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Ministry Architects is a highly-skilled team of pastors, teachers, executives, youth workers, children's pastors, writers, and professors. We're passionate about helping faith-based organizations find clear direction and sustained momentum. On this feed, you'll hear interviews and conversations to inspire, equip, and bring clarity around all areas of success in ministry. For more about our team and mission, visit ministryarchitects.com
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Apr 26, 2021

If you're going to make Sabbath work, you've gotta plan for it! On this week’s episode, the team talks about how to prepare for your Sabbath, including a strategy to help you plan flexibility into your week.

Apr 12, 2021

Is it really alright to take a break when the world is like...well, this?On this week’s episode, the team talks about the importance of Sabbath – even, and especially, during these upside-down times. 

Mar 22, 2021

Don't let current circumstances stop you from building and growing your ministry team! On this week’s episode, the team debunks some myths around volunteer recruitment during this time of upside-down ministry.

Mar 8, 2021

Don't just call them volunteers - the work is bigger than that! On this week’s episode, the team discusses three big myths about recruiting people to serve in key roles at your church.

Feb 9, 2021

How are you using this unique Lenten season to prepare your congregation for this year's Easter? On this week’s episode, the team talks about the advantages of planning for Easter now, as well as discussing the types of needs your congregants might be feeling during this Lenten season.

Jan 26, 2021

It's not too early to start looking ahead - especially given the times in which we're doing ministry! On this week’s episode, the team talks about preparing for Easter, and how the changes that will come this year can still make Easter fruitful.

Dec 29, 2020

Every ministry has turnover - so how do you find the next right fit for your open position? On this week’s episode, the team talks tips for starting the search process for your next ministry leader, including how to prepare, who to include, and where to begin.

Dec 8, 2020

A light shines in the darkness - but in the middle of a pandemic, can we see it? On this week’s episode, the team talks about this, the season before Christmas, and the different ways we can help our congregations get ready to welcome the newborn baby – even in the middle of this upside-down time.

Oct 29, 2020

What does it take to make a church's family ministry fruitful - and sustainable? On this week’s episode, Bryant welcomes author and pastor Chris Sasser to talk about the essentials of family ministry, and the steps you can take to build bridges between parents and the church.

Sep 29, 2020

What do you do when the job feels like a lot? On this week’s episode, the team talks about the importance of self-care in your ministry, especially in these times when so much around us is draining.

Sep 15, 2020

When a Major Event is over, what should you do - other than take a nap? On this week’s episode, the team talks about what happens after a Major Event, and what is and is not different in that process during the pandemic.

Sep 7, 2020

Why do you do the events you do - and could the pandemic give you a chance to do some much-needed pruning? On this week’s episode, the team talks about the Major Events Calendar, a tool for establishing rhythm in your ministry, and how our current circumstances might give you opportunities for growth and change.

Aug 18, 2020

How are you feeling as you look at your ministry calendar for the fall? On this week’s episode, the team discusses the very real fatigue many of us are feeling right now, including tips for facing your weariness with grace and love.

Jul 28, 2020

How are you feeling about ministry this fall? On this week’s episode, Bryant welcomes children’s ministry expert Annette Safstrom to the podcast team, discussing how finding ways to be grateful during this time can help your ministry to become more innovative. 

Jul 7, 2020

Welcome back to the Sustainable Ministry Show! On this week’s episode, Bryant and Aqueelah reconnect for the first time on the podcast since the beginning of the pandemic, discussing the journey of the last four months and what it means for churches and church systems as we strike a new way forward.

May 1, 2020

When a church empowers its youth, God shows up in incredible ways - and during this season, the church needs that power more than ever! On this week’s episode, Mark is joined by two teenagers, Colette and Avery, to talk through how listening to the youth in your church can be a source of amazing innovation, especially during this unprecedented time.

Apr 18, 2020

Now that we're past the chaos of planning for an Easter under quarantine, we can turn our attention to the road ahead - but what does that even mean? On this week’s episode, Mark and the team talk with ministry pro Jen DeJong to hear her thoughts on how long we might find ourselves in this unprecedented season, and how we can plan to be innovative for an extended period of time. 

Apr 9, 2020

This is a uniquely stressful time, so as ministry leaders, what kind of toolbox do we need to make sure we don't buckle under the weight? On this week’s episode, Ministry Architects founder Mark DeVries and our panel welcome special guest Margaret Burnett to talk about resilience, and how centering yourself can help center your kids and your church.

Apr 3, 2020

As our churches begin to adapt to doing life in this unprecedented time, what should our ministry begin to look like? On this week’s episode, Ministry Architects founder Mark DeVries and familiar Sustainable Ministry Show voice Aqueelah Ligonde talk with the team about doing ministry in the middle of this moment of crisis, focusing on how to move from a place of survival to a posture of service to the community and the world. 

Mar 27, 2020

As we get our feet under us in this unprecedented time, how do we use the tools we have to still do ministry well? On this week’s episode, Ministry Architects founder Mark DeVries leads a panel discussion on doing ministry while your community is away from your church building, including innovative ways to use technology, how to plan for Holy Week, and more.

Mar 19, 2020

We are living in unprecedented times - and God is calling us to be innovators in how we minister to our churches right now. On this week’s special episode, Ministry Architects founder Mark DeVries leads a panel discussion with ministry experts about what it means to be innovators during the disruption caused by the novel coronavirus. 

Feb 27, 2020

What common problems do churches usually have in recruiting volunteers, and how do they frame those problems? On this episode of the Sustainable Ministry Show, the team starts a two-part conversation about volunteering, introducing the problem of how ministries tend to talk about the issues of volunteer recruitment and retention. 

Jan 23, 2020

On this week’s episode, the team welcomes April Diaz, founder of Ezer & Company, to share her story about how her personal faith journey has led to a passion for empowering women around the world.

Dec 30, 2019

Can you believe we've done a hundred of these? We can't either, and it's time to celebrate what God has been doing! On this week’s episode, Bryant is joined by voices from all over the Ministry Architects world, sharing stories about our successes and failures, to celebrate this amazing milestone. 

Dec 12, 2019

We've been doing the Sustainable Ministry Show for 99 full episodes, and we'd love you to join us as we record number 100 live. On this special bonus episode, Bryant has a special message for what's in store at our live recording. Join us at the Ministry Architects Facebook page on Thursday, December 19th, at 2:10 pm to help us celebrate!

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