The One Thing

Recent Episodes

409 Overcoming obstacles for training people in apprenticeships

Posted June 30, 2025 • 00:23:57

Preparing the next generation for ministry is an important role for any gospel worker, but it can be hard to get started or not be distracted. The Ministry...

408 The influence of second chair leadership

Posted June 24, 2025 • 00:22:07

Second chair leadership is someone who leads with influence without being the senior leader. Most church staff are second chair leaders, but it’s...

407 Recruiting when the recruiting pool is shallow

Posted June 16, 2025 • 00:21:37

What can we do when the candidate pool is so shallow? While the pressure is on when you’re short staffed, you don’t want to compromise or take shortcuts....

406 Long weekends: Blessings or curses?

Posted June 10, 2025 • 00:13:54

Long weekends and public holidays can be a disruption to the rhythm of ministry through the year. How can we use them for the benefit of ministry?

405 Church database nightmares and how to avoid them (Gavin Courtney)

Posted June 2, 2025 • 00:23:04

Church management systems are increasingly becoming an essential part modern church ministry. Gavin Courtney discusses common mistakes in implementing...