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…
If your Sunday morning stream feels like a high-stakes broadcast production that requires a seasoned crew of four, five, or six people just to keep the image on screen, it is time to have a hard conversation. The most common…
On Episode 510 of the Church Solutions Podcast, Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy interviewed Dustin Dozier, author of the bestseller, The Connected Church. Dustin says if churches want people to move from simply attending to actually belonging, they need more…
How churches can reach spiritually curious people before Sunday and start real relationships online Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy kicked off episode 504 of the Church Solutions Podcast the way they usually do: a little friendly banter, a little truth,…
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…
As a now retired pastor, I know Sunday morning worship is a powerful anchor for your community, but ministry doesn’t stop when the sermon ends. The real work of building a close-knit, supportive community happens throughout the week—in small groups,…
Episode 468 of the Church Solutions Podcast was a little different — and a lot of fun. With regular co-host Steve Lacy out, Phil Thompson was joined by someone even closer to home — his wife, Mary K. Together, they…
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…
It’s no secret that many people involved in ministry can struggle in their relationships. Ministry can be very life consuming and can take its toll on marriages. We recently interview Paul Zolman, author of the book, The Role of Love.…