The Church Answers Podcast

Church Answers surveyed over 100 pastors and asked them what caused them the greatest pain. Thom and Jess identify five of the most frequent responses.

Jess and Thom discuss seven ways you can develop thicker skin in ministry.

Jess and Thom will answer listener questions at various points throughout the year. This week, we will answer several questions on two of our podcasts.

Jess and Thom will answer listener questions at various points throughout the year. This week, we will answer several questions on two of our podcasts.

The story is remarkable in any town of any size. But First Baptist Church of Okeechobee, Florida, is reaching more people than churches in major cities. You will be amazed by the insights as Thom interviews Pastor Mark McCarter of First Baptist Church, Okeechobee, Florida.

Non-denominational churches are among the fastest (and only?) major categories of growing churches in the United States. Sadly, though, most of them are growing from transfer growth. Low Country Community Church in South Carolina is an exception. Thom interviews Pastor Jeff Cranston about the church's amazing conversion growth.

Flirting dangerously with sexual boundaries. By the time the physical sexual affair takes place, the pastor has already crossed several sexual boundaries. There is no such thing as a harmless flirtatious comment or text to someone of the opposite gender who is not your spouse. Pornography is not a lone act that hurts no one else. Ongoing counseling that hints of meeting each other�

Initially, when you ask church guests what they like about a pastor, they will respond with a comment about the pastor’s preaching. But if you go just one more level in the conversation, these church guests will also talk about the favorable personality traits of the pastor.

Thom and Jess interview Steve Chaney, founder and CEO of Chaney and Associates, the premier CPA firm for churches of all sizes. In this episode, they discuss how churches can streamline their bookkeeping processes to focus more on ministry and growth.

Thom and Jess interview Steve Chaney, founder and CEO of Chaney and Associates, the premier CPA firm for churches of all sizes. In this episode, they discuss how transparent and accurate bookkeeping builds trust and stewardship in churches.