{"podcast":{"title":"Pastors Thriving | Ministry, Leadership, Discipleship, Church Growth, Small Church Strategies","slug":"pastors-thriving-ministry-leadership-discipleship-church-growth-small-church-strategies-6589021","podcast_index_feed_id":6589021,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/kevinelworthunplugged/feed.xml","website_url":"http://www.pastorsthriving.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/kevinelworthunplugged/20240601_110619_eb9f1dfa08fcb16867f48f3494be5110.png","author":"Kevin Elworth-Business & Ministry Coach, Passive Income, Entrepreneur Pastor, Ministry Marketing","episode_count":142,"summary":"The SOURCE for Pastor help, encouragement, strategies for growth and Leadership Hey Pastor! Do you wish you knew the secret to growing your church while finding balance between ministry and your family? Do you find yourself updating your resume and browsing the job ads on ministryjobs.com ? Do you want to develop leaders within your church to relieve the burden from your shoulders, but instead you’re constantly dealing with drama and conflict? You’re in the right place. Welcome to Pastors Thriving, where you will learn the secrets to leadership growth in your church - spiritually, numerically, and financially. You’ll learn how to equip and develop your staff and congregation so that you don’t have to feel alone on this journey - and enjoy the ministry that you’ve been called to once again. Hi, I’m Kevin. Twenty-year ministry veteran, husband of a powerhouse wife, the father of 5 wonderful kids, and lover of Jesus powered by coffee and tacos. It wasn’t long ago that I grew a church from zero to 700 in five short years and wrestled with the trauma and drama that goes along with intense church growth. 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It’s about building momentum that actually lasts. In this episode, Kevin breaks down five crucial areas pastors must refocus on to see sustainable growth—not just in numbers, but in culture, engagement, and team ownership. If you’ve ever felt like your fall ministry season turns into a sprint with no finish line, this episode is your reset button. You’ll learn: Why more programs don’t mean more growth How to anchor everything to your mission (or risk burnout) The one shift that turns spectators into leaders How to realign your team without adding more meetings A mindset filter to help you make clear decisions all season long Before you plan another event or rework your sermon calendar— listen to this. 🎧 Tune in now → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pastors-thriving-ministry-leadership-discipleship-church/id1704510489?i=1000701697710 🚀 Ready to align your church for real movement? Join Kevin in the Make More Disciples Challenge and discover how to develop leaders, activate serve teams, and create a thriving discipleship culture—without burnout. 👉 https://morediscipleschallenge.com/optin 🗓 Want help refocusing your ministry strategy? Book a free 1-on-1 coaching session and get a personalized plan to lead with clarity this fall. 👉 https://calendly.com/kevinelworthcoaching/complimentary-1-1-strategy-call Get Kevin's Book, Breaking the I Can't Cycle, NOW - https://amzn.to/3ETprks Fall isn’t just a season to survive. It’s a season to lead with purpose. Start here. #ChurchLeadership #FallMomentum #PastorsThriving #Discipleship #MinistryGrowth #MakeMoreDisciples","meta_description":"Fall is here—and it’s not just about launching the next sermon series. It’s about building momentum that actually lasts. 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