To Be The Church

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben look at a recently released song in a new segment of Lyrical Analysis. Digging into the lyrics of "Forever Amen" by The Union Chattanooga, they guys discuss their thoughts on the song and what it teaches churches who are singing it.RESOURCES:"Forever Amen" by The Union Chattanooga:https://open.spotify.com/track/5Y0isHk9xxBiJZns9zqtgg?si=ExsYCdyKRCyWdkWqnNs8rwCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week Andrew and Tyler discuss some questions sent in by TBTC Podcast listeners. They guys talk about the importance and functions of church membership. Andrew and Tyler also respond to a listener question about God's sovereignty and the problem of evil.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss an interview clip of Mark Driscoll calling the five points of Calvinism "total garbage." This statement shocked much of the 'reformed world' due to Driscoll's very public alignment to Calvinism in the past. The guys talk about Driscoll's statement, God's sovereignty, reformed theology, and what all these mean for the Church.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler sit down to talk about a new role on our local church staff. The guys discuss the role of the Executive Pastors of Ministries and Tyler's special connection to this role.RESOURCES:Leadership & Church Size Dynamics by Tim Keller: http://bit.ly/2lyBdrrThree Kinds of Executive Pastors by XPastor.org: http://bit.ly/2kjsqcHCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, we take a break from the Six C's and talk church music, live video in our gatherings, and singing about ourselves. Andrew and Tyler respond to an anonymous commenter who states that the band is there for the congregation. Next, the guys discuss some listener questions about church music, song selection, and what to do with first-person, singular references in our congregational songs. Be sure to check out our new and improved site, along with new content and articles, at TOBETHECHURCH.COM! CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, the guys continue their discussion on the precedent in Scripture for paid gospel workers.RESOURCES:The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall & Tony PayneCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Yes, but.There is certainly precedent in Scripture for paid gospel workers, and in some cases, monetary remuneration is prescribed. The ‘but’ of the original answer comes from the fact that at least a portion of many church’s personnel costs are not Scripturally commanded.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler kick-off the first of the Six C's. Knowing your context is fundamental. The guys discuss five keys to learning the context within which you lead. You should know that context’s identity, geography, history, theology, and vision.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss a 3-week teaching recently presented to our local church staff. The guys introduce what the next few weeks will look like for the TBTC Podcast and how people can best apply this teaching to their local church context.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

We've all heard it, and most of us have probably said it. "That's a total God thing." This week, the guys discuss this phrase in a new segment of Christian or Christian-ese. Is this a helpful thing for Christians to say? Or is this just unhelpful insider language? Andrew, Tyler, and Ben also talk about guidelines for hosting concerts, events, and conferences.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch