Church Tips – Growth Strategies for Pastors & Ministry Leaders

EP 145 - How to Prepare Sermons Week-In and Week-Out - Darryl Wootton Aug 22, 2025

In today’s podcast, we speak with denominational leader, Darryl Wootton on the great topic of Sermon Preparation. In the pastorate, we all know Sundays keep coming at us. Darryl talks very openly about the system he used over the years to bring order and structure to his sermon prep time. His family knows it, and his team knows it. In all cases, everything else around his time in leading the church takes a back seat to being ready to step into the pulpit on Sunday morning.

Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-145-how-to-prepare-sermons

Sermon Starters PDF: https://leaders.church/ss

EP 143 - Does Community Engagement Really Make a Difference for the Kingdom? - Walter Harvey Jul 11, 2025

Join us today in conversation with Wisconsin pastor Walter Harvey. The Lord has led Pastor Walter to unleash the Big C church from the small c church. And in doing so, their church has seen community transformation and engagement. We clearly understand that Sundays keep coming at us every week. We know of our need to care for the Body. This podcast helps us broaden our perspective of “who is our neighbor?” and see community and life change!

Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-143-difference-community-engagement-makes

EP 144 - Lionhearted - David Lindell & Brandon Lindell Jun 06, 2025

Authors David Lindell and Brandon Lindell sit down with Leaders.Church Co-Founder, Dick Hardy to talk about the genesis of their newly released book, Lionhearted: A Man's Guide to Living Focused, Fulfilled & Fearless. They talk about what it means to live a life as a full devoted man of God, modeling what God intended in His creation of the male of the species. They pull no punches in this interview about their potentially game-changing book for men.

Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-144-lionhearted/

Lionhearted Leader Resources - https://lionhearted.com/leader-resources/

EP 142 - Staffing in the Local Church - John Daugherty May 22, 2025

In today’s episode, we talk with Pastor John Dougherty as he gives guidance to 190 churches, their pastors, and constituencies in Georgia. He encourages pastors to be open to how the Lord might be working on the heart of a volunteer to think of going into ministry. We can facilitate that when we build farm teams of leading volunteers who could begin to be considered to fill ministry positions in the church as those might materialize.

Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-142-staffing-in-the-local-church/

EP 141 - Using the Entirety of the Church’s Building to Build Engagement in the Church - Josh Dominguez Apr 18, 2025

In this episode, we talk with Refresh LED Founder, Josh Dominquez, about the uses for LED walls in churches of all sizes. His intent is to help draw people to greater engagement in the church. He uses the term “Digital Legos”. Josh references that LED walls are all designed to augment the movement of the Holy Spirit in the church. To the pastor, “Your whole building is an opportunity to reach people. It is not just the auditorium."

Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-141-build-church-engagement/

How to Utilize Visuals to Increase Engagement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G6JNuFvjkVK2zun0_0SnMsAace_hnb6Z/view

EP 140 - Isolation in the Pastorate - Gene Roncone Apr 04, 2025

Join us as we spend time in conversation with denominational executive Gene Roncone, who leads 160 churches, 525 ministers, and 44,000 constituents in Colorado and Utah. He discusses a crisis need among pastors and that is their isolation from others, including other pastors. Pastor Gene uses the phrase that “too many pastors are locking the door from the inside” when they most desperately need others to help them live whole and healthy ministry lives.

Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-140-isolation-in-the-pastorate/

Counseling Resources:

Emerge Ministries: https://emerge.org/
Mental Health Support: https://a.co/d/7SADgGx

EP 139 - Taking the Worship Team Mechanics to a New Level - Jeremiah Grube Mar 28, 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremiah Grube, CEO of OnSong, to explore how the OnSong app is transforming the way worship leaders and pastors manage their worship ministries. By streamlining the organization of worship music, OnSong frees up valuable time for worship leaders and pastors to focus on leading worship and connecting with their teams. Say goodbye to the old ways of planning Sunday sets—OnSong allows you to store, sort, and customize your music effortlessly. Lead pastors appreciate how this tool helps worship pastors create a seamless flow that sets the stage for the preaching of the Word.
Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-139-taking-worship-to-a-new-level/

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EP 138 - What is AI Going to Mean for Pastors - Bobby Gourley Oct 25, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – You can be afraid of AI, or you can use it to further the Gospel. That’s a major piece of the conversation we had with Alabama pastor, Bobby Gourley. AI should never diminish your time digging into the word to prepare Spirit-anointed sermons. However, it can do so much to streamline your everyday tasks in the leadership of the local church and in some cases save the church money.
Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-138-ai-pastors/

EP 137 - Criticism In Ministry - Nichole Schreiber Oct 04, 2024

Have you ever felt criticism while serving in ministry? Welcome to the club! In today's Church Tips Podcast Pastor Nichole Schreiber and Jonathan Hardy do a deep dive into how to deal with criticism in the church. You want everyone to love everything you do as a pastor, but that never happens. As a lead pastor for the last 7 years, Pastor Nichole provides great perspective on navigating critics and moving the church forward. She challenges us to encourage everyone, even the critics!

EP 136 - Why Pastors Should Be Involved in Politics - Alex Bryant Sep 24, 2024

Pastors are uniquely position to greatly influence their community, not only in the church building, but also the local regulations, laws, and procedures. Alex Bryant and Richard Hardy talk about the importance of Pastors being involved in local, and national, politics. Alex Bryant is a disciple, husband, father, author, speaker, pastor, professor, and radio host.

Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-136-pastors-politics

EP 135 - Casting Vision and Developing a Roadmap for your Church - Timothy Jones Jun 20, 2024

Leading your church and team without a specified goal will lead to exhaustion, burnout, and frustration. Join Dr. R. Timothy Jones and Dick Hardy as they discuss pitfalls in casting vision, why your church needs a direction to move towards. Pastor Timothy Jones is a disciple, husband, father, author, and professor.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-135-timothy-jones-casting-vision

EP 134 - Johnny Helton - I wanted to quit my church until this happened... May 16, 2024

There comes a time in the life of a pastor when you may be at your wits' end to know what to do to grow the church. And then the Lord drops such a God-Thing right out of nowhere to say to you, "I have you right where I want you." That was the case for Iowa Pastor Johnny Helton. Community service to Sioux City, Iowa launched with countless pastors pulling together to become "The Church of Sioux City" ministering to people at their points of need. Pastor Johnny walks us through how any pastor in any community can reach out beyond the walls of their church and reach people who would never darken the door of their church. Community outreach at its best!
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-134-johnny-helton-quit-my-church/

EP 133 - Mile McPherson - The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation Apr 05, 2024

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Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor and author, Miles McPherson as they sit down together to talk about his newest book, The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/133-the-third-option-hope-for-a-racially-divided-nation/

EP 132 - Millennials and Gen Zs Can't Replace Boomers! Mar 08, 2024

Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor Jamie Austin as they sit down together to address the aging out of Boomer pastors and the crisis it is creating in churches and denominations all over the world.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/132-millennials-and-gen-zs-arent-replacing-boomers/

EP 131 - What happens when the God of Miracles doesn't give you the miracle? - Dr. Mike Rakes Jan 26, 2024

Dr. Mike Rakes and his wife, Darla, prayed for the miracle healing of their 27-year old daughter. And then, on August 6, 2019, at 3:33 in the morning she took her last breath. How do a Mom and a Dad deal with that? Can there ever be a sense of "God let us down?" Dick Hardy and Dr. Rakes sit down to talk about his book on this gut-wrenching topic, Surrendered and Unafraid.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/131-what-happens-when-the-god-of-miracles-doesnt-give-you-the-miracle-dr-mike-rakes/

EP 130 - Mark Johnson - Jonathan Hardy Helped Grow Our Volunteer Core Nov 13, 2023

Join Dick Hardy & Jonathan Hardy, as they sit down with Pastor Mark Johnson to discuss Arrow Striker and his 4-week sermon series and the impact they had on Pastor Mark and his church.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/134-mark-johnson-jonathan-hardy-helped-grow-our-volunteer-core/

EP 129 - Walter Harvey - Succession Planning in the Urban Context Nov 03, 2023

Join Dick Hardy as he sits down with Pastor Walter Harvey to discuss succession planning in the urban context.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/135-walter-harvey-succession-planning-in-the-urban-context/

EP 127 - Dick Hardy - Raising Pastor's Kids to Love Jesus Jun 15, 2023

Get ready to gain profound insights as Dick Hardy opens up about his personal experiences, sharing the joys, hurdles, and moments of triumph encountered while raising children in ministry. This podcast is a must-listen for busy church leaders and parents seeking practical guidance and effective strategies to navigate the intricate balance of nurturing their children's spiritual growth while passionately fulfilling their own ministry calling.
Be prepared to discover invaluable wisdom on cultivating authentic relationships with your children, fostering an environment that nurtures their innate connection with Jesus. Tune in to this captivating episode and unlock the keys to instilling a profound love for the ministry within the hearts of your children, while embarking on a fulfilling journey of family and faith.

