[Podcast] Episode 228: Church Boom with Chris Sonksen

The Church in America has faced more unique challenges in the past decade than it ever has before. In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, we welcome Pastor Chris Sonksen to discuss the critical mission of supporting and revitalizing churches across the U.S. Chris shares insights from decades of ministry, highlighting the challenges facing pastors today, including declining church attendance and the struggle for resources. Through Church Boom, Chris aims to provide coaching, support, and encouragement to pastors and churches on the brink of collapse.

00:00 Introduction with Chris Sonksen

5:00 Mission of Church Boom

6:24 The genesis of Church Boom

7:39 Pastor’s challenges

9:27 Church launch and rescue

12:18 Culprits of a nosedive

15:34 Coaching component of Church Boom

18:42 Examples of rescued churches

23:16 Favorite part of Church Boom

25:47 Managing pastor’s growth expectations

28:55 Addressing discouraged pastors

32:09 Key focus areas

34:52 Growth benchmarks

38:43 How to connect with Church Boom

39:35 Church Boom University

40:44 Chris’s book Traction

41:08 AVAIL Journal

41:32 The future of Church Boom

44:52 Final words of encouragement