Stage nerves are something we all face, whether it's during a sermon, an announcement, or even a prayer. Today, we’re sharing our top tips, principles, and techniques to help you speak with confidence on stage at church. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Proximity Principle 6:00 - Pit…

More churches in America are closing each year than opening. Today, we're sitting down with our friend Ryan Burge whose church, after over 150 years, made the difficult decision to close its doors earlier this year. We’ll hear their story firsthand and explore the broader implications of this growing trend for the future of Christianity in America.…

Rachel Jacobs describes how her whole household has changed after her husband became a disciple of Jesus. This is the second podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA. Mentioned in this podcast: Parkway Baptist Church Better Man Noble Warriors YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@noblewarriorsv…

There needs to be some intentional "planting" before you can have an "organic" ministry. Derek Futrell is the lead pastor of Parkway Baptist Church, where the men's ministry has been growing at a bountiful rate! This is the fourth podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA. Mentioned in this podcast…

Calum Jacobs gives his testimony of how his life was changed forever because of Jesus. The men of Parkway started pouring their lives into Calum, leading him to realize how a life with Christ can heal the brokenness in Calum’s life! This is the first podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA. Menti…

God will often stir the hearts of men when they hear they are not alone in their struggles! Nolan Morris shares his testimony and how being authentic and transparent helps men find a place in ministry. This is the third podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA. Mentioned in this podcast: Pouring I…

Looking for fresh social media ideas for your church? Today, we've got over 20 unique post ideas your church probably hasn’t tried yet! Even better, these ideas can be repeated every year. Just imagine—set the dates, and the planning is done! Trust us, you haven’t used these before. ============================= Table of Contents: =================…

Roland Warren provides a unique vision for the future of the pro-life movement in his latest book: The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life. In this book he explains why just being pro-life is not enough to end abortion. Mentioned in this podcast: Roland Warren Order his latest book: The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be …

Did you know Google offers non-profits, including churches, up to $10,000 in free monthly ad grants? That’s right—$10K to spend on ads for your church! But what’s the catch? Today, we’re joined by Brady Sticker from Church Candy, who manages these campaigns for churches, to break it all down. ============================= Table of Contents: =======…

"Wisdom is an element of time." What would you say to your younger self? Each stage in life offers up its own challenges. Mike and Jason talk about mentoring at each stage in life, plus Jason's role at SupportWorks Housing. Mentioned in this podcast: SupportWorks Housing Take Them to Jesus feat. Don Coleman – Part 1 Take Them to Jesus feat. Don Col…

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we’ve compiled a list of ways your church can show love to your pastor. Some ideas are free, others cost a little, and a few are out-of-the-box, but they’ll all make your pastor feel valued. Plus, we’ll dive into the surprising history and origins of Pastor Appreciation Month! ============================= …

Recruiting church volunteers often feels desperate, leaving people feeling guilted into serving. But to do it right, there are three key stages: recruit, train, and celebrate. Today, we'll cover proven techniques that any church can use to make the process smoother—and even do much of the heavy lifting for you. ============================= Table o…

Your children will either spend eternity with Jesus or apart from him. In today’s hostile environment, you need a strategy for raising your children in the Lord. Mike talks to Chap Bettis about his ministry and some of his resources for your parenting journey. Mentioned in this podcast: The Disciple-Making Parent ministry Get the book! Noble Warrio…

Today, we're sharing some sermon series ideas we believe every church should consider for 2025—with a unique twist in how they were generated. These ideas are Biblically based, timely, and versatile, making them perfect for any ministry, regardless of size or denomination. ============================= Table of Contents: ===========================…

Every week, we send photographers to churches worldwide with a detailed shot list, etiquette guidelines, and gear recommendations. Today, we’re sharing all of that with you, along with example galleries from real churches to show what a successful church photoshoot looks like. Welcome to The Definitive Church Photography Shot List! ================…

For far too long small rural churches are thought of “pass through churches” for pastors. We are now suffering from the lack of discipleship that comes from that mindset. Rural churches are in a desperate need for pastors! Mike talks with Jeff Clark about new strategies those struggling rural churches. Mentioned in this podcast: International Missi…

