-time member […]
The post 059 – Defeating the Delegation Demon [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-03-1426 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.058 – Could our building be holding us back? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (58), I answered a question that came via email. Greg asked, “Do you think that the building we are in could be holding us down [from] getting new people coming or staying once they come, as far not being in a ‘church’ […]
The post 058 – Could our building be holding us back? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-03-0721 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.057 – Get out of your Comfort Zone and into your Sweet Spot [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (57), I explored some differences between the legendary comfort zone and the elusive sweet spot and offered some diagnostic questions for finding the latter. Finally, I offered a focused 3 step process for making the move to the sweet spot. […]
The post 057 – Get out of your Comfort Zone and into your Sweet Spot [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-03-0224 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.056 – Two reasons why pastors shouldn’t have to go to work [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (56), I unpacked 2 reasons why the idea of a pastor having to go to work is actually detrimental to significant ministry. I have been asked the following questions: Are you working today? Are you at work? Are you […]
The post 056 – Two reasons why pastors shouldn’t have to go to work [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-02-2312 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.055 – What do you do when you feel trapped by God? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (55), I unpacked another thought on which I have been pondering for several years. Both through personal experience and through conversations with pastors, I am aware that there are times when some pastors feel trapped by God. They feel abandoned. They […]
The post 055 – What do you do when you feel trapped by God? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-02-1626 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.054 – Your church cannot be the Body of Christ [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (54), I unpacked a thought on which I have been pondering for several years – the Church as the Body of Christ. I have become convinced that one of the reasons churches try to do too many things is because they […]
The post 054 – Your church cannot be the Body of Christ [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-02-0825 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.053 – When politics and Sunday School collide [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (53), I answered a question that came from a lengthy email response to Episode 50 (We need to lighten up!). Larry asked, “What is the best way or ways to respond to people who make comments based on the Scripture passage […]
The post 053 – When politics and Sunday School collide [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-02-0118 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.052 – How do you know it ain’t broke? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (52), I shared some thoughts on a well-known idiom (at least in the southern U.S.) – “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” This phrase, according to Wikipedia, was popularized in 1977 by Bert Lance, Director of the Office […]
The post 052 – How do you know it ain’t broke? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-01-2622 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.051 – How washing dishes changed my life. [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (51), I told a story of an amazing insight I got from a newly chosen habit: washing dishes. Actually, the habit is not simply washing dishes. My newly chosen habit is washing dishes every night before going to bed. […]
The post 051 – How washing dishes changed my life. [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-01-1815 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.050 – We need to lighten up! [Podcast] Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (50), I gave my impressions on a question I was recently asked. I was recently speaking to a group of community and ministry leaders and Jack asked me, based on my observation from interacting with numerous churches, my opinion on the […]
The post 050 – We need to lighten up! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2016-01-1216 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.049 – First Follower [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 49 of the Your Church Matters podcast. This is the final episode of our 2015 inaugural season. Thanks so much for sharing this amazing journey. A few months ago, I saw a YouTube video called “Leadership lessons from the dancing guy.” At first I was amused, but after a […]
The post 049 – First Follower [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-12-1720 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.048 – Stop with the greeting already! [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 48 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I reflected on a recent Facebook post that was one of my highest engagement posts ever. The “Stand and Greet” time controversy The stand and greet time in the worship service is a meaningful and time honored […]
The post 048 – Stop with the greeting already! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-12-1022 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.047 – Why are people so crazy when it comes to church membership? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 47 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I addressed a listener question from Katherine. She wrote: “Why do people join the church on the first visit and never come back? Or why do they come every Sunday forever and never join?” Why do people […]
The post 047 – Why are people so crazy when it comes to church membership? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-12-0430 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.046 – Oh, Brother, what a day! [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 46 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In today’s episode, I just shared my heart at the end of a crazy day as it applies to those in ministry. My encouragement to pastors who have these kinds of days: God hasn’t forgotten about you. Listen for His […]
