Ep. 300: Church building programs, the good and bad

Church building programs require careful spiritual and financial discernment. In this episode of Trench Talk Brian and Jim encourage pastors to prioritize ministry effectiveness over mere growth, consider alternatives like church planting, maintain financial integrity, and ensure building decisions align with the church's core mission and pastoral care capabilities.

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(00:00) Introduction and welcome

(01:13) Discussion about Jim's recent theater production

(05:00) Setting up the discussion: Church building programs

(06:35) Biblical perspective from Luke 14 on counting the cost

(09:07) Jim's church history and initial building phases

(14:06) Financial considerations for building

(17:56) Discussion on church growth and potential solutions

(25:00) Financial wisdom in building programs

(28:51) Strategies for churches with space constraints

(35:00) Closing thoughts on church planting and building