Church Leadership Lab

In this episode, we sit down with Mark MacDonald, a church branding strategist and founder of Be Known for Something.

We explore strategies to ignite engagement at your church and the importance of clear communication in reaching your congregation and community effectively.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Clarifying church communication strategies.
• Engaging congregation beyond Sunday services.
• Strategies for enhancing your worship experiences.
• Engaging first-time guests and community members.
• The importance of creating a culture of invitation.

Join us as we dive into strategies to ignite engagement at your church with Mark MacDonald.

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In this episode, we sit down with Justin Romine, the managing partner and CEO of HR Ministry Solutions.

We explore avoiding common HR mistakes in ministry and how churches can effectively manage their teams and resources.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Importance of HR in ministry settings.
• Risks of outdated employee handbooks.
• Effective use of staff lifestyle agreements.
• Classifying and paying church roles correctly.
• Cultural and discipleship costs of poor HR.

Join us as we dive into avoiding the most common HR mistakes in ministry with Justin Romine.

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In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Nick Newman, founder of Selah Leaders and Lead Pastor of Propel Church in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina.

We explore how ministry leaders can prioritize rest and prevent burnout through intentional rhythms and support systems.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Importance of rest for ministry leaders.
• Challenges of balancing ministry and rest.
• Role of identity in preventing burnout.
• Strategies for sustainable church leadership.
• Practical tips for implementing rest policies.

Join us as we dive into how ministry leaders can prioritize rest and prevent burnout with Pastor Nick Newman.

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In this episode, Kendall Conner and Jessica Moore explore practical tips to prepare your church for the Easter ministry season.

We share essential advice that will equip your church for Easter, ensuring a smooth and successful event for your congregation and community.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Benefits of starting Easter planning early.
• Communicating effectively with your church.
• Setting volunteers up for success.
• Planning worship services with intention.
• Creating a meaningful follow-up strategy.

Join us as we dive into essential tips to equip your church for Easter with Kendall Conner and Jessica Moore.

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In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Harden, a church growth consultant and co-founder of Firm Foundations Marketing.

We explore how churches can utilize data to effectively identify and reach their target audience.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Using data for church growth.
• Defining your church's ideal audience.
• The five Ps of defining a target audience.
• The role of data in decision making.
• Aligning outreach with your ideal audience.

Join us as we dive into using data to discover your church's target audience with Tyler Harden.

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In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Goff, pastor of Radiate Church and Executive Director of the Acts 2 Network of Churches and Leaders.

We explore how to navigate difficult leadership seasons and the lessons learned along the way.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Navigating unexpected leadership challenges.
• Overcoming grief as a leader.
• Phases of healing in leadership.
• The power of acknowledgment and vision.
• Mobilizing the church after hardship.
• The importance of personal leadership development.

Join us as we dive into how to navigate difficult leadership seasons with Brandon Goff.

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In this episode, we sit down with Steve Fogg, an early adopter of church online and online campus pastor at Crossway Baptist Church in Melbourne, Australia.

We explore how ministries can effectively reach their communities online through digital strategies and engagement.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The importance of church websites.
• Engaging social media strategies.
• Benefits of live streaming services.
• Creating discoverable, faith-based content.
• Building digital ministry teams.

Join us as we dive into how ministries can reach their communities online with Steve Fogg.

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In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Jeff Kapusta, the founding and lead pastor of LifePoint Church, a life-giving church in Wilmington, North Carolina.

We explore how to create spiritual momentum at your church and the strategies that have brought fresh life to timeless elements of the faith for his congregation.

In this conversation, we discuss:
• How to inspire your church to pray.
• Innovative ways to engage with the Bible.
• Creating can’t-miss worship events.
• Addressing church growth barriers.
• Reinventing areas of your ministry.
Join us as we dive into creating spiritual momentum at your church with Pastor Jeff Kapusta.

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In this episode of the Church Leadership Lab Podcast, we sit down with Katie Allred, founder of ChurchCommunications.com, author, professor, and thought leader on marketing, business, and Christian leadership.

We explore how churches can leverage AI to save time and improve communication while focusing on meaningful ministry.

In this conversation, we discuss:
• AI and church communications intersection.
• Using AI for content planning.
• Efficient social media content creation.
• Segmenting congregation data with AI.
• Unified workspace benefits for church staff.

Join us as we dive into how churches can use AI to save time and communicate better with Katie Allred.

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In this episode, we sit down with Juliet Towner, a veteran in church media with over 25 years of experience, now serving as the Product Art Director at Ministry Brands.

We explore how churches can utilize graphics to boost engagement in various ministries and church activities.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Impact of visuals on church communication.
• Simplifying announcements with visual aids.
• Branding for consistent church messaging.
• Using media for engaging kids ministry.
• Optimal use of templates for church graphics.
• Social media strategies for churches.

Join us as we dive into using graphics to increase engagement in every area of your church with Juliet Towner.

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