Your Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant. https://drgerrylewis.com/category/podcast/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 22:25:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://drgerrylewis.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-Green-Monogram-Logo-GL-32x32.png Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis https://drgerrylewis.com/category/podcast/ 32 32 This is the podcast dedicated to reminding you that your church matters to God and your ministry is significant. Dr. Gerry Lewis no podcast Your church really matters to God Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/church_matters_1400X1400.jpg https://drgerrylewis.com/category/podcast/ 32e5d13d-778f-52aa-a8a2-6581df415103 212496746 Copyright 2015 Dr. Gerry Lewischurch,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouragingcontactgerrylewis@gmail.comDr. Gerry Lewis Purpose and Ways https://drgerrylewis.com/purpose-and-ways/ https://drgerrylewis.com/purpose-and-ways/#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2025 22:25:04 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/?p=5104 True confession time: I have—on occasion—succumbed to the occupational hazard of preachers to sneak a mini sermon into a public prayer. For the sake of clarity, I’m referring to talking to the hearers who are in the room while I’m supposed to be talking to God on their behalf. Admittedly, it’s a narrow distinction. Most […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/purpose-and-ways/feed/ 0 5104 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis) Frogs https://drgerrylewis.com/frogs/ https://drgerrylewis.com/frogs/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 21:05:15 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/?p=5100 I experienced an unexpected frog escape Wednesday evening walking across the church parking lot. A few of my family members and friends will know what I mean. For the rest of you, here’s the background: The beautiful and amazing Mrs. Sweetie spent the last few years of her education career as an elementary school counselor. […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/frogs/feed/ 0 5100 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis) The Rescuer https://drgerrylewis.com/the-rescuer/ https://drgerrylewis.com/the-rescuer/#respond Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:06:03 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/?p=5095 Happy “not snowing yet but expected again soon” Saturday! (At least at my current location and time of writing). This morning I’m thinking about a phone call I got at about 2:00 am on July 10, 2010. My administrative assistant called to tell me that our office building was on fire. I got dressed as […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/the-rescuer/feed/ 0 5095 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis) All The World To Me https://drgerrylewis.com/all-the-world-to-me/ https://drgerrylewis.com/all-the-world-to-me/#respond Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:34:17 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/?p=5084 Happy Saturday-before-Christmas, friends! I woke up this morning with a sense of pressure, knowing that this would be my last Saturday Pondering of the year. I know there’s still one more Saturday left, but I’m starting tomorrow on my annual year-end writing sabbatical. So my next post will be on Saturday, January 4. That’s why I woke […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/all-the-world-to-me/feed/ 0 5084 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis) Sinners Forgiven https://drgerrylewis.com/sinners-forgiven/ https://drgerrylewis.com/sinners-forgiven/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:34:04 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/?p=5080 It’s hard to believe there are only two Saturdays remaining in 2024. In the next hour or so I’m heading over to Temple Baptist Church, Amarillo (where I’m serving as interim pastor) to pick up my order of delicious homemade Christmas cookies. The Christmas cookie project is a fundraiser for the church’s mission trip to […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/sinners-forgiven/feed/ 0 5080 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis) 110 – How can my church respond to tragedy at a distance? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/110/ https://drgerrylewis.com/110/#respond Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:10:28 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3406   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some reflections on how churches may respond to tragedy when it’s not in our community.  How can we engage and ignite the whole Body of Christ in joining hands across the world?     When tragedy strikes elsewhere A couple of weeks ago […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/110/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some reflections on how churches may respond to tragedy when it’s not in our community.  How can we engage and ignite the whole Body of Christ in joining hand...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some reflections on how churches may respond to tragedy when it’s not in our community.  How can we engage and ignite the whole Body of Christ in joining hands across the world?     When tragedy strikes elsewhere A couple of weeks ago […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 20:59 3406 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 108 – We cannot keep silent anymore! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/108/ https://drgerrylewis.com/108/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2017 03:21:45 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3380   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a heartfelt response to the ugliness of racism as demonstrated over the weekend in Charlottesville, VA.  The church must stand with one voice and say, “No more!”     How you can help me help others: Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and give […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/108/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a heartfelt response to the ugliness of racism as demonstrated over the weekend in Charlottesville, VA.  The church must stand with one voice and say,   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a heartfelt response to the ugliness of racism as demonstrated over the weekend in Charlottesville, VA.  The church must stand with one voice and say, “No more!”     How you can help me help others: Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and give […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 20:15 3380 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 107 – God is speaking. Are you listening? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/107/ https://drgerrylewis.com/107/#respond Sun, 06 Aug 2017 03:21:38 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3355   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on the concept of “theological reflection” in the activities of our lives.  I’m also adding a new feature to the podcast: “What I love about the church where I worshiped this past Sunday.”     Theological Reflection “Theological Reflection” – In […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/107/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on the concept of “theological reflection” in the activities of our lives.  I’m also adding a new feature to the podcast: “What I love about the...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on the concept of “theological reflection” in the activities of our lives.  I’m also adding a new feature to the podcast: “What I love about the church where I worshiped this past Sunday.”     Theological Reflection “Theological Reflection” – In […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 27:23 3355 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 106 – Help your congregation ask better questions [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/106/ https://drgerrylewis.com/106/#comments Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:52:59 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3340   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts I have recently been sharing with churches on the questions people bring to the worship gathering.  The content itself is a recording of my message at Joplin Baptist Church, Joplin, TX on July 23, 2017.     Questions people bring to […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/106/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts I have recently been sharing with churches on the questions people bring to the worship gathering.   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts I have recently been sharing with churches on the questions people bring to the worship gathering.  The content itself is a recording of my message at Joplin Baptist Church, Joplin, TX on July 23, 2017.     Questions people bring to […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 34:05 3340 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 105 – You plan your ministry. When do you plan your life? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/105/ https://drgerrylewis.com/105/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2017 21:26:33 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3328   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on Life Planning and life rhythms for pastors and leaders by sharing real time thoughts that occurred on a planned quarterly day of reflection on my own life plan.     For more information on Life Planning resources, click here. For more […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/105/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on Life Planning and life rhythms for pastors and leaders by sharing real time thoughts that occurred on a planned quarterly day of reflection o...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on Life Planning and life rhythms for pastors and leaders by sharing real time thoughts that occurred on a planned quarterly day of reflection on my own life plan.     For more information on Life Planning resources, click here. For more […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 26:41 3328 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 104 – Please, Pastor, just one sermon at a time! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/104/ https://drgerrylewis.com/104/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:22:17 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3313   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts for preachers on something every one of us has done at some point: preached one sermon that should have been more than one.     Occupational hazards of highly motivated preachers We want people to know everything we know about a […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/104/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts for preachers on something every one of us has done at some point: preached one sermon that should have been more than one.   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts for preachers on something every one of us has done at some point: preached one sermon that should have been more than one.     Occupational hazards of highly motivated preachers We want people to know everything we know about a […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 20:11 3313 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 103 – Living with a sense of sacred “sent-ness.” [podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/103/ https://drgerrylewis.com/103/#respond Sat, 24 Jun 2017 00:40:08 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3291   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on a topic I have been struggling with for a few weeks.  It was actually intended to be last week’s episode, but I just couldn’t get the handle on it that I wanted. I need to thank Brad Brisco […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/103/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on a topic I have been struggling with for a few weeks.  It was actually intended to be last week’s episode,   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on a topic I have been struggling with for a few weeks.  It was actually intended to be last week’s episode, but I just couldn’t get the handle on it that I wanted. I need to thank Brad Brisco […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 20:34 3291 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 102 – Small church pastor, this is just for you. [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/102/ https://drgerrylewis.com/102/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2017 22:46:16 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3273   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some online resources I have discovered over the past couple of years that are particularly focused on pastors and leaders of small churches.     Resources Mentioned New Small Church @karlvaters 200 Churches Small Church Pastor (Dave Jacobs) Dave Jacobs Quick […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/102/feed/ 2   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some online resources I have discovered over the past couple of years that are particularly focused on pastors and leaders of small churches.   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some online resources I have discovered over the past couple of years that are particularly focused on pastors and leaders of small churches.     Resources Mentioned New Small Church @karlvaters 200 Churches Small Church Pastor (Dave Jacobs) Dave Jacobs Quick […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 24:20 3273 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 101 – Yes, a Sabbatical is possible for the small church pastor! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/101/ https://drgerrylewis.com/101/#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2017 20:36:14 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3241 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode I’m sharing an interview I did recently with my friend pastor Bobby Cates of Slidell’s First Baptist Church in Slidell, TX. A few months ago, Bobby got to experience something that a lot of small church pastors never get close to and I […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/101/feed/ 1 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode I’m sharing an interview I did recently with my friend pastor Bobby Cates of Slidell’s First Baptist Church in Slidell, TX. A few months ago, Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this week’s episode I’m sharing an interview I did recently with my friend pastor Bobby Cates of Slidell’s First Baptist Church in Slidell, TX. A few months ago, Bobby got to experience something that a lot of small church pastors never get close to and I […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 1:07:33 3241 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 100 – Two tiny letters with massive impact [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/100/ https://drgerrylewis.com/100/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:31:58 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3221 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m back from hiatus and excited about what’s ahead.  I’m also excited to reach the amazing milestone of releasing EPISODE ONE-DADGUM-HUNDRED! In this episode, I’m talking about the massive impact possible when we master the use of the two tiny letters “n” and “o.” Every pastor (and […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/100/feed/ 1 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m back from hiatus and excited about what’s ahead.  I’m also excited to reach the amazing milestone of releasing EPISODE ONE-DADGUM-HUNDRED! In this episode, Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m back from hiatus and excited about what’s ahead.  I’m also excited to reach the amazing milestone of releasing EPISODE ONE-DADGUM-HUNDRED! In this episode, I’m talking about the massive impact possible when we master the use of the two tiny letters “n” and “o.” Every pastor (and […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 23:00 3221 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 099I – Are you enrolled in Auto-University? (encore)[Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/099i/ https://drgerrylewis.com/099i/#respond Fri, 26 May 2017 16:09:06 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3215   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99i) I’m going all the way […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/099i/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite p...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99i) I’m going all the way […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 26:16 3215 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 099H – First follower (encore) [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/099h/ https://drgerrylewis.com/099h/#respond Fri, 19 May 2017 13:22:34 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3181   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99h) I’m going all the way […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/099h/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite p...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99h) I’m going all the way […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 18:03 3181 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 099G – How to avoid death by committee (encore) [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/099g/ https://drgerrylewis.com/099g/#respond Fri, 12 May 2017 13:11:05 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3175   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99g) I’m going all the way […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/099g/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite p...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99g) I’m going all the way […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 25:10 3175 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 099F – 4 Ways to Make Choices Without Regrets (encore) [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/099f/ https://drgerrylewis.com/099f/#respond Fri, 05 May 2017 13:10:36 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3169 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99f) I’m going all the way back […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/099f/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite pr... Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99f) I’m going all the way back […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 17:59 3169 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 099E – How to have a church failure … and why you should try to (encore) [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/099e/ https://drgerrylewis.com/099e/#respond Fri, 28 Apr 2017 09:41:38 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3144 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99e) I’m going all the way back […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/099e/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite pre... Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99e) I’m going all the way back […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 20:30 3144 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 099D – The Worst part of Sunday morning (encore) [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/099d/ https://drgerrylewis.com/099d/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:39:53 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3136   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99d) I’m going all the way […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/099d/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite p...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99d) I’m going all the way […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 20:57 3136 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 099C – Why you MUST unplug (encore) [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/099c/ https://drgerrylewis.com/099c/#respond Sat, 15 Apr 2017 00:32:51 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3131 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99c) I’m going all the way back […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/099c/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite pr... Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99c) I’m going all the way back […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 19:59 3131 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 099B – How to stay overworked and busy in ministry (encore) [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/099b/ https://drgerrylewis.com/099b/#respond Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:18:13 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3119   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99b) I’m going all the way […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/099b/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite ...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017, when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99b) I’m going all the way […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 21:31 3119 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 099A – There is no magic bullet (encore) [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/099a/ https://drgerrylewis.com/099a/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:42:56 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3101   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99a) I’m going all the way […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/099a/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite p...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. I’m currently on podcast hiatus until June 2, 2017 when I will be back with a brand new episode for episode 100. Between now and then, I’m releasing encore presentations of some of my favorite previous episodes. In this episode (99a) I’m going all the way […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 14:43 3101 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 099 – Finding a Good Church (and a special announcement) [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/099/ https://drgerrylewis.com/099/#respond Fri, 24 Mar 2017 04:56:01 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3078 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (99) I’m finishing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list. Announcement I’m also announcing that, due to upcoming travel that will have me out of pocket (much of it out of country) for […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/099/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (99) I’m finishing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list. Announcement I’m also announcing that, Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (99) I’m finishing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list. Announcement I’m also announcing that, due to upcoming travel that will have me out of pocket (much of it out of country) for […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 21:08 3078 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 098 – What are the things we can’t get wrong? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/098/ https://drgerrylewis.com/098/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2017 06:43:56 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3052 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (98) I’m continuing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list.   Question: “What are the things we can’t get wrong – the essentials?”     If you were to ask 100 leaders this […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/098/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (98) I’m continuing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list.   Question: “What are the things we can’t get wrong – ... Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (98) I’m continuing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list.   Question: “What are the things we can’t get wrong – the essentials?”     If you were to ask 100 leaders this […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 17:12 3052 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 097 – How do you know when to help people? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/097/ https://drgerrylewis.com/097/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:30:59 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3024 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (97) I’m continuing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list.   Question: “There are so many people out to scam others so how do you know when to help people. I have heard […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/097/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (97) I’m continuing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list.   Question: “There are so many people out to scam othe... Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (97) I’m continuing a multi-episode series answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list.   Question: “There are so many people out to scam others so how do you know when to help people. I have heard […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 27:18 3024 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 096 – How do we help people choose to come to church on Sunday? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/096/ https://drgerrylewis.com/096/#respond Sat, 11 Feb 2017 21:44:36 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=3014   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. Starting with this episode (96) I’m going to spend several episodes answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list.   Question: “Church vs. the recliner, how do we get people to feel comfortable coming to our time of Praise, […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/096/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. Starting with this episode (96) I’m going to spend several episodes answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list.   Question: “Church vs. the recliner,   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. Starting with this episode (96) I’m going to spend several episodes answering questions from a survey I did a few months back with my subscriber list.   Question: “Church vs. the recliner, how do we get people to feel comfortable coming to our time of Praise, […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 21:07 3014 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 095 – Give me 10 good reasons not to give up on Facebook [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/095/ https://drgerrylewis.com/095/#respond Sat, 04 Feb 2017 18:43:00 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2993 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (95) was inspired by the Facebook post of a friend (not just a FB friend, but a real one for over 30 years).  I responded on Facebook and then decided to do a podcast for the benefit of other Christ-followers and churches who may […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/095/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (95) was inspired by the Facebook post of a friend (not just a FB friend, but a real one for over 30 years).  I responded on Facebook and then decided to do a podcast for the benef... Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (95) was inspired by the Facebook post of a friend (not just a FB friend, but a real one for over 30 years).  I responded on Facebook and then decided to do a podcast for the benefit of other Christ-followers and churches who may […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 22:51 2993 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 094 – Sometimes the High Road is under construction [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/094/ https://drgerrylewis.com/094/#respond Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:42:32 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2975   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (94) I talked about the concept of Taking the High Road.  