More Than a Pastor
Where pastors, missionaries, and other ministry leaders come to grow your income and build financial security. We help you take your skills, experience, and ministry know-how, and leverage them into sustainable income outside of the church, through a business or side hustle that’s right for you. So you can serve God and provide for your family, no matter what. Download free resources and get the show notes for each episode over at www.morethanapastor.com.
Episodes
82 episodes
Know the Condition of Your Flocks: Demystifying Wealth Creation for Pastors
Does the idea of increasing your income ever make you feel uneasy, conflicted, or even guilty? What if, instead, you saw it as an act of faith, stewardship, and obedience to God’s calling?Today we’re going to demystify wealth creation fo...
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Episode 81
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16:24
Don't Ask People to Give to Your Church: 3 Ways to Make Offering Moments Matter
Does the offering moment in your church service feel a little stale or like a routine you just go through each week? What if it could be transformed into one of the most powerful parts of your service? We’ll share 3 ways to make offering moment...
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Episode 80
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14:05
Pursuing Your Dream: 7 Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King
It's Dr. Martin Luther King Day, and I’m reminded of the incredible power of a dream. Dr. King’s life proves that one dream can transform lives, communities, and even nations. So, what about you? Do you have a dream inside you that’s big enough...
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Episode 79
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9:42
Unlocking Passive Income: 9 Ways Pastors Can Create Passive Income Today
The term "passive income" gets thrown around a lot these days. From multi-level marketing schemes to starting small businesses, many things claim to be passive income but don’t quite fit the bill. So what is passive income? Why should pastors c...
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Episode 78
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18:12
Platform Launchers Review: Is a Membership in Platform Launchers Worth it?
Are you tired of spinning your wheels trying to build an online platform with little to no results? Trust me, I’ve been there. After years of trying to figure it out on my own, I finally found the clear roadmap, expert mentorship, and supportiv...
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Episode 77
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11:22
Bill Negotiation: How to Save Money on Your Bills
Did you know you're probably just a few phone calls away from putting an extra $500-$1,000 or more in your pocket? All it takes is a couple of minutes and a little courage to call and negotiate or shop your bills like your insurance, credit car...
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Episode 76
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20:11
(How) Can Pastors Afford to Buy a House Anymore?
Is buying a home even an option for pastors anymore? With home prices soaring 50% over the last five years and salaries not keeping up, the dream of home ownership is slipping further out of reach. Today, we’ll break down why owning a home is h...
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Episode 75
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12:50
How to Grow Giving in Your Church: 3 Lessons Pastors Can Learn from Nonprofits
Are you a pastor looking for practical ways to grow giving in your church and engage those who rarely give or don’t give at all? You’re in the right place! In this post, I’ll share three powerful lessons pastors can learn from successful nonpro...
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How to Know if Starting a Business is Right for You
Are you a pastor thinking about starting your own business or side hustle to supplement - or even replace - your current ministry income, but you're not really sure if entrepreneurship is right for you? Launching your own online me...
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Episode 73
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22:19
How to Find Time to Start a Business This Year
Are you interested in starting a business to provide more income for your family, but you just don’t know how you could possibly find the time to do it as a full-time pastor?Well I believe it really is possible, and we’ll talk about how...
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Episode 72
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17:08
Danny Davis on How to Turn Sermons Into Books and Multiple Streams of Income (Part 2)
I know those big name pastors can turn their sermons into books and sell tons of copies. But can any pastor do that, and actually make money as an author? Missionary and author Danny Davis says yes you can! And he'll share his pathway to profit...
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Episode 71
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27:43
Danny Davis on Following "The Way of the Shepherd" in Ministry, Writing, and Providing (Part 1)
Is it really possible for pastors to create income outside the church - even if you're a missionary serving in East Africa? We'll talk about that with special guest Dr. Danny Davis, and we'll discuss his new book, The Way of the Shepherd: F...
