Free Church Publicity | Avoiding Scandals

12/22/21 • 25 min

Do you want free publicity for your church or ministry? If so, you probably want to avoid this episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast. Kyle Willis and Dace Clifton discuss five important steps that every pastor and church leader should take to avoid a scandal.
1) Avoid what you don't want to have to explain
2) Submit your life to others.
3) Prioritize your spouse
4) Deal with your own sin first
5) Know your legal responsibilities
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10 Lessons from 10 Years Pastoring

Dace Clifton shares 10 lessons he has learned from pastoring the same church for the last decade. While these lessons may not apply to every pastor, these are some routines and attitudes that has been helpful for Dace over the last ten years.
1. Taking more times off
2. Getting into the office earlier
3. Dating my wife during the week
4. Prayer walking downtown
5. Using more visual illustrations, tools, and videos in preaching
6. Doing what I love with my men
7. Delegating more responsibility
8. Reading through the Bible in 30 days
9. Have more fun
10. Trying to listen more, but caring less
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24/6 Sabbath Living | Dr. Matthew Sleeth

Are you in need of rest heading into 2022? Dr. Matthew Sleeth shares the benefits of living grounded by the Sabbath will lead to a more fulfilling life and ministry.
Dr. Matthew Sleeth Bio
Dr. Matthew Sleeth is a former emergency room physician, who resigned his medical position to write, teach, and preach about the connections between faith and health. Currently the Executive Director of Blessed Earth, Dr. Sleeth has spoken at over 1,000 churches and events throughout the country, including serving as a monthly guest preacher at the Washington National Cathedral. Recognized by Newsweek as one of the nation’s most influential Christian leaders, Dr. Matthew Sleeth is the author of numerous articles and books, including 24/6 and his newest book, Hope Always: How to be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide. Dr. Sleeth and his wife have been married for 40 years and now live in Lexington, Kentucky.

I’m Kyle Willis, Founder of Talanton Church Services, and as always Dr. Dace Clifton, from DailyPastor.com and also a pastor from Texas.

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Dr. Matthew Sleeth Website24/6 Book | Dr. Matthew SleethHope Always Book | Dr. Matthew Sleeth
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