Practical church exists to give you practical tips, advice, and encouragement when it comes to leading and growing healthy churches. Whether you are interested in planting a church, are in the process of planting a church, or just want to learn more about building healthy churches, you've come to the right place.
Practical Church
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Practical church exists to give you practical tips, advice, and encouragement when it comes to leading and growing healthy churches. Whether you are interested in planting a church, are in the process of planting a church, or just want to learn more about building healthy churches, you've come to the right place.
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Recent Episodes
July 29, 2026
PC 083: 5 principles for preaching difficult passages
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to the Practical Church podcast, brought to you in partnership with <strong><a href= "https://missionsupport.com/">Mission Support</a>.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Mission Support</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This episode was brought to you by <a href= "https://missionsupport.com/">Mission Support</a>. Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. <a href= "https://missionsupport.com/">Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again</a>!</p> <p dir="ltr">HERE ARE THE FIVE PRINCIPLES I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Don't be weird </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do not avoid them </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Preach with clarity and courage</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do not continue to repeat all caveats</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Don't act like you're special for preaching the passage</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">Get more church tips and advice</span></strong></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-b691343b-7fff-66c2-24d2-33a2cbd94f30"></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicalchurch"><strong>Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group</strong></a></p>
July 15, 2026
5 Ministry Convictions You Should Never Compromise
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to the Practical Church podcast, brought to you in partnership with <strong><a href= "https://missionsupport.com/">Mission Support</a>.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Mission Support</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This episode was brought to you by <a href= "https://missionsupport.com/">Mission Support</a>. Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. <a href= "https://missionsupport.com/">Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again</a>!</p> <p dir="ltr">HERE ARE THE FIVE CONVICTIONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Theological clarity</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Don't avoid hard biblical passages</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Don't make every ministry preference a biblical mandate</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Be slow to adopt a ministry trend</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Be willing to lose people over biblical convictions</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(BONUS) Commit to making faithful decisions - not survival decisions</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">Get more church tips and advice</span></strong></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-b691343b-7fff-66c2-24d2-33a2cbd94f30"></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicalchurch"><strong>Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group</strong></a></p>
July 1, 2026
PC 081: 6 ministry tasks you are probably overcomplicating
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to the Practical Church podcast, brought to you in partnership with <strong><a href= "https://missionsupport.com/">Mission Support</a>.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Mission Support</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This episode was brought to you by <a href= "https://missionsupport.com/">Mission Support</a>. Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. <a href= "https://missionsupport.com/">Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again</a>!</p> <p dir="ltr">HERE ARE THE SIX TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Guest follow up</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Volunteer recruitment</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Church announcements</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Sermon prep</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Staff communication</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Responding to criticism</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span class= "text-grey-800 label-1-regular Text-module--dTnC1C">Get more church tips and advice</span></strong></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-b691343b-7fff-66c2-24d2-33a2cbd94f30"></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicalchurch"><strong>Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group</strong></a></p>
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