The Church Renewal Podcast

Jan 03 2025 84 ep. 24 mins 3
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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.

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What is the Future of the Church Renewal podcast?

Jan 03 2025 2 mins  
Hey! It’s me again. Are you wondering what the future of the Church Renewal Podcast is? What ideas and topics are still out there waiting to be explored. Well, we wanted to scratch that itch for you and bring you a quick update on where we are going from here. As we look ahead to season 4 of the Church Renewal Podcast our sincere prayer is that you and your pastor and your church

Will Flourish Place Outside of the PCA?

Dec 31 2024 7 mins  
We are jumping back into your podcast feed to bring you a bonus episode, cuz we love you. Today I sit down with Matt Bohling to ask him If Flourish Coaches work with churches outside of the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA). Spoiler alert, if your church is not a PCA church, and you are going to need a new lead pastor, we want to work with you to help you through your transition

Why is the Transitional Period So Important to the Life of the Church?

Dec 17 2024 13 mins  
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 period is so critical for the life of the church. It might seem obvious, but like I said, we’re full of surprises. So, thanks for joining

Where Did the Flourish Model Come From?

Dec 10 2024 20 mins  
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 experience have a deep shaping impact on our ministry. Today I’m sitting down with Matt to hear where and how the idea for Flourish and the

What are the Advantages of Using a Flourish Transitional Pastor? Part 2

Dec 06 2024 12 mins  
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 some of our conversation today. If you did not catch the first part of this conversation you’ll find it linked below in the episode note

Next Steps

Dec 03 2024 21 mins  
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 through this process in today’s episode, and as always, if you want to know more, or if you want to start this conversation you can go to flouri

The GRACE Analysis

Nov 29 2024 20 mins  
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, the GRACE analysis looks at the whole life of your church and gives you an intentional way to move forward towards growth. Today, Matt is

What Are the Advantages to Using a Flourish Transitional Pastor? Part 1

Nov 26 2024 18 mins  
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 specialized area? Who are they? What are the similarities and distinctions between them? And what, if any, is the relationship between them? Jo

Case Study: Hallowed Story

Nov 22 2024 15 mins  
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 bit of recovery and restoring. In that vein, we are talking about a Hallowed Story today. Matt and I will discuss one stand-out win that a church experienced as they worked with a Flourish Coach through their process of transitioning

The Sacred Assembly

Nov 19 2024 26 mins  
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 concept, or even if you have, we’re glad you’re listening now. Join us as we discuss the power and kindness of God’s grace th