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Season 2 Episode 16 – Discipleship or Mentorship: Carl Walker

How can you thrive in discipleship? Are pastors and church leaders bringing up the next generation of leaders in a way that Jesus would? On today's episode, Kyle Willis and Dace Clifton are joined by Carl Walker of En Gedi Retreat as we explore the differences between discipleship and mentorship.

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Season 2 Episode 15 – Coffee Talk with Dace and Kyle

Dace Clifton and Kyle Willis have a casual conversation about thriving in ministry. We try something a little bit different with a more behind-the-scenes episode. Our hope is that you will leave encourage and inspired to thrive in the place that God has called you.

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Season 2 Episode 13 – Creating a Successful​ Church Budget

On today's episode of the Thriving in Ministry Podcast, we will be talking about how to create a successful church budget. We know that church finances can be one of the biggest challenges that pastors face, and we want to equip you with some simple steps as you prepare your church budget.

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Season 2 Episode 12 – Thriving in a Sabbatical Season

What is a sabbatical and how can it help pastors be at their best? Today we talk about rest and the importance of sabbaticals. How is it that ministry leaders can balance the demands of their ministry by maximizing times of rest? On this episode Kyle Willis and Dace Clifton talk about pastor sabbaticals. Dace shares about his upcoming sabbatical and the reset that it will provide...all this on the Thriving in Ministry podcast.

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Season 2 Episode 11- Thriving in Ministry​: 7 Marks of a Healthy Ministry

What are the components of a healthy ministry? How do you know if you are being fulfilled in your church ministry and life? Join us today as we're talking about Thriving in Ministry, the 7 Marks of a Healthy Ministry. Today we will talk about what a healthy ministry should look like in your life… all this on the Thriving in Ministry podcast. Join us for Season 2, Episode 11 of the Thriving in Ministry Podcast, brought to you by Daily Pastor and Talanton Church Services.

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Season 2 Episode 10 – Thriving​ in Family: Balance

How involved should your family be with your ministry? How do you lead your family while in ministry? Your ministry is always changing, but you always have the same family. Join us today as we're talking about Thriving in Balance with our families. Today we will talk about how your family can be involved in ministry, some pitfalls to be on the look out for, and some tips for thriving with your family… all this on the Thriving in Ministry podcast. Join us for Season 2, Episode 10 of the Thriving in Ministry Podcast, brought to you by Daily Pastor and Talanton Church Services.

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Season 2 Episode 9 – Thriving in Ministry: Funeral Fails

Sooner or later you are going to be called on to participate in a funeral, so how can pastors prevent a funeral fail? On today’s bonus episode, we will be talking about DEATH… actually we are going to talk about my favorite subject…funerals. Kyle Willis and Dace Clifton discuss things to do, and things NOT to do in order to avoid a funeral fail. Join us for Season 2, Episode 9 of the Thriving in Ministry Podcast, brought to you by Daily Pastor and Talanton Church Services.

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Season 2 Episode 8 – Thriving in Improvement: Future Church

How can your church benefit from change? Kyle Willis and Dace Clifton talk about how pastors and church leaders can lead their church towards improvement in both the ministry and non-ministry efforts. Change is difficult, but needed in many churches. Join us for Season 2, Episode 8 of Thriving in Improvement: Future Church of the Thriving in Ministry Podcast, brought to you by Daily Pastor and Talanton Church Services.

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