I told a story of a recent situation where I had to choose the high road and then used the metaphor of a road under construction, and signs you might see […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/094/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (94) I talked about the concept of Taking the High Road.  I told a story of a recent situation where I had to choose the high road and then used the metaphor of a road under cons...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (94) I talked about the concept of Taking the High Road.  I told a story of a recent situation where I had to choose the high road and then used the metaphor of a road under construction, and signs you might see […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 23:30 2975 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 093 – Embarking on the Journey to Amazing [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/093/ https://drgerrylewis.com/093/#respond Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:12:26 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2956   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (93) I’m launching a new season with an explanation of a phrase that changed my life, encouragement that Amazing is possible, and a caution about two roadblocks that will keep you from Amazing.     The phrase that changed my life: “Now go […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/093/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (93) I’m launching a new season with an explanation of a phrase that changed my life, encouragement that Amazing is possible, and a caution about two roadblocks that will keep yo...   Welcome to Season 3 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (93) I’m launching a new season with an explanation of a phrase that changed my life, encouragement that Amazing is possible, and a caution about two roadblocks that will keep you from Amazing.     The phrase that changed my life: “Now go […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 13:07 2956 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 092 – A special year end episode [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/092/ https://drgerrylewis.com/092/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:15:36 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2887   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (92) I’m sharing the final podcast of the season.  I’m going to take the next few weeks off to enjoy the Christmas holidays and prepare for Season 3.  I have some special year-end promotions going on right now that I hope […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/092/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (92) I’m sharing the final podcast of the season.  I’m going to take the next few weeks off to enjoy the Christmas holidays and prepare for Season 3.   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (92) I’m sharing the final podcast of the season.  I’m going to take the next few weeks off to enjoy the Christmas holidays and prepare for Season 3.  I have some special year-end promotions going on right now that I hope […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 11:01 2887 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 091 – Old New Worship [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/091/ https://drgerrylewis.com/091/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:12:34 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2846   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (91) I shared a reading of the best case for what I would call legitimate “blended” worship that I have ever read.  You will be encouraged and challenged in your thinking about worship and music.  I do not have permission to […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/091/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (91) I shared a reading of the best case for what I would call legitimate “blended” worship that I have ever read.  You will be encouraged and challenged in your thinking about w...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (91) I shared a reading of the best case for what I would call legitimate “blended” worship that I have ever read.  You will be encouraged and challenged in your thinking about worship and music.  I do not have permission to […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 22:12 2846 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 090 – Guard your heart [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/090/ https://drgerrylewis.com/090/#respond Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:43:03 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2816   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (90) I shared from the heart about a recent experience that got my attention about how we need to truly and diligently guard our hearts.     Proverbs 4:23 – Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/090/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (90) I shared from the heart about a recent experience that got my attention about how we need to truly and diligently guard our hearts.     Proverbs 4:23 – Above all else,   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (90) I shared from the heart about a recent experience that got my attention about how we need to truly and diligently guard our hearts.     Proverbs 4:23 – Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 16:16 2816 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 089 – Make your church more Guest-Friendly in only 7 days [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/089/ https://drgerrylewis.com/089/#respond Thu, 10 Nov 2016 10:47:45 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2799   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (89) I shared an encore recording of a previous podcast (Episode 41) where I talked about some simple things you can do in the next few days to make your Sunday morning experience more “Guest Friendly.”  These are not effortless, but […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/089/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (89) I shared an encore recording of a previous podcast (Episode 41) where I talked about some simple things you can do in the next few days to make your Sunday morning experienc...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode (89) I shared an encore recording of a previous podcast (Episode 41) where I talked about some simple things you can do in the next few days to make your Sunday morning experience more “Guest Friendly.”  These are not effortless, but […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 17:47 2799 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 088 – Where will you be in 10 years? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/088/ https://drgerrylewis.com/088/#respond Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:39:09 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2784   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (88), I shared some perspective gained from a recent LifePlan experience and my conviction that we can choose the life that we desire.  If that idea goes against the grain for you, please listen and/or read all the way to the […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/088/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (88), I shared some perspective gained from a recent LifePlan experience and my conviction that we can choose the life that we desire.   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (88), I shared some perspective gained from a recent LifePlan experience and my conviction that we can choose the life that we desire.  If that idea goes against the grain for you, please listen and/or read all the way to the […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 17:15 2784 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 087 – The most political and UNpolitical post I have ever written [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/087/ https://drgerrylewis.com/087/#respond Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:43:06 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2772   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (87), I shared an upcoming blog post that I have scheduled for the week before Election Day 2016.  Both the nation at large and the Church of Jesus Christ are more divided over this election than any I have seen in […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/087/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (87), I shared an upcoming blog post that I have scheduled for the week before Election Day 2016.  Both the nation at large and the Church of Jesus Christ are more divided over ...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (87), I shared an upcoming blog post that I have scheduled for the week before Election Day 2016.  Both the nation at large and the Church of Jesus Christ are more divided over this election than any I have seen in […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 16:33 2772 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 086 – What if it is my life that needs realignment? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/086/ https://drgerrylewis.com/086/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2016 11:53:32 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2745 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (86), I continued on the theme of the previous episode concerning ministries out of alignment.  Sometimes ministries are out of alignment because we have allowed our personal lives to be out of alignment. Previous episode recap of 3 step process for ministry […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/086/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (86), I continued on the theme of the previous episode concerning ministries out of alignment.  Sometimes ministries are out of alignment because we have allowed our personal live... Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (86), I continued on the theme of the previous episode concerning ministries out of alignment.  Sometimes ministries are out of alignment because we have allowed our personal lives to be out of alignment. Previous episode recap of 3 step process for ministry […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 17:00 2745 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 085 – When in doubt, Reboot. [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/085/ https://drgerrylewis.com/085/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2016 09:05:03 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2727   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (85), I shared how sometimes a ministry needs to be reviewed, realigned, and rebooted.  Part of this episode is a personal testimony of getting out of alignment.     How do you know when a ministry might need a reboot? It […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/085/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (85), I shared how sometimes a ministry needs to be reviewed, realigned, and rebooted.  Part of this episode is a personal testimony of getting out of alignment.   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (85), I shared how sometimes a ministry needs to be reviewed, realigned, and rebooted.  Part of this episode is a personal testimony of getting out of alignment.     How do you know when a ministry might need a reboot? It […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 19:18 2727 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 084 – The #1 question you MUST ask when planning a church event [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/084/ https://drgerrylewis.com/084/#respond Sat, 24 Sep 2016 17:21:05 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2667   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (84), I shared 6 important questions to ask when you are planning a church event. I wrapped up with the #1 question that MUST be asked, but seldom is.     6 Important Questions: The Why Question: why are we doing […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/084/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (84), I shared 6 important questions to ask when you are planning a church event. I wrapped up with the #1 question that MUST be asked, but seldom is.   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (84), I shared 6 important questions to ask when you are planning a church event. I wrapped up with the #1 question that MUST be asked, but seldom is.     6 Important Questions: The Why Question: why are we doing […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 21:38 2667 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 083 – You need a really good reason to get up at 4:00 in the morning [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/083/ https://drgerrylewis.com/083/#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:06:46 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2655   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (83), I shared some 4:00 a.m. on the way to the airport ramblings about a small church conference I am headed to, as well as some thoughts on some common pastor struggles from some recent conversations.     Resources mentioned: 95conference […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/083/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (83), I shared some 4:00 a.m. on the way to the airport ramblings about a small church conference I am headed to, as well as some thoughts on some common pastor struggles from s...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (83), I shared some 4:00 a.m. on the way to the airport ramblings about a small church conference I am headed to, as well as some thoughts on some common pastor struggles from some recent conversations.     Resources mentioned: 95conference […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 27:07 2655 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 082 – Did he really just say that? