Ministry Minute with Justin Trapp

Pews or beds? Pastor Norma Quintero chose the latter. Discover the heart-moving story of a San Antonio pastor who led her church through a 72-hour marathon of hospitality. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to be the "hands and feet" of Jesus when the doors are usually locked, this episode is for you.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

What happens when a church’s budget sheet hits zero, but its relational equity is overflowing? Explore the incredible true story of Living Way Church in Maui. Faced with a 30-day deadline to pay off a $350,000 mortgage, the community they served for 23 years stepped up to save them. A powerful lesson for every pastor on the importance of serving your city.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

What does a Pizza Hut manager and a woman in community service have in common? They both helped launch one of the most influential Christian YouTube channels of our time. Dive into the story of Ruslan KD and learn why "small evangelism" is often the most effective tool in your ministry toolbox.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Is your ministry progress moving at a snail's pace? Discover the story of Pastor Phillip Anthony Mitchell and the ten-year journey that led to the birth of 2819 Church and ACCESS. Learn why obscurity isn't a sign of failure, but a season of formation. A powerful message for leaders who feel like they are falling behind.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Experience the untold origin story of Billy Graham. Discover how a failed first sermon and the spiritual groundedness of Ruth Bell Graham built the foundation for the most famous evangelist in history. Whether you are in a season of "swamp preaching" or serving behind the scenes, this episode is your reminder that God uses every minute.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

From the sound man to the stage: the story of Mike Todd. Explore the evolution of a viral ministry and the lessons learned when your learning curve becomes public property. A look at how we can respect the harvest while navigating the complexities of modern church leadership.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Jimmy Darts has mastered the art of "radical generosity" by making others the hero. Justin Trapp explores how pastors can apply this to their own leadership, moving from big campaigns to simple stories of quiet obedience. Learn how to build a culture where everyone feels they can play a part in what God is doing.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Global impact doesn't always require a plane ticket. In this episode of Ministry Minute, we look at the life of Marlene Lemons, who balances local outreach in Georgia with international ministry in Pakistan. It’s a masterclass in faithfulness, showing that God isn't waiting for your equipment upgrade; He’s waiting for your obedience.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Today, the Bible App has been installed on over one billion devices.Scripture is available in more than 2,300 languages.And over 31,000 churches and ministry partners help shape its content.Industry analysts say that if YouVersion operated like a traditional tech company, it would be worth billions.Bobby hears the bottom line and asks a different question.Are we stewarding this well?Faithfulness scales when the mission stays clear. When we pivot to serve God’s people, not to serve our own agendas.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Before Life.Church became a global influence, Pastor Craig Groeschel faced a personal crisis on stage: he was performing for God instead of walking with Him. In this Ministry Minute, Justin Trapp shares the story of a confession that changed everything. Discover why your church doesn't need you to be the strongest; they need you to stay the closest to the Source.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

What happens when the weight of ministry meets the reality of personal trauma? Explore the untold story of Pastor Judah Smith’s journey through grief, mental health struggles, and the breaking of "performance-based" leadership.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Carey Nieuwhof once thought stacking boxes sounded easier than pastoring. Justin Trapp explores the early years of this global leadership voice and how God uses our seasons of disillusionment to refine us for something greater.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Rick Warren wrote the most-read devotional in history, but his journey began with trial, error, and a high school theater. Justin Trapp shares how radical obedience, not chasing success, built the ministry of Saddleback Church. ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

T.D. Jakes was once told he’d never preach because of a speech impediment. Today, he’s reached millions. Justin Trapp dives into the early days of The Potter's House founder and why your current "small" season is exactly where God is shaping you for impact.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

You’ve heard of Logos Bible Software.But it didn’t start in an office. It began in a teenager’s bedroom.At sixteen, Bob Pritchett was writing code to help people study Scripture.He later left Microsoft to follow that call — and built a tool now used by pastors and Christians for decades.Your gifting might not look like “ministry.” But it might be exactly how God wants to reach the world.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

What if God calls you to ministry… but not in the way you expected?That was my story.Since I was eleven, I felt called to ministry — but I never fit the traditional mold. I served as a youth pastor, media pastor, and associate pastor, but something in me knew God was preparing me for something different.A mentor once told me, “Justin, you’d be a great lead pastor… but I think your biggest impact won’t come from a pulpit — it’ll come through business.”That sentence changed everything.I saw pastors everywhere who were exhausted, under-resourced, and overwhelmed. I saw a gap. And eventually, God gave me the courage to fill it.From raising money, to hearing my son’s heartbeat on FaceTime in Madagascar, to receiving a $35,000 loan from a local business leader — God kept confirming the vision.On October 7, 2014, we launched Ministry Pass.We even trended on Twitter that day — above Ebola.Today, more than 181,000 pastors have used Ministry Pass to preach with clarity and confidence.This is the story of how God uses extraordinarily ordinary people to build His Kingdom in extraordinary ways.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Discover the inspiring story of Beth Moore—her broken past, her calling to teach Scripture, her ministry impact, and the faithful obedience that shaped her journey. A reminder that God works even in the knots.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

