Church Advance with Bryan Samms
By Bryan Samms
Hosted by Bryan Samms, Pastor of RiverCityBaptist.Church
Produced by Luke Clayton and MustIncrease.com
Church Advance with Bryan SammsJul 13, 2020
Consecutive Preaching
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Leading Change at an Established Church with Pastor Mike Brown
A session from Church Advance 2024. Connect with Mike Brown at https://WestfForidaBaptist.com/Leadership
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Pastoral Finances with Nate Skelly
A session from Church Advance 2024. Connect with Nate Skelly at https://NateSkelly.com
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What's Next for Church Advance?
Bryan unveils upcoming Church Advance events and opportunities for the next year and beyond. Learn more at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Luke
Send the Rain – Kurt Skelly
A sermon from Church Advance Conference 2024 See additional show notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Luke
Chan Returns – Year 1 of Church Revitalization
Aaron Chan returns in this episode to discuss his first year as pastor of Hope Church Mayport.
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Clarity in Preaching
In this episode of The Whetstone series, Bryan gives practical teaching on being clear in your preaching.
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Family Hurt and Division
Bryan discusses heartbreaking moments of ministry that every pastor will face at some point.
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The Heartbreaks of Ministry
Bryan discusses heartbreaking moments of ministry that every pastor will face at some point.
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Planting Healthy Churches with Chris Anderson
A conversation with Chris Anderson. Chris leads the Healthy Church Network with Biblical Ministries Worldwide Connect with Chris at chris.anderson@biblicalministries.org See additional show notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Luke
Top Ten Commentary Series
Bryan talks about his 10 most useful commentary series. See the full list at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes
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Let's Get Down to Business
A conversation with Brandon Nicely on co-vocational ministry and the role of good business practice in the church. Access show notes at https://BryansSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Stay Teachable
Bryan shares insights and lessons he's learned from pastoring for 8 years at the same church. Access show notes at https://BryansSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Embrace Simplicity and Clearly Communicate
Bryan shares insights and lessons he's learned from pastoring for 8 years at the same church. Access show notes at https://BryansSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Don't Use People to Build Your Church
Bryan shares insights and lessons he's learned from pastoring for 8 years at the same church.
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Reflections on 8 Years of Pastoral Ministry
Bryan shares insights and lessons he's learned from pastoring for 8 years at the same church.
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The Southern Baptist Convention and Church Planters
Bryan shares his thoughts on Paul Chappell's position on accepting funding from the Southern Baptist Convention. Access show notes at https://BryansSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com
Should Church Planters Accept SBC Funding?
Bryan shares his thoughts on Paul Chappell's position on accepting funding from the Southern Baptist Convention. Access show notes at https://BryansSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com
Happy New Year! Updates on the 2024 Church Advance Conference
Bryan shares some huge updates about this year's Church Advance conference! Access show notes at https://BryansSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com
Merry Christmas from Church Advance
It's been a great year for Church Advance! Join Bryan and Luke as they look back on 2023, look ahead to 2024 and give some details on the Church Advance Conference coming up in February!
A Ministry of Scandals
Reactions to the recent "Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals" docuseries and its exposure of predatory behavior within the IFB movement.
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Let Us Prey
Reactions to the recent "Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals" docuseries and its exposure of predatory behavior within the IFB movement.
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Better Sermon Outlines (The Whetstone)
Bryan gives practical teaching on creating better sermon outlines in this installment of The Whetstone series.
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Silly Songs and Weak Preaching
A conversation with Dave Malinak. Dave is an independent Baptist pastor serving at the Berean Baptist Church in Ogden, Utah. Connect with Dave at https://DaveMallinak.com Access notes and resources for this episode at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Watch this episode at https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance
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How Should the IFB Change?
A conversation with Dave Malinak. Dave is an independent Baptist pastor serving at the Berean Baptist Church in Ogden, Utah. Connect with Dave at https://DaveMallinak.com
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What an IFB Wishes Would Change About the IFB
A conversation with Dave Malinak. Dave is an independent Baptist pastor serving at the Berean Baptist Church in Ogden, Utah. Connect with Dave at https://DaveMallinak.com
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Lessons from Spurgeon
Bryan discusses valuable insight from the life and ministry of Charles Spurgeon.
