Pastors Thriving | Ministry, Leadership, Discipleship, Church Growth, Small Church Strategies

Pastor Kevin addresses the common church problem where only 5-20% of congregants do most of the volunteer work, diagnosing it as a pathway problem rather than a people problem.

Host Kevin, a veteran pastor, guides church leaders through seven critical questions to assess and clarify their church's mission, vision, and operational clarity.

Kevin Elworth opens with a blunt check-in for pastors who feel like everything is slipping.

Kevin starts by naming the kind of Monday that makes pastors want out.

Kevin introduces Jodi Goshorn, a writer and ministry-minded encourager whose first book focuses on fully embracing God-given identity.

Pastor, what if the wilderness is not wasted?

Kevin says pastors often treat discipleship like a class, but he argues, "Discipleship isn't learned.

A pastor addresses fellow church leaders in a special episode prompted by the public killing of figure Charlie Kirk, which he frames as a modern martyrdom.

Host Kevin, a veteran pastor, addresses pastoral burnout and the feeling that ministry is heavier than it should be.

Pastors Thriving episode 79 coaches pastoral leaders on maintaining healthy momentum during fall season.

Kevin opens by pressing pastors with the question of whether ministry has them thinking about escape, then moves into a conversation about miracles and deliverance.

Kevin opens with an early-morning Bible study invitation and moves into John 15.

Kevin, a veteran pastor with nearly 20 years of full-time ministry experience, frames this episode around "10 quiet pressures" pastors carry into 2026 and says most churches never address them.

Aaron McBride, pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Fallon, Nevada, describes moving from 10 years as a youth pastor in Royston, Georgia into five years of local-church ministry.

Kevin Elworth talks with Tim Walker, the lead pastor of Restored Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, about Travel Multiplier and why he built a business around “travel hacking” for pastors and frontline leaders.

Kevin of Pastors Thriving argues that churches can be busy, fully scheduled, and still quietly losing people who never found a clear pathway to belong.

Pastor Kevin shares a raw morning of frustration about not seeing movement on God-given goals despite significant investment of time, energy, effort, and finances.

Host Kevin, a veteran pastor, outlines three critical decisions to reignite a church: leading with clarity over convenience, building systems beyond sermons, and inviting people into a movement rather than managing a machine.

Kevin opens with the kind of Monday pastors know too well: the resume refresh, the job boards, the thought of a different life.

Pastor Kevin addresses the quiet struggle of pastoral disappointment, sharing his own recent failure and emotional response.

Kevin Elworth frames Pastors Thriving episode 093 around Jephthah in Judges 11 and the question of what happens when leaders operate from unresolved tension instead of trust.

Pastor Kevin addresses ministry burnout by challenging pastors to define what 'abundant life' means for them personally, sharing his own journey to debt-free living as an example.

Host Kevin interviews Ruben Gomez, founder of the Seasonal Movement, about how pastors can prevent burnout by syncing their routines with seasonal changes.

Pastor Kevin addresses the hidden crisis of congregational disengagement in churches, arguing that people are leaving through invisibility rather than conflict.

Host Kevin returns after a two-month absence to challenge pastors with a crucial distinction: being faithful in ministry is not the same as being effective.

Kevin opens by telling pastors that many of them are also parents, then connects parenting to the money lessons children absorb at home.

Kevin frames Pastors Thriving episode 90 around one claim: fear shapes the way many people learn about money, parenting, and leadership.

A veteran pastor shares encouragement and strategies for pastors struggling with burnout, leadership challenges, and finding balance in ministry.

A veteran pastor encourages fellow pastors to find healthy, vibrant leadership and avoid burnout by focusing on simplicity and strategic steps.

A veteran pastor offers encouragement and strategic advice to help fellow pastors thrive in ministry and leadership.

A veteran pastor offers guidance to fellow pastors on overcoming burnout and growing their churches through strategic leadership and discipleship.

A veteran pastor offers guidance to fellow pastors on thriving in ministry, leadership, and personal life.

A veteran pastor offers guidance to fellow pastors on overcoming ministry stress and finding healthy, vibrant leadership.

A veteran pastor offers coaching and strategies to help pastors thrive in ministry, leadership, and personal life.

A veteran pastor offers encouragement and strategic advice to help pastors thrive in ministry and leadership.

A veteran pastor coaches fellow pastors on overcoming burnout and leading with clarity, creativity, and balance.

A pastor shares insights on growing missions experiences for church members, drawing from a recent trip to Costa Rica.