126 - George Westlake - Raising Kids in Ministry Jun 13, 2023

Join Dick Hardy in this episode of the Church Tips Podcast as he sits down with George Westlake, Senior Pastor of Sheffield Family Life Center, for an insightful discussion on "Raising Kids in Ministry." Gain invaluable wisdom as Westlake shares his experiences, highlighting the joys, struggles, and triumphs of parenting while being fully engaged in ministry.
Tailored for busy church leaders and parents, this podcast offers practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the unique challenges of raising kids within the context of your demanding church leadership responsibilities. Tune in to discover how you can foster strong relationships with your children while fulfilling your calling in ministry.

EP 128 - George Westlake - Circles of Leadership Jun 12, 2023

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, George Westlake, Senior Pastor of Sheffield Family Life Center, shares insightful wisdom about the 6 Circles of Leadership.
Follow along with this incredible interview using the free 6 Circles of Leadership PDF download. It's essential to understand the 6 circles, and who resides within them as you develop as a leader and build up those around you.
https://leaders.church/pdf/6-circles-of-leadership/

125 - Jim Bradford - Lead So Others Can Follow Jun 07, 2023

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we talk with Dr. Jim Bradford of Central Assembly about his book, Lead So Others Can Follow. Bradford shares his passion for seeing lay leaders and pastors re-integrate their spirituality with their leadership in their day-to-day dealing with those around them.
Written with busy pastors and leaders in mind, the book is powerful yet succinct in discussing identifying vulnerabilities, servanthood, strategy for ministry, communication, and more. It can be consumed in bite-size pieces, making it perfect for monthly enrichment for teams.
Tune in to be a part of this impactful conversation about where leadership and spirituality meet and the immense influence we have when we really love people more than our position.
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EP 124 - Christians and Social Media - David Lindell Jun 01, 2023

In this thought-provoking episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we explore a different perspective on social media engagement. Join David Lindell, Executive Ministry Pastor at James River Church, as he shares insights on the importance of refraining from posting about people/ministries with whom we disagree and even those who may be wrong on social media.
Discover a fresh approach that focuses on building up the body of Christ, promoting unity, and exemplifying Christ's love in our online interactions. Tune in to gain valuable advice on how Christians and pastors can navigate social media as directed by Matthew 18 with wisdom, discernment, and a spirit of grace, while fostering a positive and uplifting digital environment.

EP 123 - Delayed Destiny - Interview with Jeffery Portmann Mar 21, 2023

Do you ever feel stuck? You’re doing everything possible to move forward and experience growth, but the breakthrough you’re looking for just isn’t happening. Join church planter and director of the Church Multiplication Network, Jeffery Portmann, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Jonathan Hardy as they talk about Jeffery Portmann's new book, Delayed Destiny.
Buy the book: https://a.co/d/by4hL3V
Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/123-delayed-destiny-interview-with-jeffery-portmann/

EP 122 - How to Equip & Develop the Worship Team - Jeff Deyo Feb 22, 2023

Set your team up for success and grow your ministry by building up and developing the worship team members. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they talk about equipping and developing your worship team members.
The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE!
http://leaders.church/worship
PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 121 - Worship Team Expectations - Jeff Deyo Feb 22, 2023

Set expectations for your worship team to decrease burnout and increase participation! By communicating what is expected, your worship team members can focus on what's important, instead of worrying about what might happen. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they discuss practical ways to clearly communicate expectations.
The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE!
http://leaders.church/worship
PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 120 - How Do We Increase Worship Engagement in Your Congregation - Jeff Deyo Feb 21, 2023

Engagement and participation of your congregation is crucial as you develop and grow in your worship ministry. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they discuss ways to increase participation, and keep the congregation engaged.
The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE!
http://leaders.church/worship
PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 119 - What is Worship? - Jeff Deyo Feb 20, 2023

Worship expands beyond the stage and the team, it's a lifestyle. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they begin the discussion on what it means to live and lead a life of worship.
The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE!
http://leaders.church/worship
PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 118 - 4 Principles to Engage Your Congregation in Worship Feb 16, 2023

In this episode, Jeff Deyo talks about tearing down the walls in your congregation and encouraging them to engage in worship. These 4 keys can help you bring your worship ministry to the next level!

The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE!
http://leaders.church/worship
PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 117 - Responding to Worship Criticism, Part 2 Feb 14, 2023

In this episode, Jeff Deyo continues the discussion about dealing with criticism as a worship leader. Criticism can be a tough topic to deal with when it comes to people's music preferences and styles of worship. While we can't please everyone, we can serve everyone, and knowing how to respond to criticism will make all the difference.

Be notified when the Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is live!
http://leaders.church/worship
PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 116 - Responding to Worship Criticism, Part 1 Feb 09, 2023

In this episode, Jeff Deyo talks about dealing with criticism as a worship leader. Criticism can be a tough topic to deal with when it comes to people's music preferences and styles of worship. While we can't please everyone, we can serve everyone, and knowing how to respond to criticism will make all the difference.

Be notified when the Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is live!
http://leaders.church/worship
PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 115 - The Nitty Gritty of the Worship Pastor’s Life, Part 2 Feb 06, 2023

In this video, Jeff Deyo is continuing the discussion on the nitty gritty life of a worship pastor. In this episode, we're talking about getting started as a worship pastor, balancing ministry with personal life, and more. If you're new to the worship pastor position or want to brush up on some of the basics, this video is for you!
Join us as we discuss managing your worship team, the day-to-day creative life, and being proactive with online church service!
Be notified when the Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is live!
http://leaders.church/worship
PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 114 - The Nitty Gritty of the Worship Pastor’s Life, Part 1 Feb 02, 2023

Before the worship team begins to sing, there are countless hours of rehearsals, preparations, team coordination, and emails. Worship pastors and leaders need to understand the foundational components of leading a team before they take the stage and lead your congregation in worship.
Former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, dives into the Nitty Gritty life of a Worship Pastor. Jeff provides tips and tricks of the trade for better organization, rehearsals, and even email correspondence!
Be notified when the Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is live!
http://leaders.church/worship
PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 113 - Your Guide to Seamless Worship Transitions Jan 30, 2023

Don't drag your feet on worship transitions. They may seem complicated and require hours of thought and testing, but in reality, they can be simple and easy to train your worship team! Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they approach and tackle the often-awkward transitions between worship songs.
Smooth Transitions Blog:
https://leaders.church/your-guide-to-smooth-transitions-between-worship-songs/

PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 112 - How to Work in Unison with the Worship Production Team Jan 25, 2023

Don’t allow the tension between your worship team and production team to grow. Alleviate that tension and bring them together. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss ways to alleviate tension, and communicate efficiently with the production team.
Worship Team Rehearsal Blog:
https://leaders.church/8-things-for-your-worship-team-to-rehearse/
PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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EP 111 - How To Keep Worship Teams Engaged During Rehearsal Jan 24, 2023

The best, godly worship teams can still have trouble staying focused. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss tips to overcome distractions during worship practice and how to keep rehearsals fun AND productive!
Worship Team Effectiveness Blog:
https://leaders.church/6-steps-for-increasing-worship-team-effectiveness/

PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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110 - Navigate Tough Worship Conversations Jan 18, 2023

Even good, godly worship teams hit bumps in the road. Sometimes tough conversations are inevitable in any leadership role including that of the Lead Pastor and the Worship Leader. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss ways to have those hard conversations with worship team members. Initiating those conversations and defusing team member tension can be a daunting task. So, before you schedule that meeting, watch this video on the right way to have those conversations.
Worship Team Effectiveness Blog:
https://leaders.church/6-steps-for-increasing-worship-team-effectiveness/

PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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109 - Celebrate your Worship Team Jan 17, 2023

Celebrating your worship team is crucial for increasing team morale and team development. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and Sonicflood former lead singer, Jeff Deyo as they discuss ways to show sincere appreciation for the worship team. Whether you are the lead pastor, worship leader, or part of the production team, it's important to give genuine encouragement to those leading the Church Body into worship.
Worship Team Effectiveness Blog:
https://leaders.church/6-steps-for-increasing-worship-team-effectiveness/

PDF's:
https://leaders.church/gaps
https://leaders.church/honor

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108 - Keys to Getting Your Book in People's Hands Oct 09, 2022

It's one thing to print a book, but how do you actually get it into people's hands? Books don't just jump off the shelves, there are strategic things you have to do. In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we're going to be sharing tips to get the book out there.
We encourage you to go back and listen to the previous episodes.

