The Two Preachers Podcast

Generational Discipleship, the passing of faith from one generation to another is modeled for us all through the Bible. In Psalm 145:4 “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” and in Psalm 78 – The psalmist explains the importance of testifying about God’s works to the next generation so they would remain in the faith and not turn away a.k.a. generational discipleship. And we see examples of this through the narratives of Scripture. In this episode we will discuss the Why, the How, and the Importance of making Intergenerational relationships paramount in your church culture.

This week we are talking about evaluating our programs & auxiliary ministries within the church. Keeping our fingers on the pulse of what the church is doing, offering & serving as leaders is one of the most important areas of serving our church. Sometimes, hard decisions and discussions have to be had; but regular discussions and evaluating the health and vitality of programs and ministries within the church is vital. Advanced Strategic Planning: A New Model for Church and Ministry Leaders [a.co/d/10PO76Y]  Aubrey Malphurs

One of the easiest entrapments we can find ourselves falling into in the ministry world is that of comparison. A primary question you will find yourself being asked by other church leaders is, "How many ya runnin'?" Today, Josh and Ben examine the Metrics of Success that seem to have an endless range when determined in our minds; Scripture, however, gives us one metric that defines success in the life of a minister: Faithfulness. Suggested Reading/Resources: Shrink: Faithful Ministry in a Church-Growth Culture [Shrink: Faithful Ministry in a Church-Growth Culture] by Tim Suttle The Prodigal Church: A Gentle Manifesto against the Status Quo [https://a.co/d/00anKhs] by Jared C. Wilson

With the awareness level rising in the area of the importance of mental health, we wanted to take an episode and dedicate to this topic; with an emphasis on pastors, ministers and church leaders in mind. Please do not hesitate to reach out to a mental health professional if you are struggling. Some resources both Josh and Ben have found to be helpful are listed below. Link 1 & 2 are articles primarily focusing on the pastor and mental health https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/mental-health-resources/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/exhausted-pastors-suffering-decline-overall-health-respect-friendship-study The Vimeo link below is a playlist of messages that Ben shared at FCC in the summer of 2021 "A Biblical look at Mental & Emotional Health." https://vimeo.com/showcase/10190750

"Don't call it a comeback!!" In this episode of The Two Preachers Podcast, Josh and Ben sit down to talk (finally) about some of the highs, lows and in-betweens of ministry life... but, more importantly than that, what we should do in every season. Blessings!