#217: Shepherding Couples?

#221: Busy Schedules Cause Some to Drift Away

Why are so many 20-30 year-olds leaving Churches of Christ for other churches?  In this episode of The Church Things Podcast, Kerry and Becky, offer one reason: college, careers, and increasingly busy schedules cause people to gradually drift away.  They share a word of encouragement both for those who may have drifted away and for church leaders who care for them.

#220: Why Many Young Adults Are Leaving Churches of Christ (A Preview)

Someone recently asked Becky and Kerry this question: Why are so many 20 and 30-year-olds leaving Churches of Christ for other churches?  Others, including those who have left Churches of Christ and those who remain and imagine why some leave, were invited to weigh in on this question.  This episode is a preview of the responses that were submitted.

#219: Baptism Sundays

Some churches schedule and plan Baptism Sundays, special services planned in advance to encourage baptisms.  In this episode, Kerry and Becky discuss why churches might consider planning such an event, as well as why some might not.

#218: What Churches Should Look for in Their Elders

In this episode, Kerry and Becky are responding to this submission: "We are looking for an additional Shepherd to put in place within this year.  What in your mind is the key quality that we should look for?"  This week, they're talking about  what the New Testament teaches about church leadership.

#217: Shepherding Couples?

In this brief episode, Kerry and Becky are responding to a question from a church member about “shepherding couples.”  Are "shepherding couples" biblical?