The post 046 – Oh, Brother, what a day! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-11-2022 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.045 – Why your church needs a social media policy [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 45 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I talked about something that affects almost every church–social media. Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures. This man had been instructed […]
The post 045 – Why your church needs a social media policy [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-11-1224 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.044 – Why would a pastor not do an invitation? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 44 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode, I answered a question from Renee, who wrote: “Can you tell me why a pastor doesn’t do an invitation after or during service?” The Invitation The public “invitation” or “altar call” has been so prevalent for the […]
The post 044 – Why would a pastor not do an invitation? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-11-0523 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.043 – What are Keystone Habits and why should we have them? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 43 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode, I shared my initial thoughts on exploring the concept of Keystone Habits, and invited listeners to join me on the journey. Where the journey began I’m currently reading, The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg. A couple of […]
The post 043 – What are Keystone Habits and why should we have them? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-10-3017 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.042 – So you think you’re Guest-Friendly [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 42 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode, I continued with the theme of Episode 41: Make your church more Guest Friendly in 7 Days. Reminder: There is a BIG difference in being friendly to guests and being guest-friendly. We are big on making promises. […]
The post 042 – So you think you’re Guest-Friendly [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-10-2227 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.041 – Make your church more Guest Friendly in 7 Days [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 41 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I talked about some simple things you can do in the next few days to make your Sunday morning experience more “Guest Friendly.” These are not effortless, but the effort is minimal and the potential impact far exceeds the […]
The post 041 – Make your church more Guest Friendly in 7 Days [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-10-1519 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.040 – Are you enrolled in “Auto University?” [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 40 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I have borrowed a term that I have often heard Dan Miller use on his 48 Days to the Work You Love podcast: “Auto University.” As a passionate life-long learner, I have sometimes joked that I am […]
The post 040 – Are you enrolled in “Auto University?” [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-10-0926 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.039 – Don’t mess with the deacons! [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 39 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I answered a listener question. Greg sent me an email that contained more than just this particular issue, but I asked (and received) his permission to share this portion and my answer. “One of the major points of criticism […]
The post 039 – Don’t mess with the deacons! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-10-0217 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.038 – We are Farmers! [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 38 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I related a story told to me by a friend about a failed crop. 3 Ways to Guarantee that You Will NOT Reap a Spiritual Harvest: Planting Nothing. May be a result of fear of failure. May be […]
The post 038 – We are Farmers! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-09-2423 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.037 – Masterpieces on the Move [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 37 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode, I shared a recording of a sermon I preached in the First Baptist Church of Decatur, TX on August 16, 2015. The message was based on Ephesians 2:1-10, with special emphasis on verse 10: For we are His […]
The post 037 – Masterpieces on the Move [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-09-1835 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.036 – It’s NOT your job! [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 36 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode, I identified 4 unrealistic expectations that church members often place on pastors and that pastors place on themselves even if pressure is not coming from their members. 4 Unrealistic Expectations (Alliteration warning): It is NOT your job to: […]
The post 036 – It’s NOT your job! [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-09-1027 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.035 – Issues for the Churchless Pastor [Podcast]Welcome to Season 1 Episode 35 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode I addressed a third issue brought up by a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for a pastor or do not have a permanent pastor?” Great question! In fact it is […]
The post 035 – Issues for the Churchless Pastor [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-09-0330 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.034 – Why You Should NEVER Have a New Members Class [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 34 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I gave 10 Reasons why churches should avoid having a new members class or some other orientation process. Reader/Listener Alert: Please stay with me all the way to the end before you draw your final conclusions. 10 […]
