Best Craig Church Ministries Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 083: Flyover Church: Jesus' Ministry in Rural Places, with Brad Roth 45:42

6h ago45:42

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Karl Vaters talks with Brad Roth about the content from his new book, Flyover Church: How Jesus’ Ministry in Rural Places Is Good News Everywhere, for which Karl wrote the foreword. Topics include: How the rural church is different from the city and suburban church, not just in scale, but in type How metrics are very different in the rural church T…

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Keeping Track of Good Things 29:29

7h ago29:29

29:29

Stan & the guys discuss "good things" in ministry that we must learn to keep record of as we strive for bigger goals. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgBy Stan Givens

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Leading Interactive Bible Studies and Hope for Gen Z with Dan Hamlin 39:45

5h ago39:45

39:45

Mike chats with Dan Hamlin, Youth Pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Maria, CA, about fresh and exciting ways to teach the Bible to teenagers. They tackle the challenge of overcoming negative stereotypes about Gen Z and share secrets on making Bible stories interactive and engaging. Plus, they discuss the do's and don'ts of storytelling, ensuring the m…

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The battle for the truth of the gospel - with Thomas Schreiner 32:37

7h ago32:37

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One of the world’s New Testament Scholars Thomas Schriener is in Sydney for the Moore College Lectures on ‘The Battle for the truth of the gospel.’ At the center of his attention is NT Wright and the New Perspective on Paul, a debate that questions whether ancient Judaism was legalistic. Schreiner tells of his roots in Roman Catholicism, a transfor…

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Summer Playlist | Healthy Communication 23:37

6d ago23:37

23:37

It's summertime, and it just wouldn't be the same without a Summer Playlist! That's right, we've dusted off a few records from the JUST LEAD vault & we're ready to drop the needle on some of our best content. This week, we dive into the theme of healthy communication including topics like knowing your audience, communication styles, rooms & atmosph…

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Pastoral Ministry Beyond the Pulpit - Brian Brodersen, Kike Tores, Richard Cimino, Manolo Matos 51:30

7d ago51:30

51:30

Brian Brodersen, Kike Tores, Richard Cimino, Manolo Matos speak with Mike Neglia about the intricacies of pastoral ministry, beyond the obvious and public preaching responsibilties. These wise men highlight the roles and needs of pastors in nurturing and developing mature followers of Jesus. It addresses the challenges pastors face, the importance …

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On Striving To Overcome Cynicism 43:20

7d ago43:20

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Stan and the guys discuss complex ministry situations that can lead to discouragement, pessimism, and cynicism and how to avoid them. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgBy Stan Givens

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From defensive to offensive in the religious freedom debate - with Mark Spencer, Mark Sneddon and Mike Southon 22:11

7d ago22:11

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Religious Freedom leaders are calling on Australia's Government to quickly bring a Religious Discrimination Act to the parliament. Mark Sneddon says the Religious Discrimination Act is not about granting unlimited freedoms, but about preventing adverse treatment of religious individuals and organizations. He says there needs to be a fair compromise…

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Ep 082: Pastoring Difficult People, with Craig T. Owens 55:38

12d ago55:38

55:38

Sometimes pastors are our own worst enemy, so we need to recognize that God chose us for this work. There’s probably not a single pastor (at least not a long-term pastor) who can’t relate to the title of Craig T Owens’ latest book, When Sheep Bite: Help for Shepherd Leaders Who May Have Felt the Painful Bites. In this conversation, Karl Vaters talk…

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Passing on the Baton: Preaching Mentorships and Ministry Training with Alan Stoddard 26:44

14d ago26:44

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In this episode, Dr. Alan Stoddard shares the valuable lessons he learned from the influential mentors who shaped his journey, highlighting the importance of mentorship in spiritual leadership. Reflecting on his experiences, Dr. Stoddard encourages contemporary pastors and Christian leaders to invest in the next generation of preachers and leaders.…

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Normal Ministry Stuff 27:59

14d ago27:59

27:59

Stan & the guys discuss four keys to healthy church life: focusing on Calvary, discipleship, equipping the saints, and loving the community. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgBy Stan Givens

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Expressive Individualism and Church Music - with Philip Percival and Alanna Glover 26:31

14d ago26:31

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What does Expressive Individualism mean for churches? And what specifically does it mean for church music? Here is the expressive individualism worldview: ‘Truth comes from inside me. It’s important that I look inside to discover who I truly am’ and ‘I need to express my individuality and personal truth to the world around me to receive validation.…

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Episode 425 - Jeff's Update: The FBI, Unity, and Grandchildren 18:07

