Church Advance

By Bryan Samms and Luke Clayton

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Aaron Jones
 Jan 5, 2022
great podcast! nice to get different perspective from what I'm used to!

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Advancing a reformation of fellowship, partnership, and Gospel hope amongst Bible-believing pastors. Hosted by Bryan Samms and Luke Clayton Produced in IncreaseCreative.Co

Episode Date
The Grand Finale
Dec 08, 2025
Goodbye, Luke
Dec 01, 2025
Goodbye, Bryan
Nov 24, 2025
What Makes A Sermon Great?
Nov 17, 2025
Adoption and Faith
Nov 10, 2025
Have You Been to Shiloh?
Nov 03, 2025
Rescued: An Adoption Story
Oct 27, 2025
Questions from a Rookie Preacher Part 3
Oct 20, 2025
Questions from a Rookie Preacher Part 2
Oct 13, 2025
Questions from a Rookie Preacher Part 1
Oct 06, 2025
Marketing // Jono Long
Sep 29, 2025
Rethinking Missions // Brent Armstrong
Sep 22, 2025
Discipleship Crossover
Sep 15, 2025
Integrity in Ministry Finance
Sep 08, 2025
Bad Money Theology
Sep 01, 2025
Is Pastoral Pay Biblical?
Aug 25, 2025
Fitness // Dan Purdie
Aug 18, 2025
Stop Counting Church Attendance
Aug 11, 2025
Introducing Rescued
Aug 04, 2025
Worship // Keith Erwin
Jul 28, 2025
Redemption // Rob Badger
Jul 21, 2025
New Book from Bryan Samms – Rescued
Jul 15, 2025
Transition // Kurt Skelly
Jul 14, 2025
When Seminary Falls Short
Jul 07, 2025
Stay on the Wall // Mike Stone
Jun 30, 2025
Should Pastors Use AI?
Jun 23, 2025
Pastoral Grit
Jun 16, 2025
Productivity // Nate Skelly
Jun 09, 2025
A Personal Prayer Request // H.B. Charles Jr.
Jun 02, 2025
More Good Reads
May 26, 2025
Camp // Matt Wilson
May 19, 2025
Breaking from Consecutive Preaching
May 12, 2025
Redemption Church Plant
May 05, 2025
The OG Cancel Culture
Apr 28, 2025
Amazing Faith // Mike Stone
Apr 21, 2025
Remembering Dad
Apr 14, 2025
Music // Keith Erwin
Apr 07, 2025
Down, Not Out // Rob Badger
Mar 31, 2025
Easter and Spring Outreach
Mar 24, 2025
5-Star Reads + Books to Avoid
Mar 17, 2025
Israel // Kurt Skelly
Mar 10, 2025
The Chosen // Brandon Robbins
Mar 03, 2025
Ministry and Public Speaking
Feb 24, 2025
Intentionality // Daniel Ostendorff
Feb 17, 2025
Succession // Kurt Skelly
Feb 10, 2025
Talking Trump + Football
Feb 03, 2025
Worship // Wes Combs
Jan 27, 2025
Preaching Through Genesis
Jan 20, 2025
Recommended Reading for Pastors
Jan 13, 2025
Hello 2025
Jan 03, 2025
Best Books of 2024
Dec 30, 2024
Best Entertainment of 2024
Dec 23, 2024
Best Podcasts of 2024
Dec 16, 2024
Christmas Preaching
Dec 09, 2024
Christmas Reaching
Dec 02, 2024
10 Tips for Preaching
Nov 25, 2024
2025 Conference Update
Nov 18, 2024
Help! Seminary Didn't Teach Me This
Nov 11, 2024
It's Biblical
Nov 04, 2024
It's Not Political
Oct 28, 2024
Hiring the Ideal Creatives
Oct 21, 2024
A Panoramic Overview of the Bible
Oct 14, 2024
Sermon Prep with H.B. Charles Jr.
Oct 07, 2024
What I Love About the SBC
Sep 30, 2024
Transitioning to Modern Worship
Sep 23, 2024
Defining Acceptable Worship
Sep 16, 2024
Worship Music and Methods
Sep 09, 2024
Concluding the Case for Consecutive Preaching (The Whetstone)
Sep 02, 2024
Advancing Cooperation and Gospel Integrity
Aug 26, 2024
Advancing Courage and Challenging Tradition
Aug 19, 2024
Advancing Biblical Ministry and Healthy Dialogue
Aug 12, 2024
Mastering Context and Deepening Sermon Preparation (The Whetstone)
Aug 05, 2024
How I Wish the IFB Would Change with Dave Mallinak
Jul 29, 2024
Bryan Responds to Paul Chappell
Jul 22, 2024
The Co-Vocational Pastor with Brandon Nicely
Jul 15, 2024
Take the Slow Lane
Jul 08, 2024
Simple Salvation - Tom Farrell
Jul 01, 2024
Outreach Efforts and Events
Jun 24, 2024
Mobilizing Your Church to Reach Others
Jun 17, 2024
Winning and Keeping People at Your Church
Jun 10, 2024
Continuing the Case for Consecutive Preaching (The Whetstone)
Jun 03, 2024
Discipling Your Children
May 27, 2024
Raising Five Kids
May 20, 2024
Legalistic Living = Lazy Parenting
May 13, 2024
Consecutive Preaching
May 06, 2024
Leading Change at an Established Church with Pastor Mike Brown
Apr 29, 2024
Pastoral Finances with Nate Skelly
Apr 23, 2024
What's Next for Church Advance?
