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Hosted by Phil Gifford & Richard Pope · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 45 episodes
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Real conversations for the strategies and souls of ministry leaders. Our goal is to bring you a mix of conversations on topics you are thinking about to help you lead more strategically and care for your soul more intentionally. Phil is the pastor of Connecting Church in Abingdon, MD. He also trains church planters with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware and serves as an adjunct instructor at Liberty University. Phil is married to Pam and has three children. Richard is the pastor of Canvas Church in Salisbury, MD. He also serves as the Church Planting Leader for the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware and as a Multiplying Pastor with Send Network. Richard is married to Payton and has a dog.
Phil Gifford & Richard Pope hosts Ministry Mix, a religion show with 45 episodes published.
Gen Z is one of the most spiritually curious yet institutionally skeptical generations we’ve ever seen. Many churches want to reach them but aren’t sure where to start or what actually connects. In this episode of Minist
Church growth is something most pastors pray for. We want to see more people reached, more lives changed, and more momentum. But what happens when growth actually starts to happen? In this episode of Ministry Mix , we ta
Hurting people are not a disruption to ministry. They are the ministry. In this episode of Ministry Mix , Phil Gifford and Richard Pope walk through eight practical and pastoral reminders for caring well for people who a
In this episode of Ministry Mix , Phil and Richard sit down with Next Gen Pastor at Canvas, David Elliot , who has rapidly grown from serving in a nursery with two kids to leading a full Next Gen ministry that includes c
In this episode of The Ministry Mix Podcast , Phil and Richard sit down with their friend Josh, pastor of Cross & Anchor Church in Detroit, to explore a story filled with calling, closed doors, disappointment, grit, and
In this vulnerable and refreshing conversation, Phil and Richard sit down to talk about the surprising ministry impact of Richard’s poetry book Memento Mori . What began as private reflections written while facing cancer
In this episode of Ministry Mix , Phil and Richard sit down with Tony Hudson , a filmmaker and master storyteller. Tony shares how learning to see people through the lens of love transforms not only how we tell stories,
We’re back! In the Season 2 opener, Phil and Richard kick things off with honesty, humor, and a fresh desire to grow. After an unplanned break (and a few ministry curveballs), the guys share five ways they’re aiming to d
Leading While Hurting: Showing Up When You’re Struggling What do you do when your soul is limping but the sermon still needs to be preached? In this vulnerable episode of Ministry Mix, Phil and Richard open up about what
In this practical episode of Ministry Mix , Phil and Richard walk through 10 ways to better understand the place where you live and lead. Whether you're planting a church, revitalizing a congregation, or just trying to b
In this episode, Phil Gifford and Richard Pope swap stories about the odd jobs they’ve worked—from lifeguarding and grease trap cleaning to bouncer gigs and debt collection. But it’s more than fun stories—they pull leade
In this practical episode, Phil Gifford and Richard Pope dive into six essential tips for holding baptism services that are meaningful, mission-focused, and joy-filled. Whether you're a lead pastor or part of a church te
In this second part of our two-part conversation with Jim Collins, we pick up the story after his failed church plant in Tennessee. Now, Jim shares how God led him—slowly and graciously—toward planting again, this time i
In this unfiltered and unscripted episode, Phil and Richard have a real conversation about why summer is one of the most strategic seasons for church outreach—and how your church or ministry can make the most of it. Rath
In this raw and encouraging conversation, Phil sits down with Jim Collins to talk about something we don't hear enough in ministry circles: failure. Jim shares his personal story of planting a church in Tennessee that di
In this episode of Ministry Mix , Phil and Richard ready up to bring you a Fortnite-themed guide to real ministry leadership. Whether you’ve built your share of ramps or have no idea what a "Loot Llama" is, this episode
In this episode of the Ministry Mix Podcast , Phil and Richard dive into a practical conversation for anyone sensing a call to ministry. Whether you’re a high school student, a mid-career professional, or already serving
In this episode of the Ministry Mix Podcast , Phil and Richard explore what happens when the people who helped shape you in ministry are no longer there—whether through death, burnout, moral failure, or natural transitio
In this episode of Ministry Mix , Phil and Richard explore one of the most vital tasks of ministry leadership—helping people move toward the mission of God. Drawing from real-life stories and pastoral experience, they wa
Not every church leader dreams of running events—but nearly all of us do. In this episode, Chris Ford returns to Ministry Mix to share what he’s learned as a full-time event planner and volunteer church leader. From host
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Ministry Mix is hosted by Phil Gifford & Richard Pope. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 45 episodes.
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