18d ago18:07

18:07

After more than one year... here is a new episode! So I took a little time off... This is a short one with the intention of more to come!By Jeff Keady and Jonny Craig: Pastors, Leaders, Bloggers, Podcasters, and Encouragers

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Sermon Introductions and Illustrations, Lessons learned from Haddon Robinson and Preaching the Old Testament 59:45

21d ago59:45

59:45

Mike Neglia welcomes Dr. Steve Mathewson to the Expositors Collective show and Steve shares his deep insights into sermon preparation and delivery. The discussion covers the strategic use of illustrations to enhance sermon relatability, techniques for crafting engaging introductions, and continuous improvement in communicating God's Word. Dr. Mathe…

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A way back from disillusionment and disappointment in ministry - with Karl Deenick 30:15

23d ago30:15

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Disillusionment is one of the great threats to the Christian life and to Christian ministry A wise man said the worst thing in ministry was not a pastor who quits, but a pastor who doesn’t quit, but who keeps going when they’ve given up. Sydney Missionary and Bible College Karl Deenick shares his own experience of hitting a major wall after seven y…

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Equipping Tips For Pastors 26:33

21d ago26:33

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Stan & the guys discuss how to practically help your people practice discipleship, witnessing, and loving the community. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgBy Stan Givens

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Ep 081: Should Your Church Consider the Microchurch Model?, with Frank Wooden 49:27

26d ago49:27

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Karl Vaters talks with Frank Wooden about Microchurches. Frank has been a church planter for decades, but is now concentrating on the Microchurch model as a valid, healthy alternative in a changing cultural landscape. Karl and Frank talk about: What Microchurch is Why it’s so appealing right now Some cautions to be aware of Three reasons the Microc…

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Summer Playlist | Rest, Recreation, & Replenishment 20:51

27d ago20:51

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It's summertime, and it just wouldn't be the same without a Summer Playlist! That's right, we've dusted off a few records from the JUST LEAD vault & we're ready to drop the needle on some of our best content. This week we dive into the theme of rest, recreation, & replenishment including topics like compulsive busyness, the Sabbath, PQ's vacation h…

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Speech Impediments, Humble Prayer and Preaching About Money with Will Bassett 50:53

29d ago50:53

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Preaching about money can be hard, preaching with a speech impediment can be harder. In this conversation with Mike, Will Basset from Ridgeway Community Church speaks about how the power of God and trusting in His Word is the key to each of these situations. Will shares his first preaching experience, which was challenging due to his stammer, and h…

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Three Versions of a Calling 28:36

29d ago28:36

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Stan & the guys talk personal callings. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgBy Stan Givens

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What I wish I knew before becoming a senior minister - with Jon Kwan and Dave Keun 30:58

28d ago30:58

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What would Dave Keun and Jon Kwan like to tell their younger selves if they could travel back in time before they took on the position of senior minister? How has their sense of ownership changed? What has been most difficult about the transition to the role? What mistakes have they made? Dave Keun has been senior minister of Kellyville Anglican Ch…

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Setting Your Heart to Study God's Word with Mike Neglia 39:52

1M ago39:52

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In this episode of Expositors Collective, recorded at the "Pizza and Preaching" night in Santa Maria, California, Mike Neglia gave an interactive talk about the essential practice of studying a Bible passage and crafting an effective sermon outline. Our discussion covers: Hermeneutics: Understanding the science and art of Biblical interpretation. S…

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No Higher Calling [With Dr. Craig Ireland] 53:24

1M ago53:24

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Stan chats with pastor, author, speaker, teacher, and theologian Dr. Craig Ireland about his latest book "No Higher Calling." Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgBy Stan Givens

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Roadmap to reset Anglican Communion - with Paul Donison and Glenn Davies 31:02

1M ago31:02

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Roadmap for a reset communion - with Paul Donison and Glenn Davies The chair of Gafcon Laurent Mbunda and chair of Global South Justin Badi Arama are to meet to work out a roadmap for the resetting of the Anglican Communion. Global South Anglicans have endorsed the Former Sydney Archbishop Glenn Davies call for the communion to be reset on biblical…

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Ep 080: Practical Ideas that Work In Small Churches, with Laurie Acker 33:29

1M ago33:29

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Karl Vaters talks with Laurie Acker about the changing face of small church ministry, especially as it relates to recruiting, training, and relying on the volunteers who are so essential in helping small churches survive and thrive in a changing world. Laurie runs SmallChurchMinistry.com, an online ministry that provides resources and support for v…

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Shut Your Big Mouth (And 5 Other Self-Disciplines) 18:33

1M ago18:33

18:33

We cannot be successful in leading our family, organization, or teams unless we first exercise SELF-DISCIPLINE. President Harry Truman said this, “In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves, self-discipline with all of them came first.” Before we fight the battle in the world in and in the marketp…