Apr 15, 2024
Send the Rain – Kurt Skelly
Apr 08, 2024
Chan Returns – Year 1 of Church Revitalization
Apr 01, 2024
Clarity in Preaching
Mar 25, 2024
Family Hurt and Division
Mar 18, 2024
The Heartbreaks of Ministry
Mar 11, 2024
Planting Healthy Churches with Chris Anderson
Mar 04, 2024
Top Ten Commentary Series
Feb 26, 2024
Let's Get Down to Business
Feb 19, 2024
Stay Teachable
Feb 12, 2024
Embrace Simplicity and Clearly Communicate
Feb 05, 2024
Don't Use People to Build Your Church
Jan 29, 2024
Reflections on 8 Years of Pastoral Ministry
Jan 22, 2024
The Southern Baptist Convention and Church Planters
Jan 15, 2024
Should Church Planters Accept SBC Funding?
Jan 08, 2024
Happy New Year! Updates on the 2024 Church Advance Conference
Jan 01, 2024
Merry Christmas from Church Advance
Dec 25, 2023
A Ministry of Scandals
Dec 18, 2023
Let Us Prey
Dec 11, 2023
Better Sermon Outlines (The Whetstone)
Dec 04, 2023
Silly Songs and Weak Preaching
Nov 27, 2023
How Should the IFB Change?
Nov 20, 2023
What an IFB Wishes Would Change About the IFB
Nov 13, 2023
Lessons from Spurgeon
Nov 07, 2023
Shepherding from the Pulpit (The Whetstone)
Nov 06, 2023
Navigating the Grey Areas
Oct 23, 2023
More Midlife Musings
Oct 16, 2023
Midlife Musings
Oct 09, 2023
The Whetstone – Sharpen Your Preaching Skills
Oct 02, 2023
The Struggles of Middle Aged Pastors
Sep 25, 2023
The Types of Small Groups
Sep 18, 2023
Developing Disciples and Leaders in Groups
Sep 11, 2023
Why We Switched to a Connection Group Model
Sep 04, 2023
Agreeing to Disagree
Aug 28, 2023
The King James Bible Research Council
Aug 21, 2023
A Reasonable Approach to Updating the King James Bible
Aug 14, 2023
Your Physical Fitness Challenge
Aug 07, 2023
Courage to Preach the Gospel with Eric Capaci
Jul 31, 2023
Take Your Preaching to the Next Level with Kurt Skelly
Jul 24, 2023
Should You Leave the Ministry for a Season?
Jul 17, 2023
Ministry While Suffering with Noel Cwenar
Jul 10, 2023
Bryan Answers Your Questions
Jul 03, 2023
Adding Members to Your Church
Jun 26, 2023
Right Person, Right Job, Right Time
Jun 19, 2023
When It’s Time to Hire
Jun 12, 2023
Prioritize Family
Jun 05, 2023
Time Saving Hacks
May 29, 2023
Eliminate the Noise
May 22, 2023
Do Not Disturb
May 15, 2023
Are You a Slave to Your Screen?
May 08, 2023
Why I QUIT Social Media
May 01, 2023
Expository Preaching: Timeless Technique in the Digital Age
Apr 24, 2023
H.B. Charles and Bryan Teach on Preaching
Apr 17, 2023
Pastors and Deacons
Apr 10, 2023
An Hour of Encouragement
Apr 03, 2023
Church Replanting with Mark Hallock
Mar 27, 2023
Loving Forward – Kurt Skelly
Mar 20, 2023
The Great Commission • H.B. Charles Jr.
Mar 13, 2023
How Good It Is
Mar 06, 2023
Resting in God's Plan for the Size of Your Church (Part 2)
Feb 27, 2023
Resting in God's Plan for the Size of Your Church (Part 1)
