It was another wild weekend in ministry. Tim had a 10 a.m. wedding followed by a brunch reception, because nothing says “I do” like French toast and mimosas before noon. Frank hosted the very first launch meeting for Cross & Crown, and yes, both Andrew and Tim were there to cheer him on (and to eat the snacks, obviously).

Meanwhile, Andrew’s family got stuck in a classic Disney downpour, proving once again that “magical” and “miserable” can coexist in Central Florida. And in true preacher fashion, both Andrew and Tim preached longer than they were supposed to, because when the Spirit moves, clocks stop.

It’s Episode 307 of The Morning After Ministry Show, where we love Jesus, our churches, and a good brunch wedding.

We were off last week, Tim took a trip up to Jacksonville, Frank hit Disney, and Andrew apparently got “caught” visiting someone in a nursing home. Frank preached at Lakeview this Sunday and is somehow taking half the church with him to plant Cross & Crown. It’s not a split, it’s a strategic expansion. It’s Episode 306 of The Morning After Ministry Show, where we unpack Sundays, laugh at Mondays, and try to remember what day it actually is.

Well, the cops showed up. Not because of Frank’s two-week fundraising road trip, though that could’ve been a possibility. Not because Andrew said something odd from the pulpit (though, again, possible). No, this week we’re navigating Florida’s brand-new open carry law as churches, and it turns out that sometimes ministry intersects with law enforcement in ways you don’t expect.

Frank is back from his whirlwind tour raising money and telling stories across the country, Andrew got one of the strangest compliments a congregant has ever given him, and Tim had business as usual over at Lakeview.

It’s the Morning After Ministry Show—where Sunday is only half the story.

Frank is still out on his grand road trip adventure, racing funds for the new church plant. Meanwhile, Tim has been running full throttle without him in Lakeview Land. This week was packed full of architect meetings, pre-marital counseling, and baby dedications—pretty much the pastoral trifecta. Andrew’s office is a whole lot brighter these days, and at Safety Harbor, the kids are leading a mini revival. It’s another week of ministry highs, humorous lows, and proof that God is at work in the everyday moments.

What happens when Lakeview schedules a night of worship during the most anticipated football game of the early season? Let’s just say there was more prayer than passing yards.

Meanwhile, Andrew took a post-church field trip straight to the hospital last Sunday. Still no idea what’s wrong with him, but the doctors are ruling out “too many donuts at fellowship hour.”

Our churches handled the events of this past week a little diferently from each other. Ministry is never boring, and we’ve got the stories to prove it.

It was a wild week in ministry life! Andrew recapped Safety Harbor’s Back to School Pool Party—because nothing says “fall kickoff” like sunscreen and cannonballs. Over at Lakeview, Frank somehow worked “man nipples” into his sermon (yep, you read that right) and also got the unique experience of playing campus pastor for the day.

We laughed, we cringed, and we reminded ourselves that God’s grace really does cover all things… even questionable sermon illustrations.

Join us for another round of post-Sunday reflections, ministry mishaps, and the encouragement we all need on a Monday morning.

This week on the Morning After Ministry Show, Lakeview is knee-deep in their Misquoted Passages series, unpacking verses we’ve all heard taken out of context. Over at Safety Harbor, we’re two weeks into our fall series that will carry us all the way to Advent. We’re also in the thick of new members classes, mapping out some big events on the calendar, and feeling the full weight (and excitement) of back-to-school season. Ministry never slows down, but at least we can laugh, learn, and swap stories over coffee together.

We did it. 300 episodes. And what better place to celebrate than the Most Magical Place on Earth?

This week, Andrew, Tim, and Frank left the comfort of their Florida church offices and took the show on location to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. (Don’t worry, we found a semi-quiet spot with a decent Wi-Fi signal—thanks, Galaxy’s Edge).

In this special anniversary episode, we:

• Reflect on 300 episodes of Mondays, ministry, and mediocre coffee

• Share our favorite moments and bloopers from the show’s history

• Talk about what we’ve learned after years of church leadership (and friendship)

• Offer some heartfelt encouragement to pastors and ministry leaders feeling tired, unseen, or just plain stuck

• Debate whether Pizza Rizzo is the most underrated quick-service spot in the park

• Get interrupted by a Stormtrooper patrol (true story)

Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve listened to all 300 episodes or this is your first, we’re so grateful for you.

Grab a churro, throw on some Mickey ears, and celebrate with us!

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