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Preaching Proverbs with Craig Babcock 1:00:02

1M ago1:00:02

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In the 335th episode of Expositors Collective, Mike sits down with Pastor Craig Babcock to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of preaching through the book of Proverbs in an expositional manner. Both seasoned and novice preachers often find Proverbs challenging to preach (and Mike is no exception!) However, Craig, drawing from his PhD …

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De-sizing The Church [with Karl Vaters] 38:33

1M ago38:33

38:33

Stan talks with Pastor, Author, and Speaker Karl Vaters about his latest book and much more. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgBy Stan Givens

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How do we diagnose complex problems within our church - with Greg Lee 28:29

1M ago28:29

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All the time in church there are unexpected things happening. We or someone else makes a decision to change something which then relationally or missionally impacts another area of church life that we didn’t expect. Sometimes we put too much attention into one area of church - and now other areas are suffering. Whatever size your church is - the ch…

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On Disconnecting From the Numbers Game 30:39

2M ago30:39

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Stan and the guys discuss numbers in small church world. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgBy Stan Givens

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Partnering With the Spirit to Bring Out What the Text Is Really Saying 58:13

2M ago58:13

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Sam McCabe, a singer-songwriter and worship leader from Houston, Texas, speaks with Mike about quarterly preaching, and the pitfalls and opportunities that are available to those who preach messages and then wait three months until the next time! He speaks about the dangers of being over-prepared, and the opportunities to meditatively think through…

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Ministry families and adopting and foster care - with Sarah and Mat Yeo and Matthew Wilcoxen 28:06

2M ago28:06

28:06

How do you balance the instability and chaos of external ministry with adding a foster child or adopted child to a ministry family? What are the implications of taking children in crisis into the ministry home? What motivates ministry families to become foster parents or to adopt? How do older children and the church respond? Sarah and Mat Yeo serv…

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Tips For Healthy Ministry Leadership 24:35

2M ago24:35

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Stan and the guys discuss personal health for ministry leaders in today's culture. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgBy Stan Givens

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Ep 079: Church Collaboration and Killing Consumerism in a Post-Christian Context, with Dan Nichols 49:45

2M ago49:45

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Pastoring in a post-Christian context is different. The more counter-cultural our faith becomes, the more important it is to understand that Christian consumerism is deadly and church cooperation is essential. Karl Vaters talks with Dan Nichols about these subjects, including: Negotiating a cultural shift in a longstanding church Partnering with ot…

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Give The Work Away! How To Delegate (Part 2) 26:27

2M ago26:27

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Maybe you've heard it said, if you want to go FAST, go ALONE. But if you want to go FAR, you've gotta take someone WITH you. So it is with delegation. You've got to GIVE THE WORK AWAY so that you can DO what only you can do. But what should you be looking for & who can you trust to delegate to? In Part 2 of a 2-Part episode, we explore the characte…

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Preaching Matthew, Using Commentaries Well and Collaborative Preparation 40:10

2M ago40:10

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3/5 of the Expositors Collective leadership team take a break from filming their video course to chat about teaching through the Gospel of Matthew. Nick and Mike are teaching it at their churches and John is recording audio commentary for the Listeners Bible Commentary The Listener’s Commentary provides clear, accessible teaching through each book …

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Acting like men? - with Phillip Jensen, Craig Hamilton, Adrian Russell and Robin Kinstead 30:30

2M ago30:30

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What is it to be #likeaman? There are not many places in the New Testament where men are spoken to specifically. Today we are thinking about being a Christian man. In the ESV and NASB the translation of 1 Corinthians 16:13 has ‘Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong’. (ESV) But what does that mean? Dominic Steele put that que…

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How to Be a Good Guest Speaker, How Much You Should Tell Your Kids About Church Drama and So Much More! 48:33

2M ago48:33

48:33

Dr Philip Nation's work has included roles as a Bible publisher, revitalizing established churches as a pastor, working with non-profit organizations, curriculum publishing, and serving as a university professor. His personal publishing experience includes writing, co-authoring, and editing over 20 published works. Over the years, he has trained le…

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Strategies to increase the retention of the children of members - with Al James 26:16

2M ago26:16

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There are three different ways that the adult population of churches can grow: Adults being saved. Christians transferring from another congregation within your denomination of switching from another denomination. Children of members growing up in the church and taking on their parents faith for themselves. Most evangelical churches - even growing …

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Helping Pastors Thrive (with Jon Sanders) 38:34

2M ago38:34

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Stan sits down with EntrePastors Podcast host and pastoral coach Jon Sanders. Support the Show. Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgBy Stan Givens

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