Ministry Mix
di Phil Gifford & Richard Pope
Connecting with Gen Z
Informazioni su questo podcast
Real conversations for the strategies and souls of ministry leaders.
Our goal is to bring you a mix of conversations on topics you are thinking about to help you lead more strategically and care for your soul more intentionally.
Phil is the pastor of Connecting Church in Abingdon, MD. He also trains church planters with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware and serves as an adjunct instructor at Liberty University. Phil is married to Pam and has three children.
Richard is the pastor of Canvas Church in Salisbury, MD. He also serves as the Church Planting Leader for the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware and as a Multiplying Pastor with Send Network. Richard is married to Payton and has a dog.
Episodi
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- Connecting with Gen Z · 34 minGen Z is one of the most spiritually curious yet institutionally skeptical generations we’ve ever seen. Many churches want to reach them but aren’t sure where to start or what…
- 4 Dangers of Growing a Church · 25 minChurch growth is something most pastors pray for. We want to see more people reached, more lives changed, and more momentum. But what happens when growth actually starts to…
- 8 Reminders for Helping a Hurting Person · 28 minHurting people are not a disruption to ministry. They are the ministry. In this episode of Ministry Mix, Phil Gifford and Richard Pope walk through eight practical and pastoral…
- Questions on Scaling Ministry w/ David Elliott · 30 minIn this episode of Ministry Mix, Phil and Richard sit down with Next Gen Pastor at Canvas, David Elliot, who has rapidly grown from serving in a nursery with two kids to leading…
- When God Closes the Door w/ Joshua Bowers · 34 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 4In this episode of The Ministry Mix Podcast, Phil and Richard sit down with their friend Josh, pastor of Cross & Anchor Church in Detroit, to explore a story filled with calling…
- Memento Mori · 31 minIn this vulnerable and refreshing conversation, Phil and Richard sit down to talk about the surprising ministry impact of Richard’s poetry book Memento Mori. What began as…
- How to Tell Someone's Story w/ Tony Hudson · 38 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 2In this episode of Ministry Mix, Phil and Richard sit down with Tony Hudson, a filmmaker and master storyteller. Tony shares how learning to see people through the lens of love…
- 5 Ways We will Do "Better-ish" in Season 2 · 23 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 1We’re back! In the Season 2 opener, Phil and Richard kick things off with honesty, humor, and a fresh desire to grow. After an unplanned break (and a few ministry curveballs)…
- How to Lead When You Are Hurting · 26 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 35Leading While Hurting: Showing Up When You’re Struggling What do you do when your soul is limping but the sermon still needs to be preached? In this vulnerable episode of…
- 10 Ways to Understand and Engage Your City · 36 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 34In this practical episode of Ministry Mix, Phil and Richard walk through 10 ways to better understand the place where you live and lead. Whether you're planting a church…
- Ministry Lessons from Odd Jobs · 29 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 33In this episode, Phil Gifford and Richard Pope swap stories about the odd jobs they’ve worked—from lifeguarding and grease trap cleaning to bouncer gigs and debt collection. But…
- 6 Tips for Holding A Baptism Service · 29 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 32In this practical episode, Phil Gifford and Richard Pope dive into six essential tips for holding baptism services that are meaningful, mission-focused, and joy-filled. Whether…
- Lessons from Planting a Successful Church (with Jim Collins) · 36 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 31In this second part of our two-part conversation with Jim Collins, we pick up the story after his failed church plant in Tennessee. Now, Jim shares how God led him—slowly and…
- Summer Outreach Goals (and Why You Shouldn’t Take the Summer Off) · 28 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 30In this unfiltered and unscripted episode, Phil and Richard have a real conversation about why summer is one of the most strategic seasons for church outreach—and how your church…
- Lessons from Failing to Plant a Church (with Jim Collins) · 35 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 29In this raw and encouraging conversation, Phil sits down with Jim Collins to talk about something we don't hear enough in ministry circles: failure. Jim shares his personal story…
- 5 Lessons on Ministry from Fortnite · 24 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 28In this episode of Ministry Mix, Phil and Richard ready up to bring you a Fortnite-themedguide to real ministry leadership. Whether you’ve built your share of ramps or have no…
- 6 Actions to Take If You Feel Called to Ministry · 33 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 27In this episode of the Ministry Mix Podcast, Phil and Richard dive into a practical conversation for anyone sensing a call to ministry. Whether you’re a high school student, a…
- 3 Impacts from Losing Mentors · 26 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 26In this episode of the Ministry Mix Podcast, Phil and Richard explore what happens when the people who helped shape you in ministry are no longer there—whether through death…
- 8 Ways to Move People Toward Missions · 30 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 25In this episode of Ministry Mix, Phil and Richard explore one of the most vital tasks of ministry leadership—helping people move toward the mission of God. Drawing from real-life…
- 6 Keys to Planning Events that Work (with Chris Ford) · 29 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 24Not every church leader dreams of running events—but nearly all of us do. In this episode, Chris Ford returns to Ministry Mix to share what he’s learned as a full-time event…







