The Starting Well Podcast
Pastoral ministry is not easy, especially when you first begin to serve in a church. The Starting Well Podcast equips new pastors and those serving in new churches to build relationships, establish trust, and minimize unnecessary conflict in the early days of their tenure. Tune in each week for practical advice and encouragement to help you start well.
Podcasting since 2025 • 43 episodes
The Starting Well Podcast
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Where We've Been & Where We're Going
On this season finale of the podcast, we review why starting well is so important, along with the five priorities to do so. As mentioned in the episode, here are the Kentucky Baptist Convention's Regional Consultants who stand ready to assist y...
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Episode 43
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Understanding the Seasons of Pastoral Ministry
Starting Well focuses on helping pastors get off to a good start during the early season of your ministry. However, there are other seasons as well. On this episode, we cover the five general seasons that every pastor experiences during his min...
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Episode 42
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The Emotional Cycle of Change
As you seek to implement change in your church, you and your congregation will likely go through a predictable set of emotions. In this episode, we discuss the five stages of this "emotional cycle of change," along with three real-life ministry...
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Episode 41
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29:37
Identifying the Degree and Pace of Change
How much change can your church handle at any given time? The answer is probably, "It depends." On this episode, we discuss how to determine your church's "change tolerance" by identifying the degree and pace of changes you plan to make....
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Episode 40
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29:09
Determining Your Church's Readiness for Change
Even if the change you are considering is necessary, it doesn't mean your church members will immediately embrace it. That's why it's important to determine your church's readiness or openness to change. On this episode, we discuss ten que...
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Episode 39
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