The post 034 – Why You Should NEVER Have a New Members Class [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-08-2820 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.033 – How to Avoid Death by Committee [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 33 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In today’s episode, I address a common struggle with churches: an unwieldy and ineffective committee structure. Observations about Church Committees: 1. Most churches have too many committees. 2. Most committees don’t have a clear vision for why they exist. 3. A complicated committee […]
The post 033 – How to Avoid Death by Committee [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-08-2025 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.032 – Creating a Culture of Gratitude [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 32 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode, identified 6 general observations regarding gratitude and culture and 6 components of a culture of gratitude in your church. General Observations: People expect to be criticized Our culture is so self-centered that we have lost the ability […]
The post 032 – Creating a Culture of Gratitude [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-08-1426 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.031 – Issues for the Pastorless Church [Podcast]Welcome to Season 1 Episode 31 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode I addressed a second issue brought up by a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for a pastor or do not have a permanent pastor?” Great […]
The post 031 – Issues for the Pastorless Church [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-08-0628 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.030 – A Millennial Interview, Part 2 [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 30 of the Your Church Matters Podcast. In this episode, recorded while traveling home from our “Guy Trip,” I interviewed my son, Zeke Lewis (24), and my son-in-law, Joseph Dad (28), on issues of life, faith, and the church from their millennial generation perspective. The interview was too long for […]
The post 030 – A Millennial Interview, Part 2 [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-07-3028 minDr. Gerry Lewis Podcast Episodes – Dr. Gerry Lewis030 – A Millennial Interview, Part 2 [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 30 of the Your Church Matters Podcast. In this episode, recorded while traveling home from our “Guy Trip,” I interviewed my son, Zeke Lewis (24), and my son-in-law, Joseph Dad (28), on issues of life, faith, and the church from their millennial generation perspective. The interview was too long for […]2015-07-3028 minDr. Gerry Lewis Podcast Episodes – Dr. Gerry Lewis029 – A Millennial Interview, Part 1 [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 29 of the Your Church Matters Podcast. In this episode, recorded while traveling home from our “Guy Trip,” I interviewed my son, Zeke Lewis (24), and my son-in-law, Joseph Dad (28), on issues of life, faith, and the church from their millennial generation perspective. The interview was too long […]2015-07-2332 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.029 – A Millennial Interview, Part 1 [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 29 of the Your Church Matters Podcast. In this episode, recorded while traveling home from our “Guy Trip,” I interviewed my son, Zeke Lewis (24), and my son-in-law, Joseph Dad (28), on issues of life, faith, and the church from their millennial generation perspective. The interview was too long […]
The post 029 – A Millennial Interview, Part 1 [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-07-2332 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.028 – What’s Your Thing? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 28 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I reflected on a sermon I heard awhile back based on a phrase from Philippians 3:13: “This one thing I do.” In the sermon, the preacher quoted both D.L. Moody and Zig Ziglar. The quotes: D.L. Moody – “Give […]
The post 028 – What’s Your Thing? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-07-1914 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.027 – What if? [Podcast]Welcome to Season 1 Episode 27 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I am recording and scheduling this episode in advance because of an upcoming “guy trip” with my boys (my favorite son and my favorite son-in-law). We will be on the road when this publishes. In this episode, I am sharing a recording of my […]
The post 027 – What if? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-07-0920 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.026 – Why start a new church? [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 26 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode I addressed a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for a pastor or do not have a permanent pastor?” Great question! In fact it […]
The post 026 – Why start a new church? [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-07-0222 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.025 – 10 Commandments of Powerfully Effective Group Bible Study [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 25 of Your Church Matters. In this episode, I offered 10 Commandments that can be immediately implemented to increase the effectiveness of small group Bible study, no matter what you call it (Sunday School, Small Groups, Life Groups, etc) and where you have it (homes, community building, church campus, […]
The post 025 – 10 Commandments of Powerfully Effective Group Bible Study [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-06-2523 minYour Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.024 – Four Ways to Make Choices without Regrets [Podcast] Welcome to Season 1 Episode 24 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode, I talked about the common dilemma of making choices. Not between good and bad. Not even between good, better, and best (that sounds so simple in theory). Sometimes our choices are between good and … good. Have you ever […]
The post 024 – Four Ways to Make Choices without Regrets [Podcast] appeared first on Dr. Gerry Lewis.2015-06-1819 min