This week's cheese cast includes goat cheese, gouda, and brie. There's also some discussion about the olympics and telling good stories.  

In the same outfits for episode 27...? Yes! And we spend some time talking about the importance of being a volunteer empowering ministry.

And we're back! Season 2 has begun. Melissa and Bryant miss Stephen, talk about the summer, and doing all you can to have the ministry you want.

Season 2 of The Sustainable Ministry Show begins in August. Don't forget to subscribe. 

In our final episode for the spring 2016, Annette and Katie share their thoughts about being creative in ministry and some ways to do that.

Chris Sasser tells his story of developing a parent network. 

Nathan Beam, Hoyle frontman discusses the creative process, success and failure, and sharing your art with others.

Priscilla, Jeff and Bryant continue their discussion on staff transitions as they walk through the search process.

Priscilla and Jeff talk with Bryant about one the way the church can approach staff transitions.

How do you know when you need a coach? Heather Quiroz and Bryant Johnson discuss some of those moments that point to the need for a coach in your life.

Episode 018 was recorded LIVE on March 23rd with Melissa Rau, Stephanie Kay Caro, Stephen Ingram and Bryant Johnson. 

As Doug Ranck introduces us to his office view, we talk about strengthening relationships on a church staff with David Carroll, Stephen Ingram and Bryant Johnson. 

Chris Sasser and Scott Pontier talk with Bryant about the things they are discovering with young adult ministry and the ways in which churches can be more successful at engaging them in ministry. 

Mac Jordan, a former Ministry Architects client, talks about his youth ministry successes and challenges in a multi-site church.

Jen DeJong, Chris Sasser, and Bryant Johnson discuss what it means to leave well from your position on a church staff.

David, Melissa, Stephen, and Bryant talk about conflict transformation, laugh a lot, and discover E.T.

On this episode we discuss the in's and out's of Ministry Incubators and taking the next step to fulfill your ministry dream with Kenda Dean, Mark DeVries, Melissa Rau, Stephen Ingram, and Bryant Johnson 

Areas that churches find it easy sidestep the safety policies is the topic for todays discussion. 

Annette, Dave, Stephen and Bryant share their thoughts about safety policies in the church, including for churches who don't have them.  

Stephanie wraps up the class with some final thoughts on creating a thriving youth ministry within a small church.

Stephanie continues her class from NYWC 2015 on developing a thriving ministry in a small church.

Stephanie Caro teaches a class about the tools necessary to build a thriving youth ministry in a small church at the National Youth Workers Convention in 2015.

Andrew, Melissa, Stephen and Bryant discuss some of the best practices for communication in the church.

Stephanie, Melissa, and Bryant reflect on the holiday traditions from their lives and their churches. 

Stephen, Melissa, and Bryant are joined by Andrew Zirschky to discuss a few communication points from his recently released book, Beyond the Screen.