by Derek Sanford | Apr 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
A New Approach to Developing People, The Tape Ministry, Staff Trainer Strategy, and a Fresh Look at Baby Dedications Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle rewind to the cassette era of sermon distribution, unpack a simple yet powerful format for training...
by Derek Sanford | Apr 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s a loneliness that no one warns you about when you step into ministry. It’s not just the loneliness of late nights or empty rooms. It’s the weight of being the one who is supposed to have answers. The one who holds others up but often has no one holding them....
by Derek Sanford | Apr 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Preaching Principles: 10 Decision Filters for Mapping Out Your Sermon Series Calendar At Grace Church, our ministry year runs from September to August, so we start planning our church calendar in the spring, around April or May. That means by February, I block out a...
by Derek Sanford | Apr 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
How to Make the Shift from Church Programs to Relational Discipleship, Christian Woodstock, Multiplying Churches, and the READY Tool Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle revisit Christian music festivals of the past, talk church multiplication and...
by Derek Sanford | Apr 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Church as a Training Center, 90s Contemporary Worship, Our Preaching Calendar Process, and Volunteer Empowerment Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle reflect on the 90s worship explosion, walk through their preaching calendar planning process, and...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Because culture, clarity, and chemistry don’t show up in the job description. A few weeks ago, I was on the phone with a pastor friend who was considering stepping into a new role at a church. He asked a great question: “What kind of questions should I be asking them...