If you're a pastor or church leader juggling social media duties, this video is for you! We’re sharing five repeatable Instagram Stories frameworks that you can use every week. These tried-and-true methods are highly engaging and have stood the test of time for over five years. Plus, we’re offering step-by-step downloadable guides to make it even e…

Noticed a drop in your church's Instagram Story views? You're not alone, and we know why. It’s not a mystery, and better yet, we can fix it! In this video, we’ll cover eight reasons your church’s Instagram Stories are flopping—and how to turn it around. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:41…

Your church’s website isn’t always the first stop for online visitors. Often, they’ll see your Google Business Profile first—the widget in Google search and maps with photos, contact info, and reviews. If this isn’t optimized, visitors might never reach your site. In this video, we dive into the essentials of Google Business Profiles for churches. …

The National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM) doesn’t minister to men – instead it exists to help and encourage more than 200 organizations and independent ministers to work together and do what no one ministry can do alone. Mentioned in this podcast: National Coalition of Ministries to Men 2024 National Conference on Ministry to Men Noble War…

Having a host is one of the best ways to truly elevate a church service. But what exactly is a host and what do they do? In this video, we'll break down the 7 essential things every church needs to know about hosting. Plus, if you're hesitant, we've got word-for-word script options for you to use. ============================= Table of Contents: ==…

03Is your church guilty of these 10 visitor-repelling behaviors? We've compiled real reports from church visitors detailing what scares them off. Because you only get to make one first impression. So let's make it a good one. Let's dive in. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - The New Vi…

God gives us “tools” to use in our role as a father, but we don’t always know how to use our tools effectively. In this podcast, Mike speaks with Dr. Rafael (Rafy) Gutiérrez about the Abiding Fathers / Padre de Corazón Ministry and Rafy’s book, The Dad’s Tool Box. Mentioned in this podcast: The Dad’s Tool Box Herramientas de Papa Abiding Fathers Pa…

Today, we list 15 supposed essentials for church websites. Some are unnecessary! We'll categorize them: necessary, nice to have, or nonsense. By the end, you'll know what truly matters for your site. Let's dive in. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Speed 10:08 - Live Stream Primary CT…

Rob Pochek started BAM (Build a Man) Breakfasts at his church to help men grow together, with an emphasis on fathers bringing their sons to the breakfast! Mentioned in this podcast: The Christian Man by Patrick Morley Rob’s BAM Breakfast schedule example First Baptist Church - Park Street, Charlottesville, VA Noble Warriors YouTube channel Noble Wa…

Does online church negatively impact in-person attendance? It's a debate we've been having for years, and now we finally have some great data to shed light on it. Join us as Ryan Burge from Graphs About Religion helps us untangle the insights and implications. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Int…

Rohn Starling returns to the show for a section we’re called “Rohn’s Rankings”. We're discussing trending social media sounds and sharing five church post ideas. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Trend #5: Part of me feels bad, but not that bad 12:28 - Trend #4: Not my problem 28:23 -…

God is blessing Noble Warriors! Sometimes little changes need to be made to keep an effective ministry growing. Mike talks to the new Director of Operations, Tim Brown, about how God has led him to join the Noble Warriors team. Books mentioned in this podcast: Point Man By Steve Farrar Rocket Fuel By Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters Boy Mom By Ruth…

Today on the show we’re answering your questions. Questions about burn out, bilingual church social media strategies, and everything in between. Let’s dive in. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - How should bilingual churches post on social media? 4:25 - Where did you get all the wisdom…

Role play is a heart language! Getting your kids to act out the Bible is not only fun, but it is a great way to be immersed in memorable Bible study. Mike Young talks with Ben Myers about the fantastic ministry tool, ActorsBible. Click here to discover what ActorsBible is all about Click here to get a special discount through Noble Warriors! Noble …

It's our quarterly social media review. Discover changes, constants, and their impact on your church. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Assessing Our Previous Predictions 8:54 - Adult Content on X 17:40 - Church Invite Memes 23:22 - Reels Split Design 31:26 - YouTube Thumbnail A/B Tes…

On June 10th, the head of Instagram made a significant statement: "____ matters most across the board." So, what is it? Likes? Comments? Watch time? Saves? None of the above. Today on the show, we're diving into the most important metric on Instagram—a metric that's not easy to find and requires some digging. ============================= Table of …