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The Reactions to the Translation Transition
Discussing the church's and other leaders' response to the transition from using the King James...
Guiding Your Leaders in the Translation Transition
Bryan discusses the practical steps he took with his church as they made the transition from...
The Translation Transition
Bryan discusses the practical steps he took with his church as they made the transition from...
The Reluctant Pastor
A conversation with Aaron Chan about how God called and lead him to be a pastor. Watch this...
The Purpose of Church Advance
We continue the conversation about Church Advance and what it's all about. Register for Church...
The Vision of Church Advance
We continue the conversation about Church Advance and what it's all about. Watch this episode at...
Church Advance with Bryan Samms
Welcome to the first official episode of Church Advance with Bryan Samms! In this episode, we...
73. Best Books of 2022
Aaron Chan returns as co-host for the last episode of the year and the final installment of the...
72. Gospel-Centered Life and Ministry – Cary Schmidt
A featured sermon from Church Advance 2022 by Cary Schmidt. Watch this episode at...
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71. The Danger of Celebrity Pastors – Kurt Skelly
A featured sermon from Church Advance 2022 by Kurt Skelly Watch this episode at...
70. Partnership in the Gospel – H.B. Charles, Jr.
A featured sermon from Church Advance 2022 by H.B. Charles, Jr.Watch this episode at...
69. Practical Shepherding with Brian Croft
A challenge from Brian Croft of Practical Shepherding.Watch this episode at...
68. Pastoring Through Tough Seasons with Ken Baker
A powerful story from Ken Baker. Ken is a pastor and church planter in the Bronx, New York.Watch...
67. Big Announcements About the Future of the Podcast
Bryan makes some big announcements about the future of the podcast. Watch this episode at...
66. Insights from the KJV’s Preface with Joshua Barzon
A conversation with Joshua Barzon, author of "The Forgotten Preface: Surprising Insights on the...
65. Putting Aside Preferences in Transition with Noé and Jeremy Mendoza
A conversation with Noé and Jeremy Mendoza. Noé is the Pastor Emeritus of Bethany Baptist Church...
64: Pastoring a Smaller Congregation with Stephen Ashmore
A conversation with Stephen Ashmore who serves as Lead Pastor of Kings Mill Baptist Church in...
63. Surviving the Transition to a New Ministry Position – an Interview with Jake Potter
Bryan interviews Pastor Jake Potter about how to navigate the challenges that come with...
62. HOPE Church Mayport – an interview with Aaron Chan
Today, Bryan interviews his co-host, Aaron Chan, who has some exciting news to share about the...
61. When and How to Relocate Your Church
Today, Bryan and Aaron talk about church relocation strategy, including the timing of relocation,...
60. Independent Survival: Panel Discussion from Church Advance 2022
Bryan talks with Kurt Skelly and Cary Schmidt about the state of the independent Baptist movement,...
59. Pastoral Depression and Burnout: Panel Discussion from Church Advance 2022
Bryan talks with Chris Phillips, Kurt Skelly, and Cary Schmidt on the topic of pastoral depression...
58. Outsource Your Church Media: Interview with Luke Clayton part 2
Today, Bryan talks with Luke Clayton of Church Media HQ about why most churches would be better...
57. Excellence in Your Church Media: An Interview with Luke Clayton
Today, Bryan talks with Luke Clayton of Church Media HQ about the importance of having an...
56. You Need a Sabbatical
Bryan talks about why it is important for pastors to take an occasional sabbatical and some books...
55. Re-Thinking Missions Giving
Bryan and Aaron discuss a radical new strategy for the way their church contributes to the work of...
55. Transitioning a Church After 20 Years – Fred Ayers Interview: Part 2
Bryan continues his conversation with Pastor Fred Ayers and how he led his church through major...
54. Should I Go Back to School? An Interview with Mike Lester
Bryan has a conversation with Dr. Mike Lester, the Director of Student Services at Veritas Baptist...
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