Ep. 104: Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You?
Ep. 105: Arrow Striker is LIVE for You!
Ep 106: Busy Pastor's Guide to Writing
Ep 107: Publishing on a Budget

Jonathan's book, Arrow Striker, came out this week. Live with purpose and leave an eternal impact every single day. We encourage you to pick up a copy! This is a great book, not just for you personally, but for all those in your sphere of influence.
A six part video series is going to be out soon, so watch for that. And you can purchase the book as an ebook, audiobook, or paperback. After you purchase, don't forget to get your name in for the Ozark Mountain Giveaway. See the show notes below for details.
You are the biggest marketer for you book. YOU!
How do you market, self-promote, when it's not in your nature? You have to come to the reality that the book will not move off the shelves, if you don't talk about it. You are the number the one promoter.
If you truly believe that you have a message from God, it doesn't matter what your disposition is, get the message out to as many people as you can.
Reach out and build a group of family & friends, and ask them if they would be willing to share social media posts and write a review of the book. You have something of value that the Lord has put in your heart, so do all you can to get the word out.
Show Notes:
Enter the giveaway by:
1) Purchasing Arrow Striker.
2) Filling out the form using the link below.
Ozark Mountain Giveaway:
https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveaway
Learn more about Arrow Striker:
https://arrowstriker.com
Learn more about Leaders.Church:
https://leaders.church
Learn more about Church University:
https://churchuniversity.com
Watch the video version of this episode and discover more great resources:
https://leaders.church/podcast/108-keys-to-getting-your-book-in-peoples-hands/

107 - Publishing on a Budget Oct 08, 2022

Here's a recap of the titles for the last three episodes:

Ep. 104: Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You?
Ep. 105: Arrow Striker is LIVE for You!
Ep 106: The Busy Pastor's Guide to Writing a Book

Today we're going to talk about the options available to you for publishing your book.
There is the more traditional option, where a publisher picks up your manuscript and they put it into print. This is the most economical option for the writer because they are putting all the money up front, but that doesn't mean they will do all the marketing for you.
The other option is to self-publish. You can self-publish and then print copies of your book, or the other route is to self-publish, but have a print-on-demand option.
Printing inventory is not budget friendly, not to mention paying for the design, the layout, and the editing, but you do own the rights to your book.
You have to know what your goals are and establish what you are hoping to achieve through the printing of a book, as well as what the best option is for you based on the resources you have.
We encourage you to grab your copy of Arrow Striker, either the paperback, audiobook, or ebook version, and enter the giveaway.
Show Notes:
Enter the giveaway by:
1) Purchasing Arrow Striker.
2) Filling out the form using the link below.
Ozark Mountain Giveaway:
https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveaway
Learn more about Arrow Striker:
https://arrowstriker.com
Learn more about Leaders.Church:
https://leaders.church
Learn more about Church University:
https://churchuniversity.com
Watch the video version of this episode and discover more great resources:
https://leaders.church/podcast/107-how-to-publish-your-book-on-a-budget/

106 - Busy Pastor's Guide to Writing Oct 07, 2022

Here's a recap of the titles for the last two episodes:

Ep. 104: Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You?
Ep. 105: Arrow Striker is LIVE for You!

In Arrow Striker, you’ll discover how to live every single day with purpose so you can have an eternal impact on the people around you. God wants to use your sphere of influence to get messages out that He has birthed inside you.
Where do you start writing a book? The first thing is mental preparedness. Prepare your mind to take action. Make deadlines for "fluid" benchmarks.
Create time blocks. Those blocks could be 30 -60 minutes once-a-week. It could be that you get up one hour earlier everyday to have the margin to do what God has told you.
Mind mapping. Take out a sheet of paper or a white board and write down all words and phrases that come to mind, along with illustrations, stories and statistics. Each of those words or phrases could potentially be a chapter in your book.
If you did these steps, in 3 months you could make a massive dent on the creation of the content for your book. You could have all your chapters outlined. It just depends on the time you allow to work on these three things: Start, Time Block, and Mind mapping.
Go purchase your copy of Arrow Striker! Either the paperback, audiobook, or ebook version.
Show Notes:
Enter the giveaway by:
1) Purchasing Arrow Striker.
2) Filling out the form using the link below.
Ozark Mountain Giveaway:
https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveaway
Learn more about Arrow Striker:
https://arrowstriker.com
Learn more about Leaders.Church:
https://leaders.church
Learn more about Church University:
https://churchuniversity.com
Watch the video version of this episode and discover more great resources:
https://leaders.church/podcast/106-the-busy-pastors-guide-to-writing-a-book/

105 - Arrow Striker is LIVE for You! Oct 06, 2022

In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we talk about Arrow Striker going LIVE!
In Arrow Striker, you’ll discover how to live every single day with purpose so you can have an eternal impact on the people around you. This is an incredible book, for both pastors and the people in their churches.
For today ONLY, we are offering five $50 Amazon gift cards to celebrate the launch of the book!
When you enter the Ozark Mountains Getaway giveaway, you'll automatically be entered to win one of these $50 gift cards!
Enter the giveaway by:
1) Purchasing Arrow Striker.
2) Filling out the form using the link below.
Ozark Mountains Giveaway:
https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveaway
Purchase Arrow Striker:
https://arrowstriker.com
Learn more about Leaders.Church:
https://leaders.church
Learn more about Church University:
https://churchuniversity.com
Watch the video version of this episode and discover more great resources:
https://leaders.church/podcast/105-arrow-striker-is-live-for-you/

UPDATE: The #1 Amazon Best Seller…Sabotaged! Oct 04, 2022

In this episode, co-hosts Dick & Jonathan Hardy share a brief update on how Arrow Striker became a #1 best seller in another Amazon category Monday night and what that did to Amazon's inventory.
Fortunately, there's still hope to grab your copy as more books will be available at any hour!
What does this mean for now?
1) You can still buy the book

ebook
Audiobook
ArrowStriker.com (Order through Leaders.Church rather than Amazon)

2) We’ve extended to Thursday the $50 Amazon gift cards giveaway to celebrate book release.

3) The giveaway for an Ozark Mountain Vacation Getaway is still happening!

Order Arrow Striker (ebook, audiobook, or paperback)
Go to ArrowStriker.com/giveaway to fill out entry form.

Ozark Mountain Giveaway:
https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveaway
Learn more about Arrow Striker:
https://arrowstriker.com
Learn more about Leaders.Church:
https://leaders.church
Learn more about Church University:
https://churchuniversity.com

104 - Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You? Oct 03, 2022

In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we talk about the #1 action you need to take to get your book from concept to print.
Many pastors and ministry leaders have something to say, and they have a desire to put those thoughts into a book. If you find yourself in this situation, this episode is for you.
Jonathan Hardy, first-time author and co-host of the Church Tips podcast, shares tips based on his fresh experience writing Arrow Striker, which is set to release on October 4, 2022.
And to celebrate the release of Jonathan's book, he's giving away an Ozark Mountain Vacation Getaway.
Enter the giveaway by:
1) Purchasing Arrow Striker.
2) Filling out the form using the link below.
Ozark Mountain Giveaway:
https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveaway
Learn more about Arrow Striker:
https://arrowstriker.com
Learn more about Leaders.Church:
https://leaders.church
Learn more about Church University:
https://churchuniversity.com
Watch the video version of this episode and discover more great resources:
https://leaders.church/podcast/104-pastor-got-a-book-idea-in-you/

103 - Chase Replogle - The 5 Masculine Instincts May 10, 2022

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, pastor and author Chase Replogle unpacks his new book, The 5 Masculine Instincts.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources: https://leaders.church/podcast/103-chase-replogle-the-5-masculine-instincts/
The 5 Masculine Instincts Book
RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY:
https://leaders.church
https://churchuniversity.com

102 - Louie Giglio - At the Table with Jesus Apr 07, 2022

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, author Louie Giglio is unpacking his new book, At the Table with Jesus.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources: https://leaders.church/podcast/102-louie-giglio-at-the-table-with-jesus/
At the Table with Jesus Book Link
Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table Book Link

101 - Chris Hodges - Out of the Cave Dec 13, 2021

We are sitting down with Pastor Chris Hodges to hear about his book, Out of the Cave.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources
Grab a copy of Out of the Cave

Your Action Plan [Your Leadership Breakthrough] Nov 11, 2021

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we are featuring our fourth episode of the Leaders.Church seres titled, "Your Leadership Breakthrough." This series will help you propel your church leadership to new heights.
Your Leadership Breakthrough Series:
https://leaders.church/series/your-leadership-breakthrough/

Don't forget to check out the Leaders.Church membership opportunity November 11-18. Get a 7-DAY FREE TRIAL and 47% OFF the Premium Membership when you try it out during this exclusive window.

For more information:
https://leaders.church/podcast-nov-special

5 Must-Have Systems Every Church Needs to Grow [Your Leadership Breakthrough] Nov 10, 2021

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we are featuring our third episode of the Leaders.Church seres titled, "Your Leadership Breakthrough." This series will help you propel your church leadership to new heights.
Your Leadership Breakthrough Series:
https://leaders.church/series/your-leadership-breakthrough/
Your Leadership Breakthrough Episode 3:
https://leaders.church/lessons/five-must-have-s…hurch-needs-grow/

3 Secrets Pastors Can Use to Increase Their Influence & Impact [Your Leadership Breakthrough Series] Nov 09, 2021

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we are featuring our second episode of the Leaders.Church seres titled, "Your Leadership Breakthrough." This series will help you propel your church leadership to new heights.
Your Leadership Breakthrough Series:
https://leaders.church/series/your-leadership-breakthrough/
Your Leadership Breakthrough Episode 2:
https://leaders.church/lessons/secrets-pastors-…influence-impact/

Fixing the Biggest Mistake Churches Make [Your Leadership Breakthrough Series] Nov 08, 2021

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we are featuring our first episode of the Leaders.Church seres titled, "Your Leadership Breakthrough." This series will help you propel your church leadership to new heights.
Your Leadership Breakthrough Series:
https://leaders.church/series/your-leadership-breakthrough/
Your Leadership Breakthrough Episode 1:
https://leaders.church/lessons/biggest-mistake-churches-make/

100 - John Lindell New Normal Jun 29, 2021

Join Jonathan as he sits down with Pastor John Lindell to discuss the blessings of God, as discussed in Pastor Lindell’s new book, New Normal.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/100-john-lindell-new-normal/

099 - Win the Day - Mark Batterson Jun 15, 2021

Join Jonathan as he sits down with author and pastor, Mark Batterson, to discuss his new book titled: Win the Day. This is a book that emphasizes daily habits to help you "win the day" from a Christian perspective.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/099-mark-batterson-win-the-day/

098 - Connections Track Last Day of Sale Apr 29, 2021

In this episode, we are talking about the new Church University Connections Track, and what it can do for your church.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: Last Day of Sale Podcast
Church University - https://churchuniversity.com/

097 - Connections Track Live Apr 22, 2021

Today, we are announcing the launch of our brand new track inside Church University called the Connections Track.
To Purchase the Connections Track
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: Connections Track Podcast
Church University - https://churchuniversity.com/

096 - Connections Track Coming Next Week Apr 15, 2021

People coming in the front door and going right back out the back door. That's the pits. They come one week, don't come the next. How do we fix that? Well, in today's church Tips Podcast, we're going to tell you exactly how.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/096-connections-track-coming-next-week/
Turn Key Follow-Up Process - https://leaders.church/turn-key-follow-up-process-for-todays-church-pdf/
Church University - https://churchuniversity.com/

095 - How to Celebrate the Day After Easter Apr 05, 2021

Well, there's one thing I know, and that is that the Monday after Easter is the greatest day in the life of the pastor. They are so excited. In today's episode, we're going to talk to you about how to channel that excitement and enthusiasm into your guests so that they get to carry over that experience from yesterday into the days and weeks to come.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/095-how-to-celebrate-the-day-after-easter/
Text In Church Link: https://textinchurch.com/?fp_ref=leaders-church

094 - How to Capture Guest Contact Info Apr 01, 2021

You ever wonder how some churches are able to actually get guest contact information? I mean, name, phone number, email? Well, we sure have. And in today's church tips podcast, we're going to talk to you specifically on how you go about getting that information.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/094-how-to-capture-guest-contact-info/

Refuel Yourself As Pastor (BONUS EPISODE) Dec 08, 2020

In this bonus episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we are unpacking the importance of refueling yourself as a pastor. PLUS you can find out how to take advantage of a HUGE Leaders.Church opportunity.
Get Leaders.Church for a 14-Day Free Trial for Only $1
https://leaders.church/trial
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/refuel-yourself-as-pastor-bonus-episode/

13 Budget Cut Ideas BONUS EPISODE Dec 02, 2020

In this bonus episode of the Church Tips Podcast, Dick is unpacking 3 key strategies to cut the church budget and maximize effectiveness.
Click Here for the 13 Budget Cut Ideas for Churches PDF
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/3-budget-cut-ideas-for-churches-bonus-episode/

093 - Specific Action that Helps Grow Your Church Nov 30, 2020

Have you ever wondered if there's any leadership actions that pastors of growing churches take that are kind of a common thread among pastors? Well, in reality, there are certain actions pastors of growing churches take. And in this episode, we're gonna dive into some of those specific actions that are going to help you go to the next level.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/093-specific-act…grow-your-church/
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - https://leaders.church/2020-Black-Friday-Cyber-Monday-Sale

092 - Leadership Development Nov 27, 2020

Everybody's got some level of leadership traits. You do. I Do. Have you ever wondered how you could develop those traits even better than they are now? I have. So, in today's Church Tips podcast, we're going to talk about exactly that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/092-leadership-development/

091 - Leading in the Moment Nov 25, 2020

Have you ever had a situation in ministry where, after having gone through it, you look back and said, 'man, if I would have just taken care of this a while back, I would have been in a way better position"? In reality, there are often moments in time where we can do things to prevent future situations from occurring if we just lead through them properly in the moment. In today's episode, we're going to talk to you about how to take action now and prevent future situations from occurring in ministry.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/091-leading-in-the-moment/

090 - Elevating Evangelism Nov 23, 2020

Hey, we don't do that evangelism thing around here. I mean, that's kind of old school. Nobody says that. But the reality is the actions of a boatload of churches scream that. So, how does a pastor actually elevate evangelism in the minds of their people? Well, in today's Church Tips Podcast, we're going to talk about exactly that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/090-elevating-evangelism/

089 - Top 3 Areas of Ministry Improvement Nov 20, 2020

Everything at church is important, right? Everything merits improvement, right? But if I had to narrow it down to the top three areas where I could improve ministry, what would those three areas be? Well, in today's Church Tips Podcast, we're going to talk about exactly that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/089-top-3-areas-of-ministry-improvement/

088 - How a Pastor Addresses Social Culture Issues Nov 18, 2020

William Wilberforce, Abraham Lincoln and Rosa Parks: three people who entered the culture wars of their era. Looking through the lens of history, it can look clean and easy. But when you're in the heat of the battle, when the culture war is swirling around you, it is not that easy. How does a believer and how does the pastor address the issues? In today's church tips episode, we're going to talk about exactly that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/088-how-a-pastor-addresses-social-culture-issues/

087 - Dealing with Ethical Violations Nov 16, 2020

Have you ever faced a situation in the church where there was an ethical violation of some sort, and you had to deal with the situation and bring resolve to it? Whether it's a board member, staff member, or key volunteer leader, the reality is, there are times where this may occur. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to deal with a person when they face this type of ethical violation, and what you can do to move forward.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/087-dealing-with-ethical-violations/

086 - Dick's One Thing to Grow the Church Nov 13, 2020

You know, I've been listening to these church tips podcast for a while now. And I really love the content. So practical, but at the end of the day, what is the one thing that Dick Hardy would say I need to do to help grow this church? Well, stay tuned. We're going to talk about exactly that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/086-dicks-one-thing-to-grow-the-church/
Other Episodes to Check Out:
https://leaders.church/podcast/022-why-corporate-prayer-is-a-critical-church-growth-principle/
https://leaders.church/podcast/047-cultures-of-growing-churches/
https://leaders.church/podcast/058-why-have-prayer-meetings/

085 - Position the Church for Growth Nov 11, 2020

Have you ever wondered if you are doing the right things to position the church for growth? Well, there's a lot of things you can do, but there's certain things that are the best things to do. In today's episode, we're going to share with you the number one tip to position the church for growth.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/085-position-the-church-for-growth/

084 - Church Boards Nov 09, 2020

It's a great idea and it's really going to help move the church forward like never before! You're going to see growth as a result of doing this very thing! But now, board member Bob comes up and says, "we've never done it that way before." What are you going to do? Well, in today's episode, we're going to talk about exactly that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here:
https://leaders.church/podcast/084-church-boards/

083 - 5 Tips to Recruiting Kids Workers Nov 06, 2020

Do you find that it always feels like you have a need for more kids workers? It's like you can never get all the slots filled for each weekend for the Wednesday night services or for whatever events you're putting on. Well, it doesn't have to be that way. In today's episode, we're going to talk about five tips to help in recruiting of children's workers. So that positions are always filled, and you're able to give the best ministry possible for your kids.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/083-5-tips-to-recruiting-kids-workers/

082 - Parenting in Ministry Nov 04, 2020

Have you ever found yourself chasing around in ministry and you're just busy, busy, busy? Meetings, meetings and more meetings and all the stuff that's going on with ministry. And then you have a spouse who's wanting you to be at home while you've got young kids that you need to take care of. How do you juggle all this stuff? Well, in today's episode, we're going to talk about how to be a young parent, and still be involved in ministry and do both with excellence.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/082-parenting-ministry/

081 - Pastor Balance Nov 02, 2020

Okay, the kids and the fam are all loaded up in the van ready to go for the 50 mile trek down the road for the long awaited vacation. I mean, everybody's ready. And then the phone call comes in, that a longtime member of the church has just passed away, and they want you. What are you gonna do? What's your family going to do? Well, in today's episode, we're gonna talk about exactly that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/081-pastor-balance/

080 - Church Governance Oct 30, 2020

Church governance. Who needs it? I mean, I'm called of God to lead this church, I'll just do it and let the chips fall where they may. Well, that might not work out real well for you. The governance of the church is meant to help you, not bind you. In today's episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we're going to talk about exactly that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/080-church-governance/

079 - Landing the Plane Oct 28, 2020

Have you ever struggled to land the plane when you're preaching a sermon? You've got great content, you've worked so hard to put it all together, and as you're delivering it comes time for the ending when you're supposed to give the call to action for people to be able to move forward. And what do you say? And how do you know what to do? And how can you make sure to land it in a way that's going to be memorable and helpful for them as they leave that day? Well, in today's episode, we're going to talk about that exact thing.
Show Notes:
Scotty Gibbons - Altar Calls Blog Post - https://leaders.church/the-3-parts-of-an-altar-call/
Read the Transcript Here - https://leaders.church/podcast/079-landing-the-plane-sermon-close/

078 - Sermon Body Oct 26, 2020

Okay, I know exactly where I'm going to start this sermon. And frankly, I think I've got a great ending. But building the body of the message, man, I've got to get the good content to make this message, the best it can possibly be. I mean, where in the world am I gonna start with that? Well, in today's episode of the Church Tips podcast, we're going to talk about exactly that.
Read the Transcript Here - https://leaders.church/podcast/078-sermon-body/

077 - Sermon Intros Oct 23, 2020

Every week you start with a blank page. You've got to figure out, what's the hook? What's the illustration? What's the thing that's going to get people on the same page as you prepare for the Word of God to be delivered to people. So as you're putting that together, and as you prepare to deliver that on every weekend, what is it that's going to help people get prepared for the Word of God that you are going to deliver to them? Well, in today's episode, we're going to talk about some tips and ideas to how to make that introduction part of your sermon, powerful and effective.
Read the Transcript Here - https://leaders.church/podcast/077-sermon-intros/

076 - Dick's All Time Favorite Sermons Oct 21, 2020

Wow, that was a great sermon pastor. I really can't remember what it was exactly all about. But it was great. You've heard that before. Maybe you've said it before. Well, today's episode of church tips, I want to talk to you about my three all time favorite, most memorable sermons.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/076-dicks-all-time-favorite-sermons/

075 - How To Know if Your Small Groups Are Making Disciples Oct 19, 2020

Are the small groups in your church really helping make disciples? Are people growing in their faith? Or are the small groups more just connecting points for people? That's the question so many churches are asking. How to determine if people are growing in their walk with God is a critical part of knowing the success of your small group ministry. So in today's episode, we're gonna talk about how to know if your small group ministry is helping make disciples.

074 - Why You Should Not Strive for a Culture of Excellence Oct 16, 2020

Have you ever heard a pastor tell you that their church set out to have a culture of excellence? In this episode, we're going to unpack why you should not strive to create a culture of excellence for your church.

073 - What Data to Measure in Ministry Oct 14, 2020

Have you ever heard the saying "numbers are everything?" Well, the fact is, that is very true. It doesn't matter whether it's sports, business, politics, whatever it is, people are measuring stuff all the time. And the same is true for the church. So in today's episode, we're going to talk about what data to measure in ministry. And when you do this, it's going to help position you for greater growth, greater participation, and more influence in your community.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/073-what-data-to-measure-in-ministry/

072 - How to Fire a Church Volunteer Oct 12, 2020

You worked and worked and worked to get this volunteer to serve in ministry, and now they're not cutting it. What in the world are you going to do? Can you fire a volunteer? Well, in this episode, we're going to talk about exactly that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here:
https://leaders.church/podcast/072-how-to-fire-a-church-volunteer/
CMU FALL ENROLLMENT:
https://churchmarketinguniversity.com/enrollment/?cookieUUID=438df868-961b-4069-9298-f89829b21aae

071 - Plan Your Experience Oct 09, 2020

Do you ever wonder what people outside the church think of you inside the church? I mean, they're thinking about coming to church, but they don't know what that experience is going to be. I'm telling you, in this episode, we're going to talk about the very things you need to do to help people who don't know about the church feel comfortable. We want them to enjoy the church and have an experience, whether it's digital or in person, that they'll never forget.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/071-plan-your-experience/

070 - How CMU Will Help You Reach More People Oct 07, 2020

Were you called by the Lord to lead a just a quiet little life with a few folks that come to church from time to time? Or were you called to lead a thriving, vibrant community of believers that does outreach and touches your community in ways that no one has ever done? You and I both know the answer to that. To get you to that point, we're going to talk about that very thing in this particular episode.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/070-how-cmu-will-help-you-reach-more-people/

069 - 3 Steps to Evaluate the Merits of a New Ministry in the Church Oct 05, 2020

Have you ever wondered if you should start a new ministry at the church? Maybe you've had someone come up to you with an idea that they thought would be a great idea for the church. Maybe you've got some ideas of things you could do at the church. Well, how do you know if you should actually start that ministry? Well, in today's episode, we're going to share three ways to help you determine if you should start that new ministry.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/069-3-steps-to-evaluate-the-merits-of-a-new-ministry-in-the-church/

068 - How to Know When to Hire a Church Employee Oct 02, 2020

You ever wonder why it is that the church grows faster than you have money to staff it? I mean, you'd think the Lord would kind of flip that and make it easier to make the decision or when to hire. Well, today's episode of Church Tips podcast, we're going talk about exactly that subject and help you get there.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here:
https://leaders.church/podcast/068-how-to-know-when-to-hire-a-church-employee/

067 - 5 Ways to Identify More Church Volunteers Sep 30, 2020

Have you ever looked around the church on a Sunday morning, just seeing all the same people, wondering where are you going to find some new volunteers to help you do the ministry that you want to do? Well, in today's episode, we're going to help you to identify five ways that you can find more church volunteers, so that you're not dipping into the same well of people all the time. And you're getting new people involved in the ministry, ultimately helping you advance the ministry of the church.
Transcript Coming Soon...

066 - Determining Whether Vision is From You or From God Sep 28, 2020

I think I heard from God... Or was that just the bad pizza from last night? How do I really know if it's from God or if my own thoughts are getting in the way? Well, that's exactly what we're going to talk about in this episode of the Church Tips podcast.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/066-determining-whether-vision-is-from-you-or-from-god/

065 - Should Churches Allow Staff to Have Side Hustles Sep 25, 2020

What do you do if you have a staff person at the church who wants to work a side hustle? Should you allow them to do it? Are they not allowed to do it? They need to make a little extra money. The church can't afford to give them the resources they need. So, should they do this side hustle? That's a question some churches are facing. And in today's episode, we're going to debate the pros and cons of this situation and help you determine the best decision moving forward.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/065-should-churches-allow-staff-to-have-side-hustles/

064 - Importance of a Clean Exterior of the Church Building Sep 23, 2020

Who cares what the church building looks like? The church is the people anyway. And if you're focused in on the building, you're focused in on material things. Well, if that's the way you're thinking, this episode of the Church Tips Podcast is going to push your buttons.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/064-importance-of-a-clean-exterior-of-the-church-building/

063 - Digital Content vs Digital Community and Participation vs Spectators Sep 21, 2020

You know, even during COVID, there are churches that are thriving, there are churches that are flat, and there are churches slipping. All of us want to be a church that's thriving. What are some things that are happening in churches that are thriving, while maybe 25% to 50% of the people are showing up in person? What is it a church can do to really energize and build community during this time so that when we come out of this thing, we're bigger, better and stronger than ever before? Stay tuned to this episode of the Church Tips Podcast to find out.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/063-digital-content-vs-digital-community-and-participation-vs-spectators/

062 - The 12-Month Marketing Plan Sep 18, 2020

Hey, have you ever found yourself at a point where you say man, we need to promote this event coming up? Oh my goodness, we got something going on this fall, January's coming,. We gotta promote! You know, you find yourself just spinning your wheels! Promote this, promote this. Wouldn't it be great if you could actually have a 12-month plan together that could actually walk you step by step through the whole essence of marketing your church? There are great things happening in your church and you need to communicate it to those outside your church. Stay tuned to this episode of Church Tips. And we're going to talk about that exactly.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/062-the-12-month-marketing-plan/

061 - Where To Spend Your Church Marketing Dollars Sep 16, 2020

You look around at all these other churches in your community, and they're everywhere. Every time you turn around, you see them. And then there's your church, nowhere to be found. Where do these people get all this money to do this? And if I did have some money, where's the best place for me to spend those dollars to be able to communicate what's happening in our church? Well, stay tuned for this episode. That's exactly what we're going to talk about.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/061-where-to-spend-your-church-marketing-dollars/

