Super practical and helpful content for…
Super practical and helpful content for pastors and church leaders. My leadership has been challenged and improved with each training, each article, each resource. Seriously biblically solid, down to earth, real world stuff. 100% recommend. Also great customer service and quick response time if you have a question.
Josh Reinken
Great content and culture
I've enjoyed the real practical takeaways that are easy to apply to the varied situations we are all in. Delivered by those who have formed and worked them out themselves - the aim really does feel like it is to serve us where we are, rather than impose a model (although adopting some can be helpful!). The team behind the scenes are really helpful and Luke's heart is clearly to serve and empower. Grateful to have come across this.
Hugh Pearce
They Look Beyond Themselves
The team at Faithful and Fruitful produces fantastic content and is also extremely responsive when I send emails. They feel like a genuine partner as opposed to someone just looking to sell something. It feels like they see my "wins" as wins for them as well. I'd highly recommend them.
Jon V.
Connecting Seminary to Reality
Much of the "Ministry Helps" content out there lives in the realm of philosophy and concept, which certainly needs to be understood. What the guys at Faithful & Fruitful are doing however, takes philosophy of ministry, and marries it to application and evaluation. Their content takes what you learn in seminary, and turns it into practical, boots on ground ministry.
Kirby Shepard
Insightful, Practical & Actionable
I discovered Faithful & Fruitful after connecting with Luke on Twitter/X. From there I participated in the Preaching Lab which was an incredible experience that truly helped me level up my preaching. I’ve also participated in several of the Training Day webinars and am a regular listener of the Preaching Through podcast. At every turn I have found the content produced by F&F to be insightful, practical and actionable, and the experience has always been enjoyable. I can honestly say that I am a better pastor and leader because of F&F.
Blake Snapp
Grateful Co-Vocational Rural Pastor
I am super grateful that I came across Faithful and Fruitful. As a co-vocational pastor in a rural area with limited opportunities to travel to conferences or connect regularly through cohorts, the Training Day resources have been helpful and encouraging. Keep the content coming!
Trent Kirkland
A lifeline for pastors in need
Faithful and Fruitful is a lifeline for pastors in need. I have been blessed to attend conferences, seminars, and pastoral get-togethers for over 25 years, but when I needed help walking down an unfamiliar road, I couldn’t wait for the next scheduled event. I first encountered Faithful and Fruitful through their Training Days which provided me with practical help, shared by a fellow shepherd who genuinely cares about what he is teaching and to whom he is teaching it. This first positive experience led me to sign up for their Preaching Lab which gave me hope that I can continue to grow in my ability to communicate God’s Word effectively to those I am called to pastor. Next month, I am participating in their Lead Pastor Intensive. I continue to thank God for connecting me with Faithful and Fruitful. I needed wind in my sails and God was faithful to provide exactly what I needed. Thank you Luke and Dave for your care of my soul!
Gregory Odiorne
The content is solid, practical, and full of things you can start putting into practice tomorrow.
The content is solid, practical, and full of things you can start putting into practice tomorrow. The library covers a diverse range of church health, but I love the emphases on equipping the Lead Pastor to faithfully do what the Lord has called them to. I would highly recommend pastors to jump in now and be excited for the wealth of content to come!
Justin Rahmes
Accessible, Real, and Full of Inspirational Growth
You can just feel that the team at Faithful & Fruitful's goal is to help other pastors and churches succeed and become exactly what their title is: "faithful and fruitful" in all parts of your life. The podcast "Preaching Through..." has been instrumental in kickstarting so many thoughts and ideas, where I had no clue where to begin.The Training Days are full of practical and immediately reproducible tasks that make any pastor feel like their church can become the powerhouse God has planted in their individual cities.If you are a pastor and find yourself unsure of strategy, where to begin, or how to move your church forward, Faithful & Fruitful is 100% necessary and will pay dividends into both your personal and professional growth as a pastor and leader, wherever you serve.
CJ Monroe
Practical, Encouraging, and Trustworthy
I have found it to be really hard to have theological conviction and be practically useful. Faithful and Fruitful desires to have both while putting an emphasis on the practical. That's great by me, because my experience has been overly heady. I'm thankful that Faithful and Fruitful knows their unique contribution to the wider church!
Marshall Wilmhoff
An Incredible Resource Built Around Relationships
I got to know the ministry of Faithful and Fruitful initially through Luke’s posting leadership and preaching thoughts on X. His posts are thoughtful, practical and focused on leading and loving others well. Then, I found their “Preaching Through…” podcast. Luke and Dave have such great and engaging conversations that deal with real-world preaching things from guys who just want to be…faithful & fruitful. I made my own connection with them and have found them to be friendly and approachable with the true heart of an encouraging coach, while challenging me to be a better leader and preacher.I participated in the “live” Preaching Lab and was impressed with the content and the spirit of Luke and the others in the Lab. There was no pretentiousness, or judgment. I felt like Luke actually cares about helping people live out their giftedness. The feedback given on ,my preaching was incredible helpful, and I was able to implement things each and every week during the Lab. In Fall 2024, I attended the Lead Pastor Intensive, again with a small group of others. And again, I got personalized coaching and care from people who seemed genuinely interested in what I was doing and in my success. The coaches, even though they were from much larger churches than the I in which I serve) were equally down to earth and helpful. Through a number of interactions (online, phone/text, and in-person) both Dave and Luke were exactly who they were. This ministry is the real deal. It’s changed the way I serve in my church. It’s changed the way I lead in my church. It's changed the way I pastor in my church.It’s changed the way I interact with our other pastors and Elders. It’s changed the way I preach.
I’m truly grateful for the work of Faithful and Fruitful. If you are someone who wants to learn and grow, I commend their work to you.
John Mulholland