To Be The Church

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

With summer in full swing, Andrew and Tyler sit down to talk about local church ministry during this season. They guys talk about sermon series ideas, developing young leaders, church attendance, and rest.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the To Be The Church podcast, Andrew and Tyler continue their discussion about historic slavery in the American South with a lyrical analysis of Julia Ward Howe's Battle Hymn of the Republic. The guys discuss patriotic songs, just-wars, and slavery in America.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

In Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul speaks on how Christian slaves and masters are to live in relation to one another. This text has been used historically as both support for slavery in the American South and for the abolishment of slavery. This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss this text and the topic of historic slavery in the American South.RESOURCES:Slavery and the Love of Money Sermon by Joe RigneyCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Last week Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discussed why to leave your local church, how to leave well, and how to navigate leaving from the perspective of a local church member. This week, the guys talk about how local church elders can care for their people when transitions happen and when families leave.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

When do you need to leave your local church? Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss situations when leaving a church is appropriate and how to leave well. The guys also talk through times when it's necessary to stay rooted at a local church and persevere through difficult seasons.RESOURCES:TBTC Episode 11: When to Leave a Church (Pt. 1)TBTC Episode 12: When to Leave a Church (Pt. 2)TBTC What is a Healthy Church? by Mark DeverBook: Church Membership by Jonathan LeemanBook: Who Stole My Church by Gordon MacDonaldCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch