To the outside observer, life in a pastoral family can look idyllic. Sundays are filled with fellowship, worship music, and handshakes; the calendar revolves around community service, holidays, and celebrations of faith. But for the woman standing quietly by the…
As a retired pastor, I know Sunday services are the heartbeat of your church community, but a powerful message shouldn’t end when the final song is sung. Making your past services easily accessible on-demand ensures that your congregation can stay…
As August rolls on and the lazy, hazy days of summer start winding down, a familiar shift begins to happen in communities everywhere. Schedules are tightening up, back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and families are getting ready to slide…
Whether a church has a dedicated human resources department or leaves personnel management to the executive pastor and the church board, handling people comes with unique challenges. In Episode 526 of the Church Solutions Podcast, host Phil Thompson sat down…
Just before the pandemic lockdowns hit, very few churches had active streaming setups. Only around 22-27% reported streaming their church services. By April 2020, an astonishing 97% of churches had spun up some form of digital service to keep their…
As a former pastor I can tell you every Monday morning, pastors and church leaders look at numbers. We look at the giving reports, the physical attendance in the pews, the number of kids in children’s ministry, and—increasingly over the…
The first Church Solutions Podcast episode of 2026 kicked off with family stories, laughter, and an honest conversation about one of the biggest challenges pastors face today: balancing people, administration, and ministry without burning out, especially if you happen to…
Episode #476 of the Church Solutions PodcastGuests: Phil Thompson, Steve Lacy, and Kenny Jahng Ministry is rewarding—but let’s face it, it’s also overwhelming. If you’re a pastor or church leader, you already know the pressures: long hours, limited staff, and…
Church Solutions Podcast – Episode #459 Recap Welcome to another episode of the Church Solutions Podcast! In this week’s episode, Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy dive into a topic that’s critical for churches embracing the digital age: Why are people…
As someone who has been in leadership in ministry for more years then I care to admit, I know a daily devotional is vital, not only for myself but for the people I lead in my church. But I’m also…