Church Leadership Lab

Join us for part two of our conversation with Alan George as we dive into:

• What's leadership in the church truly about?
• The importance of measuring the immeasurable in ministry.
• How to find rest and refuge for our souls amid the busyness of ministry. 

Links from the show:

Connect with Alan George:
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website | Blog | Church Website | YouTube

Resources Mentioned:
Book: Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller
Technology: Ring App, Amazon.com

Kacie and Scott recently sat down with pastors and church leaders at a conference and asked “what’s going well in ministry right now?” and “what’s one component of a healthy church?”. 

In this episode, you’ll hear from church leaders across the country who are leading in different contexts and in churches of various sizes. We hope this encourages you and the work you’re doing in your ministry.

In this episode, we sit down with Alan George, a digital ministry expert who spent 10 years as the Online Pastor at Life.Church.

In part-one one of our discussion, we cover leveraging technology to make the truth of Jesus accessible to all. In our conversation, we talk about:

• How pastors and church leaders can leverage digital platforms to reach beyond the church walls and regularly connect people with relevant and engaging Christ-centric content.
• Ways to avoid cold, impersonal digital interactions in your programming.
• Why online presence could be the greatest mission field in this century.  

Join us for part one as we discuss practical ways for churches to expand their digital ministry, make online experiences as warm and friendly as in-person programming, and leverage technology to build an online presence that helps draw people closer to Christ.

Links from the show:
Digital Ministry Matrix assessment

Connect with Alan George:
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website | Blog | YouTube

In this episode, we sit down with Holly Tate, Senior Vice President of Leadership Development at Leadr. In our conversation, we talk about the following:

• Why staff development is essential.
• Defining your priorities as a church leader.
• Recognizing the important versus the urgent.
• How to create a great place to work with a healthy culture.

Join the conversation as we talk about what the church is missing when it comes to leadership development, how to develop your staff in a fast-paced environment, and how to best prioritize the important from the urgent to help you become a better leader and manager of others.

Links from the show:

Connect with Holly Tate:
Email | Linkedin

Connect with Leadr:
Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube

Resources Mentioned:
Book: Culture Wins by Greg Berge and Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Music: Runaway by OneRepublic
Technology: Leadr

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Sheppard, CEO and Principle at Generis. In our conversation, we talk about the following:

• Leading and discipling your church towards giving.
• Having the right mindset around money.
• How to increase generosity in the church.
• Digital tools and generosity.

Join the conversation as we talk about how to view generosity within the church, how to leverage your church services (and not be afraid) to talk about money, and how to cultivate and disciple your church towards heart transformation, not just transaction.

Linked from the show:

Connect with Jim
Linkedin | Website | Email

Connect with Generis
Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin

Resources mentioned:
Book: Any book by Tim Keller
Music: Same God by Brandon Lake, Sugarland
Technology: Eco Thermostat

In this episode, Scott & Kacie recap the recent Healthy Church Summit we hosted on June 1st. The Summit introduced the roadmap for Ministry Brands and shared details about the new Healthy Church Hub. In this episode, they discuss:

• The innovation that will most impact church leaders.
• How the Healthy Church Hub will help empower healthy churches
• What the future looks like for connecting churches with the resources they need.

If you missed the Summit, make sure you watch the recap and sign up for and attend a demo for Ministry Brands Amplify. For those who do this through June 30th, 2023, you will be entered for a chance to win $10,000 for your ministry or a year free of Ministry Brands Amplify.

Watch the summit & sign up for a demo here: Watch the Healthy Church Summit 

No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to churches located in the US. See official rules for details.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Minter who founded and pastored Reston Bible Church in Northern Virginia for 47 years. After a successful succession, Mike has gone on to write and serve as a pastor to pastors, helping leaders to persevere while maintaining healthy rhythms.

In our conversation, we talk about the following:

• Root Causes of Why Pastors Are Leaving Ministry.
• 3 Warning Signs for Ministry Burnout.
• The Importance of Friendship as a Church Leader.
• 4 Healthy Rhythms to Practice.
• Encouragement for Those Who Want to Leave the Church.

Join the conversation as we discuss the honest turbulence that many church leaders feel, healthy habits to begin practicing, and how to stay the course of ministry.

Links from the Show:
Connect with Mike Minter: Website

Resources Mentioned:
Stay the Course by Mike Minter
Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp
CityAlight

In this episode, we sit down with Sean Bublitz, who spent two decades in ministry (Community Christian Church and Granger Community Church) and now serves full-time as a Ministry Consultant with the Unstuck Group. In our conversation, we talk about the following:

• Understanding the Church Lifecycle.
• Self-assessing questions to understand the health of your church.
• The biggest threat to the culture of your team.
• Real-time research and benchmarks on the state of the church.

Join the conversation as we discuss what it looks like to assess, cultivate, and protect the health of your church.

Connect with Sean & The Unstuck Group:

Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Resources Mentioned 

Unstuck Group Self Assessment
The Unstuck Church Report: Q1 2023
The Unstuck Church

In this episode, we sit down with Nils Smith, digital marketing and ministry consultant and founder of Amplify Social Media. In our conversation, we talk about the following:

• Common mistakes churches make when it comes to their digital presence.
• The intersection of digital innovation and ministry.
• Small steps to take to be more active on social media.
• Advantages of outsourcing your social media.

Join the conversation as we discuss creating a digital ministry mindset, the importance of having a digital presence as a church, and ways to maximize your social media presence.

Connect with Nils:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter

Connect with Amplify Social Media:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

Resources mentioned:
Book: Emotionally Healthy Leader by Pete Scazzero
Last Thing You Listened To: The Wealthy Way Podcast by Ryan Pineda

In this episode, we sit down with Ken Thomas, President and Founder of Connect Ministries. In our conversation, we talk about the following:

• The history and impact of Connect Ministries. 
• Why camps are way more than just “something for the kids to do”.
• How events and camps are catalysts for connection.
• Common mistakes churches when planning for Summer camps and events.
• How churches can develop growth opportunities for young leaders.

Join the conversation as we discuss the opportunities for growth and development that churches can have when they engage those in their community and beyond.

Links for Connect Ministries:
Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

Resources Mentioned:
Connect Camp's Student Staffer Information
Connect Camp's Free Survey

Final Five:
Book: A Legacy that Lasts