The Church Renewal Podcast
The Church Renewal Podcast is a conversation for church leaders eager to see our churches refreshed by the gospel. The only fully sufficient reason that today dawned is that Jesus is yet gathering a people and using the church to do it. Come and join us as we dig into the ways Jesus is renewing his church.
Episodes
82 episodes
Why is the Transitional Period So Important to the Life of the Church?
I bet you were not expecting another bonus episode from your favorite two Flourish voices were you? That’s okay, we’re full of surprises! Today we are giving you a big picture, yet short conversation. We are talking about why the transition per...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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13:11
Where Did the Flourish Model Come From?
Surprise! I’m back with another bonus episode from Flourish Coaching. This conversation between me and Matt is a bit more retrospective and historical. As the Executive Director of Flourish Coaching, Matt Bohling’s personal story and life exper...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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20:10
What are the Advantages of Using a Flourish Transitional Pastor? Part 2
Today we are going to take a second look at the broader church transitioning field and I’m going to ask Matt about the specifics that distinguish Flourish coaches from other organizations that work in this same space. You might be surprised by ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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12:06
Next Steps
Today we are talking about next steps. How can your church get involved with Flourish Coaching? What is the process for partnering with Flourish Coaching either for consulting, or for obtaining a transitional pastor? We are going to talk throug...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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21:05
The GRACE Analysis
You’ve probably never heard of a GRACE analysis. This tool developed by Ken Preddy provides a structure that you can use to develop a clearer picture of the most important areas in your church to address. More than just identifying pain points,...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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20:15
What Are the Advantages to Using a Flourish Transitional Pastor? Part 1
Okay, As we come to the end of the third season of the Church Renewal Podcast we have talked a lot about the ministry of Flourish Coaching. But what about the wider field of church transition? Are there other organizations that work in this spe...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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18:34
Case Study: Hallowed Story
We have already heard a "horror storyabout when the transition process fails. And, as I said in the last episode, we are intentionally doing a little ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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15:16
The Sacred Assembly
We’ve dealt with a lot of heavy issues so far in season three. So, as we come around the final bend, we are going to take a breather and recover a little. We are going to start by talking about the “Sacred Assembly” If you haven’t heard of this...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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26:26
The Humanity- Part 3
This is the third and final installment of “The Humanity” deep-dive. We have already looked at the personal impact to the transitional pastor and his wife. Today we are going to consider the family and kids of the pastor. There are some unique ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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17:55
Flourish Transitional Pastor: Vetted, trained, Coached - Part 2
In today's episode we are bringing you the second half of the “Vetted, Trained, Coached” mini-series. We are going to pick up our conversation about the work that Flourish does as a ministry to train and prepare their coaches to be effective in...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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15:41
Case Study: Horror Story
What happens when a church health assessment falls on deaf ears, leading to an unexpected closure? Matt, our guest, shares his poignant journey through the trials of unsuccessful church transitions, offering a candid look at what went w...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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26:14
Power Dynamics and Conflict
Ever wondered how power dynamics shape the health of your church community? Join us as we explore the complexities that arise when certain individuals or families hold sway over church decisions, potentially disrupting harmony within le...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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29:32
The Humanity: Part 2
Today we are bringing you Part 2 of our three part mini series called “The Humanity” where we look at the impact and cost to the life of the transitional pastor and his family. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet you can find it in the episod...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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24:10
Flourish Transitional Pastors: Vetted, Trained, Coached - Part 1
In today’s episode we are bringing you the first part of a a two-part mini series called, “Vetted, Trained Coached”. In this deep-dive we are going to unpack the process that all Flourish Coaches go through in order to be ready and able to guid...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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24:09
The Humanity: Part 1
In today’s episode we are bringing you the first part of a a two-part mini series called, “Vetted, Trained Coached”. In this deep-dive we are going to unpack the process that all Flourish Coaches go through in order to be ready and able to guid...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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25:37
The Pastoral Search
We have already discussed the first and second phases of a church in transition. The first phase: "The Church Health Assessment" and the second...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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18:57
The Tasks of the Transitional Pastor
So far in Season three we’ve talked a lot about the theoretical reasons for using a transitional pastor, but we haven’t really discussed what the Transitional Pastor is actually doing. So, today, I’m sitting down with Matt to ask him to dive in...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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21:02
Won't Having a Transitional Pastor Delay Our Getting a New Lead Pastor?
Here’s an obvious question; If I need a new lead pastor, won’t using a transitional pastor slow down the process of finding the next guy to hire? If you were not thinking about this question, I bet you are now. So, we are going to try to answer...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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14:53
The Productive Years
Today Matt and I are discussing the productive years of a pastor. Just like a church has a normal life cycle, a pastor also has a ministry life cycle. Knowing where you, as a pastor, or where your pastor is in his cycle will not only help you t...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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19:16
Will My Church Need a Transitional Pastor? Part 4
This is the last in the 4-part deep-dive, called, “Will My church need a transitional pastor?” In this final installment we are going to look at some much more difficult and painful situations that you need to be aware of. Gross moral failure o...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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29:16
Diagnosing Your Position
If you have never thought about your church as having a life cycle, or if you think that the whole idea is unbiblical I hope that today’s episode challenges you to re-visit this topic. We have already mentioned the church life cycle and the pha...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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16:46
Will My Church Need a Transitional Pastor? Part 3
This is the third part in the “Will My Church Need a Transitional Pastor?” Deep-dive. Today we will discuss some more signs you can look for in your church. A church in ‘Recline” or “Decline”; Physical improvements are all over 10 years old...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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22:08
What Is Envisioning?
The second phase for a church in transition is “Envisioning” After completing a Church Health Assessment and answering the questions, “Where have we been?” And, “Where are we now?”, it is necessary to answer two more questions, “Who a...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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23:18
Will My Church Need a Transitional Pastor? Part 2
This is part 2 of our 4-part mini-series “Will my church need a transitional Pastor?” In today’s episode, Matt and I will look at some caution signs to be aware of that might surprise you: Being a “commuter” church; A church with financial chal...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:34
The Church Health Assessment
Today Matt and I will talk about how to assess the health of your church. The first step that Flourish coaches lead a church through is the Church Health Assessment. This is a crucial stage of investigation and intentional critique of the churc...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:00