{"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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In this powerful conversation, I sit down with author Jodi Goshorn to talk about her new book, Goodbye Lies, Hello Life . Jodi opens up about her journey from missions work in Thailand to homeschooling mom of six, and the painful but freeing process of uncovering lies she believed about God, herself, and her calling. Together, we talk about: Why subtle lies are the most dangerous to your faith The trap of believing ministry requires a title or position What it looks like to discover your God-given identity and walk in it How fear manipulates us — and how freedom from fear unlocks abundance The role of vulnerability, surrender, and trust in the Christian life Whether you’re a pastor, leader, or everyday believer, this episode will remind you: you are chosen, called, and equipped for kingdom impact. 👉 Grab Jodi’s book Goodbye Lies, Hello Life on Amazon and be sure to leave her a review after you read it. 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