Church Leadership Lab

In this episode, we sit down with Marc Estes, co-founder and CEO of Visitor Reach, an innovative platform that helps your church connect with your city.

We explore the challenges and opportunities of reaching people in the digital age and how technology is transforming church engagement.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Changes in reaching people post-Covid.
• Utilizing AI for church outreach. 
• Shifts from an attractional model to a go model.
• The importance of nurturing digital connections. 
• Understanding and improving digital health assessments.

Join us as we dive into how to effectively reach people in the digital age with Marc Estes.

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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Steen, co-founder of Chemistry Staffing, pastor, church planter, and executive pastor with over two decades of ministry experience.

We explore the intricacies of leading a flourishing church staff and the evolving challenges in church operations.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Finding personnel for ministry roles.
• Internal versus external hires for churches.
• The impact of technology on church staff.
• Effective onboarding for new church members.
• Encouraging vocational ministry among youth.

Join us as we dive into leading a flourishing church staff with Matt Steen.

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In this episode, we sit down with Kirk Vander Molen, National Executive Director of Love Inc., and Vicki Conn, Executive Director of Love Inc. in Greater Holmes County.

We explore how churches can increase community impact by pursuing unity and collaboration. In this conversation, we discuss:

• Outreach's essential role in a healthy church.
• Building relational trust and community awareness.
• Partnering with like-minded churches.
• Practical ways to initiate unity in service.

Join us as we dive into increasing community impact through pursuing unity with Kirk Vander Molen and Vicki Conn.

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In this episode, we sit down with Mark MacDonald, an expert church branding strategist, pastor, marketer, and creative director.

Discover how to navigate the evolving landscape of church communication and effectively connect with your congregation in the digital era.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Empathizing with Your Church Audience: Learn strategies to understand and connect with your church community.
• Simplifying and Improving Church Websites and Branding: Tips for creating a more user-friendly and impactful online presence.
• Adapting to AI While Maintaining Church Identity: Explore the balance between leveraging technology and preserving your church’s unique voice.
• Fostering Genuine Community: Insights on building authentic relationships within your church.
• Overcoming Challenges and Trusting God’s Plan: Encouragement and guidance for navigating obstacles in church communication.

Tune in and discover how to grow your church communication strategy with wisdom and insights from Mark MacDonald.

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In this episode, we sit down with Tim Popadic, the executive director of the Bless app, who has 15 years of experience championing technology-driven, city-wide endeavors for the Kingdom.

We explore how the technology can empower churches to build meaningful relationships to reach their neighbors.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Using technology to promote healthy relationships
• Empowering Christians to live on mission
• Facilitating prayer and care for neighbors
• Connecting individuals with local churches
• Technology's potential in the church's mission

Join us as we dive into how to use technology to reach your neighbors with Tim Popadic.

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In this episode, Scott & Kacie talk about the key factors in planning high-impact worship services.

With a combined 25+ years of worship-leading experience, they walk through lessons learned, wisdom gained, and powerful advice for service planning.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• How to ensure your team prepares.
• The importance of details in service planning.
• Why worship leaders often forget about the people.
• How you can balance skills and character in leadership.

Listen in as Scott and Kacie dive into 7 ways to ruin a worship service before it begins.

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In this episode, we sit down with Matt and Andrea Harris from Luke 9:23 ministries. Matt has over 30 years of full-time ministry experience and Andrea brings over 25 years of nonprofit experience.

We explore strategies for churches to streamline administrative tasks, allowing leaders to focus more on ministry.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• How to use the right technology for admin tasks.
• Keys to free up more time for ministry.
• Why proper admin from the start is crucial.
• How to leverage external agencies to help in ministry.

Join us as we dive into how churches can get more admin done in less time with Matt and Andrea Harris.

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• What we can learn from Jesus' model for holiness in hostile environments.
• Why physical exercise, therapy, and community are essential in trials.
• When you should call it quits as a church leader.
• The keys to leadership development in sacred and secular contexts.

Join us as we dive into a conversation on how pastors can thrive in the midst of adversity with Anthony Dicks.

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This episode features a conversation with Alex Wilson, co-founder of The Giving Block and expert in stock and crypto donations.

We discuss the opportunities for generosity that stock and crypto donations present as well as:

• Understanding common myths about donating stock and crypto.
• What are the benefits of accepting non-cash assets?
• How to simplify the giving process.
• Preparing for future trends in technology and generosity.
• Real examples of the impact of generosity through stock and crypto.

Join us as we dive into growing generosity with stock and crypto with Alex Wilson.

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In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Nelson, pastor of mission and outreach at Bethany Community Church in Seattle who brings extensive experience in church-based community development and short-term missions.

We explore transforming short-term missions for lasting global impact and ensuring genuine kingdom impact.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Why long-term partnerships and strategic visits are more impactful.
• How to reimagine short-term missions for your church
• The importance of intentional relationships in mission work.
• What it looks like to redefine success beyond short-term goals.
• How to holistically equip in disciple-making.

Join us as we dive into how to approach short-term missions for lasting impact with Nathan Nelson.

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