How do you navigate the dual relationship of your pastor also serving as your supervisor? In chapter 10 of Dr. Cobbs new book, "The Supporting Cast: A Guide for Church Staff" he looks into this often overlooked aspect of working on staff...

When you work at your place of worship sometimes you can find yourself struggling to have a meaningful devotional life.In this episode Dr. Cobbs brings up a few ways to ensure you do not lose your spiritual fervor when you become part of...

Working on church staff might seem like wonderful, fulfilling work. Ideally it is, but there are times when it is challenging and even difficult.In this episode Dr. Cobbs relays a few ways to determine if working on church staff is the w...

Across the country church attendance has dwindled. There are practical reasons people have chosen to stay at home and worship. This episode revisits the projections made during the pandemic in episode 17 and updates the possible reasons people ...

The relationship between Pastor and church staff is one that is rarely mentioned and often overlooked. As a result, many leaders are unaware of what their staff experiences in the work space. Dr. Cobbs and Breakthrough Ministry Consulting is co...

What makes the best leaders stand out?William Vanderbloemen, founder and CEO of staffing company Vanderbloemen Search Group, has conducted extensive research with the best of the best pastors, church leaders and the behaviors they exhib...

What is all the hype about A.I. (artificial intelligence) and how should the church respond?I asked Nils Smith, Innovation Director for Dunham and Company to stop by and share the basics of AI and what pastors and church leaders should c...

Graduation season inspires many to go back to school and earn a degree or add on another one. If you are ministry, or aspire to be, it is important to think about certain factors before spending time, money, and energy in school. But let's face...

What do you do when your heart is no longer in what you do? For too many leaders, even pastors and church leaders, this is a reality even while they continue to serve. Dr. Wanita Mercer is the CEO and founder of Lead My Heart consulting...

Tragedy happens to us all. Ministers are usually the first people we call but who ministers to the minister when he or she is going through? Dr. Antoine works with pastors as the Director of Bi-Vocational Pastors at Baptist General...

Are you thinking about going on church staff? I surveyed church staff from across the country with the question, “If you could go back to your initial interview, what questions would you ask?”This episode shared ten of thos...

It has been said the pandemic changed church forever. Maybe that declaration is somewhat exaggerated but there are trends and adjustments that definitely resulted. This episode looks at five positive trends that emerged from the pandem...

As church leaders seek to gain a sense of stability and plan for the future it is important to plan based upon data. This episode is a must hear for pastors and leaders who are planning programming and a calendar for their church.Contac...

 Dr. John Faison is the senior pastor of Watson Grove Baptist Church in Nashville. He is a scholar, social activist and one of the rising pastoral voices in the country today. In one of the most candid interviews in Church Unfiltered histo...

When is the last time you asked your young adults (ages 18-35) what they are dealing with and what questions they might have? I took the time to ask about 40 young adults from 3 different churches what topics they would want to discuss with the...

Black history month allows us to commemorate the experience of the African-American. Returning guest, Dr. Carey Latimore, is a history professor and Christian preacher who understands the importance of highlighting the role faith in God had in ...

Setting goals at the beginning of a new year is typical. But how do you set goals in a season of uncertainty? This episode looks at classic ways to set S.M.A.R.T. goals and also how to identify key factors that will help you establish purposefu...

The so-called great resignation is a phrase coined to describe the millions of American workers who are leaving their jobs and looking for new opportunities. Thus far more than 4.4 million people have resigned, retired, or flat out quit their j...

The career choice of church consulting and coaching has taken off in recent years. What does it take to become a consultant to churches and what are some of the pitfalls one might bump into? This episode looks at the good and bad of the industr...

The church has often used the arts to minister to people. Music, dance, dramatic presentations are all tools at our fingertips. How does one do this effectively?

Friendship has been redefined through social media and other platforms. It has been minimized to those who follow us on social media. But true friendship is something to value and appreciate, especially when you are a pastor. Pastors, depending...

Have you ever heard a great sermon ruined by a weak or random illustration?As a preacher, a writer for Our Daily Bread and having written for sermon helps companies, Dr. Cobbs has learned the importance of a great illustration.T...

Traditional, older churches often struggle to reach the next generation. Our services are typically not designed for them, and our leadership usually doesn't reflect them either. In this episode we discuss five ways to reach emerging generation...

Have you ever felt like you don't have enough time in the day? Has anyone ever made you feel guilty for not being accessible? Each of us have the same 24 hours. How we use that time is dependent upon our life balance and making sure we have s...

The call to serve on church staff is exciting, especially when the experience is filled with joy and growth. But just like any other area of work, sometimes it is necessary to move on from a staff or volunteer position.Dr. Cobbs solicit...