To Be The Church

This week, Andrew and Tyler record from a Sprinter Van, returning from a 2-day pastors retreat in Wenatchee, WA. The guys discuss Andrew’s time in ‘Pastor School’ and their biggest takeaways from the most recent session with Larry Osborne, author of Sticky Church and Sticky Teams.RESOURCESLarry OsborneGrace City ChurchCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the TBTC Podcast, Tyler is joined by Nathan Noorlun, the Executive Pastor at Northwest Gospel Church. Tyler and Nathan discuss what leadership is like on a church staff when you don’t aspire to be the lead/teaching pastor. The guys also look at the functions of an executive pastor and how that role improves ministry in a local church context.RESOURCESThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniThe Ideal Team Player by Patrick LencioniMeasure What Matters by John DoerrBrothers, We are Not Professionals by John PiperCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler sits down with Dave Leandre to discuss Dave’s recent pastoral transition. When Dave was first on the TBTC podcast, he was a pastor in New York. However, Dave is now the lead pastor at Living Water Church, here in Vancouver, WA. Dave and Tyler discuss pastoral transition and how to begin affecting change in a new role.RESOURCESDISC AssessmentCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler respond to an article from a pastor calling people to “quit the Church.” The guys also answer a listener question about doing youth ministry with multiple campuses.RESOURCESMultiChurch by Gregg Allison & Brad HouseTransgender by Vaughan RobertsThe Minister as Moral Theologian by Sondra WheelerThe Advantage by Patrick LencioniTake Heart by Matt ChandlerCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

With Andrew out of the office, Tyler sits down with Max to answer some listener questions about music in local church gatherings. What goes into choosing songs for Sunday gatherings? How can instrumental sections in music be redeemed?RESOURCESWorship Matters Article by Bob KauflinCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew and Tyler talk about how preachers and leaders respond to distractions during gatherings; whether that’s having to pee while preaching, someone passing out, or someone being arrested in the back of the room. The guys also discuss ‘response’ contexts versus ‘less-responsive’ contexts.CONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Andrew and Tyler are discussing what happens when church leaders fall short. Sadly, we see many leaders fall for a multitude of reasons. This week on the show, the guys respond to a listener question on how to react when someone you respect fails.CONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the TBTC podcast, Andrew and Tyler are answering questions from a first-time TBTC question asker; Savannah. They discuss church leadership, the role of women in musical worship, and church growth.RESOURCESThe Dangerous Allure of Speed – T4G SermonChurch Music Matters – TBTC PodcastMen and Women, Equal Yet Different by Alexander StrauchRecovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by John Piper, Wayne GrudemCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler read some new iTunes reviews. The guys also discuss Chris Pratt and his Generations Award speech. And finally, we hear a response from the listener who recently wrote in about the ‘We Are Church’ movement.CONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew and Tyler discuss how Christians live in light of our nation, our freedoms, and our convictions.RESOURCESOne Nation Under God by Kevin KruseCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch