Hello Church!
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -On the Hello Church! podcast, powered by Ministry Pass, Justin Trapp, Wade Bearden, David Crowson, and Mike Hernandez share the lessons they have learned, and are still learning, about sermon series, preaching, and how pastors can move their church forward while still maintaining a healthy ministry/life balance. Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode on Hello Church! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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How to have a healthy family as a pastor
July 05, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn Episode 10 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Maintain a Healthy Family as a Pastor", we discuss the importance of keeping your family strong while serving as a pastor. Here are the key points covered in this episode: Consistency and personal faith: Being consistent in your faith and actions sets a positive example for your children and helps them develop their own relationship with God. First 15 minutes: Dedicate the first 15 minutes of your day to reading the Bible, worshiping, and ...
How to Have a Healthy Church Family
June 28, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome to Episode 9 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Create and Maintain a Healthy Church Family Culture". In this episode, we focus on the key aspects of building a thriving church community. We discuss the importance of effective communication in shaping a healthy church culture, addressing topics like conflict resolution, and distinguishing between worldly and Godly values. We also emphasize the need to identify and eliminate toxic elements within our church family, such as gossip ...
Next Gen Ministry for Smaller Churches
June 21, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome to Episode 8 of the Hello Church Podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss how to start a thriving Next Gen Ministry in a smaller church context. Join us as we share practical strategies for launching and developing a Next Gen Ministry within your church family. We'll emphasize the importance of having a clear vision and hiring passionate leaders who genuinely care about this ministry. These key factors can lead to significant growth and engagement within your church. Don't miss out ...
Church Tech On A Budget
June 14, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWelcome to Episode 7 of the Hello Church! Podcast where we’re talking about affordable church technology! In this episode, we’re going to debunk the idea that budget-friendly means sacrificing quality and provide insights on what areas to prioritize spending and some creative ways to maximize your budget. Throughout the episode, we’ll be exploring different areas in the church like the auditorium, kids' spaces, and lobbies, and offer practical advice on lighting, streaming software, sound s...
Systems & Processes for Growing the Small Church
May 17, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBAre you tired of feeling like your church's systems are scattered and disorganized? Do you want to learn how to set the foundation for a thriving ministry? Join us as we talk about the importance of systems and processes in smaller churches, and the impact they can have on the growth of your ministry in today’s episode of the Hello Church Podcast. Your church likely has systems in place for accounting, guest follow-up, and online giving, but it's important to write them down and ensure t...
Top Resources for Small Churches
May 10, 2023 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBAre you tired of feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water in ministry? Do you wish you had access to practical tools and resources that could help you manage your ministry more efficiently? If so, you won't want to miss today’s episode where we'll be sharing some of our favorite resources for small churches. From powerful software to time-saving hacks, we've got you covered. Tune in now and learn how you can not only survive but thrive in your ministry. Links mentioned in ...
Episode 4 - Some of our favorite resources for smaller churches
May 10, 2023 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBAre you tired of feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water in ministry? Do you wish you had access to practical tools and resources that could help you manage your ministry more efficiently? If so, you won't want to miss today’s episode where we'll be sharing some of our favorite resources for small churches. From powerful software to time-saving hacks, we've got you covered. Tune in now and learn how you can not only survive but thrive in your ministry. Links mentioned in ...
Volunteer Handbook for Small Churches
May 05, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBHow to get, keep, and grow your volunteers at a small church. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Problems pastors of smaller churches face and how to overcome them
May 03, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBEpisode 3 of the Hello Church podcast is all about addressing the problems pastors of smaller churches face and how to overcome them. In this episode, we cover a range of issues such as financial strain, leadership burnout, and the lack of resources and support. We’re also going to discuss the temptation to compare ourselves to pastors of larger churches and the resulting feelings of inadequacy that can arise. We’ll provide practical tips and strategies for tackling these problems, and em...
Overcoming Small Church Problems for Pastors
May 03, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBEpisode 3 of the Hello Church podcast is all about addressing the problems pastors of smaller churches face and how to overcome them. In this episode, we cover a range of issues such as financial strain, leadership burnout, and the lack of resources and support. We’re also going to discuss the temptation to compare ourselves to pastors of larger churches and the resulting feelings of inadequacy that can arise. We’ll provide practical tips and strategies for tackling these problems, and em...
How to successfully lead your church through change
April 19, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBChange can be a powerful tool for growth and revitalization in a church, but it can also be a source of conflict and division if not handled well. As pastors of smaller congregations, you face unique challenges when it comes to making changes. Change is inevitable, and pastors and leaders must learn to embrace it. The truth is… healthy things grow, and if a church is going to grow, it will inevitably have to go through changes. This entire episode is devoted to helping you avoid the pitf...
Change Leadership for Small Church Pastors
April 19, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBChange can be a powerful tool for growth and revitalization in a church, but it can also be a source of conflict and division if not handled well. As pastors of smaller congregations, you face unique challenges when it comes to making changes. Change is inevitable, and pastors and leaders must learn to embrace it. The truth is… healthy things grow, and if a church is going to grow, it will inevitably have to go through changes. This entire episode is devoted to helping you avoid the pitf...
Leading Through Change for Small Church Pastors
April 19, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBChange can be a powerful tool for growth and revitalization in a church, but it can also be a source of conflict and division if not handled well. As pastors of smaller congregations, you face unique challenges when it comes to making changes. Change is inevitable, and pastors and leaders must learn to embrace it. The truth is… healthy things grow, and if a church is going to grow, it will inevitably have to go through changes. This entire episode is devoted to helping you avoid the pitf...
Growing Your Small Church
April 19, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOne of the biggest concerns and challenges for leaders of smaller churches is how to go about growing your church. Here’s the deal. Healthy things grow, and we’re not just talking about numbers. Spiritual growth is vital, and a key component to the overall health of your church and when that’s right, the numbers will follow. In this episode we’re going to address various barriers to church growth, including complacency, lack of vision or direction, inward focus, lack of intentionality in i...
Meet the new hosts for season 4 of the Hello Church! podcast!
April 12, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.9 MBWelcome to season four of the Hello Church! podcast, hosted by David Crowson and Mike Hernandez, two pastors excited to guide other pastors of smaller churches through the unique challenges facing congregations of 200 or less. This season of the Hello Church! podcast will be focusing on congregations with 200 members or less, and offer valuable insights and advice based on David and Mike’s experiences in church planting, youth ministry, and church revitalization. David, a worship leader at...
Hello Church! Season 4 is Coming Soon!
April 04, 2023 19:00 - 1 minute - 858 KBWe’re excited to announce the latest season of the Hello Church! podcast! Season four is your go-to resource for pastors of small churches, focusing on addressing the unique challenges of leading congregations with 200 members or less. This season we’re talking through things like growing your church, equipping volunteers, and effectively managing resources on a tight budget. We’ll also chat about how to utilize technology affordably, and challenges facing next-generation ministry. We kno...
Measuring Metrics In Your Church
February 21, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MBYour church is doing a lot of things, investing time and resources in ministries and events. But how do you know if those investments are bearing fruit? In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about metrics. Measuring metrics beyond counting the offering and the total Sunday attendance is key to knowing what areas of your church are thriving, which need some extra attention, and possibly which ones may need to be cut to allow time and money to be invested in an area that will reach...
Inspiring Generosity and the Offering Talk
February 07, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about the Sunday morning offering. The offering moment in our services has changed drastically in the last 20 or 30 years. No longer is it a time when everyone pulls out their checkbooks during service, hurrying to fill them out before the offering plate passes by. Now many opt to give electronically. Is that good or bad? Or is it just different? With the shift in how we collect the offering, the offering talk is often diminished and devalued...
Ordinances and Sacraments in the Sunday Service
February 07, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MBIn this episode of Hello Church! we are discussing church ordinances, specifically baptism and communion, as a part of your Sunday morning service. As a pastor, it is likely you have sat through or led hundreds or maybe thousands of these services, but we are always looking for ways to improve and level up our Sunday morning experiences. In this episode, you will find practical nuggets you can use to increase baptisms in your church and provide powerful and meaningful experiences while ac...
Connecting With Unbelievers During the Sunday Service
January 31, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBWe know the great commission, that we are to share the gospel with everyone, but as churches, we can sometimes struggle to do this well on a Sunday morning. In this episode of Hello Church!, we will discuss how to preach the Word in a way that new or unbelievers will understand and not find intimidating. Honestly, it starts well before the service, even before they walk in the door when we ask for their information to connect with them. No other company asks for as much information in the...
Welcoming First Time Guests Into Your Service
January 24, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBEvery week churches welcome new guests on campus. Some are new believers, and some are just new to that particular church. Either way, their first-time experience is critical in their decision to return and engage with your church community. In this episode of Hello Church! we will be discussing ways to increase the number of first-time guests that become regular attenders. Creating a positive first-time experience begins before visitors ever step foot on your campus. Is your church intent...
Creating Creative Church Stage Design
January 17, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode of Hello Church! we talk with Jonathan Malm of churchstagedesignideas.com. Church stage design is not going to be the thing that grows your church. But, it does impact the overall Sunday experience for your congregation and will affect the first impression of new visitors. During our conversation, Jonathan shares some of the most creative ideas he's seen over the years. From the simple to the complex, listeners will gain practical tips on creating effective and impactful ch...
Planning Your Sunday Morning Worship
January 03, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBDuring this season of Hello Church!, we are talking all about planning your Sunday service, and a significant part of a church service is worship. Planning your worship as a piece of your Sunday message levels up the impact of both the message and the worship experience. In this episode, we discuss what pastors should be aware of when it comes to planning the weekly worship experience and song selection and the value of auditing your worship sets from the past year. Watch & Subscribe on Yo...
Sunday Service Volunteers
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBImagine a Sunday morning service with no volunteers. No one watching the toddlers in Children's Ministry. No audio techs monitoring the mics for the sermon or lyrics on the screen for worship. No one greeting guests as they walk in the front door. Let's hope you don't have any new visitors that Sunday because they likely won't be returning. Volunteers are essential to the Sunday morning service, and almost every church will tell you they need more volunteers. So, what's the key? More Sunda...
Sunday Service Announcements
November 15, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWhat’s your favorite part of a Sunday morning church service? If you thought announcements, you’re right. It’s possible to have fun with your announcements and make them memorable. Here’s how you can make your announcement segment flow smoothly, be more informative, and have fun. If there’s a lot going on at your church, be selective in choosing Sunday morning announcements. Set up criteria for choosing events and stick to them. Whichever announcements you choose, promote them on your socia...
Planning Your Sunday Service
October 25, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBWelcome to the first episode of season 3! This season we’ll be talking about The Service - the elements that make up a Sunday morning church service - to make your service be about preaching the gospel and being in community with other believers. Today, we’re looking at the big picture - planning your service. Planning gives you focus, allows you to be flexible with that focus, and allows you to be creative without losing focus. It helps us point our efforts in one direction. But not everyo...
Pastor's Sermon Prep Toolbox
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBSermon Preparation is very important for pastors - they don't know everything or have all the answers about any given biblical topic. Even if they do have enough information for an upcoming sermon, they still want to communicate with their people, help them understand the Bible, and portray scripture accurately, to the best of their ability. We asked the pastors in our Facebook Pastor's Circle, which is a great place to meet other pastors, what they needed in their toolbox. Many pastors h...
Get More Impact Out of Your Message with Follow Up
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWe're talking about what you can do after you have preached your sermon. You put 8 hours, minimum, into your message prep and after a 30 minute sermon on the weekend, what can you do to get more impact out of those 8 hours. What can you do to help the message live beyond the weekend and leverage your hard work into Monday and through the following weekend? This episode of Hello Church! Podcast will help you get a greater return on all the hours you put into your message prep and allow the tr...
How to Get Feedback On Your Messages
April 19, 2022 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBAmong all the responsibilities you have in your life as a pastor, improving your sermon writing and delivery should be of high importance. One of the biggest contributor to improvement is the lack of critical feedback. Because pastors preach the good news every week, improving and growing as a communicator is very important. 90% of people chose the church they attend based on the pastor's preaching so your message needs to be biblical, clearing, interesting, and relevant and practical. T...
Illustration Ideas for Easter Sunday
April 12, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBSPECIAL EPISODE: Last year we recorded an episode of Hello Church! featuring 7 sermon illustrations you can use for Easter. We decided to take a break from Season 2 of Hello Church! to re share this episode with you! You'll discover ideas that can help you finish out your Easter week sermon prep. We will be back next week with an all new episode of Hello Church!, but for now I want to present 7 Sermon Illustrations You Can Use This Easter! Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Preach A Compelling Easter Sunday Message
April 05, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBEaster Sunday is the most important Sunday of the year as we are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. There will be so many people at church: new people, unchurched people, relatives of attenders, people who haven't attended in a while, and your church family. There's a lot happening on Easter. There are several things to consider while working through your Easter message. Keep it short and simple, just focus on the resurrection. Put a lot of effort into your message before that weekend a...
Simple Yet Powerful Sermon Delivery Details
March 28, 2022 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBYou want every eye watching and every ear listening. You want the attention of your people on the message you are delivering through the power of the Holy Spirit. All you need to do now is get out of the way and the way you do that is through an intentional delivery. The research is complete. The outline is filled in. The writing is finished. And you've practiced your sermon. Your delivery is the final stage of your sermon and everything from your cadence, to your appearance, to your gesture...
Sermon Series Graphics Done Right
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBArt makes us feel all the emotions: happy, sad, angry, awe, and wonder. Applied to sermon graphics, they can reaffirm the message of the Bible. Your sermon series graphics should reflect the big idea of your message or series. Knowing your audience and what you want them to feel and remember from your message can help when choosing colors and objects for your graphic. Because the content of your message is timeless, make sure your graphic is clear, don't worry about being clever. Getting fe...
Best Sermon Illustration Ideas
March 15, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBPastors, how memorable are your sermons? You prepare your sermon by praying, determining the topic, then researching and studying the Bible passage. Then you craft your message for your congregation, but will they remember it? Charles Spurgeon said sermon illustrations are like windows, they let the light in and illuminate your sermon. Your illustration will capture the attention of those listening, and by using an illustration for each point, you will keep it. A good illustration builds a ...
Attention Grabbing Sermon Introductions
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBHave you stood up in front of the congregation and five minutes into your message, asked for a mulligan? Hopefully not. Still, there is a good chance you've preached a sermon and wished you could go back and start over. A strong introduction sets the tone for your entire message. It is what draws people in and tells them, "what I am about to share is relevant to you." The best way to craft an introduction that captures attention is to wait until the very end of writing your sermon after you'...
Attention Grabbing Sermon Introductions
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBHave you stood up in front of the congregation and five minutes into your message, asked for a mulligan? Hopefully not. Still, there is a good chance you've preached a sermon and wished you could go back and start over. A strong introduction sets the tone for your entire message. It is what draws people in and tells them, "what I am about to share is relevant to you." The best way to craft an introduction that captures attention is to wait until the very end of writing your sermon after you'...
Sermon Conclusions People Remember
March 01, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHow important is the conclusion of your sermon? Here is what Pastor Rick Warren has to say, "A sermon without a conclusion is a sermon without a purpose. Changed lives come from great conclusions." The conclusion is the most important part of the sermon and it seems so fitting that it is often the most difficult portion of the sermon to draft. But the struggle is worth it! Yes, you want your entire sermon to be strong, but if you have to pick one area to solidify with the limited time you ha...
Your Target Audience in Sermons
February 22, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBFollow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Sermons that Connect with Your Audience
February 22, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBHave you ever had a message completely fall flat? Everyone has. Few feelings are as dire as the feeling you experience standing in front of an audience knowing every second that passes, you lose more and more of that audience. There are many reasons why a message might nose dive during the service, but one of those reasons SHOULD NEVER BE not knowing your audience. Knowing your audience is completely within your control. Yes, knowing the age range, geographic location, and the overall makeup...
Storytelling in a Sermon
February 14, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBCan you remember where you were and who you were with when you saw The Passion of the Christ for the first time? You might be surprised how many people would be able to tell you everything about that experience. People who heard that same story told hundreds of times suddenly remember everything about their experience with Mel Gibson's film. Why? Because stories make sermon stick. Preachers need to be good storytellers and luckily for those of us who aren't great storytellers by nature, ther...
The Sermon Outline
February 09, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThere is no right way to create a sermon outline. But is there a right way for you? Absolutely! You want people to leave your church with new understanding of God's Word, contemplating how it applies to their lives today. Whether you realize it or not, that's a pretty tall order to fill. Fortunately, God's Word is filled with the best stories, narratives, and teachings every compiled into one book. The challenge is not the material — the challenge is our delivery of the material. A good serm...
The Big Idea of the Sermon
February 01, 2022 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBHow do you start planning your message? Do you focus on the conclusion first? The opening? Do you look draw inspiration from a story or illustration? Of all the places you could start there is one place you should start. Every message should begin with a big idea. Call it the central theme, call it the main point, call it whatever you like — but this big idea is not a statement you decide, but rather it is poignant summary of the passage your preaching and the point from which your entire me...
Hello Church! New Season - UPDATE!
January 24, 2022 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBHello Church! is coming back with a brand new season of content to help YOU! Be sure to subscribe to Hello Church! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! This season of the podcast is going to be filled with advice on how to write, prepare, and preach your best sermons. Tune in next Tuesday, February 1st, for the kick off of the new season! Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle ...
Your Ministry Questions Answered | Pastors' Circle Q&A Special
December 02, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBOn this episode of Hello Church! we dive into questions that you asked us in our Facebook Group, the Pastors' Circle on ministry, leadership, preaching, and more. We wanted to wrap up the year talking about a few things that some pastors want to hear more about! Be sure to leave a review of the podcast in Apple Podcasts and share this with your fellow pastors! Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join t...
The Sermon Writing App Every Pastor Needs
November 15, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, our hosts dive into the sermon writing tool that every pastor needs: Sermonary. This sermon writing app helps pastors save time each week in sermon preparation, and helps them write and preach their sermons all in one clean, easy-to-use app. Not to mention, Sermonary even has a library of resources of sermon research, illustrations, and more! Check it out on sermonary.com and start your free trial today. -- Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/9wMEnJ9W8...
Christmas Sermon Series Ideas (Start Planning Your Christmas Service NOW!)
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MBNeed new ideas for a sermon series to preach through this Christmas season? In this episode, our hosts go over some of their favorite Christmas and Advent sermon series that can be beneficial to you and your church. These ideas can help you spark inspiration for your upcoming series, or you can go to ministrypass.com to get the series mentioned so you can get started preparing your Christmas sermon series faster. -- Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/NCv6kiMqV7g -- ...
Christmas Sermon Series Ideas (Start Planning Your Christmas Service NOW!)
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MBNeed new ideas for a sermon series to preach through this Christmas season? In this episode, our hosts go over some of their favorite Christmas and Advent sermon series that can be beneficial to you and your church. These ideas can help you spark inspiration for your upcoming series, or you can go to ministrypass.com to get the series mentioned so you can get started preparing your Christmas sermon series faster. -- Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/NCv6kiMqV7g -- ...
How to Turn a Sermon Series into a Book
October 19, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWelcome back to Hello Church! This week our hosts discuss their tips on how you can turn your sermon series into a book. Sermons require the equivalent to a research paper in research and writing time, so why leave the sermon to only a Sunday morning? Repurpose the hard work you have put into writing and preparing a sermon series by editing it and making it into a book that you can use at your church. Listen to the episode to hear more from Justin and Wade on their tips! Follow Hello Churc...
How To Use A Sermon Calendar
October 05, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB-- To stay connected with us, follow our instagram, http://instagram.com/hellochurch. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloChurchPod with your takeaways from this episode! Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch
How to Use a Sermon Calendar
October 05, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week on Hello Church! our hosts discuss how you can make the most of sermon calendars and how it can benefit your church long-term. Use a preaching plan for the entire year to have a birds' eye view of where your church is headed, and make it easier for yourself to plan your preaching schedule and sermon preparation. Head over to ministrypass.com/calendars to see our brand new 2022 Sermon Calendars and begin planning the vision of your church's entire year! Follow Hello Church! on Ins...