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 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 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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Season 2 Episode 7 – Thriving in Transition

How can pastors lead their church during times of transition while creating a healthy culture and reaching the community with the Gospel? How do pastors and church leaders maintain a healthy balance during seasons of change? We believe that you can learn best on how to thrive in transition, by hearing from Sam Rainer. All this on the Thriving in Ministry podcast. On today’s episode we are talking with Sam Rainer, Pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church. Sam helps lead Church Answers and Rainer Publishing as well as co-hosting the EST.Church and Rainer on Leadership podcasts.

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Season 2 Episode 5 – Thriving in Creativity: Mod Scenes

How can you empower your team to unleash their creativity into the work of your church? During these times of increased pressure, there will be new ways that your church will want to increase your impact. On today's episode, Kyle Willis and Dace Clifton talk with Steven Hall, from Mod Scenes, on how church leaders can thrive in creativity. We’ll talk about how your church can improve their overall programming, even on a budget.

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Season 2 Episode 4 – Thriving in Preaching: Clarity

Do you want to connect with your audience? Clarity is a critical component of effective preaching. When you are clear, people remember and can apply your teaching to their lives. On today’s episode, Kyle Willis and Dace Clifton talk about how to clarify your preaching so it is more memorable and effective.

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