060 - How to Communicate Budget Cuts To Staff Sep 14, 2020

Budget cuts. Oh man, I just hate to even deal with those. But during this era of COVID, it seems like that's all we do. Now, here's the deal, it's one thing to do those budget cuts. It's something entirely different to communicate those cuts to the good staff and volunteers who worked and serve your church to make it move forward. How do you do that? That's exactly what we're going to talk about on this episode of the Church Tips podcast.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/060-how-to-communicate-budget-cuts-to-staff/

059 - How To Avoid Being a Defensive Leader Sep 11, 2020

Have you ever worked for someone that was very defensive? I mean, you want to tell that person to get a life, relax, come on, ease up. But time and time again, they get defensive and it's frustrating. Well, today on the Church Tips podcast, we're going to talk about exactly how you can avoid being a defensive leader so that you don't react this way towards others.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/059-how-to-avoid-being-a-defensive-leader/

058 - Why Have Prayer Meetings Sep 09, 2020

There's all kinds of stereotypes about prayer meetings. I mean, some people think they're long, they're boring, they're too sleepy. And then there's other people who think that they're wild and they're out of control. Well, is it possible that there could be another way? And why should we even have prayer meetings in the first place? Well, stay tuned, because in this episode, we're going to talk about just that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/058-why-have-prayer-meetings/

057 - What Qualifies a Pastor To Be a Pastor Sep 07, 2020

Have you ever questioned your call to ministry? I mean, you wonder, are you really doing what you're supposed to be doing? Or maybe you're not in full time ministry yet and you're asking, am I really qualified to be a pastor? Well, in this episode, we're going to talk about specific qualifications it takes to be a pastor. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/057-what-qualifies-a-pastor-to-be-a-pastor/

056 - Paying Stipends to Key People Sep 04, 2020

Have you ever said to yourself, "if we just had a little more money, we could hire someone full time?" Well, the reality is churches can't always do that, but they can compensate people in different ways. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how a church can stipend some people and the reasons why they should consider doing so.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here:
https://leaders.church/podcast/056-paying-stipends-to-key-people/

055 - That One Single Powerful Force that Holds You Back Sep 03, 2020

Have you ever had a moment when you thought to yourself, "yeah, that really was a pretty good sermon I just did."? if we're not careful, this can be a dangerous place to be. In fact, it's arguably the greatest single force that holds people back in ministry. Well, in today's episode, we're going to share what that is, and how to ensure it doesn't get the best of you.
Transcript coming soon...

054 - How to Lead on Full (and not Empty) Sep 02, 2020

If you feel like the demands of your church have you running non stop, then it's time to fill up. You see, you can't effectively lead the ministry when you're running on an empty gas tank. Instead, you need lead on full, and not empty, so that you can continue to give 100% to the church. In today's episode, we'll show you how.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here:
https://leaders.church/podcast/054-how-to-lead-on-full-and-not-empty/

053 - 2 Ways To Do More and Better Ministry without More of Your Time Sep 01, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to have 30 hours in a day? I mean, just think of what you could do ministry wise. Well, those hours don't exist, but a way to do more and better ministry in the real 24 hours does exist. And we're going to show you how in today's Church Tips episode.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here:
https://leaders.church/podcast/053-2-ways-to-do-more-and-better-ministry-without-more-of-your-time/

052 - The Key to Avoid Ministry Burnout Aug 31, 2020

71% of pastors report being extremely stressed or highly stressed, and 90% work 55 to 75 hours per week feeling fatigued and worn out every single week. So how do you get off the treadmill and get some of your energy and time back? Well stay tuned because in this episode, we're going to give you the one principle that's going to help you stay on your A game and get refreshed all the time.
Show Notes:
Book Mentioned - Leading on Empty - Wayne Cordeiro
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/052-the-key-to-avoid-ministry-burnout/

051 - How Your Ministry is a Reflection of You Aug 28, 2020

Have you ever found yourself thinking that you'd never do or say something that your parents did, only to find yourself doing that exact thing? Very often, people are a mirror of their parents. The same is true in the church. In today's episode, we're going to take a look at how the ministry that you lead is a reflection of you and what that means for you today.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here:
https://leaders.church/podcast/051-how-your-ministry-is-a-reflection-of-you/

050 - The #1 Reason Why You Need to Develop Leaders ASAP Aug 27, 2020

In the church world, we often hear about the need to develop leaders, but most of the time, the reasons and methods people share for why this is so important actually miss the mark. That's why in today's episode, we're going to break down the number one reason why you need to develop leaders at your church. And you've got to do it ASAP.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/050-the-1-reason-why-you-need-to-develop-leaders-asap/

049 - Major changes to Leaders.Church & Why You Should Join Now Aug 26, 2020

Change is a part of life. Sometimes we like it. Sometimes we don't. But today is a day of great news because some things are changing here and leaders.church. So in today's episode, we're going to talk with you about these new exciting changes at leaders.church, and why you'll want to capitalize on these changes today.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/049-major-changes-to-leaders-church-and-why-you-should-join-now/

048 - Traits of Growing Churches Aug 25, 2020

Have you ever wondered why it is that some churches seemed to grow all the time and others don't? Well, in today's episode, we're going to look at specific traits of growing churches. And when a church has these traits in place, it positions them for growth and greater influence.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/048-traits-of-growing-churches/

047 - Cultures of Growing Churches Aug 24, 2020

What's the magic formula? I mean, I've seen it happen where some churches have it. Others don't have it. What is it? Why is a pastor successful in one church and one city, moves to another one, and bombs completely? Well, we're going to talk about exactly that in this episode of Church Tips.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/047-cultures-of-growing-churches/

046 - 3 Steps to Becoming a Better Pastor Aug 21, 2020

Have you ever felt stuck as a pastor? Just sort of going through life and not really able to figure out what to do to move the ministry forward? You try all kinds of things, but nothing seems to work. Well in today's episode, we're going to share three steps to becoming a better pastor. When you do these three things. It'll pave the way for the best days ever in ministry.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/046-3-steps-to-becoming-a-better-pastor/

045 - 4 Reasons Why Taking Inventory of Yourself Moves the Church Forward Aug 20, 2020

So often, as pastors, it's go go go all the time. I mean, we moved from sermon prep, to preaching, to counseling appointment, to conflict management, not to mention all the other things that you do on a weekly basis. Ministry keeps on moving. But are you stopping long enough to take care of yourself? Well, in today's episode, we're going to look at four reasons why taking an inventory of yourself moves the church forward, and helps you actually do more and better ministry.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/045-4-reasons-why-taking-inventory-of-yourself-moves-the-church-forward/

044 - How to Communicate Vision to Millennials and Gen Z Aug 19, 2020

Wouldn't you love it if everyone got your vision the way you get it? Now you have these millennials and Gen Z's coming along. How in the world do you communicate vision to them? Well, in this episode of Church Tips, we're going to talk about exactly that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/044-how-to-communicate-vision-to-millennials-and-gen-z/

043 - How to Help Millennials and Gen Z Champion Change Aug 18, 2020

Have you ever looked at the energy that Millennials and Gen Z have at your church? Do you wish you could channel that energy into the change that you know needs to happen? Well, today we're going to talk about exactly that, how to help millennials champion change.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/043-how-to-help-millennials-and-gen-z-champion-change/
Show Notes:
Episode 1: https://leaders.church/podcast/5-reasons-change-hard/
Episode 5: https://leaders.church/podcast/005-9-steps-to-helping-people-buy-into-change-part-1/
Episode 6: https://leaders.church/podcast/006-9-steps-to-helping-people-buy-into-change-part-2/

042 - How to Get Millennials and Gen Z to Stay Committed Aug 17, 2020

Commitment. Wouldn't you love it if everyone in the church who said they would do something would actually do it? And then you talk about Millennials and Gen Z... I mean, for goodness sakes, how do you get them to stay committed? We're going to talk about exactly that in this episode of Church Tips.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/042-how-to-get-millennials-and-gen-z-to-stay-committed/

041 - Where Does a Pastor Go for Personal Help Aug 14, 2020

I'm in ministry and where in the world do I turn to for help? I mean, the risk of talking to someone about something deeply personal to me, and maybe even a failing of mine, is too risky. So maybe I'll just wing this on my own. Let me tell you, friend, I wouldn't do that. In fact, in this episode, we're going to talk to you exactly about how a pastor gets help and where they can turn for help.
Show Notes:
1. The Hideaway Experience
https://intensives.com/
806-290-0055
Texas, Georgia, California
2. Emerge Ministries
https://emerge.org/
800-621-5207
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan
3. Family Legacy
https://www.familylegacycounseling.com/
515-727-1338
Iowa and Midwest
4. Hope Restored from Focus on the Family
https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com/
866-875-2915
Michigan, Georgia, Missouri
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/041-where-does-a-pastor-go-for-personal-help/

40 - In the Midst of Covid-19, What to Do When Church Attendance Slips Aug 13, 2020