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/082/ https://drgerrylewis.com/082/#respond Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:02:21 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2641   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (82), I am sharing an encore presentation of Episode 10: Responding to Rudeness.     For original detailed notes, click here.   Highlights Observations about Rudeness: Rude comments are not just directed toward pastors. Our culture has become more rude in […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/082/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (82), I am sharing an encore presentation of Episode 10: Responding to Rudeness.     For original detailed notes, click here.   Highlights Observations about Rudeness: Rude comm...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (82), I am sharing an encore presentation of Episode 10: Responding to Rudeness.     For original detailed notes, click here.   Highlights Observations about Rudeness: Rude comments are not just directed toward pastors. Our culture has become more rude in […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 22:30 2641 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 081 – Church lessons from a restaurant opening [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/081/ https://drgerrylewis.com/081/#respond Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:37:32 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2627   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (81), I am sharing some thoughts from a recent restaurant visit and how that relates to your church’s guest-friendliness.     Previous Episodes on the topic of Guest-Friendliness Episode 41 – Make your church more guest-friendly in 7 days Episode 42 […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/081/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (81), I am sharing some thoughts from a recent restaurant visit and how that relates to your church’s guest-friendliness.     Previous Episodes on the topic of Guest-Friendlines...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (81), I am sharing some thoughts from a recent restaurant visit and how that relates to your church’s guest-friendliness.     Previous Episodes on the topic of Guest-Friendliness Episode 41 – Make your church more guest-friendly in 7 days Episode 42 […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 16:22 2627 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 080 – Sometimes answers just aren’t enough [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/080/ https://drgerrylewis.com/080/#respond Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:08:48 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2615   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (80), I am sharing a recent blog post and some thoughts on the goodness of God even in times of trouble and grief.     Read the post here   When Answers Aren’t Enough (Scott Wesley Brown)   To comment on this […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/080/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (80), I am sharing a recent blog post and some thoughts on the goodness of God even in times of trouble and grief.     Read the post here   When Answers Aren’t Enough (Scott Wes...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (80), I am sharing a recent blog post and some thoughts on the goodness of God even in times of trouble and grief.     Read the post here   When Answers Aren’t Enough (Scott Wesley Brown)   To comment on this […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 9:55 2615 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 079 – Facebook Discipleship [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/079/ https://drgerrylewis.com/079/#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2016 22:38:20 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2597   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (79), I am sharing some thoughts on how we can disciple church members on their Facebook usage.     In a previous episode (45 – November 12, 2015), I shared some ideas on Why your church needs a social media policy.  […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/079/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (79), I am sharing some thoughts on how we can disciple church members on their Facebook usage.     In a previous episode (45 – November 12, 2015),   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (79), I am sharing some thoughts on how we can disciple church members on their Facebook usage.     In a previous episode (45 – November 12, 2015), I shared some ideas on Why your church needs a social media policy.  […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 15:29 2597 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 078 – A picture is worth a thousand words [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/078/ https://drgerrylewis.com/078/#respond Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:29:57 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2582   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (78), I am sharing 3 resources that I use on a weekly basis to create great visuals for use on my blog, presentations, and social media feeds.     Why do graphics matter?  65% of people are visual learners.  If you […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/078/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (78), I am sharing 3 resources that I use on a weekly basis to create great visuals for use on my blog, presentations, and social media feeds.     Why do graphics matter?   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (78), I am sharing 3 resources that I use on a weekly basis to create great visuals for use on my blog, presentations, and social media feeds.     Why do graphics matter?  65% of people are visual learners.  If you […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 12:49 2582 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 077 – Budgeting your vacation time [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/077/ https://drgerrylewis.com/077/#respond Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:55:07 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2564   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (77), I am sharing some thoughts in answer to a question that came from a member of a private pastors Facebook group I manage.  Troy asked a question about vacation planning.     Troy’s question: How do you guys budget your […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/077/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (77), I am sharing some thoughts in answer to a question that came from a member of a private pastors Facebook group I manage.  Troy asked a question about vacation planning.   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (77), I am sharing some thoughts in answer to a question that came from a member of a private pastors Facebook group I manage.  Troy asked a question about vacation planning.     Troy’s question: How do you guys budget your […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 27:12 2564 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 076 – Cleanup on the Bible Study aisle! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/076/ https://drgerrylewis.com/076/#respond Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:33:52 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2536 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (76), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 5 and the Epilogue of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.   If […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/076/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (76), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 5 and the Epilogue of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method ... Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (76), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 5 and the Epilogue of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.   If […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 23:13 2536 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 075 – Transforming “Bible Study” into Disciple Making [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/075/ https://drgerrylewis.com/075/#respond Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:53:56 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2524 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (75), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 4 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.   If you have not listened […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/075/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (75), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 4 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CH... Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (75), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 4 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.   If you have not listened […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 51:55 2524 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 074 – What’s missing in our Bible studies? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/074/ https://drgerrylewis.com/074/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:54:36 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2500 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (74), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 3 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.   If you have not […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/074/feed/ 1 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (74), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 3 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CH... Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (74), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 3 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.   If you have not […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 29:57 2500 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 073 – A Blueprint for a Jesus-focused Church https://drgerrylewis.com/073/ https://drgerrylewis.com/073/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:37:41 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2470   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (73), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 2 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.   If you have […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/073/feed/ 2   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (73), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 2 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR ...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (73), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 2 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.   If you have […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 50:31 2470 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 072 – Why should we study the Bible? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/072/ https://drgerrylewis.com/072/#respond Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:08:07 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2435   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (72), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 1 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.     In Chapter […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/072/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (72), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 1 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR ...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (72), I am sharing a reading of Chapter 1 of my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.     In Chapter […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 33:06 2435 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 071 – Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/071/ https://drgerrylewis.com/071/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2016 20:33:56 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2364 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (71), I am sharing a reading of the introduction to my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.     The book is […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/071/feed/ 2 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (71), I am sharing a reading of the introduction to my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how ... Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (71), I am sharing a reading of the introduction to my brand new book, Why “Bible Study” Doesn’t Work: The epic failure of evangelicalism’s favorite discipleship method — and how YOUR CHURCH can do something about it.     