More Than a Pastor

23/09/2024

How does your view of spiritual gifts - and what they're really for - impact your health and longevity as a pastor, especially if you're co-vocational, and help your church become more sustainable in accomplishing the mission God has given it? We'll talk about that with special guest Chase Rashad in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show.

Explore how your view of spiritual gifts, and what they're really for, impacts your health and longevity as a pastor and the sustainability of your church.

11/08/2024

A listener asks: "If a Christian followed John Wesley's advice to 'Make all you can,' wouldn't that mean they'd never become a pastor or go into ministry because they could always be paid more somewhere else?" We talk about that in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show.

Is John Wesley’s Encouragement to “Make all you can, Save all you can, and Give all you can.” Good Advice for Pastors Today? We’ll talk about that in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show.

25/07/2024

If you and/or your church are wondering how to make ends meet financially right now, you're going to love this episode! My friend Wayne Richards shares how God turned a 70% decrease in income into unexpected financial and ministry opportunities. AND he shares how his ministry, Habitat for Missions, helps missionaries and churches fund God-sized dreams by flipping houses.

Wayne Richards shares how God transformed a 70% decrease in income into new ministry and financial blessings, and how Wayne helps churches and ministries flip houses to raise money for missionaries and special ministry projects.

25/07/2024

Man, I've really enjoyed the variety of meals we've had here in Costa Rica. Sometimes it's beans and rice. Other times it's rice and beans!

22/07/2024

Hello from Bijagua, Costa Rica! I’m glad to have the opportunity to teach on stewardship and the grace of giving with a group of pastors from across the country - many of them bivo/covocational.

19/04/2023

What would you do if your church suddenly couldn’t pay you anymore? For Pastor John Stange, it sent him on a mission to create multiple streams of passive income through his own online platforms. We’ll show you how he did it, and how you can too, in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show...

How pastors and missionaries can create passive income streams through online platforms by leveraging the skills and resources they've developed in ministry.

17/04/2023

How one pastor leveraged his ministry skills into a profitable health coaching business.

How one pastor discovered a renewed calling and passion to lead others toward health and wellness, and launched a profitable health coaching business.

04/04/2023

Have you wanted to write a book, but the process just seemed too complicated and confusing, so you never got started, or you started but never finished? Maybe you're a pastor wondering if you could turn a sermon series into a book? Or perhaps you have a message or passion that you feel called to share, but you’re just not sure the best way to get started, or if it’ll be worth the effort? Well what if writing a book could be as simple as following a recipe to bake a cake? Jennifer Harshman of Your Book Bakery says that it is! And she's here to show us how in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show!

If you want to write a book, but you're not sure how to get started, Jen Harshman of Your Book Bakery says it's as easy as following a cake recipe.

03/04/2023

This is a topic I hear almost no one talking about: Why churches should tap into the Creator Economy. In this post/episode I share 5 ways that pastors and churches can put the power of the creator economy to work for them.

it's time for pastors and churches to embrace the Creator Economy. Here are 5 ways to put the power of the creator economy to work in your church.

01/04/2023

When Pastor Steve Snagel's church had to cut back on his salary due to declining attendance and giving, he knew he needed to do something more to provide for his family. He dabbled in crypto a bit, thinking that would give him big returns quickly. And it did at first. But after it crashed, he knew he had to do something different. A friend recommended my "More Than a Pastor" podcast to him, and after a few listens he contacted me for coaching, to help him find another way to earn extra income for his family. Steve said he was done with get-rich-quick opportunities. He said he wanted to grow his income s-l-o-w-l-y. So I asked him if he'd ever thought about snail farming. When the lightbulb went off above his head, he and I both knew Pastor Steve had found his new side hustle. A year later, I asked Pastor Steve how his congregation supports his efforts. He said, "They love that I've found a way to earn more for my family. But most of them are pretty tired of me bringing escargot to church dinner nights." Congrats Pastor Steve! And Happy April Fool's Day!

01/04/2023

One pastor shares his story of how God turned a blindside into a blessing and pain and into his purpose.

Can God turn a blindside into a blessing? And turn our pain into a renewed sense of purpose? Yes he can! And we’ll explain how it played out in one pastor’s life, in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show.

31/03/2023

If you want to build a business, you're going to need to grow an audience. And one of the best ways to grow an audience is to launch a podcast!! In this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show, my friend Erik K. Johnson, the Podcast Talent Coach, shares how podcasting fosters deep connections with your audience and positions you as an authority.

Launching a podcast is one of the fastest ways to gain an audience and establish yourself as an authority in your area of expertise. But people get hung up when they don’t know how to get started, or they're unsure of the tech that is required. Erik K. Johnson is here to show us how to launch.

29/03/2023

You've heard about the , but what about the Barnes & Noble revival, led by Millennials and Gen Zers? And is there anything the church can learn from this about how to engage the younger generations?

Barnes & Noble and local booksellers are experiencing a revival, driven by the nostalgia that the younger generations have for physical books and bookstores. Here are four lessons the church can learn from the revival of Barnes & Noble in how to engage Millennials and Gen Zers.

15/12/2022

Are you holding out hope that things can be different in your life, work, and finances in 2023? What if you've been waiting on God to change your situation...and all the while he's been waiting on you?

Are you hoping things can be different in your life, work, and finances? Don't settle for passive hope...discover how active hope can move you forward.

30/11/2022

In this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show I want to help you harness the power of curiosity in your life so you can create more income for your family. Stevan Sheets joins us. He’s a pastor who has experimented with a number of different side hustles throughout his 20 years of pastoral ministry.

How can you harness the power of curiosity in your life to create more income for your family? We’ll talk about it in this episode of the More Than a Pastor Show. Let’s get started!

30/03/2022

Oops...I podfaded. Which is kinda like passing gas in church. You didn't mean to do it. It. Just. Happened. And everyone around you knows it! So, in this episode I share why I podfaded, and what I'm working on now with More Than a Pastor.

Oops, I podfaded, which is a lot like farting in church. But now I'm glad to be relaunching the More Than a Pastor podcast.

14/10/2020

Do you dream of transforming your passion into a profitable platform? If so, you'll want to get your FREE copy of my friend Jonathan Milligan's new book, "Your Message Matters." I've been reading and highlighting a ton of actionable ideas. I'm looking forward to having Jonathan on the More Than a Pastor Show soon, but until then...get your FREE copy of the book today. You only have to pay for the shipping! https://go.marketyourmessage.com/order-348362211596127938418

11/09/2020

Introducing my new "More Than a Pastor" podcast. If you're a pastor who feels stuck, broke, or unfulfilled in your life, impact, and income, this is the show for you! https://www.richavery.com/blog/welcome-to-the-more-than-a-pastor-show-podcast

Welcome to the More Than a Pastor Show podcast, hosted by Rich Avery. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, broke, or unfulfilled in your life and ministry, you’re in the right place! This show is about helping you reimagine your calling, so you can enjoy the life, impact, and income you were made f...