Aug 12, 2025 | Accountability, Church Budgeting, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In this insightful episode, John and Jim sit down with Mike Kern III—former President/CEO of two financial service companies and now a trusted advisor to pastors and churches through Churchway Advisors. Mike shares his personal faith journey, leadership background,...
Aug 5, 2025 | Family, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Pastor's Kids
You’ve poured your life into loving and leading the Church. But what happens when your kids see the stress, the mess, and the politics — and start to pull away? This episode is for every pastor who longs to see their children love Jesus’ bride as much as they do. How...
Jul 29, 2025 | Family, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Pastor's Kids
Every pastor wants to see their church love Jesus . . . but what about their kids? Today we’re getting real about one of the most important — and personal — parts of ministry: helping your own children fall in love with the Savior you serve. What were some key...
Jul 22, 2025 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, People Leaving, Transition
Last week, we unpacked key ideas for building a church hiring playbook. This week, we turn to the less exciting — but equally critical — side of the people equation: a church firing playbook. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to staff transitions and trying to...
Jul 15, 2025 | Hiring, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Team members
In ministry, every hire is more than a role filled — it’s a person stewarding the mission of the Church. A great hire strengthens the team, brings unity, and fuels Kingdom impact. A bad hire? It can create division, drain energy, and stall momentum. Hiring well is...
