Church Leadership Lab

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Sheppard, CEO of Generis, and hear his interview from the last Healthy Church Summit on maximizing year-end giving campaigns.

In this interview, we discuss:

• The significance of messaging in successful campaigns.
• How to set goals for year-end giving based on giver behaviors.
• Shifting the focus from transactional giving to forming and shaping individuals.
• Practical steps and tools to prepare for a successful year-end campaign.

Join us as we dive into how to maximize your year-end giving campaign with Jim Sheppard.

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In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Lee, CEO and co-founder of Faithly (LinkedIn for Ministries). After spending nearly 20 years at Goldman Sachs, Alicia co-founded Faithly in 2022 to help cultivate community among ministry leaders. In this conversation, we discuss:

• How to have unity despite disagreements.
• Encouraging collaboration among church leaders.
• The importance of intentionality in community building.
• How Faithly is helping cultivate community among ministry leaders.

Join us as we dive into the need for community for church leaders with Alicia Lee.

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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Vacher, a long-time church leader who has spent 20 years serving as an Executive Pastor as well as overseeing Worship, Creative Arts, and Multisite positions.

Chris now focuses on helping churches faithfully realize their God-given vision by gaining organizational clarity, staff team development, and coaching senior leaders.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The significance of character in leadership.
• The need for intentional leadership development in churches.
• Shifting towards team leadership for better outcomes.
• Ways churches can better grow and cultivate leaders.
• The role of vision, strategic planning, and organizational clarity in the church.

Join us for this conversation as we dive into the importance of leadership development in the church with Chris Vacher!

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In this episode we sit down with Mark Crain, who has a background in banking and finance and for over a decade has used that experience to educate & train churches on financial systems and best practices. 

In this conversation, we discuss: 

• Common mistakes churches make in handling their finances.
• The dangers of relying on a single person for financial management.
• How to best structure financial systems in the church.
• Best practices for stewarding church resources

Join us as we talk about the importance of financial accountability, the need for effective financial systems, and the role of stewardship in church leadership.

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In this episode, we sit down with Todd Rukes, founder and president of Rukes Search Group, a staffing firm for churches and nonprofits.

Todd has over a decade of ministry experience in various roles, including worship pastor, director of human resources, executive pastor, and senior director of communications. In this conversation, we discuss the challenges and opportunities in building a thriving church staff.

• Mistakes pastors make when a staff member considers leaving.
• Challenges pastors face in blending pastoral leadership with HR issues.
• Importance of focusing on a few strong ministries for church impact.
• Shifting towards volunteer positions and engaging church members.

Listen in as we have a conversation about building a thriving church staff team!

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In this episode, we sit down with Alaina Butler from Churches by Daniels to talk about all things church facilities. Churches by Daniels has been building churches since 1980 and are experts in all things church facilities.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• How to determine timing for a church building project.
• The process of design and construction for churches.
• Practical aspects of buying or retrofitting an existing building.

Join us for this conversation with Alaina Butler!

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In this episode, we sit down with Drew Young, the Systems Manager at Christ the King Community Church in Bellingham, WA. Drew brings a wealth of knowledge on using data and systems to reach people and he's passionate about leveraging technology to connect individuals to ministries and help churches thrive in the digital age.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Importance of collecting and utilizing data effectively.
• The shift to online platforms and the significance of church websites.
• Creating a welcoming environment through storytelling.
• Balancing automation with a personal touch.

Join us for a conversation on the significance of data, the influence of church websites, and the skill of storytelling in fostering a thriving church community.

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In this episode, we sit down with Justin Romine, the Senior VP of Strategy at HR Ministry Solutions. Justin has a background in ministry and the corporate world which he combines to help churches and ministries create healthy cultures through effective HR strategies.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• How good HR practices help in disciple-making.
• The significance of change management and the challenges churches face in implementing changes.
• The impact of COVID-19 on church leadership and the need for reevaluation.
• How investing in HR practices can create a healthy culture and support employees.

Join us as we discuss the importance of HR compliance and best practices in creating a healthy, disciple-making culture.

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The Healthy Church Summit - October 26th at 1:00 pm EST

Our next Healthy Church Summit is coming up on October 26th at 1:00 p.m. EST. We'll be talking about all things finishing 2023 strong with key learnings on:

📈 Maximizing end-of-year giving with teaching from generosity expert Jim Sheppard from Generis.
📅 Planning for 2024 with the latest in church tech trends and innovation.
🙌 Encouragement from other thriving ministries.
💻 Giveaways including a MacBook Pro, $500 Amazon Gift Card, Apple AirPods Pro, and more!

Space is filling up and we want YOU there! Register here: https://www.ministrybrands.com/healthy-church-summit/

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Poirier, the Senior Vice President of Ministry Lending at Christian Community Credit Union. Mike brings his extensive experience in commercial lending and his passion for helping ministries grow and achieve financial goals to our conversation.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Finance stewardship for churches and ministries.
• Trends and observations in giving and generosity during economic ups and downs.
• Using digital tools for online giving and increasing stewardship.
• Building strong partnerships within the church community.

Join us as we talk about increasing financial stewardship, growing generosity in your church, and how to prepare your finances for the future.

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In this episode, we sit down with Bethany Van Eps, the Church Engagement Coordinator for Made to Flourish. Bethany is passionate about empowering pastors and their churches to integrate faith and work to see communities flourishing.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Providing pastors with data for determining next steps.
• Implementing a church practicum for congregations.
• Breaking down the sacred secular divide in ministry.
• Recognizing the value of congregants' skills and passions.

Join us as we talk about unleashing the gifts of your people, understanding the impact of skill mapping, and breaking free from the sacred secular divide.

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