Have you ever wanted your church to grow — but not with certain kinds of people?What would you do if someone with a terrible past, like Saul of Tarsus or Jeffrey Dahmer, wanted to be baptized or place membership at your congregatio...

What’s the difference between an elder’s job description and an elder’s covenant—and why does it matter?Could your eldership function better if its “unwritten rules” were actually discussed, agreed upon, and written?Is avoiding ...

Why do most preachers have job descriptions—but most elders don’t?Have you ever considered what an elder actually commits to when heaccepts the role?What would happen if a new shepherd’s first elders’ meeting were aboutb...

When selecting elders, do we practice legalized gossip — and call it wisdom?In this episode, we examine one of the most accepted but unbiblical traditions in many congregations: “signed and secret objections” during elder selection....

What does it mean to love someone enough to ask gentle questions instead of making harsh accusations?Could we change the culture of our churches by learning how to listen, confront, and encourage without gossip?In this episode, ...