Christian Educator Weekly

06/06/2022

This episode is Andy's last as host. He reminisces about his 2.5 years as host and talks about the transition to a new host Miller Management. His final words - Let God guide you this week as you educate others and administrate the church within the kingdom of God for the glory of God. https://buff.ly/3MjAbWY

Andy reminisces about being the host of Christian Educator Weekly (and Monthly). He talks about the origins of the podcast and the transition to a new host and shares about a few highlights and lessons learned in between. Remember - Let God guide you this week as you educate others and administrate....

16/05/2022

The current episode of Christian Educator Monthly (formerly Christian Educator Weekly) is marks the end of an era. After 2.5 years, Andy is stepping aside to allow this podcast to move into the future. A new episode will be posted soon to say thanks and provide info on the transition.

02/05/2022

God intends for us to engage in worship, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and evangelism. He also expects us to steward the church properly. But most churches emphasize some areas over others. Andy discusses this idea in this month's episode of Christian Educator Monthly. https://buff.ly/3LCTpHl .

Andy dives into an administrative concept by having listeners consider how much time, money, energy, etc. is put into each of the five core areas of the church. But to make those areas work, a sixth area is needed. Where is your church? Where is your ministry? Where are you in relation to these area...

11/04/2022

In the April episode of Christian Educator Monthly ( ), Andy covers two topics - a difference between preaching and teaching and then how a response to cancel culture, the nature of sin, and the intersection of both with this podcast. Listen to the latest episode at https://buff.ly/3r1fZkF.

Teaching and preaching are not the same and both have importance. Andy shares a key distinction between them. He then dives into how a recent situation in a church led to a request related to cancel culture on the podcast and why he turned down the request. Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod...

04/04/2022

A new month means a new episode. This month Andy addresses two topics. First, he discusses a fundamental difference between preaching and teaching and then addresses the nature of sin and cancel culture. Listen to April's episode: https://buff.ly/3r1fZkF

Teaching and preaching are not the same and both have importance. Andy shares a key distinction between them. He then dives into how a recent situation in a church led to a request related to cancel culture on the podcast and why he turned down the request. Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod...

28/03/2022

Christian Educator Monthly (formerly Weekly) will return next week (4/4) with a new episode on two topics: (1) preaching vs teaching and (2) cancel culture vs enduring truth. Tune in on the first Monday of each month for new episodes on Christian Educator Monthly.

14/03/2022

After nearly 2 1/4 years and 120 weekly episodes, Christian Educator Weekly does not have a new episode this week. As Andy has announced throughout 2022, a change was coming, and is now in place with Christian Educator Monthly. You can listen to this month's episode here: https://buff.ly/35PLo1Q. ->

The mic was flipped on Andy on a different podcast (Biblical Perspectives on Aging) to discuss his faith and beliefs as he joined Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries as Vice-President of Operations. The episode was re-purposed for this podcast which has now transitioned from Christian Educator...

11/03/2022

For over two years, a new (or repurposed) episode has been aired on Christian Educator Weekly ( ) each Monday. That streak comes to an end now that the podcast has moved to being Christian Educator Monthly ( ) due to Andy's recent change in employment (on the current episode).

The mic was flipped on Andy on a different podcast (Biblical Perspectives on Aging) to discuss his faith and beliefs as he joined Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries as Vice-President of Operations. The episode was re-purposed for this podcast which has now transitioned from Christian Educator...

09/03/2022

This week's episode is actually this month's episode as transitions to (Christian Educator Monthly). The episode is an interview of Andy as he assumed his new leadership with Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries. Listen at https://buff.ly/35PLo1Q.

The mic was flipped on Andy on a different podcast (Biblical Perspectives on Aging) to discuss his faith and beliefs as he joined Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries as Vice-President of Operations. The episode was re-purposed for this podcast which has now transitioned from Christian Educator...

07/03/2022

Today marks the beginning of a new era for this podcast. Nearly 2.5 years ago, a weekly podcast was born; today, it becomes a monthly podcast. This month's episode (with the old intro and outro still) has the mic flipped on Andy about his new role. https://buff.ly/35PLo1Q

The mic was flipped on Andy on a different podcast (Biblical Perspectives on Aging) to discuss his faith and beliefs as he joined Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries as Vice-President of Operations. The episode was re-purposed for this podcast which has now transitioned from Christian Educator...

04/03/2022

A new Monday, a new week, a new episode. EXCEPT this coming Monday is a new podcast as Christian Educator Weekly is now becoming Christian Educator Monthly. On Monday, get to know Andy, in his new position, a little better.

02/03/2022

Paul wrote that an elder must be able to manage his household well. This idea could apply to any leader, and to manage others well requires managing oneself well. Tune in to this week's episode for a personal point of application from Andy. https://buff.ly/3poSKAh

28/02/2022

Before transitioning to a monthly podcast next week, Andy provides some personal insight to the idea of personal administration (referencing 1 Timothy 3 as a launch-point). Listen to this week's episode of Christian Educator Weekly at https://buff.ly/3poSKAh.

Using 1 Timothy 3 as a launch-point, Andy shares why personal administration is important and how his decision to move Christian Educator Weekly (CEW) to Christian Educator Monthly (CEM) is due to him seeking to manage and lead himself first.   Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used b...

25/02/2022

On Monday, Andy shares a little about personal administration. This episode is the last one in the weekly format (for now, at least), as Christian Educator Weekly will be moving to Christian Educator Monthly (for now at least) beginning March 7.

23/02/2022

The series on assimilation concludes this week with a look at why having someone (or several, depending upon the size of the church) to oversee the process is helpful. Listen to this week's episode at https://buff.ly/3p3LOIy.

It is helpful to know the different levels (as defined on this podcast) and how to minister to each group, but something is missing. We need a system to track and help move people along. In this week's episode, Andy shares a few thoughts on why a system is needed, and a few considerations for buildi...

21/02/2022

Andy concludes the current series this week by discussing the need to have a system to help track the movement of the individuals who are moving along the process (anywhere from U5 to D4). Listen to the latest episode at https://buff.ly/3p3LOIy.

It is helpful to know the different levels (as defined on this podcast) and how to minister to each group, but something is missing. We need a system to track and help move people along. In this week's episode, Andy shares a few thoughts on why a system is needed, and a few considerations for buildi...

16/02/2022

The level of D4 is the final step in our journey from staunch atheist to dedicated disciple. The key word for this level is empowered - as they are empowered and can look to empower others as well. Listen in at https://buff.ly/3gK5BIt.

The fourth and final step in the discipleship process is D4. At this step, people move from engaged to empowered. And because they are empowered, the should seek to be empowering others as well. The empowerment comes from the Holy Spirit (which happens at the D1 level), but now includes being empowe...

14/02/2022

The final step in the process is to move to the D4 level. This level is about being empowered for ministry, which then includes empowering others to do ministry as well. Listen in as Andy provides a couple of key insights on this week's episode. https://buff.ly/3gK5BIt

The fourth and final step in the discipleship process is D4. At this step, people move from engaged to empowered. And because they are empowered, the should seek to be empowering others as well. The empowerment comes from the Holy Spirit (which happens at the D1 level), but now includes being empowe...

11/02/2022

In next week's episode, we come to the 9th and final level of the D4. This level is represented by those who faithfully serve in the church (in whatever capacity) and lead others to do the same. Tune in Monday to hear the next episode of Christian Educator Weekly.

09/02/2022

Of course, every level of discipleship is important. But for those who are in the D3 level, it is an opportunity to be prepared for leadership responsibilities (as a D3 and further as a D4). Engagement is the key term here. Listen to more about D3s at https://buff.ly/3uCfQXo.

07/02/2022

This week's episode covers the level of D3, which is really about moving from involvement to engagement. The D2 level is critical for growth, but the D3 level allows for a deepening of faith and service, and can lead to opportunities of leadership. Listen to the latest episode at https://buff.ly/3uCfQXo.

The third step in the discipleship levels (D3) is one when  true engagement begins. While people need to connect with others in the previous levels, in this step, the service becomes about moving from involvement to engagement. Deeper, and more focused, study is a part of this level as well, al...

04/02/2022

Next week, Christian Educator Weekly will continue the series about moving people from attending to being engaged. The level of D3 (Discipleship, Level 3) is not about what is known, it is about growing in knowledge and in service - and being evaluated for greater possibilities. Download the next episode Monday!

02/02/2022

What do tents, homes, microwaves, and crock pots have in common? Well, on this week's episode, Andy uses each to try to answer questions for this week's Q&A episode. You can download the most recent episode here - https://buff.ly/3HeZNTd.

31/01/2022

A five-Monday month means this week's episode is from the mailbag, or in this week's case, from a phone call. Andy addresses one question related to church planting and another regarding silos in ministry? Listen to the new episode at https://buff.ly/3HeZNTd.

28/01/2022

Next Monday is the 5th Monday of the month which means it is Q&A week for Christian Educator Weekly. The topics for this week center around church planting and ministry silos.

26/01/2022

The second level of those who are being discipled (D2s for this series) is a critical step for them and the church. The step is crucial in developing their understanding of Scripture and in getting involved which may lead to greater opportunities. Listen to this week's episode at https://buff.ly/3FVtAie.

With a renewed voice, Andy continues the series discussing the D2s and shares why this step is critical in the present and for the future. Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-4778

24/01/2022

Andy returns this week (with a renewed voice) to discuss the next level in the ongoing series. This week is the D2's, which is a critical level if we want to develop the new believers (D1s) for future service within the church. Listen to this week's episode here. https://buff.ly/3FVtAie

With a renewed voice, Andy continues the series discussing the D2s and shares why this step is critical in the present and for the future. Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-4778

21/01/2022

Andy's voice is back, so next week, Christian Educator Weekly is back with a new episode focusing on the D2 Level. Andy shares a few ideas about helping the D2 to engage within the church in preparation for a possible move to Levels D3 and D4.

19/01/2022

At the time of recording for the week, Andy did not have a voice (as you can hear if you choose to listen to the announcement he tries to make). The episode originally scheduled to be recorded for this week will now air on 1/24. https://buff.ly/3GzPMPT

17/01/2022

At the time of recording for the week, Andy did not have a voice (as you can hear if you choose to listen to the announcement he tries to make). The episode originally scheduled to be recorded for this week will now air on 1/24.

CEW will hopefully return next week as normal. Andy did not have a voice at the time this episode was to be recorded. The discussion on  the current series, with a look at the D2's, is scheduled to continue on Monday, January 24, Lord willing.