by Mike Hanson | Jul 7, 2026 | Podcast
It is easy to fill our days with good things in ministry. There are always more people to serve and needs to meet. Faithful ministry doesn’t demand doing everything, but involves determining and stewarding the responsibilities, relationships, and gifts God has...
by Mike Hanson | Jun 9, 2026 | Podcast
What does it look like after someone has gone through formal counseling? We talk a lot about formal counseling at BCM, but informal counseling is an indispensable element of the local church’s design that offers a huge impact on a believer’s life and growth. In...
by Mike Hanson | Mar 17, 2026 | Podcast
Over the last 10 years, I have witnessed that a rising number of pastors are overwhelmed by the demands of soul care ministry and that people’s problems are getting seemingly more serious. The church leaders are not confident to deliver biblical counsel to their...
by Mike Hanson | Mar 3, 2026 | Podcast
If a woman confided in you about her struggle with life-dominating sins, would you know how to respond? Would you be tempted to direct her to a counselor outside of the church or would you be confident in your church’s ability to navigate the storm with her? Sarah...
by Mike Hanson | Feb 18, 2026 | Podcast
When life falls apart, where do believers run? For many, the church is their last resort. The culture has offered rival explanations for our biggest problems, deepest needs, and the path forward to change. Overwhelmed pastors have accepted the counterfeits, hoping...