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Episode 70
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43:24
Seamless: A Conversation on Spiritual Gifts, Covocational Pastors, and Multi-Ethnic Church Planting with Chase Rashad
How does your view of spiritual gifts - and what they're really for - impact your health and longevity as a pastor, especially if you're co-vocational, and help your church become more sustainable in accomplishing the mission God has given it? ...
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Episode 69
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58:25
Is John Wesley's Encouragement to "Make All You Can, Save All You Can, and Give All You Can" Good Advice for Pastors Today?
Is John Wesley’s Encouragement to “Make all you can, Save all you can, and Give all you can” Good Advice for Pastors Today? We’ll talk about that in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started!Hello my friend. Welcome...
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Episode 68
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19:10
Wayne Richards on How God Can Turn Income Obstacles into Boundless Opportunities
If your church or ministry could no longer afford to pay your salary, and you had to find a way to earn income outside the church, would that feel like a major disappointment and personal failure to you? What if, instead, it’s a God...
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Episode 67
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Helping Pastors Find More Freedom and Fulfillment - A Tribute to Dan Miller of 48 Days
42% of pastors considered quitting in the past year, according to a 2022 Barna report. Are you one of them?In this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show, we’ll look at five common issues that leave pastors feeling unsatisfied, and explo...
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Episode 66
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46:48
How a Middle Class Couple Gave Away $1 Million by Age 40, and Lessons to Inspire Generosity in Your Church, With Bob Lotich
What if God asked you to give away your age as a percentage of income, and continue to increase it 1% a year for the rest of your life...what would you do? Today we'll hear the amazing story of one couple's journey of radical generosi...
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Episode 65
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1:05:58
Plant Like Jesus: Missional Ministry and Marketplace Engagement with Ben Ingebretson
There is no shortage of tools, methods or strategies for church planting and growth. But what if the best strategy for sharing the message of Jesus in a post-Christian era is to actually follow the methods of Jesus?We’ll dive into Jesus’...
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Episode 64
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44:24
Leading Beyond the Pulpit: Pastoral Identity and the Future of Ministry with Gary Underwood
What happens to your sense of identity and calling as a pastor when everything changes? You entered the ministry years ago with a certain set of expectations of what the church is and what your role is in it, only to find them challenged ...
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Episode 63
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59:41
From Crisis to Sustainability: Revitalizing Church Finances in 'The Great Dechurching' Era
We are living in an era called "The Great Dechurching" of America. Millions are leaving churches each year, for various reasons which we've covered in previous episodes. Since attendance has been inextricably linked to income for most churches,...
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Episode 62
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28:50
The Best Way to Make Money Quickly: Provide a Service that Solves a Problem for Someone Else
Are you looking for the best way to make money quickly? Well you’re going to love today’s show, because I’ll share 6 reasons why providing a service that solves a problem for someone else is one of the fastest and best ways to generate income. ...
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Episode 61
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26:25
How to Find the Time to Launch Your Business or Side Hustle
Deciding that you want or need to earn extra money as a pastor is one thing. But finding the time to do it, in addition to your regular ministry position, can be a challenge!So how can you find the time to launch your own business or sid...
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Episode 60
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18:14
Greg Atkinson on the Secret Power of Kindness, Entrepreneurship, and the Future of the Church
Will the 21st century pastor look more like the co-vocational tentmaker of the 1st century church than the full-time pastor of the 20th century?Church leadership expert Greg Atkinson says YES, and shares several reasons why pastors and ...
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Episode 59
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49:36
Why Self-Funded Missionaries are the Future
Church attendance and giving are down 30% over the last two years, according to recent surveys. If this trend continues, churches will be forced to make more serious cutbacks. Programming and staffing are often the first places to cut.Bu...
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Episode 58
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29:31
Burned Out Pastors: Don't Quit. Give Yourself a Reset!
Nearly 50% of American pastors say they struggle with burnout and have considered quitting in the last year, believing that a fresh start somewhere else is just what they need.What if you didn’t have to go somewhere else to get a fresh ...
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Episode 57
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33:25