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Navigating the Grey Areas

Navigating the Grey Areas

Ministry and Christian life can sometimes present "gray areas" that are tough to navigate. Listen in as Bryan breaks down a few topics that can help you navigate aspects of ministry that aren't so black and white. Watch this episode...

More Midlife Musings

More Midlife Musings

Bryan reflects on how what he has learned from his experiences as a husband, pastor, and leader in the first part of his life and how it will shape the next phase and beyond. Photo of Bryan's family - ⁠https://cmhq.cc/sammsfamily⁠ Watch this episode...

Midlife Musings

Midlife Musings

Bryan reflects on how what he has learned from his experiences as a husband, pastor, and leader in the first part of his life and how it will shape the next phase and beyond. Photo of Bryan's family - https://cmhq.cc/sammsfamily Watch this episode...

The Whetstone – Sharpen Your Preaching Skills

The Whetstone – Sharpen Your Preaching Skills

Bryan launches a new series of episodes on Church Advance focused on helping you develop as a preacher. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with Luke...

The Struggles of Middle Aged Pastors

The Struggles of Middle Aged Pastors

A conversation with Ryan Hayden. Ryan is the pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Mattoon, Illinois. You can connect with Ryan at https://PastorRyanHayden.com Why your pastor has that edge – https://pastorryanhayden.com/blog/2023-08-23-why-your-pastor-has-that-edge/...

Developing Disciples and Leaders in Groups

Developing Disciples and Leaders in Groups

Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church...

The Types of Small Groups

The Types of Small Groups

Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church...

Why We Switched to a Connection Group Model

Why We Switched to a Connection Group Model

Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church...

Agreeing to Disagree

Agreeing to Disagree

A conversation with Dan Haifely of the King James Bible Research Council. Why We Don't Support an Updated Translation of the KJV by Dan Haifley ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://youtu.be/-ma5JAp3ke0⁠⁠ Watch this episode at https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance Connect with Bryan at...

The King James Bible Research Council

The King James Bible Research Council

A conversation with Dan Haifely of the King James Bible Research Council. Why We Don't Support an Updated Translation of the KJV by Dan Haifley ⁠ https://youtu.be/-ma5JAp3ke0⁠ Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan...

A Reasonable Approach to Updating the King James Bible

A Reasonable Approach to Updating the King James Bible

A conversation with Dan Haifely of the King James Bible Research Council Why We Don't Support an Updated Translation of the KJV by Dan Haifley https://youtu.be/-ma5JAp3ke0 Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan...

Your Physical Fitness Challenge

Your Physical Fitness Challenge

A conversation with Dan Purdie. Dan is a health and fitness coach who leads free monthly fitness challenges. On Monday, September 4, Dan will launch a challenge focused on church leaders. It's completely free so contact Dan to accept the challenge! Connect with...

Courage to Preach the Gospel with Eric Capaci

Courage to Preach the Gospel with Eric Capaci

This conversation with Eric Capaci is one of the top downloaded episodes of the podcast. Check out this powerful episode about having the courage to preach the gospel in spite of the fear of man. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠ Connect...

Take Your Preaching to the Next Level with Kurt Skelly

Take Your Preaching to the Next Level with Kurt Skelly

Take your preaching to a new level with Kurt Skelly! During the month of July, we're taking a look back at some of our all-time best episodes. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at...

Should You Leave the Ministry for a Season?

Should You Leave the Ministry for a Season?

During the month of July, we will be highlighting some of our favorite episodes from the past. In this episode, Bryan discusses the importance of remaining in ministry for the right reasons. As we live our lives, God sometimes leads us through different seasons and...

Ministry While Suffering with Noel Cwenar

Ministry While Suffering with Noel Cwenar

During the month of July, we're taking a look back at some of our all-time best episodes. This episode revisits Bryan's conversation with his friend Noel Cwenar as they discuss how to lead your church in times of suffering. Watch this episode...

Bryan Answers Your Questions

Bryan Answers Your Questions

Sign up for the next Hour of Encouragement at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch this episode at ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with Luke...

Adding Members to Your Church

Adding Members to Your Church

Sign up for the next Hour of Encouragement at https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch this episode at ⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke...

Right Person, Right Job, Right Time

Right Person, Right Job, Right Time

Part 2 of When It's Time to Hire. Many churches don't hire the right people at the right time. Bryan discusses the philosophy of training volunteer and part-time leaders and knowing when it's time to hire someone for a full time position. Watch this...

When It’s Time to Hire

When It’s Time to Hire

Many churches don't hire the right people at the right time. Bryan discusses the philosophy of training volunteer and part-time leaders and knowing when it's time to hire someone for a full time position. Watch this episode...

Prioritize Family

Prioritize Family

Part 4 of Do Not Disturb – Become more productive, fulfilled, and ultimately free to focus. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 56: You Need a Sabbatical – ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Mjd9Tk⁠⁠⁠ Recommended Book: Margin by Richard Swenson...

Time Saving Hacks

Time Saving Hacks

Part 3 of Do Not Disturb – Become more productive, fulfilled, and ultimately free to focus. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 56: You Need a Sabbatical – ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Mjd9Tk⁠⁠ Recommended Book: Margin by Richard Swenson...

Do Not Disturb

Do Not Disturb

In part 1 of this conversation, Bryan and Luke lay the groundwork for the upcoming series of episodes by making the case for disconnecting in order to be more productive, fulfilled, and ultimately free to focus. Watch this episode...

Eliminate the Noise

Eliminate the Noise

Part 2 of Do Not Disturb – Become more productive, fulfilled, and ultimately free to focus. Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠ Episode 56: You Need a Sabbatical – ⁠https://bit.ly/3Mjd9Tk⁠ Recommended Book: Margin by Richard Swenson...

Are You a Slave to Your Screen?

Are You a Slave to Your Screen?

Join us for the next Hour of Encouragement on Wednesday, May 10 at 1 PM (EDT) – Sign up for FREE at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Encouragement⁠ Bryan has officially left all social media! We'll break down why as we discuss the potential pitfalls of digital connection....