COVID-19 happened and church attendance began to slip. Now what do we do? Here we are, months later, and it's still an issue. Well, in today's episode, we're going to talk about what to do when church attendance has slipped, how to respond, and ways you can move forward, despite the current reality.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/40-in-the-midst-of-covid-19-what-to-do-when-church-attendance-slips/

039 - 6 Best Practices for Pastors to Grow the Relationship with Their Spouse Aug 12, 2020

Do you remember where you were at when you first saw that guy or girl and you said yourself, "hmm, I could live the rest of my life with that one." Well what happens after years of ministry and marriage? Well in this episode, we're going to talk about how a pastor can keep a strong marriage relationship after years of ministry.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/039-6-best-practices-for-pastors-to-grow-the-relationship-with-their-spouse/

038 - How a Pastor Can Address Conflict with a Church Member Aug 11, 2020

The ministry would be great if you didn't have to deal with crabby and uncooperative people, people who want to have conflict with you. Nobody loves conflict, but it's real in ministry, and if you've ever had to deal with it, stay tuned to this episode, and we're going to talk about that very subject.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/038-how-a-pastor-can-address-conflict-with-a-church-member/

037 - 4 Ways to Market the Church Aug 10, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get the word out about your church, especially in today's age where things are changing so quickly? Things are moving online, and so it causes us to have to do more marketing. But then you wonder, well, is marketing the right thing for the church? Is there a way to do marketing that helps build the church and honors God? Well, stay tuned, because in this episode, we're going to talk about that.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here:https://leaders.church/podcast/037-4-ways-to-market-the-church/

036 - How a Pastor Can Hear Vision from the Lord Aug 07, 2020

How come everybody's got vision except me? I mean, the guy across town who pastors that church, he just oozes vision. The only thing that oozes out of me is sweat when I'm trying to walk around the block. You ever wondered how it is you really hear vision for the Lord and nobody wants you to do? Well, stay tuned to this episode. That's exactly what we're going to talk about today.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/036-how-a-pastor-can-hear-vision-from-the-lord/

35 - How a Pastor's Duties and Responsibilities Change as the Church Grows Aug 06, 2020

Here at Church Tips, we like order. A place for everything and everything in its place. And when we find something that works, we stick with it. But have you ever tried that in ministry? You see, as the ministry grows, things have to change. And that includes the roles and responsibilities of pastors. And so in today's episode, we're going to talk about how these roles and responsibilities change as the church changes and grows.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/35-how-a-pastors-duties-and-responsibilities-change-as-the-church-grows/

034 - 6-Step Process to Double the Number of Leaders in the Church Aug 05, 2020

Things would really be great around here if I could just get people off their duff and into the ministry. Have you ever said anything like that? I certainly have. The whole issue of developing volunteers and more importantly, developing leaders, is absolutely critical to the growth of your church. We're going to talk about that very issue in this particular episode.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/034-6-step-process-to-double-the-number-of-leaders-in-the-church/

033 - 4 Habits of Growing Churches Aug 04, 2020

Did you know there are certain things churches can do that will almost guarantee their ability to reach more people? The question is, what are those things? Well, stay tuned, because in this episode, we're going to share four habits of growing churches that will help you reach more people and see greater influence in your community.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/033-4-habits-of-growing-churches/

032 - Why Does the Church At-Large Resist Change Aug 03, 2020

The only thing permanent around here is change, and that's a good thing when it's happening to your church, but sometimes the institution of the church, really resists change. Why is that? We're going to talk about that in this particular episode.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/032-why-does-the-church-at-large-resist-change/

031 - 10 Leadership Training Topics (Part 2) Jul 30, 2020

One of the most important things for pastors to do is to train the key staff and volunteer leadership that they have at the church. And yet, where do you begin? What topics do you cover? Well, in this episode, we're going to continue our discussion of the 10 church leadership training topics that you can use to implement in your training at your church.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/031-10-leadership-training-topics-part-2/

030 - 10 Leadership Training Topics (Part 1) Jul 30, 2020

Man, I've got some great leaders in this church. In fact, pastors would drool to have the leaders I have, but I gotta tell you, I feel the pressure to train them to be all they need to be. Where do I go for the topics to cover to really make sure these leaders are trained? Well, you've come to the right place today at the Church Tips Podcast. That's exactly what we're going to talk about.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/030-10-leadership-training-topics-part-1/

029 - How to Respond When You're Betrayed in Ministry (Part 2) Jul 29, 2020

Have you ever felt betrayed by someone in ministry? You were partnering together to accomplish the ministry God had given you and then all of a sudden, you're betrayed. Maybe they said something negatively to you, or maybe they spoke behind your back, or maybe they did something else and all of a sudden you feel betrayed. Well, this often happens more than we would like it to, but in today's episode, we're going to help you know what to do when that sense of betrayal happens and give you some steps that are going to help you be able to move forward.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/029-how-to-respond-when-youre-betrayed-in-ministry-part-2/

028 - How to Respond When You're Betrayed in Ministry (Part 1) Jul 28, 2020

You stood up with them in their wedding. They stood up with you. You stood with them when their integrity was in question. You were accountability partners. You would get your life for this ministry friend that you partnered with for years, and now they turned their back. They don't return calls or texts. What do you do with that? That's exactly what we're going to talk about in this episode, how to deal with betrayal in ministry.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/028-how-to-respond-when-youre-betrayed-in-ministry-part-1/

027 - The First Ways to Cut the Church Budget Jul 27, 2020

There comes a time in the life of almost every church where they need to trim back on the church budget. Maybe things pop up, maybe circumstances change, maybe giving decreases, and as a result, they need to cut the church budget. But the question is, what do you cut? Well, I have good news for you. In today's episode, we're going to talk about the first four places that you should cut the church budget. And when you do these things, it's going to help you be a better steward of the resources God has given you.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/027-the-first-ways-to-cut-the-church-budget/

026 - 6 Ways to Pay for Expensive Church Building Maintenance Items Jul 24, 2020

Oh, you've got to be kidding me. We've got to replace the roof this year? And that crumbling parking lot? And oh, by the way the HVAC system is going out. Why do I have to deal with these as a pastor? I'm supposed to be the visionary leader who can pray and preach and cast vision and I've got to deal with these big ticket maintenance items. How do I do that? In today's episode of Church Tips, we're going to go right into the heart of how you as a leader can help pay for and plan for those big ticket items.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/026-6-ways-to-pay-for-expensive-church-building-maintenance-items/

025 - 6 Characteristics of Church Board Members Jul 23, 2020

Just imagine what it would be like to have visionary, forward-thinking, smart, and savvy church board members sitting alone in the church board table with you, coming alongside you to help support and advance the mission that God has for the church. Well, you've come to the right spot today, because in today's episode, we're going to talk about six characteristics of church board members. And when you have these individuals on your board, this is going to help you advance the mission that God has given your church.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/025-6-characteristics-of-church-board-members/

024 - How to Develop a Philosophy of Ministry Jul 22, 2020

What do you think of when you think of philosophers? I mean, you got a college professor, maybe a beard, the bow tie, the wild, crazy hair? Is that you as a pastor? Probably not, but you know, the philosophy of ministry is absolutely critical and your ability to develop it and move it through the culture of your church is absolutely critical. How do you develop a philosophy of ministry? You've come to the right place, because that's exactly what we're going to talk about today.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/024-how-to-develop-a-philosophy-of-ministry/

023 - How to Turn a Change-Resistant Church Jul 21, 2020

Have you ever felt like you wanted to make changes in the church and yet the entire church or a large portion of the church was resistant to that change? Well, if so, you're in a good place today, because in this episode, we're going to talk about six ways you can turn a change resistant church, to where people all of a sudden are buying in and onboard with the vision that God has given you.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/023-how-to-turn-a-change-resistant-church/

022 - Why Corporate Prayer is a Critical Church Growth Principle Jul 20, 2020

You know, you might hear a statement from the old timers. Something like, "hey, I gotta head out to the prayer meeting." Prayer meetings, kind of old school, right? The reality is prayer meetings, times of corporate prayer, are absolutely critical to the church. And you might ask, "well, how can I make that a reality in my church?" Well, you've come to the right place here at Church Tips, because that's exactly what we're going to talk about today.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/022-why-corporate-prayer-is-a-critical-church-growth-principle/

021 - 4 Ways To Develop Leaders At Your Church Jul 17, 2020

God has more he wants to accomplish through your church. There's more people in your community and surrounding areas that he wants you to reach. But in order to reach them, you need to be prepared. And to be prepared, you need to have the right leaders in place. And so that's why, in this episode, I want to talk to you about the four ways to develop leaders in your church. And when you do this, it's going to position you for the growth that God wants to bring.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/021-4-ways-to-develop-leaders-at-your-church/

020 - How to Pay the Pastor Well Jul 16, 2020

Pastors are notorious for not wanting to talk about how much money they make. And if I've heard it once, I've heard it 100 times: "I'm not in it for the money." And we're glad they're not in it for the money. But the reality is, churches need to pay attention to how they pay their pastor. And to do it. Well, that's exactly what we're going to talk about in this particular episode.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/020-how-to-pay-the-pastor-well/

