To Be The Church

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben respond to a listener question about whether or not churches are focusing too much on leadership development and not enough on actual gospel ministry. At what point does tracking trends, articulating metrics, and analyzing programs distract us from the work of the gospel?RESOURCES:- Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by R. Kent & Barbara Hughes: https://www.amazon.com/Liberating-Ministry-Success-Syndrome-Hughes/dp/1581349742CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler interviews Andy Ziesemer. Andy is a musical worship leader, songwriter, and president of A Jesus Mission. Together, Tyler and Andy talk about global missions, witnessing to your neighbors, and Andy's new book: Our Mission In Christ.RESOURCES:- Andy's book: Our Mission In Christ: https://bit.ly/OurMissionInChrist- A Jesus Mission: https://ajesusmission.org/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

What a week! Andrew, Tyler, and Ben take a moment to process the last few days, the pending election results, and how we should live in times like these. The guys also respond to a listener question about what to do when you're having trouble committing to a local church.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

With the 2020 Election right around the corner, many of us are wondering how we can be the Church in the midst of such a crazy season. Andrew and Tyler talk through some of the major players, the major issues, and the current election season overall.RESOURCES:- Policies, Persons, and Paths to Ruin by John Piper: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruinCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

When is the right time to find a new job at a different church? This week Andrew, Ben, and Tyler talk about ministry transitions. They discuss different questions to ask, counsel to seek, and ways to leave one's current context well.RESOURCES:- Leadership and Church Size Dynamics by Tim Keller: https://seniorpastorcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tim-Keller-Size-Dynamics.pdfCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

You love it. We love it. This week, we have a new segment of Lyrical Analysis. Andrew and Tyler discuss House on a Hill by Amanda Lindsey Cook. The guys talk about songs that aren't great for Sunday gathering but that are still powerful songs that should be heard and enjoyed.RESOURCES:- Learning to Love the Psalms by W. Robert Godfrey: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Love-Psalms-Study-Guide/dp/1567698352CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler dive into their caches of saved tweets. Listen in as the guys discuss some of these interesting posts and how Christians can engage on a platform like Twitter. RESOURCES:- Brandon Smith's Tweet: https://twitter.com/brandon_d_smith/status/1309941415842131968CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss a listener question about the end times. Is what we've seen so far this year just the beginning? The guys talk about these topics and questions as well as how we can be the church in light of all that is happening in our world.RESOURCES:- NGC Statement of Faith: https://www.nwgospel.com/what-defines-usCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Andrew, Tyler, and Ben are back in the office and ready to get down to business. This week, the guys discuss a TBTC listener question about if local church gatherings are really that necessary. RESOURCES:- Analog Church by Jay Kim: https://www.amazon.com/Analog-Church-People-Places-Digital/dp/083084158X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2KCV04IGVGLHP&dchild=1&keywords=analog+church&qid=1600388107&sprefix=analog+church%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTE5VOU5CTTJLSktTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjY0Mjg0UjhOUzQ3RUlLSkwmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDI5MjY0NTg2Mk40VENCUkZDSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, we're back with some more episodes to share from The Church Scattered: A Daily Devotional Podcast. You can check out The Church Scattered at tobethechurch.com or wherever you stream your podcasts.RESOURCES:- The Church Scattered Podcast: tobethechurch.comCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch