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The Starting Well Podcast

Pastoral ministry is not easy, especially when you first begin to serve in a church. The Starting Well Podcast equips new pastors and those serving in new churches to build relationships, establish trust, and minimize unnecessary conflict in the early days of their tenure. Tune in each week for practical advice and encouragement to help you start well.

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13:59

10 Reasons to be Thankful for Your New Church

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/11/27

On this Thanksgiving episode, Jason Lowe shares 10 reasons you, as a new pastor, can be thankful for your new church. Take a listen, and have a Happy Thanksgiving! ____ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: ARFPJQDQLF0BSBR8

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32:33

Your New Church's Holiday Traditions

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2025/11/20

As the holidays approach, every new pastor will encounter holiday traditions that are unique to his new church. On this episode, Jason Lowe is joined by Josh Schmidt, pastor of Burlington Baptist Church in northern Kentucky, to discuss strategies for navigating those traditions with wisdom and grace at Christmas and during other holidays throughout the year. ____ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: ARFPJQDQLF0BSBR8

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33:32

Learning Your New Church's Current Reality

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2025/11/13

As you get settled into your ministry at your new church, you will quickly discover its current reality. On this episode, Jason Lowe is joined by Alan Witham to discuss several practical tools that can help you learn that reality. We also discuss what to do if the current reality you find doesn't match the reality that was described to you by the Pastor Search Committee. This episode is based on the article, "Learning Your New Church's Current Reality," written by Alan Witham. Other resources...

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32:38

Learning Your New Church's Community

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2025/11/06

As you begin serving in your new church, it is essential to recognize that the church's history is deeply tied to its community. Therefore, if you want to start well, you'll need to learn about the church's community. On this episode, Jason Lowe is joined by Eric Allen, who provides several practical and strategic suggestions for doing so. This episode is based on the article, "Learning Your New Church's Community," written by Eric Allen. Other resources mentioned in this episode include: NAM...

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28:30

More Tips to Learn Your New Church's History & Culture

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2025/10/30

As you begin serving in your new church, you'll likely know less than anyone else about the church. That's why it's so important to learn well about your new church in the early days of your ministry. In this episode, Steve Rice and Jason Lowe continue last week's conversation and discuss five more practical tips you can learn about your new church's history and culture. This episode is based on the article, "Learning Your New Church's History and Culture," written by Steve Rice. Other resour...

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30:42

Learning Your New Church's History & Culture

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/10/23

As you begin serving in your new church, you'll likely know less than anyone else about the church. That's why it's so important to learn well about your new church in the early days of your ministry. In this episode, Steve Rice joins Jason Lowe to discuss five practical ways you can learn about your new church's history and culture. This episode is based on the article, "Learning Your New Church's History and Culture," written by Steve Rice. Other resources mentioned in this episode include ...

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21:58

Owning Up to Your Mistakes

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Every pastor makes mistakes. The question is, how do you respond whenever you do so? On this episode, we cover why owning up to your mistakes is a great way to love your church well, along with practical tips for how you can do so. Resources mentioned on this episode include: Resolving Everyday Conflict by Ken Sande and Kevin JohnsonThe Peacemaker by Ken Sande____ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: ARFPJQDQLF0BSBR8

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27:55

5 More Practical Ways to Pray for Your New Church

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/10/09

One of the best ways for new pastors to love their church well is through intentional prayer and meaningful follow-up. On this episode, Jason Lowe and Alan Witham continue their conversation with five more practical ways for a new pastor to pray for their flock. This episode is based on the article, "Praying for Your Flock," written by Alan Witham. Other resources mentioned in this episode include: Praying the Bible by Donald WhitneyThe Hour That Changes the World by Dick EastmanStrengthening...

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29:02

10 Practical Ways to Pray for Your Flock

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/10/02

One of the best ways for new pastors to love their church well is through intentional prayer and meaningful follow-up. On this episode, Jason Lowe is joined again by Alan Witham, who shares ten practical ways for a new pastor to pray for their flock. This episode is based on the article, "Praying for Your Flock," written by Alan Witham. Other resources mentioned in this episode include: Praying the Bible by Donald WhitneyThe Hour That Changes the World by Dick Eastman ____ Music from #Uppbea...

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31:36

Keeping Good Pastoral Care Notes

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/09/25

A common nightmare among pastors is to forget an important event in the life of a church member. That's why it's essential to take and maintain good notes of your pastoral care. On this episode, Jason Lowe and Jeff Crabtree discuss why taking good notes is important, what types of notes to take, and practical tips for how to record those notes. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Notebird Pastoral Care appPlanning Center Church Management softwareWhat Every Pastor Should Know b...

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26:31

More Practical Tips to Love Well Through Your Preaching

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2025/09/18

A new pastor's preaching ministry will be one of his first connections with his new church family. In this episode, Ian Carrico and Jason Lowe discuss how to love your church well through the illustrations and applications you use in your sermons, as well as some ways you might fail to love as well as you could through your preaching ministry. The digital copy of the resource mentioned in this episode can be downloaded here: Practical Preaching Handbook____ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creat...

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26:09

5 Ways to Love Well Through Your Preaching

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2025/09/11

A new pastor's preaching ministry will be one of his first connections with his new church family. In this episode, Ian Carrico and Jason Lowe discuss five ways to love your church well through your preaching ministry. This episode is based on the article, "Love Well Through Your Preaching," written by Ian Carrico. ____ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: ARFPJQDQLF0BSBR8

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32:41

Practicing Pastoral Hospitality

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/09/04

One of the most effective ways a new pastor can demonstrate love to his church is by practicing pastoral hospitality. In this episode, Andy McDonald and Jason Lowe discuss several practical suggestions for doing so. This conversation is based on the article, "Practicing Pastoral Hospitality," written by Andy McDonald. Other resources mentioned in this episode include: Small Church Essentials by Karl VatersLead to Revitalize by KBC staff____ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://up...

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26:42

The Do's & Don'ts of Pastoral Care Visits

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Pastoral care visits are a vital aspect of ministry, especially during the early days at a new church. In this episode, Harold Best and Jason Lowe discuss some key "Do's" and a few "Don'ts" to help guide you in making your visits both meaningful and helpful, and to communicate your love for your flock. This conversation is based on the article, "The Do's and Don'ts of Pastoral Care Visits," by Harold Best. Other resources mentioned in this episode include: The Deacon Ministry Handbook by Kent...

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42:49

Essential Questions to Get to Know Your Church Members

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Whether in a brief encounter or a meeting with individual members and church families in their homes, you can gain valuable insight into people's lives by asking some simple questions. In this episode, Jason Lowe and Andy McDonald discuss several potential questions to get to know your church members and love them well. This conversation is based on the article, "Essential Questions to Ask to Get to Know Your Church Members," by Andy McDonald. Other resources mentioned in this episode include...

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31:41

Identifying Potential Early Wins - Part 2

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/08/14

As you begin to serve in your church, you'll find that implementing some changes or new ministries is easier than others. This episode includes the remainder of a conversation between Jason Lowe and Ian Carrico as they discuss some potential early wins that you may pursue to build relationships, trust, and momentum during the early days of your ministry. The early wins discussed on this episode include: Identifying an evangelist in the congregation.Celebrating life change.Relating to the comm...

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32:08

Identifying Potential Early Wins - Part 1

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/08/07

As you begin to serve in your church, you'll find that implementing some changes or new ministries is easier than others. This episode includes the first half of a conversation between Jason Lowe and Ian Carrico as they discuss some potential early wins that you may pursue to build relationships, trust, and momentum during the early days of your ministry. The early wins discussed on this episode include: Making prayer imperativePrioritizing your calendarDiscovering the church's current realit...

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22:51

Questions to Ask Before Implementing Change - Part 2

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Change in a church is a given. However, it can have unintended consequences if implemented haphazardly. This episode includes the second half of a conversation between Jason Lowe and Jeff Crabtree in which they discuss strategic questions that pastors should ask before implementing major change in their new church. The questions discussed on this episode include: How does this change affect our mission and vision?What is the speed of change for our congregation?How will we know the change is ...

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Questions to Ask Before Implementing Change in Your...

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Change in a church is a given. However, it can have unintended consequences if implemented haphazardly. This episode includes the first part of a conversation between Jason Lowe and Jeff Crabtree in which they discuss strategic questions that pastors should ask before implementing major change in their new church. The questions discussed on this episode include: Have I prayed about this change?Who will be responsible for making this decision about change?What will this change cost? Resources...

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29:50

5 Causes of Unnecessary Church Conflict

The Starting Well Podcast ·

2025/07/17

In a fallen world, conflict is inevitable, and church conflict is no exception. As you begin your ministry in a new church, you will encounter conflict sooner or later. However, some conflict will be necessary, while some of it will be unnecessary. In this episode, we identify five common causes of unnecessary church conflict. Those causes include: Conflict over third-order doctrinesConflict over opposing preferencesConflict due to implementing too much change too fastConflict due to a lack o...

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