The book is […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 11:01 2364 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 070 – Everybody’s got a story, Part 3 [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/070/ https://drgerrylewis.com/070/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:17:01 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2329   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (70), I am sharing part 3 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled, Writing Your Memoir in Advance: […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/070/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (70), I am sharing part 3 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled,   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (70), I am sharing part 3 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled, Writing Your Memoir in Advance: […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 23:03 2329 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 069 – Everybody’s Got a Story, Part 2 [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/069/ https://drgerrylewis.com/069/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:37:53 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2310   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (69), I am sharing part 2 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled, Writing Your Memoir in Advance: […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/069/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (69), I am sharing part 2 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled,   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (69), I am sharing part 2 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled, Writing Your Memoir in Advance: […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 19:03 2310 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 068 – Everybody’s got a story [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/068/ https://drgerrylewis.com/068/#comments Thu, 19 May 2016 15:17:04 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2286 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (68), I am sharing part 1 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled, Writing Your Memoir in Advance: Six […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/068/feed/ 1 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (68), I am sharing part 1 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled, Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (68), I am sharing part 1 of a 3 part series from a seminar I led on a recent ministry cruise on the Oasis of the Seas with the North Texas Singers. My seminar was entitled, Writing Your Memoir in Advance: Six […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 22:34 2286 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 067 – 4 Questions to launch powerful Bible study group discussions https://drgerrylewis.com/067/ https://drgerrylewis.com/067/#respond Fri, 13 May 2016 17:56:31 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2265   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (67), I am sharing another simple, but effective, small group Bible study method.     The 4 Question Method for Processing God’s Word Together   Another simple, yet effective method for facilitating powerful group discussion is the 4 Question method.  This […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/067/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (67), I am sharing another simple, but effective, small group Bible study method.     The 4 Question Method for Processing God’s Word Together   Another simple,   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (67), I am sharing another simple, but effective, small group Bible study method.     The 4 Question Method for Processing God’s Word Together   Another simple, yet effective method for facilitating powerful group discussion is the 4 Question method.  This […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 11:00 2265 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 066 – The S.O.A.P.Y. method of group Bible study [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/066/ https://drgerrylewis.com/066/#comments Wed, 04 May 2016 14:49:43 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2250   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (66), I am unpacking a small group Bible study method of which I am a big fan.     The S.O.A.P.Y. Method of Bible Study In 2010, my friend Harrell Teague, from San Antonio Baptist Association, introduced me to a simple […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/066/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (66), I am unpacking a small group Bible study method of which I am a big fan.     The S.O.A.P.Y. Method of Bible Study In 2010, my friend Harrell Teague,   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (66), I am unpacking a small group Bible study method of which I am a big fan.     The S.O.A.P.Y. Method of Bible Study In 2010, my friend Harrell Teague, from San Antonio Baptist Association, introduced me to a simple […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 15:02 2250 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 065 – How do you get access to the “Upper” room? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/065/ https://drgerrylewis.com/065/#respond Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:52:47 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2223   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  This episode (65), is a recording of a sermon I recently preached in a church with whom I am doing a consultation.  In the sermon I shared a powerful concept from Will Mancini’s book, Church Unique and unpacked my own ponderings on how we […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/065/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  This episode (65), is a recording of a sermon I recently preached in a church with whom I am doing a consultation.  In the sermon I shared a powerful concept from Will Mancini’s book,   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  This episode (65), is a recording of a sermon I recently preached in a church with whom I am doing a consultation.  In the sermon I shared a powerful concept from Will Mancini’s book, Church Unique and unpacked my own ponderings on how we […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 33:18 2223 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 064 – Secular no more! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/064/ https://drgerrylewis.com/064/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:08:04 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2204 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering  some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-64 (March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19). In this episode […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/064/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering  some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-... Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering  some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-64 (March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19). In this episode […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 24:25 2204 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 063 – Creating a culture of gratitude [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/063/ https://drgerrylewis.com/063/#respond Tue, 12 Apr 2016 07:57:21 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2184 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering  some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-64 (March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19). In this episode […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/063/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering  some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-... Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering  some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-64 (March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19). In this episode […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 26:28 2184 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 062 – Celebrate base hits to create momentum [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/062/ https://drgerrylewis.com/062/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2016 22:01:13 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2177   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering  some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-64 (March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19). In this […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/062/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering  some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 6...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering  some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for Episodes 61-64 (March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19). In this […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 21:06 2177 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 061 – 10 Commandments of Powerfully Effective Group Bible Study [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/061-2/ https://drgerrylewis.com/061-2/#respond Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:23:13 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2161 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for the next few weeks. In this episode (61), I replayed the content of […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/061-2/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for the next few ... Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  Due to a busy travel schedule, a major book writing project, and 4 church consultations in process, I will be offering some replays of the main content of some previous episodes for the next few weeks. In this episode (61), I replayed the content of […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 25:38 2161 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 060 – Do you know what you don’t know that you know? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/060/ https://drgerrylewis.com/060/#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2016 22:10:24 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2122   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (60), I shared some thoughts on one of the most life-changing resources I have ever encountered: COACHING.     My coaching journey I began my training with Coaching4Clergy in January, 2010.  I started coaching clients in February of that year and […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/060/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (60), I shared some thoughts on one of the most life-changing resources I have ever encountered: COACHING.     My coaching journey I began my training with Coaching4Clergy in Ja...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (60), I shared some thoughts on one of the most life-changing resources I have ever encountered: COACHING.     My coaching journey I began my training with Coaching4Clergy in January, 2010.  I started coaching clients in February of that year and […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 26:34 2122 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 059 – Defeating the Delegation Demon [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/059/ https://drgerrylewis.com/059/#respond Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:32:36 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2108   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (59), I shared some thoughts from others as well as some of my own on one of the hardest tasks pastors and leaders ever have: delegation.     In my 20 years as a pastor, particularly as the only full-time member […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/059/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (59), I shared some thoughts from others as well as some of my own on one of the hardest tasks pastors and leaders ever have: delegation.     In my 20 years as a pastor,   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (59), I shared some thoughts from others as well as some of my own on one of the hardest tasks pastors and leaders ever have: delegation.     In my 20 years as a pastor, particularly as the only full-time member […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 26:46 2108 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 058 – Could our building be holding us back? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/058/ https://drgerrylewis.com/058/#respond Mon, 07 Mar 2016 22:17:56 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2089   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (58), I answered a question that came via email. Greg asked, “Do you think that the building we are in could be holding us down [from] getting new people coming or staying once they come, as far not being in a ‘church’ […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/058/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (58), I answered a question that came via email. Greg asked, “Do you think that the building we are in could be holding us down [from] getting new people coming or staying once ...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (58), I answered a question that came via email. Greg asked, “Do you think that the building we are in could be holding us down [from] getting new people coming or staying once they come, as far not being in a ‘church’ […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 21:19 2089 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 057 – Get out of your Comfort Zone and into your Sweet Spot [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/057/ https://drgerrylewis.com/057/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:53:10 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2058 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (57), I explored some differences between the legendary comfort zone and the elusive sweet spot and offered some diagnostic questions for finding the latter.  Finally, I offered a focused 3 step process for making the move to the sweet spot.     […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/057/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (57), I explored some differences between the legendary comfort zone and the elusive sweet spot and offered some diagnostic questions for finding the latter.  Finally, Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (57), I explored some differences between the legendary comfort zone and the elusive sweet spot and offered some diagnostic questions for finding the latter.  Finally, I offered a focused 3 step process for making the move to the sweet spot.     […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 24:29 2058 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 056 – Two reasons why pastors shouldn’t have to go to work [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/056/ https://drgerrylewis.com/056/#respond Tue, 23 Feb 2016 01:58:28 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2034   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (56), I unpacked 2 reasons why the idea of a pastor having to go to work is actually detrimental to significant ministry.     