Feb 20, 2023
The Reactions to the Translation Transition
Feb 13, 2023
Guiding Your Leaders in the Translation Transition
Feb 06, 2023
The Translation Transition
Jan 30, 2023
The Reluctant Pastor
Jan 23, 2023
The Vision of Church Advance
Jan 16, 2023
The Purpose of Church Advance
Jan 09, 2023
Church Advance with Bryan Samms
Jan 02, 2023
73. Best Books of 2022
Dec 26, 2022
72. Gospel-Centered Life and Ministry – Cary Schmidt
Dec 19, 2022
71. The Danger of Celebrity Pastors – Kurt Skelly
Dec 12, 2022
70. Partnership in the Gospel – H.B. Charles, Jr.
Dec 05, 2022
69. Practical Shepherding with Brian Croft
Nov 28, 2022
68. Pastoring Through Tough Seasons with Ken Baker
Nov 21, 2022
67. Big Announcements About the Future of the Podcast
Nov 14, 2022
Don't Miss Next Week's Episode
Nov 08, 2022
66. Insights from the KJV's Preface with Joshua Barzon
Oct 30, 2022
65. Putting Aside Preferences in Transition with Noé and Jeremy Mendoza
Oct 15, 2022
64. Pastoring a Smaller Congregation with Stephen Ashmore
Sep 30, 2022
63. Surviving the Transition to a New Ministry Position - an Interview with Jake Potter
Sep 15, 2022
62. HOPE Church Mayport - an interview with Aaron Chan
Aug 30, 2022
61. When and How to Relocate Your Church
Aug 15, 2022
60. Independent Survival: Panel Discussion from Church Advance 2022
Jul 30, 2022
59. Pastoral Depression and Burnout: Panel Discussion from Church Advance 2022
Jul 15, 2022
58. Outsource Your Church Media: Interview with Luke Clayton part 2
Jun 30, 2022
57. Excellence in Your Church Media: An Interview with Luke Clayton
Jun 15, 2022
56. You Need a Sabbatical
May 30, 2022
55. Re-Thinking Missions Giving
May 15, 2022
55. Transitioning a Church After 20 Years - Fred Ayers Interview: Part 2
Apr 30, 2022
54. Should I Go Back to School? An Interview with Mike Lester
Apr 15, 2022
53. Transitioning a Church After 20 Years - Fred Ayers Interview: Part 1
Mar 30, 2022
52. What I Would Tell Myself Six Years Ago
Mar 15, 2022
51. Ministering While Suffering - Noel Cwenar
Feb 28, 2022
50. Jody Jenkins - A Night of Hope
Feb 15, 2022
49. Tommy Thompson - Church Revitalization Part 2
Jan 30, 2022
48. Tommy Thompson - Church Revitalization
Jan 15, 2022
47. Top 10 Books I've Read in 2021
Dec 15, 2021
46. Secondary Separation & Theological Triage
Nov 30, 2021
45. Ministry to People with Mental Health Issues
Nov 15, 2021
44. Gospel Courage - An Interview with Eric Capaci
Oct 30, 2021
43. Practical Thoughts on Evangelistic Meetings
Oct 15, 2021
42. The Ministry of a Local Church Evangelist
Oct 08, 2021
41. Connecting Your Church with Community Organizations - An Interview with Ron Armstrong
Jul 30, 2021
40. The Church Needs To Get Creative
May 31, 2021
39. Real Hope Today
May 15, 2021
38. Information Is Your Currency
Apr 30, 2021
37. What Does Evangelism For Children Look Like To You?
Apr 15, 2021
36. Bringing the Gospel to Public Schools
Mar 15, 2021
35. Effectively Leading Your Church Through A Transition
Mar 01, 2021
34. Assimilation: From Visitor to Member
Feb 15, 2021
33. Understandest Thou What Thou Readest?
Jan 31, 2021
32. The Seven Wonders of the Word
Jan 15, 2021
31. Happy New Year! The Book Winners and Bible Translations Revisited
Jan 01, 2021
30. The Top Ten Books I Read In 2020
Dec 15, 2020
29. The Challenge of Deputation in the 21st Century
Dec 01, 2020
28. Evangelism & Church Culture Part 1
Nov 16, 2020
27. Why Leaving Full Time Ministry for a Season May be a Good Thing
Nov 02, 2020
26. Politics in the Pulpit
Oct 15, 2020
25. The Minister and His Health
Oct 01, 2020
24. The Minister and His Wealth
Sep 15, 2020
23. Improving Communication in the Pulpit
Sep 01, 2020
22. The Other Side: A KJV Only Defender On The Bryan Samms Podcast
Aug 15, 2020
21. Poor Leadership
Aug 01, 2020
20. Learn Preaching From Bryan Samms
Jul 20, 2020
19. Learn Preaching From Jake Potter
Jul 13, 2020
18. Bonus Episode - The Winner & The Bag
Jul 13, 2020
17. Learn Preaching From Cary Schmidt Part 2
Jul 06, 2020
16. Learn Preaching From Cary Schmidt Part 1
Jun 29, 2020
15. Learn Preaching From Kenny Baldwin Part 2
Jun 22, 2020
14. Learn Preaching From Kenny Baldwin
Jun 15, 2020
13. Learn Preaching from Kurt Skelly Part 2
Jun 08, 2020
12. Learn Preaching From Kurt Skelly Part 1
Jun 01, 2020
11. Bonus Byte: #thepavilionbook
May 22, 2020
10. Ministry Endurance: An Interview with Brent Armstrong
May 15, 2020
9. Final Thoughts on the King James Version Only Position
May 01, 2020
8. Authorized - A Discussion on Bible Readability Part 2
Apr 15, 2020
7. Authorized - A Discussion on Bible Readability
Apr 01, 2020
6. Appreciating Our Heritage
Mar 14, 2020
5. Excelling As An Assistant Pastor
Feb 29, 2020
4. I Should Have Been Dead Part 2
Feb 15, 2020
3. I Should Have Been Dead Part 1
Feb 01, 2020
2. Why Bible College Isn't Enough
Dec 18, 2019
1. Why Another Podcast?
Dec 17, 2019