Watch or Listen to Your Favorite Episodes!
Peruse the list of shows to catch your favorite Church-Talk On Demand or search for your favorite topic!
Proactive Stewardship Strategies
Stewardship is more than a campaign; it's more like a crusade that's a part of your congregation's life. It takes intentionality and planning on the part of the congregation as well as on the part of each person in the congregation. This week Drs. Bill and Kris will share tools and strategies for helping every member in your congregation be a part of sharing their time, talent, treasure, and testimony. View
Church Health: Hope or Hype?
Is there such a thing as a "sick" congregation? Can a congregation be "terminally ill?" Drs. Kris and Bill move past diagnosis this week to talk about church health, fitness, and congregational longevity. With Guest Bill Easum.View
Church Size Transitions
Is your congregation having trouble growing beyond 50 . . . 100 . . . 200 . . . 500? Do arguments seem to break out or people leave when your worship attendance nears one of those "magic" numbers? Have you been hearing a bit of "us/them" language of late? You may be experiencing some of the challenges of size transitioning: breaking through size barriers. Drs. Kris and Bill are here this week to commiserate but, more than that, to counsel and cheer you on! Whatever your View
Conversion or Conversation
Evangelism is still a bit of a four-letter word in the minds of many Christians. It conjures up visions of knocking on doors, handing out leaflets, and quoting Bible verses. For over 300 years, according to some, the church has been obsessed with conversions rather than discipleship. And in case you haven't noticed, that doesn't seem to be working very well anymore. In this episode, Drs. Bill and Kris will chat about what's working these days. Could it really be as simple as having a conversatioView
Recruiting and Training Volunteer Leaders
Good, effective leaders come by neither default nor begging. Effective ministries can be effected only when we pray, recruit, and follow through with training. Drs. Kris and Bill share tips and tools for both recruiting and training potential leaders. View
Guest Integration and New Member Training
They've been coming for a couple weeks but they don't seem to be connecting yet. How are you going to keep your guests coming back? Experience shows that if they haven't made at least one good friend in six months they're unlikely to remain. This week, Drs. Bill and Kris will take a look at how to help your guests connect and integrate them into the congregation. Audio Only View
Ministry With and For Children and Youth
This week Drs. Kris and Bill (parents of five and grandparents of six) share personal experience plus some of the latest findings in the realm of children and youth ministries, findings that may just help you find your children in church when they become adults. View
Ramping Up for Fall
Fall's just around the corner ... really ... and it's already past time for Fall program planning, but we're sure at least one good idea will Fall into your lap today, whether you use it in the next few weeks or get started now for Fall 2010! Join Dr. Bill and friends this week as they broadcast live from the Ministry in Hard Times Event at the North Campus of Geist Christian Church in Fishers, IN. Audio OnlyView
Boomer Ministries
They're becoming the most powerful AARP group in history, but they were also the first generation to leave the church en mass. How are you going to reach the Baby Boomers who are still stinging from the 50s and 60s? This week, Church-Talk will take a close look at who the Boomers are and how to create ministries that can connect this generation with Jesus and with the church. View
Doing Ministry with Singles
Probably one of the most difficult ministries to start and maintain is a successful singles' ministry. This week we'll share insights we've gained over the years, and speak to some guests who've experienced success in providing excellence in reaching this most difficult of crowds. View