Even if the change you are considering is necessary, it doesn't mean your church members will immediately embrace it. That's why it's important to determine your church's readiness or openness to change. On this episode, we discuss ten questions that will help you do so.

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As your church's new pastor, you will implement changes from time to time. However, if you want to lead well through those changes, you'll want to determine if the change is absolutely necessary right now. On this episode, we discuss 6 questions to help you identify the necessity of the change you wish to make.

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As your church's new pastor, you will implement changes from time to time. However, if you want to lead well through those changes, you need to begin by understanding the nature of any change you want to make. On this episode, we discuss 10 general categories of changes you may attempt to implement in your new church.

This is episode is based on the article, "10 Categories of Changes You Might Make in Your New Church," written by Jason Lowe.

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Every church has a vocal minority who will often voice their disapproval of a pastor's leadership. However, every church also has a silent majority who will not express either approval or disapproval. If you want to start well, you'll want to listen to this silent majority to see how the people feel about the church's direction. This episode discusses four ways you can listen well when nothing is being said.

This episode is based on the article, "Listening Well When Nothing is Being Said," written by Jason Lowe.

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Discerning God's vision for your new church is only half the battle. After discerning that vision, you must communicate and implement it effectively. In this episode, Jason Lowe is joined by Alan Witham to discuss tips on how to communicate and implement God's vision for your church.

This episode is based on the article, "Communicating and Implementing God's Vision for Your New Church," written by Alan Witham. Other resources mentioned in this episode include:

• KBC Regional Consultants

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Pastors are often tempted to begin their ministry at their new church by implementing a predetermined vision that has worked for them in a previous ministry or one they have observed in another church. In this episode, Jason Lowe is joined by Alan Witham to discuss why a key to starting well is to listen well to discern God's vision for your new church.

This episode is based on the article, "Discerning God's Vision for Your New Church," written by Alan Witham. Other resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Breakout Churches by Thom Rainer
• The Power of Vision by George Barna
• Developing a Vision for Ministry by Aubrey Malphurs

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Pastors are never meant to serve in isolation, even if you are the only pastor in your church. In this episode, Jason Lowe is joined by Andy McDonald to discuss why inviting others to speak into your life and ministry, and listening well to what they have to say, are critical to your success in ministry.

This episode is based on the article, "Inviting Others to Speak Into Your Life and Ministry," written by Andy McDonald. Other resources mentioned in this episode include:

• The Solo Pastor by Gary McIntosh
• Faithful Leaders and the Things That Matter Most by Rico Tice

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Church constitutions, policies, and procedures are not the most glamorous part of pastoral ministry, but they are necessary. In this episode, Jason Lowe is joined by Ian Carrico to discuss an adaptable framework to assist you as you review and potentially revise your church's governing documents.

This episode is based on the article, "Strategies for Reviewing and Revising Your Church's Governing Documents," by Ian Carrico. Other resources mentioned in this episode include:

• KBC's Guide to Rewrite a Constitution & Bylaws
• Church Administration by Robert Welch
• Advanced Strategic Planning by Aubrey Malphurs

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