I have been asked the following questions: Are you working today? Are you at work? Are you […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/056/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (56), I unpacked 2 reasons why the idea of a pastor having to go to work is actually detrimental to significant ministry.     I have been asked the following questions: Are you ...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (56), I unpacked 2 reasons why the idea of a pastor having to go to work is actually detrimental to significant ministry.     I have been asked the following questions: Are you working today? Are you at work? Are you […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 12:19 2034 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 055 – What do you do when you feel trapped by God? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/055/ https://drgerrylewis.com/055/#respond Tue, 16 Feb 2016 03:11:28 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=2001   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (55), I unpacked another thought on which I have been pondering for several years.  Both through personal experience and through conversations with pastors, I am aware that there are times when some pastors feel trapped by God.  They feel abandoned.  They […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/055/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (55), I unpacked another thought on which I have been pondering for several years.  Both through personal experience and through conversations with pastors,   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (55), I unpacked another thought on which I have been pondering for several years.  Both through personal experience and through conversations with pastors, I am aware that there are times when some pastors feel trapped by God.  They feel abandoned.  They […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 26:09 2001 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 054 – Your church cannot be the Body of Christ [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/054/ https://drgerrylewis.com/054/#respond Mon, 08 Feb 2016 21:39:05 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1973   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (54), I unpacked a thought on which I have been pondering for several years – the Church as the Body of Christ.  I have become convinced that one of the reasons churches try to do too many things is because they […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/054/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (54), I unpacked a thought on which I have been pondering for several years – the Church as the Body of Christ.  I have become convinced that one of the reasons churches try to ...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (54), I unpacked a thought on which I have been pondering for several years – the Church as the Body of Christ.  I have become convinced that one of the reasons churches try to do too many things is because they […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 25:27 1973 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 053 – When politics and Sunday School collide [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/053/ https://drgerrylewis.com/053/#respond Mon, 01 Feb 2016 21:24:07 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1953   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (53), I answered a question that came from a lengthy email response to Episode 50 (We need to lighten up!). Larry asked, “What is the best way or ways to respond to people who make comments based on the Scripture passage […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/053/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (53), I answered a question that came from a lengthy email response to Episode 50 (We need to lighten up!). Larry asked, “What is the best way or ways to respond to people who m...   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (53), I answered a question that came from a lengthy email response to Episode 50 (We need to lighten up!). Larry asked, “What is the best way or ways to respond to people who make comments based on the Scripture passage […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 18:15 1953 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 052 – How do you know it ain’t broke? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/052/ https://drgerrylewis.com/052/#respond Tue, 26 Jan 2016 17:50:45 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1943   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (52), I shared some thoughts on a well-known idiom (at least in the southern U.S.) – “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”     This phrase, according to Wikipedia, was popularized in 1977 by Bert Lance, Director of the Office […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/052/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (52), I shared some thoughts on a well-known idiom (at least in the southern U.S.) – “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”     This phrase, according to Wikipedia,   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (52), I shared some thoughts on a well-known idiom (at least in the southern U.S.) – “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”     This phrase, according to Wikipedia, was popularized in 1977 by Bert Lance, Director of the Office […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 22:47 1943 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 051 – How washing dishes changed my life. [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/051/ https://drgerrylewis.com/051/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:10:28 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1935   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (51), I told a story of an amazing insight I got from a newly chosen habit: washing dishes.     Actually, the habit is not simply washing dishes.  My newly chosen habit is washing dishes every night before going to bed.  […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/051/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (51), I told a story of an amazing insight I got from a newly chosen habit: washing dishes.     Actually, the habit is not simply washing dishes.   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (51), I told a story of an amazing insight I got from a newly chosen habit: washing dishes.     Actually, the habit is not simply washing dishes.  My newly chosen habit is washing dishes every night before going to bed.  […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 15:44 1935 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 050 – We need to lighten up! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/050/ https://drgerrylewis.com/050/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:14:21 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1886   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (50), I gave my impressions on a question I was recently asked. I was recently speaking to a group of community and ministry leaders and Jack asked me, based on my observation from interacting with numerous churches, my opinion on the […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/050/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (50), I gave my impressions on a question I was recently asked. I was recently speaking to a group of community and ministry leaders and Jack asked me,   Welcome to Season 2 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode (50), I gave my impressions on a question I was recently asked. I was recently speaking to a group of community and ministry leaders and Jack asked me, based on my observation from interacting with numerous churches, my opinion on the […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 16:31 1886 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 049 – First Follower [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/049/ https://drgerrylewis.com/049/#respond Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:11:55 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1857   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 49 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  This is the final episode of our 2015 inaugural season.  Thanks so much for sharing this amazing journey. A few months ago, I saw a YouTube video called “Leadership lessons from the dancing guy.”  At first I was amused, but after a […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/049/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 49 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  This is the final episode of our 2015 inaugural season.  Thanks so much for sharing this amazing journey. A few months ago, I saw a YouTube video called “Leadership lessons from the ...   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 49 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  This is the final episode of our 2015 inaugural season.  Thanks so much for sharing this amazing journey. A few months ago, I saw a YouTube video called “Leadership lessons from the dancing guy.”  At first I was amused, but after a […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 20:00 1857 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 048 – Stop with the greeting already! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/048/ https://drgerrylewis.com/048/#respond Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:36:45 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1841   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 48 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I reflected on a recent Facebook post that was one of my highest engagement posts ever.     The “Stand and Greet” time controversy The stand and greet time in the worship service is a meaningful and time honored […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/048/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 48 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I reflected on a recent Facebook post that was one of my highest engagement posts ever.     The “Stand and Greet” time controversy The stand and greet time in the wor...   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 48 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I reflected on a recent Facebook post that was one of my highest engagement posts ever.     The “Stand and Greet” time controversy The stand and greet time in the worship service is a meaningful and time honored […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 22:22 1841 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 047 – Why are people so crazy when it comes to church membership? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/047/ https://drgerrylewis.com/047/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:41:46 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1819   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 47 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I addressed a listener question from Katherine.  She wrote: “Why do people join the church on the first visit and never come back? Or why do they come every Sunday forever and never join?”     Why do people […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/047/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 47 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I addressed a listener question from Katherine.  She wrote: “Why do people join the church on the first visit and never come back?   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 47 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I addressed a listener question from Katherine.  She wrote: “Why do people join the church on the first visit and never come back? Or why do they come every Sunday forever and never join?”     Why do people […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 30:03 1819 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 046 – Oh, Brother, what a day! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/046/ https://drgerrylewis.com/046/#respond Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:21:03 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1763   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 46 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In today’s episode, I just shared my heart at the end of a crazy day as it applies to those in ministry.     My encouragement to pastors who have these kinds of days: God hasn’t forgotten about you.  Listen for His […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/046/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 46 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In today’s episode, I just shared my heart at the end of a crazy day as it applies to those in ministry.     My encouragement to pastors who have these kinds of days: God hasn’t forg...   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 46 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In today’s episode, I just shared my heart at the end of a crazy day as it applies to those in ministry.     My encouragement to pastors who have these kinds of days: God hasn’t forgotten about you.  Listen for His […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 22:48 1763 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 045 – Why your church needs a social media policy [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/045/ https://drgerrylewis.com/045/#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:04:53 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1738   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 45 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I talked about something that affects almost every church–social media.     Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures.  This man had been instructed […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/045/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 45 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I talked about something that affects almost every church–social media.     Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man,   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 45 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I talked about something that affects almost every church–social media.     Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures.  This man had been instructed […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 24:36 1738 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 044 – Why would a pastor not do an invitation? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/044-2/ https://drgerrylewis.com/044-2/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:46:18 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1723   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 44 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I answered a question from Renee, who wrote: “Can you tell me why a pastor doesn’t do an invitation after or during service?”     The Invitation The public “invitation” or “altar call” has been so prevalent for the […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/044-2/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 44 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I answered a question from Renee, who wrote: “Can you tell me why a pastor doesn’t do an invitation after or during service?   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 44 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I answered a question from Renee, who wrote: “Can you tell me why a pastor doesn’t do an invitation after or during service?”     The Invitation The public “invitation” or “altar call” has been so prevalent for the […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 23:04 1723 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 043 – What are Keystone Habits and why should we have them? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/043/ https://drgerrylewis.com/043/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:12:55 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1692   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 43 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I shared my initial thoughts on exploring the concept of Keystone Habits, and invited listeners to join me on the journey.     Where the journey began I’m currently reading, The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg.  A couple of […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/043/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 43 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I shared my initial thoughts on exploring the concept of Keystone Habits, and invited listeners to join me on the journey.   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 43 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I shared my initial thoughts on exploring the concept of Keystone Habits, and invited listeners to join me on the journey.     Where the journey began I’m currently reading, The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg.  A couple of […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 17:39 1692 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 042 – So you think you’re Guest-Friendly [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/042/ https://drgerrylewis.com/042/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:13:13 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1675   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 42 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I continued with the theme of Episode 41: Make your church more Guest Friendly in 7 Days. Reminder: There is a BIG difference in being friendly to guests and being guest-friendly.     We are big on making promises. […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/042/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 42 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I continued with the theme of Episode 41: Make your church more Guest Friendly in 7 Days. Reminder: There is a BIG difference in being friendly to guests and being g...   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 42 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I continued with the theme of Episode 41: Make your church more Guest Friendly in 7 Days. Reminder: There is a BIG difference in being friendly to guests and being guest-friendly.     We are big on making promises. […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 27:25 1675 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 041 – Make your church more Guest Friendly in 7 Days [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/041/ https://drgerrylewis.com/041/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:34:24 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1659   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 41 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I talked about some simple things you can do in the next few days to make your Sunday morning experience more “Guest Friendly.”  These are not effortless, but the effort is minimal and the potential impact far exceeds the […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/041/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 41 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I talked about some simple things you can do in the next few days to make your Sunday morning experience more “Guest Friendly.”  These are not effortless,   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 41 of the Your Church Matters podcast. In this episode I talked about some simple things you can do in the next few days to make your Sunday morning experience more “Guest Friendly.”  These are not effortless, but the effort is minimal and the potential impact far exceeds the […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 19:37 1659 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 040 – Are you enrolled in “Auto University?” [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/040/ https://drgerrylewis.com/040/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2015 23:17:52 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1642   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 40 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I have borrowed a term that I have often heard Dan Miller use on his 48 Days to the Work You Love podcast: “Auto University.”     As a passionate life-long learner, I have sometimes joked that I am […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/040/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 40 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I have borrowed a term that I have often heard Dan Miller use on his 48 Days to the Work You Love podcast: “Auto University.”     As a passionate life-long learner,   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 40 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I have borrowed a term that I have often heard Dan Miller use on his 48 Days to the Work You Love podcast: “Auto University.”     As a passionate life-long learner, I have sometimes joked that I am […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 26:10 1642 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 039 – Don’t mess with the deacons! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/039/ https://drgerrylewis.com/039/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2015 23:24:47 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1620   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 39 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I answered a listener question. Greg sent me an email that contained more than just this particular issue, but I asked (and received) his permission to share this portion and my answer. “One of the major points of criticism […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/039/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 39 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I answered a listener question. Greg sent me an email that contained more than just this particular issue, but I asked (and received) his permission to share this por...   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 39 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I answered a listener question. Greg sent me an email that contained more than just this particular issue, but I asked (and received) his permission to share this portion and my answer. “One of the major points of criticism […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 17:07 1620 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 038 – We are Farmers! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/038/ https://drgerrylewis.com/038/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:04:28 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1608   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 38 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I related a story told to me by a friend about a failed crop.     3 Ways to Guarantee that You Will NOT Reap a Spiritual Harvest: Planting Nothing.  May be a result of fear of failure.  May be […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/038/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 38 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I related a story told to me by a friend about a failed crop.     3 Ways to Guarantee that You Will NOT Reap a Spiritual Harvest: Planting Nothing.   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 38 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I related a story told to me by a friend about a failed crop.     3 Ways to Guarantee that You Will NOT Reap a Spiritual Harvest: Planting Nothing.  May be a result of fear of failure.  May be […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 23:33 1608 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 037 – Masterpieces on the Move [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/037/ https://drgerrylewis.com/037/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2015 04:30:47 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1597   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 37 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I shared a recording of a sermon I preached in the First Baptist Church of Decatur, TX on August 16, 2015.     The message was based on Ephesians 2:1-10, with special emphasis on verse 10: For we are His […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/037/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 37 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I shared a recording of a sermon I preached in the First Baptist Church of Decatur, TX on August 16, 2015.     The message was based on Ephesians 2:1-10,   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 37 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I shared a recording of a sermon I preached in the First Baptist Church of Decatur, TX on August 16, 2015.     The message was based on Ephesians 2:1-10, with special emphasis on verse 10: For we are His […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 35:13 1597 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 036 – It’s NOT your job! [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/036/ https://drgerrylewis.com/036/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2015 16:25:10 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1580   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 36 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I identified 4 unrealistic expectations that church members often place on pastors and that pastors place on themselves even if pressure is not coming from their members.     4 Unrealistic Expectations (Alliteration warning):  It is NOT your job to: […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/036/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 36 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I identified 4 unrealistic expectations that church members often place on pastors and that pastors place on themselves even if pressure is not coming from their mem...   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 36 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I identified 4 unrealistic expectations that church members often place on pastors and that pastors place on themselves even if pressure is not coming from their members.     4 Unrealistic Expectations (Alliteration warning):  It is NOT your job to: […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 27:49 1580 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 035 – Issues for the Churchless Pastor [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/035/ https://drgerrylewis.com/035/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:36:29 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1562 Welcome to Season 1 Episode 35 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this week’s episode I addressed a third issue brought up by a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for a pastor or do not have a permanent pastor?” Great question!  In fact it is […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/035/feed/ 2 Welcome to Season 1 Episode 35 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this week’s episode I addressed a third issue brought up by a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for... Welcome to Season 1 Episode 35 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this week’s episode I addressed a third issue brought up by a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for a pastor or do not have a permanent pastor?” Great question!  In fact it is […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 30:50 1562 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 034 – Why You Should NEVER Have a New Members Class [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/034/ https://drgerrylewis.com/034/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2015 01:31:44 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1545   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 34 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I gave 10 Reasons why churches should avoid having a new members class or some other orientation process. Reader/Listener Alert: Please stay with me all the way to the end before you draw your final conclusions.     