Church Advance with Bryan Samms

Bryan gives practical teaching on creating better sermon outlines in this installment of The Whetstone series.

Bryan discusses valuable insight from the life and ministry of Charles Spurgeon.

Bryan continues his preaching series entitled "The Whetstone" as he discussed how you can shepherd and care for your people through your preaching ministry.

Ministry and Christian life can sometimes present "gray areas" that are tough to navigate. Listen in as Bryan breaks down a few topics that can help you navigate aspects of ministry that aren't so black and white.

Bryan reflects on how what he has learned from his experiences as a husband, pastor, and leader in the first part of his life and how it will shape the next phase and beyond.

Bryan reflects on how what he has learned from his experiences as a husband, pastor, and leader in the first part of his life and how it will shape the next phase and beyond.

Bryan launches a new series of episodes on Church Advance focused on helping you develop as a preacher.

Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church family inside and outside of the church.

Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church family inside and outside of the church.

Having meaningful and effective small groups is always a challenge for pastors and church leaders. In this conversation, host Bryan and co-host Luke Clayton will dive into their philosophies of small groups and how pastors can use them to create a stronger church family inside and outside of the church.

A conversation with Dan Haifely of the King James Bible Research Council.

A conversation with Dan Purdie. Dan is a health and fitness coach who leads free monthly fitness challenges. On Monday, September 4, Dan will launch a challenge focused on church leaders. It's completely free so contact Dan to accept the challenge!

Connect with Dan and take the challenge!

This conversation with Eric Capaci is one of the top downloaded episodes of the podcast. Check out this powerful episode about having the courage to preach the gospel in spite of the fear of man.

Take your preaching to a new level with Kurt Skelly! During the month of July, we're taking a look back at some of our all-time best episodes.

During the month of July, we will be highlighting some of our favorite episodes from the past. In this episode, Bryan discusses the importance of remaining in ministry for the right reasons. As we live our lives, God sometimes leads us through different seasons and one of those seasons just may be leaving ministry temporarily.

During the month of July, we're taking a look back at some of our all-time best episodes. This episode revisits Bryan's conversation with his friend Noel Cwenar as they discuss how to lead your church in times of suffering.

Part 2 of When It's Time to Hire. Many churches don't hire the right people at the right time. Bryan discusses the philosophy of training volunteer and part-time leaders and knowing when it's time to hire someone for a full time position.

Many churches don't hire the right people at the right time. Bryan discusses the philosophy of training volunteer and part-time leaders and knowing when it's time to hire someone for a full time position.

Part 4 of Do Not Disturb – Become more productive, fulfilled, and ultimately free to focus.

Part 3 of Do Not Disturb – Become more productive, fulfilled, and ultimately free to focus.

Part 2 of Do Not Disturb – Become more productive, fulfilled, and ultimately free to focus.

In part 1 of this conversation, Bryan and Luke lay the groundwork for the upcoming series of episodes by making the case for disconnecting in order to be more productive, fulfilled, and ultimately free to focus.

Bryan has officially left all social media! We'll break down why as we discuss the potential pitfalls of digital connection.

Part of a conversation with Bryan and other church leaders on pastors and deacons during a recent Hour of Encouragement. Sign up to be a part of the next Church Advance Hour of Encouragement at https://BryanSamms.com

Pastoring a smaller congregation can have its challenges, but it can also be very rewarding and the exact plan God has for you. We discuss how to manage your expectations when it comes to how big your church should be and how to focus more on developing disciples and having a truly healthy church.

Pastoring a smaller congregation can have its challenges, but it can also be very rewarding and the exact plan God has for you. We discuss how to manage your expectations when it comes to how big your church should be and how to focus more on developing disciples and having a truly healthy church.

Discussing the church's and other leaders' response to the transition from using the King James Bible exclusively at River City Baptist Church.

Bryan discusses the practical steps he took with his church as they made the transition from KJV-only to modern translations of the Bible.

Bryan discusses the practical steps he took with his church as they made the transition from KJV-only to modern translations of the Bible.

A conversation with Aaron Chan about how God called and lead him to be a pastor.

We continue the conversation about Church Advance and what it's all about.

We continue the conversation about Church Advance and what it's all about. 

Welcome to the first official episode of Church Advance with Bryan Samms! In this episode, we begin a conversation about Church Advance and what it's all about. 

Aaron Chan returns as co-host for the last episode of the year and the final installment of the Bryan Samms Podcast to discuss Bryan's best books of 2022.