019 - 7 Essential Purposes of a Church Board (Part 2) Jul 15, 2020

Is having a church board really all that important? I mean, sometimes it seems like they just get in the way of making ministry happen. You know, if you've been wondering what the role and responsibility of a church board really is, you're in luck, because today we're going to continue from our last episode looking at the seven essential purposes of a church board.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/019-7-essential-purposes-of-a-church-board-part-2/

018 - 7 Essential Purposes of a Church Board (Part 1) Jul 14, 2020

Have you ever wondered what the concept of deacons, elders and pastors is supposed to be and what it's supposed to look like in the 21st century? There are many different types of ways to do governance. And when it comes to the idea of a church board, some wonder, is this even biblical? What should it look like? What's the purpose? Well, guess what? We've got an answer for you today.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/018-7-essential-purposes-of-a-church-board-part-1/

017 - How to Train Hospitality Volunteers Jul 13, 2020

Is it really that hard to welcome people? I mean, you wouldn't think it'd be that hard to open a door and say hi to someone and give them a nice handshake, but for whatever reason, people mess this up all the time, giving a bunch of dead fish handshakes to people or squeezing someone's hands so tight that it cuts off the circulation. That's why training your first impressions volunteers is so important. And in today's episode, we're going to give you some tips on how to train this important team of ministry volunteers.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/017-how-to-train-hospitality-volunteers/

016 - 8 Steps to Recruit First Impressions Hospitality Volunteers (Part 2) Jul 10, 2020

What if you get to church on a Sunday and you have greeters calling in sick or they forget to tell you that they're down at the lake or they literally just don't show up. Do you have ample hospitality volunteers to fill the gaps? This is the challenge many churches face every single week. And that's why today we're going to continue our discussion on the eight steps that you can take to recruit more first impressions and hospitality volunteers.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/016-8-steps-to-recruit-first-impressions-hospitality-volunteers-part-2/

015 - 8 Steps to Recruit First Impressions Hospitality Volunteers (Part 1) Jul 09, 2020

Studies show visitors at a church will make their decision about the church well before the sermon is ever started. This means your first impressions and hospitality team will make or break the experience for people at your church. And if you don't have enough people on the team to welcome and greet those that come, then you're automatically shooting yourself in the foot. So in this episode, we're going to look at eight steps you can take to recruit more hospitality and first impressions volunteers.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/015-8-steps-to-recruit-first-impressions-hospitality-volunteers-part-1/

014 - 9 Tips to Increase Volunteer Retention Jul 08, 2020

One of the best indicators of a strong healthy ministry is the longevity of your volunteers. Like it or not, most people who volunteer in ministry will do so for a while, but then eventually, they'll take a break. But when you know how to keep them serving for a longer period of time, that means your ministry stays healthier. So in this podcast, we're going to look at nine tips to increase volunteer retention in your church.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/014-9-tips-to-increase-volunteer-retention/

013 - The 8-Step Process to Recruit Church Volunteers (Part 2) Jul 07, 2020

It's not very fun to gain a new volunteer only to lose an existing volunteer, but that's exactly what happens in ministry often. Two steps forward, one step backward and sometimes one step forward and two steps backward. The only way for churches to get off the hamster wheel is to build a volunteer pipeline that continually produces more and more volunteers. So in this episode, we're going to continue our discussion of the eight step process for recruiting church volunteers.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/013-the-8-step-process-to-recruit-church-volunteers-part-2/

012 - The 8-Step Process to Recruit Church Volunteers (Part 1) Jul 06, 2020

Have you ever had a high caliber person tell you they'd serve in some way, and then the next thing you know, they quit on you. It's unbelievably frustrating when that happens. And now you're back to the drawing board trying to find someone to help you fill that role. Well, that's why you need a pipeline of volunteers, and in today's episode, we're going to share an eight step process to recruit church volunteers, so the positions are always filled.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/012-the-8-step-process-to-recruit-church-volunteers-part-1/

011 - 14 Church Leadership Training Ideas (Part 3) Jul 03, 2020

If the greatest athletes of all time still need training, then how much more do the key leaders in your church need training? The fact is, they do need training, but if you're going to do it right, then you need to put together training events that are helpful, effective, and one that leaves them longing for the next event. Well, in this episode, we're going to continue our discussion of the three part series on how to conduct church leadership training events that people want to be a part of.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/011-14-church-leadership-training-idea-part-3/

010 - 14 Church Leadership Training Ideas (Part 2) Jul 02, 2020

Have you ever gone to a meeting where someone allegedly said they would train you to be part of some big thing, only to waste your time with stuff they could have easily communicated to you by email. The truth is, your time is worth something, and so is every volunteer's time. That's why in today's episode, we're going to continue our discussion of how to conduct a successful church leadership training, meeting, and event that values people's time and that they actually want to be part of.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/010-14-church-leadership-training-ideas-part-2/

009 - 14 Church Leadership Training Ideas (Part 1) Jul 01, 2020

Ever been asked to attend a meeting where someone was going to provide training and you just dreaded going to it? I mean, you've sat in enough of those meetings to know that they can be a major drag, you get nothing out of it, and you tell yourself, I'm never coming back to one of these again. Well, what happens if people feel that way about the meetings that you provide? No one wants that. So in this episode, we're going to look at how to conduct a successful leadership training that your key leaders actually look forward to coming to.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/009-14-church-le…ing-ideas-part-1/

008 - 4 Practical Church Leadership Principles for Young Pastors Jun 30, 2020

With everything changing so rapidly in society today, it's easy to think that the way we lead must also change quickly. And if you're a younger pastor, you might even wonder what principles of the past still apply in church leadership today. Well, in this episode, we're going to look at four timeless principles to help you grow as a young leader in ministry.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/008-4-practical-…or-young-pastors/

007 - How to Balance a Church Budget Jun 29, 2020

In any organization, the goal is to have more income than expenses, but what happens when the tithes drop and you have the same amount of expenses? How could the church make sure to balance the budget and not go into debt? Especially when it comes to smaller church contexts. Well, that's exactly what we're going to look at today.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/007-how-to-balance-a-church-budget/

006 - 9 Steps to Helping People Buy Into Change (Part 2) Jun 26, 2020

If you've wanted to make change in your church, but you fear the resistance of people, don't worry, my friend, you could make the change. But you just need to know how to do it right. There are strategic simple things you could do to make changes that will help your church move forward. And in today's episode, we're going to continue our discussion of the nine steps to help people buy into change.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/006-9-steps-to-helping-people-buy-into-change-part-2/

005 - 9 Steps to Helping People Buy Into Change (Part 1) Jun 25, 2020

There’s nothing worse than having vision to make some sort of change in the church, only to have it stopped because you can’t get some people on board. That’s why it’s so important to get buy in before you make the change. So in this episode, we’re going to help you with nine steps that you can take to help people buy in and embrace the changes your church needs to make.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/005-9-steps-to-helping-people-buy-into-change-part-1/

004 - What to Do When People Turn On You Jun 25, 2020

Have you ever had somebody stab you in the back? You trusted them, you did life together, you considered them a friend, and then they turned on you. And what's worse is, you never saw it coming. And you wonder what happened? In today's episode, we're going to talk about how this happens in ministry, and what you can do when people turn on you.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/004-what-to-do-when-people-turn-on-you/

003 - 7 Ways for a Pastor to Stay Mentally Fresh Jun 23, 2020

You've got to be on your game 24/7 365. There's no rest for the wicked or the righteous. You push hard, study hard, pray hard and do everything else hard. All these people have giant expectations, viewing you as their super pastor. In their eyes, you're taking this church to places they've never imagined possible. But oops, you're not super pastor. And guess what? You're just plain worn out. Not only physically, but also mentally. You're not as sharp. The mental toll is big, and you don't feel mentally fresh. What happened? And how can you come back to mental freshness? Well, stay tuned, because that's exactly what we're going to talk about in today's episode.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/003-7-ways-for-a-pastor-to-stay-mentally-fresh/

002 - 6 Tips to Build Your Church Volunteer Core Jun 17, 2020

Do you feel like you always ask the same volunteers to do everything? Do you wish others would step up and get more involved? This is a constant challenge for churches everywhere. There is always more ministry to be done, and not enough people to do it. In today's episode, we're going to look at 6 tips to increase your church volunteer core to help you get more people off of the sidelines and in the trenches with you.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/002-6-tips-to-build-your-church-volunteer-core/

001 - 5 Reasons Change is So Hard Jun 14, 2020

Have you ever wondered why making a change in the church has to be so hard? All it takes is one person like Herb or Mabel to completely stop your progress. In this episode, we’re going to help you know how to make changes by understanding why change is so hard for people. When you understand this, it paves the way for making things happen at your church.
Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/5-reasons-change-hard/

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