Episode 21 | Faithful Stewardship and Church Health with Brad Kelley (Part 1)

In this episode of the Union Baptist Association Podcast, Eric Cook sits down with Brad Kelley to discuss how churches can faithfully evaluate their ministry while remaining focused on the mission of making disciples. Together, they explore the role of numbers and data in the life of the church, asking whether they should be viewed as tools for accountability and stewardship rather than measures of success.Brad shares practical insight on using church data as a diagnostic resource to better understand congregational health, evangelism, and the changing communities churches are called to reach. The conversation also examines how demographic trends can help churches engage their neighborhoods more effectively while guarding against the temptation to adopt a business mindset that loses sight of the gospel. This episode offers thoughtful encouragement for pastors and church leaders seeking to lead with both biblical faithfulness and strategic wisdom.The Union Baptist Association exists to encourage, equip, and connect churches as we work together to advance the gospel.Learn more about the Union Baptist Association at http://unionbaptist.com/Follow us for future episodes!