Spurgeon: A Biography – https://BryanSamms.com/Spurgeon-a-Biography
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Shepherding from the Pulpit (The Whetstone)
Bryan continues his preaching series entitled "The Whetstone" as he discussed how you can shepherd and care for your people through your preaching ministry.
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Navigating the Grey Areas
Ministry and Christian life can sometimes present "gray areas" that are tough to navigate. Listen in as Bryan breaks down a few topics that can help you navigate aspects of ministry that aren't so black and white.
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More Midlife Musings
Bryan reflects on how what he has learned from his experiences as a husband, pastor, and leader in the first part of his life and how it will shape the next phase and beyond.
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Midlife Musings
Bryan reflects on how what he has learned from his experiences as a husband, pastor, and leader in the first part of his life and how it will shape the next phase and beyond.
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The Whetstone – Sharpen Your Preaching Skills
Bryan launches a new series of episodes on Church Advance focused on helping you develop as a preacher.
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The Struggles of Middle Aged Pastors
A conversation with Ryan Hayden. Ryan is the pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Mattoon, Illinois. You can connect with Ryan at https://PastorRyanHayden.com
Why your pastor has that edge – https://pastorryanhayden.com/blog/2023-08-23-why-your-pastor-has-that-edge/
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The Types of Small Groups
Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church family inside and outside of the church.
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Developing Disciples and Leaders in Groups
Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church family inside and outside of the church.
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Why We Switched to a Connection Group Model
Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church family inside and outside of the church.
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Agreeing to Disagree
A conversation with Dan Haifely of the King James Bible Research Council. Why We Don't Support an Updated Translation of the KJV by Dan Haifley https://youtu.be/-ma5JAp3ke0
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The King James Bible Research Council
A conversation with Dan Haifely of the King James Bible Research Council.
Why We Don't Support an Updated Translation of the KJV by Dan Haifley
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A Reasonable Approach to Updating the King James Bible
A conversation with Dan Haifely of the King James Bible Research Council Why We Don't Support an Updated Translation of the KJV by Dan Haifley https://youtu.be/-ma5JAp3ke0
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Your Physical Fitness Challenge
A conversation with Dan Purdie. Dan is a health and fitness coach who leads free monthly fitness challenges. On Monday, September 4, Dan will launch a challenge focused on church leaders. It's completely free so contact Dan to accept the challenge!
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Courage to Preach the Gospel with Eric Capaci
This conversation with Eric Capaci is one of the top downloaded episodes of the podcast. Check out this powerful episode about having the courage to preach the gospel in spite of the fear of man.
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Take Your Preaching to the Next Level with Kurt Skelly
Take your preaching to a new level with Kurt Skelly! During the month of July, we're taking a look back at some of our all-time best episodes.
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Should You Leave the Ministry for a Season?
During the month of July, we will be highlighting some of our favorite episodes from the past. In this episode, Bryan discusses the importance of remaining in ministry for the right reasons. As we live our lives, God sometimes leads us through different seasons and one of those seasons just may be leaving ministry temporarily.
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Ministry While Suffering with Noel Cwenar
During the month of July, we're taking a look back at some of our all-time best episodes. This episode revisits Bryan's conversation with his friend Noel Cwenar as they discuss how to lead your church in times of suffering.
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Bryan Answers Your Questions
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Adding Members to Your Church
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Right Person, Right Job, Right Time
Part 2 of When It's Time to Hire. Many churches don't hire the right people at the right time. Bryan discusses the philosophy of training volunteer and part-time leaders and knowing when it's time to hire someone for a full time position.
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When It’s Time to Hire
Many churches don't hire the right people at the right time. Bryan discusses the philosophy of training volunteer and part-time leaders and knowing when it's time to hire someone for a full time position.
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Prioritize Family
Part 4 of Do Not Disturb – Become more productive, fulfilled, and ultimately free to focus.
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Episode 56: You Need a Sabbatical – https://bit.ly/3Mjd9Tk
Recommended Book: Margin by Richard Swenson – https://a.co/d/ewfCzGu
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Time Saving Hacks
Part 3 of Do Not Disturb – Become more productive, fulfilled, and ultimately free to focus.
Watch this episode at https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance
Episode 56: You Need a Sabbatical – https://bit.ly/3Mjd9Tk
Recommended Book: Margin by Richard Swenson – https://a.co/d/ewfCzGu
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