{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Shock Absorber","title":"Is ministry a choice between friendship and efficiency?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4064,"description":"Stu, Tim and Joel take a look at the structures and the people within the church that can contribute to momentum in ministry. While theological alignment is of utmost importance, another key contributor to momentum is strategy, which is often not discussed and even less articulated amongst churches. When aligned on these values, the leadership and church can be more flexible and ready to change in how they live that out. \nAfter discussing the other key area or people, they then hit upon a key idea: to build momentum in ministry, look first to build momentum in relationships.\n01:25 STORY - Soul Revival Church's recent Planning Day\n06:53 \"Compatibility is as important as competency in leadership\"\n15:45 Alignment and Theology, Strategy, Practice\n21:21 Strategy is difficult but vital\n36:24 Doing ministry as friends and small groups\n44:51 Defining leadership roles and inviting people to serve\n58:42 Build momentum through relationships\nDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE\n\nBreakout Churches, by Thom Rainier\nMinistry in the Middle Space, by Tim Keller\nShock Absorber Episode with Ian Hussey\nShock Absorber Episode including Third Place Theory\nOldenburg's Third Place Theory\nThe Trellis and the Vine, by Col Marshall and Tony Payne\nCONTACT US\n\nShock Absorber Email\nShock Absorber Discord\nShock Absorber Website\nSoul Revival Shop\n\nCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Xefvzfzzrkbs1GjU01qCch0kUaJzwBthG2qO_sgqCm8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzg4NjYvMTU4NTEz/OTEyOS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}