Church Tips – Growth Strategies for Pastors & Ministry Leaders
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 143 ratingsChurch Tips is the daily show designed to give ministry leaders and pastors practical ideas and strategies they can use to get better, break barriers, and grow the church. Hosted by Dick Hardy and Jonathan Hardy, Co-founders of Leaders.Church.
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043 - How to Help Millennials and Gen Z Champion Change
August 18, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBHave 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/podca...
042 - How to Get Millennials and Gen Z to Stay Committed
August 17, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MBCommitment. 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
August 14, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MBI'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, Cali...
40 - In the Midst of Covid-19, What to Do When Church Attendance Slips
August 13, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBCOVID-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
August 12, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBDo 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-t...
038 - How a Pastor Can Address Conflict with a Church Member
August 11, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MBThe 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
August 10, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBHave 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 d...
036 - How a Pastor Can Hear Vision from the Lord
August 07, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MBHow 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.chu...
35 - How a Pastor's Duties and Responsibilities Change as the Church Grows
August 06, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBHere 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 discov...
034 - 6-Step Process to Double the Number of Leaders in the Church
August 05, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MBThings 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...
033 - 4 Habits of Growing Churches
August 04, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MBDid 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
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBThe 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)
July 31, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBOne 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-leadershi...
030 - 10 Leadership Training Topics (Part 1)
July 30, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MBMan, 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://lea...
029 - How to Respond When You're Betrayed in Ministry (Part 2)
July 29, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBHave 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 som...
028 - How to Respond When You're Betrayed in Ministry (Part 1)
July 28, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MBYou 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 disc...
027 - The First Ways to Cut the Church Budget
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MBThere 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 resource...
026 - 6 Ways to Pay for Expensive Church Building Maintenance Items
July 24, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MBOh, 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 bi...
025 - 6 Characteristics of Church Board Members
July 23, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBJust 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 Go...
024 - How to Develop a Philosophy of Ministry
July 22, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBWhat 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 fu...
023 - How to Turn a Change-Resistant Church
July 21, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 6.96 MBHave 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://...
022 - Why Corporate Prayer is a Critical Church Growth Principle
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MBYou 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...
021 - 4 Ways To Develop Leaders At Your Church
July 17, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBGod 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, wa...
020 - How to Pay the Pastor Well
July 16, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBPastors 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.chu...
019 - 7 Essential Purposes of a Church Board (Part 2)
July 15, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MBIs 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-...
018 - 7 Essential Purposes of a Church Board (Part 1)
July 14, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MBHave 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....
017 - How to Train Hospitality Volunteers
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MBIs 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 ...
016 - 8 Steps to Recruit First Impressions Hospitality Volunteers (Part 2)
July 10, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 6.9 MBWhat 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 ver...
015 - 8 Steps to Recruit First Impressions Hospitality Volunteers (Part 1)
July 09, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBStudies 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 vol...
014 - 9 Tips to Increase Volunteer Retention
July 08, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MBOne 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 m...
013 - The 8-Step Process to Recruit Church Volunteers (Part 2)
July 07, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIt'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 ...
012 - The 8-Step Process to Recruit Church Volunteers (Part 1)
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBHave 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...
011 - 14 Church Leadership Training Ideas (Part 3)
July 03, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MBIf 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 o...
011 - 14 Church Leadership Training Idea (Part 3)
July 03, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MBIf 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 o...
010 - 14 Church Leadership Training Ideas (Part 2)
July 02, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBHave 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. ...
009 - 14 Church Leadership Training Ideas (Part 1)
July 01, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBEver 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 k...
008 - 4 Practical Church Leadership Principles for Young Pastors
June 30, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBWith 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-pract...
007 - How to Balance a Church Budget
June 29, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBIn 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)
June 26, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBIf 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: ht...
005 - 9 Steps to Helping People Buy Into Change (Part 1)
June 25, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.62 MBThere’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/podcas...
004 - What to Do When People Turn On You
June 25, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBHave 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...
003 - 7 Ways for a Pastor to Stay Mentally Fresh
June 23, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MBYou'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 fe...
002 - 6 Tips to Build Your Church Volunteer Core
June 17, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBDo 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 gre...
001 - 5 Reasons Change is So Hard
June 14, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBHave 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-chang...