10 […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/034/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 34 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I gave 10 Reasons why churches should avoid having a new members class or some other orientation process. Reader/Listener Alert: Please stay with me all the way to th...   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 34 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I gave 10 Reasons why churches should avoid having a new members class or some other orientation process. Reader/Listener Alert: Please stay with me all the way to the end before you draw your final conclusions.     10 […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 20:22 1545 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 033 – How to Avoid Death by Committee [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/033/ https://drgerrylewis.com/033/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:49:05 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1525   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 33 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In today’s episode, I address a common struggle with churches: an unwieldy and ineffective committee structure.     Observations about Church Committees: 1. Most churches have too many committees. 2. Most committees don’t have a clear vision for why they exist. 3. A complicated committee […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/033/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 33 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In today’s episode, I address a common struggle with churches: an unwieldy and ineffective committee structure.     Observations about Church Committees: 1.   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 33 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In today’s episode, I address a common struggle with churches: an unwieldy and ineffective committee structure.     Observations about Church Committees: 1. Most churches have too many committees. 2. Most committees don’t have a clear vision for why they exist. 3. A complicated committee […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 25:40 1525 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 032 – Creating a Culture of Gratitude [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/032/ https://drgerrylewis.com/032/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:58:47 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1514   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 32 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, identified 6 general observations regarding gratitude and culture and 6 components of a culture of gratitude in your church.     General Observations: People expect to be criticized Our culture is so self-centered that we have lost the ability […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/032/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 32 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, identified 6 general observations regarding gratitude and culture and 6 components of a culture of gratitude in your church.   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 32 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, identified 6 general observations regarding gratitude and culture and 6 components of a culture of gratitude in your church.     General Observations: People expect to be criticized Our culture is so self-centered that we have lost the ability […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 26:00 1514 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 031 – Issues for the Pastorless Church [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/031/ https://drgerrylewis.com/031/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:22:18 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1483 Welcome to Season 1 Episode 31 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this week’s episode I addressed a second issue brought up by a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for a pastor or do not have a permanent pastor?”     Great […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/031/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 1 Episode 31 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this week’s episode I addressed a second issue brought up by a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching fo... Welcome to Season 1 Episode 31 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this week’s episode I addressed a second issue brought up by a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for a pastor or do not have a permanent pastor?”     Great […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 28:32 1483 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 030 – A Millennial Interview, Part 2 [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/030/ https://drgerrylewis.com/030/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2015 08:29:44 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1464   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 30 of the Your Church Matters Podcast.  In this episode, recorded while traveling home from our “Guy Trip,” I interviewed my son, Zeke Lewis (24), and my son-in-law, Joseph Dad (28), on issues of life, faith, and the church from their millennial generation perspective. The interview was too long for […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/030/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 30 of the Your Church Matters Podcast.  In this episode, recorded while traveling home from our “Guy Trip,” I interviewed my son, Zeke Lewis (24), and my son-in-law, Joseph Dad (28), on issues of life, faith,   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 30 of the Your Church Matters Podcast.  In this episode, recorded while traveling home from our “Guy Trip,” I interviewed my son, Zeke Lewis (24), and my son-in-law, Joseph Dad (28), on issues of life, faith, and the church from their millennial generation perspective. The interview was too long for […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 28:54 1464 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 029 – A Millennial Interview, Part 1 [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/029/ https://drgerrylewis.com/029/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:36:32 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1456   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 29 of the Your Church Matters Podcast.  In this episode, recorded while traveling home from our “Guy Trip,” I interviewed my son, Zeke Lewis (24), and my son-in-law, Joseph Dad (28), on issues of life, faith, and the church from their millennial generation perspective. The interview was too long […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/029/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 29 of the Your Church Matters Podcast.  In this episode, recorded while traveling home from our “Guy Trip,” I interviewed my son, Zeke Lewis (24), and my son-in-law, Joseph Dad (28), on issues of life, faith,   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 29 of the Your Church Matters Podcast.  In this episode, recorded while traveling home from our “Guy Trip,” I interviewed my son, Zeke Lewis (24), and my son-in-law, Joseph Dad (28), on issues of life, faith, and the church from their millennial generation perspective. The interview was too long […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 32:05 1456 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 028 – What’s Your Thing? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/028/ https://drgerrylewis.com/028/#respond Sat, 18 Jul 2015 22:10:50 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1444   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 28 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I reflected on a sermon I heard awhile back based on a phrase from Philippians 3:13: “This one thing I do.”     In the sermon, the preacher quoted both D.L. Moody and Zig Ziglar.  The quotes: D.L. Moody – “Give […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/028/feed/ 0   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 28 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I reflected on a sermon I heard awhile back based on a phrase from Philippians 3:13: “This one thing I do.”     In the sermon, the preacher quoted both D.L.   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 28 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode I reflected on a sermon I heard awhile back based on a phrase from Philippians 3:13: “This one thing I do.”     In the sermon, the preacher quoted both D.L. Moody and Zig Ziglar.  The quotes: D.L. Moody – “Give […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 14:15 1444 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 027 – What if? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/027/ https://drgerrylewis.com/027/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2015 07:48:54 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1424 Welcome to Season 1 Episode 27 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  I am recording and scheduling this episode in advance because of an upcoming “guy trip” with my boys (my favorite son and my favorite son-in-law).  We will be on the road when this publishes. In this episode, I am sharing a recording of my […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/027/feed/ 0 Welcome to Season 1 Episode 27 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  I am recording and scheduling this episode in advance because of an upcoming “guy trip” with my boys (my favorite son and my favorite son-in-law). Welcome to Season 1 Episode 27 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  I am recording and scheduling this episode in advance because of an upcoming “guy trip” with my boys (my favorite son and my favorite son-in-law).  We will be on the road when this publishes. In this episode, I am sharing a recording of my […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 20:10 1424 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 026 – Why start a new church? [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/026/ https://drgerrylewis.com/026/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:58:24 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1412   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 26 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this week’s episode I addressed a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for a pastor or do not have a permanent pastor?”     Great question!  In fact it […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/026/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 26 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this week’s episode I addressed a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for a pastor or do not have a...   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 26 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this week’s episode I addressed a listener question from Karl: “Why another church, especially when there are churches in the area that are searching for a pastor or do not have a permanent pastor?”     Great question!  In fact it […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 22:42 1412 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 025 – 10 Commandments of Powerfully Effective Group Bible Study [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/025/ https://drgerrylewis.com/025/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:15:46 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1398   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 25 of Your Church Matters.  In this episode, I offered 10 Commandments that can be immediately implemented to increase the effectiveness of small group Bible study, no matter what you call it (Sunday School, Small Groups, Life Groups, etc) and where you have it (homes, community building, church campus, […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/025/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 25 of Your Church Matters.  In this episode, I offered 10 Commandments that can be immediately implemented to increase the effectiveness of small group Bible study, no matter what you call it (Sunday School, Small Groups,   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 25 of Your Church Matters.  In this episode, I offered 10 Commandments that can be immediately implemented to increase the effectiveness of small group Bible study, no matter what you call it (Sunday School, Small Groups, Life Groups, etc) and where you have it (homes, community building, church campus, […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 23:30 1398 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging 024 – Four Ways to Make Choices without Regrets [Podcast] https://drgerrylewis.com/024/ https://drgerrylewis.com/024/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:51:43 +0000 https://drgerrylewis.com/staging/?p=1384   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 24 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I talked about the common dilemma of making choices.  Not between good and bad.  Not even between good, better, and best (that sounds so simple in theory).  Sometimes our choices are between good and … good. Have you ever […]

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]]> https://drgerrylewis.com/024/feed/ 1   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 24 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I talked about the common dilemma of making choices.  Not between good and bad.  Not even between good, better, and best (that sounds so simple in theory).   Welcome to Season 1 Episode 24 of the Your Church Matters podcast.  In this episode, I talked about the common dilemma of making choices.  Not between good and bad.  Not even between good, better, and best (that sounds so simple in theory).  Sometimes our choices are between good and … good. Have you ever […] Podcast Episodes Archives - Dr. Gerry Lewis full false 19:01 1384 contactgerrylewis@gmail.com (Dr. Gerry Lewis)church,leadership,ministry,health,effectiveness,equipping,empowering,encouraging