This week on Ministry Minute, Justin Trapp shares how Transformation Church forgave $10 million in medical debt across the Carolinas through a partnership with Undue Medical Debt. A $50,000 gift became freedom for thousands of families — a Christmas miracle of grace in action.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

In today’s Ministry Minute, Justin Trapp shares the incredible story of Project Give — a church-led initiative in Oregon, Ohio, that erased every bit of school lunch debt in their district.With over 75% of schools in America carrying unpaid lunch debt, families face real financial strain, and students face shame, hunger, and embarrassment.Churches across the country are stepping in:• One Texas church paid off $10,000 in lunch debt• Another in Ohio raised $15,000 to cover every studentThese aren’t just financial gifts — they’re acts of compassion that tangibly preach the gospel.Because when the church removes shame, even over something as small as lunch money, it reflects the heart of Jesus.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

This week on Ministry Minute, Justin Trapp shares the inspiring story of Grace Church in Noblesville, Indiana, and their remarkable Choice Christmas Store.Every December, Grace Church transforms its campus into a Christmas store where every price tag says “free.” Parents don’t wait in a line for handouts—they shop for their kids, wrap gifts, and leave knowing they provided Christmas for their family with dignity and joy.Through their Grace Care Center, this church serves thousands of families year-round with food, clothing, and care—all built on the belief that people aren’t projects; they’re image-bearers.This story is a powerful reminder that how we give can be just as meaningful as what we give. Because the most Christlike gift isn’t under the tree—it’s the love we show when people walk through our doors.Listen now for a one-minute reminder that generosity and dignity go hand in hand.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

What happens when the sermon is a song?ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

In this week’s Ministry Minute, Justin Trapp shares the incredible story of Tony Buzbee — one of the nation’s most well-known attorneys — and the promise he made that changed an entire community.Years before the headlines, Tony was a small-town Texas kid who made a simple promise to help rebuild his family’s church. Decades later, he returned — not to sue, but to serve. What followed was a powerful story of faith, restoration, and a reminder that you don’t have to be a pastor to build the Kingdom of God.This is a story about keeping your word, honoring God’s call, and showing that no matter your platform or profession, faith in action changes lives.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Today's episode is about Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and the nonprofit Together at Mikey's Place in Houston, Texas.No one church can do everything, but every church can do something. And together, we can change the world.You don't need a massive ministry plan or a giant budget. Sometimes all it takes is your church opening a door.Your space could be the answer to someone's prayer, a hallway, a classroom, or even a storage closet.God can use it all. Because sometimes ministry starts with a candle and a church that says yes.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Today's story isn't about numbers or platforms. It's about a pair of worn-out shoes and the kind of kindness that never wears out. 99.9% of the pastors I've met are the opposite of what goes viral. They're underpaid, overworked, kind, and generous. Faithful. They're showing up week in, week out to serve people like Pastor John did that day.Sometimes ministry isn't loud or dramatic. Sometimes it's just a quiet act of generosity to a young man who couldn't afford to buy himself some new shoes. ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

The seeds of compassion you plant today may grow into unexpected blessings tomorrow. Because the church isn't built on buildings. It's built on love, on shared burdens, on showing up. One pastor, one storm, one act of kindness returned two years later. That's the body of Christ in motion. ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Your calling might not put you in a brick kiln in Pakistan, but Brandon's story reminds us that God still sets the captives free. And he does it through ordinary people who dare to say yes. ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

What do you do when evil shows up at the front door of your church? In Wayne, Michigan, one deacon didn't freeze; he floored it.Churches, don't ignore this. Have a safety plan. Train your team. Talk about what to do if things go wrong. Because ministry isn't just about preaching; it's about shepherding, protecting, and being ready when it matters most. You never know whose life might depend on it. Register now for our FREE sermon calendar planning webinar: https://qmrk.link/3d7zg9ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

In moments of tragedy, ministry often looks less like a sermon and more like a hot meal, a gentle prayer, and a willingness to be near those who are hurting. Photo Credit: The Texas TribuneABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Today's story is about a small-town pastor, a bit of free time, and how a side hustle will turn into a blessing for both his family and the startup world. ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

"Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Same eternal mission. David Jeremiah behind the mic, C.J. Stroud under center. Neither one is chasing a platform. They're stewarding it. And their lives echo the words of Jesus. When people notice something different about you, they begin to look for the source. Your platform might look different, but the call is the same. Let your life shine because the stage God gave you was never just for you.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

What happens when grace comes into focus?At Lifequest Community Church, one Sunday sermon became an unforgettable moment. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. And it all started with a pair of glasses hidden in a bag.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Imagine pulling over at a neighborhood garage sale, a quick stop on a Saturday morning. But instead of finding old tools and furniture, you find an ex-pastor selling his Bibles, his commentaries, and his entire calling boxed up and marked for sale.Today's story is about burnout, legacy, and the moment I knew Ministry Pass mattered.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Today's episode is about a local church that decided to make a movie with a borrowed camera and no Hollywood connections. That film not only reaches millions, but it has also helped spark a revival in Christian filmmaking.Sherwood didn't wait for the perfect resources or credentials. They started with what they had, and God did the rest. Your church may never shoot a movie, but perhaps you have a dream on the shelf that needs dusting off.Maybe it's your turn to say yes, even if it feels small. You see, you don't need a studio to make an impact. You need a spark and the courage to fan it into a flame.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Today's story is about the longest sermon in history: 53 hours straight. Yes, really.In November 2014, Pastor Zach of Cross Church in Mount Dora, Florida, set out to preach from Genesis to Revelation without stopping.He covered 45 of his own sermons, moved through over 600 PowerPoint slides, and stayed on his feet for 53 hours and 18 minutes.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Picture this: You planted a church. You meet in an elementary school every single week. Your volunteers are worn out. Momentum comes and goes. Every Sunday starts with a trailer and a prayer. Then one day, another struggling church down the street hands you the keys to their multi-million-dollar property. ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Before stepping onto a platform, Ryan Binkley co-founded Generational Equity Group. This consulting firm helps businesses with mergers and acquisitions. Then came the call to ministry. Ryan didn't leave the business behind, though.He started Create Church in Richardson, Texas. He also led in the marketplace. He preaches on Sundays and runs a company during the week. And just to keep things interesting, he also owns a franchise of Dave's Hot Chicken.So here's the lesson. Your calling doesn't have to fit in a box. You can build a business that funds your ministry. You can lead in a church and the community. You can preach the gospel and serve hot chicken on the side.God doesn't just use pastors; He uses entrepreneurs, risktakers, builders, and creators, too.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

What happens when one small church decides every child deserves a family? In a tiny Texas town, 22 families stepped forward and adopted 77 foster children. Today's story comes from Possum Trot, Texas, and it's a story of radical obedience. Bishop Martin and his wife, Donna, were leading a small church in Possum Trot. Population: just a few hundred. But what they saw happening in their state's foster care system broke their hearts. Hundreds of children are abandoned and ignored. They are often unwanted, particularly those who no one wishes to adopt. So, Bishop Martin did something bold. He challenged the families in his church to adopt the kids that everyone else had given up on. At first, it was just Bishop Martin and Donna; then one couple, then another. Soon, 22 families in their church stepped up, opening their homes, hearts, and lives. They adopted 77 foster children. ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

In this episode of Ministry Minute, host Justin Trapp reflects on the life and legacy of Pastor John MacArthur, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 86. With over five decades of faithful ministry at Grace Community Church and global impact through his teaching and writing, MacArthur leaves behind a legacy marked by conviction, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to Scripture. Whether you agreed with all of his positions or not, his steadfastness in a shifting world is a reminder: pastors don’t need to be flashy—just faithful.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

What if your life's legacy went beyond your life? In today's episode, Justin talks about the life and legacy of Pastor Emmerson. A man who influenced the lives of so many with the love of Christ, including Justin's.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Imagine you buy a building for your church, a massive donor commits to funding the construction, everything is going to plan, until it isn't. This is the story of how Pastor Josh from Wake Church stayed resilient amid no open doors.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

Short, powerful stories from the front lines of ministry.Ministry Minute is where I, Justin Trapp, share real stories with timeless ministry insights—stories of faith, perseverance, unexpected provision, and practical wisdom from pastors and church leaders across the country. Whether it’s a miracle in the making or a hard lesson learned, each short episode is designed to encourage, equip, and inspire you in your calling.ABOUT MINISTRY PASSMinistry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life.Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvtATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE PODSpotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW USYouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramxMinistry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fjeSermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai