Life has a lot of ups and downs. This is especially true in full or part-time ministry. How we handle those ups and downs matters. This week on the show, Stan (the Janitor of 6:14), Caleb (The Brisket Master of Lucedale, MS) and Victor (Pastor of First Baptist Chickasaw) discuss riding the waves of ministry. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 …

Every pastor has a different Sunday morning routine, one that is typically based on the needs of the church, his personal preferences, and various challenges that may arise. This week Stan and the guys discuss Sunday mornings in church and a few things that should be a part of your routine. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebo…

Stan & the guys discuss planning a year in your church's life and our younger host learns a lot about seeing the year in advance. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan and the guys chat about equipping your flock toward the key disciplines of the faith. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Every member of your church has spiritual gifts that are for the body of Christ. Stan and the guys discuss how to disciple and equip spiritually gifted people in your congregation. How can you help evangelism-gifted individuals thrive? How can you help your teachers thrive? Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild…

This week on the show, Stan and the guys discuss ways to enhance your personal prayer life and the prayer life of your church. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Join us as Vic, Caleb and Stan discuss the importance of and practical ways to care for the needs of your church family. Every church has people with a variety of personal needs - and the church body and shepherd team should be closely acquainted with the special needs within the flock. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.c…

This week on Rescuing Churches Stan sits down with a well-seasoned veteran of ministry — Pastor Sherman Soileau from Henderson, Louisiana — to learn about perseverance and how to handle people failing your ministry. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at …

Stan chats with Worship & Arts Pastor Jason Hundley of Fellowship Bible Church in Dalton, Georgia about his Youth Worship Training Ministries, the definition of real worship, and raising up the next generation of worship leaders. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild …

Stan sits down with Vision Church Lead Pastor Chris Pratt of Raleigh, North Carolina for a discussion on how he transitioned his church to a contemporary model while still maintaining healthy church life. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministri…

How can you get more encouragment and help? Stan & the guys discuss the value of networking with other local churches. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan & the guys discuss "good things" in ministry that we must learn to keep record of as we strive for bigger goals. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan and the guys discuss complex ministry situations that can lead to discouragement, pessimism, and cynicism and how to avoid them. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan & the guys discuss four keys to healthy church life: focusing on Calvary, discipleship, equipping the saints, and loving the community. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan & the guys discuss how to practically help your people practice discipleship, witnessing, and loving the community. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan & the guys talk personal callings. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan chats with pastor, author, speaker, teacher, and theologian Dr. Craig Ireland about his latest book "No Higher Calling." Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan talks with Pastor, Author, and Speaker Karl Vaters about his latest book and much more. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan and the guys discuss numbers in small church world. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan and the guys discuss personal health for ministry leaders in today's culture. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan sits down with EntrePastors Podcast host and pastoral coach Jon Sanders. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

This week on the podcast Stan and the guys discuss the dangers of culture, pulpit, and politics. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan and the guys discuss the Great Commission and Great Commandment. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan and the guys discuss how to find out what your church does best and how you can do more of it while keeping the process simple. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan and the guys chat guest welcoming dynamics. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan & the guys discuss vision casting in the local church. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan & the guys discuss change in the small church world. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan, Caleb, and Vic discuss community presence for the local church. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan, Vic, and Caleb discuss what it means to keep the local church grounded. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Good pastoring requires some courage. Some decisions are often harder than others. Stan, Vic, and Caleb discuss leading with courage, intentionality, and humility. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org…

Stan chats with Pastor Caleb Howell of Howell Baptist Church in Lucedale, MS and Pastor Victor Herman of First Baptist Chickasaw in Chickasaw, AL. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan Givens

Stan sits down for a chat with Pastor Victor Herman of First Baptist Chickasaw in Chickasaw, AL and Pastor Caleb Howell of Howell Baptist Church in Howell, MS. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.org…

You asked, and we are answering! In this episode, our Communications Director Josh Givens is taking on one of the most frequently asked questions he receives from you — pastors in the small church digital media world: "What's the difference between a Facebook page and a website?" Moreover, we'll look at three of the top reasons your church should h…

Stan sits down with EntrePastors co-host and 95Network Director of Coaching Jon Sanders to talk local church, ministry life, and much more! Show Notes and Links: entrepastors.com 95Network How To Hire Staff With No Budget jon@entrepastors.com Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter:…

This week on the show, Josh & Stan discuss one of Josh's recent blog posts: "Five Practical and Innovative Ways You Can Encourage Your Social Media Audience." Josh writes regularly on Church Communications at The Josh Givens Blog. You can find all of his content at: jdgivens.com Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614re…

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss six specific strengths of the small church: Community specificity and awareness Easier to direct and inspire Travel light Budget adjustable Closer fellowship happens faster. Conflicts can be resolved faster. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild T…

This week on the show Stan is joined by close friend Colin Campbell to discuss all things discipleship. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan & Josh Givens

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss the essential differences between trendiness and traditionalism in the Local Church At Large. We'll also touch on why churches today must evidence a willingness to adapt and change with the culture while simultaneously adhering to truth and core doctrine. Links mentioned in this episode: 614ministries.org S…

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss what should — and shouldn't — make a church attractive and why we so often get lost in focusing on external/physical elements. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: "It" by Craig Groeschel available at: craiggroeschel.com/books/it Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614…

Stan sits down for a chat via Zoom with Dr. Mike Rubino, pastor of Cornerstone Bible Church in Port Jeff Station, NY. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Text "thrive" to 631-201-5520 for access to Mike, his team and their resources. Cornerstone Bible Church Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Inst…

This week on the show Stan chats with Pastor Glenn Fussell of Harvest Time Church of God in Douglas, Georgia. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614ministries.orgPor Stan & Josh Givens

Links and resources mentioned in this episode: 95network.org 95 Network Podcast 95 Network Online Store "Stalled: Help and Hope For Pastors Who Thought They'd Be There By Now" Dale's Unexpected Sabbatical & Reflections — Episode 91 Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuil…

This week on the show Stan & Josh dive into four ways that pastors can stay in the game and not give up even when ministry and pastoral life become overwhelming. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://614ministries.org/who-we-are/our-team Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebu…

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss a specific aspect of church revitalization by drawing from some lessons in Nehemiah. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: https://northsidemobile.org/messages Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twitter: @614rebuild Learn more at 614mi…

Stan and Josh discuss Josh's latest blog post which focuses on how to keep Church Communications ministry efforts very simple, particularly within the small church sphere. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: The Josh Givens Blog "Keeping Church Comms Simple" Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Inst…

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss what they gleaned from their time in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado as they spent time with Pastor Karl Vaters, several other small church leaders, and an amazing team from Compassion International. Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: facebook.com/614rebuild Instagram: @614rebuild Twit…

Stan & Josh interview Branden Rogers, lead pastor of Midway Baptist Church in Lucedale, MS and Ryan Lantaff, assistant pastor at Northside Bible Church in Mobile, AL. Pastor Branden operates The Anchor, a faith-based transition home (discipleship home) and Pastor Ryan is the founder and executive director of Agape Life Gardens. Throughout the episo…

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss Josh's latest blog post and examine the ministry relationship between church communicators and pastors — a relationship that they both share and understand. Things get even more fun and interesting when you toss a father & son relationship into the mix! Support the show Be sure to follow 6:14 Ministries: fa…

This week on the show Stan & Josh discuss the two key questions that pastors and church leaders should be able to answer about their churches: What are people saying about your church in the community? What the people of your church speaking into the community? Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Life On Mission: lifeonmissionbook.com Su…