Church Tips – Growth Strategies for Pastors & Ministry Leaders

In any organization, the goal is to have more income than expenses, but what happens when the tithes drop and you have the same amount of expenses? How could the church make sure to balance the budget and not go into debt? Especially when it comes to smaller church contexts. Well, that's exactly what we're going to look at today.

Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/007-how-to-balance-a-church-budget/

If you've wanted to make change in your church, but you fear the resistance of people, don't worry, my friend, you could make the change. But you just need to know how to do it right. There are strategic simple things you could do to make changes that will help your church move forward. And in today's episode, we're going to continue our discussion of the nine steps to help people buy into change.

Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/006-9-steps-to-helping-people-buy-into-change-part-2/

There’s nothing worse than having vision to make some sort of change in the church, only to have it stopped because you can’t get some people on board. That’s why it’s so important to get buy in before you make the change. So in this episode, we’re going to help you with nine steps that you can take to help people buy in and embrace the changes your church needs to make.

Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/005-9-steps-to-helping-people-buy-into-change-part-1/

Have you ever had somebody stab you in the back? You trusted them, you did life together, you considered them a friend, and then they turned on you. And what's worse is, you never saw it coming. And you wonder what happened? In today's episode, we're going to talk about how this happens in ministry, and what you can do when people turn on you.

Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/004-what-to-do-when-people-turn-on-you/

You've got to be on your game 24/7 365. There's no rest for the wicked or the righteous. You push hard, study hard, pray hard and do everything else hard. All these people have giant expectations, viewing you as their super pastor. In their eyes, you're taking this church to places they've never imagined possible. But oops, you're not super pastor. And guess what? You're just plain worn out. Not only physically, but also mentally. You're not as sharp. The mental toll is big, and you don't feel mentally fresh. What happened? And how can you come back to mental freshness? Well, stay tuned, because that's exactly what we're going to talk about in today's episode.

Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/003-7-ways-for-a-pastor-to-stay-mentally-fresh/

Do you feel like you always ask the same volunteers to do everything? Do you wish others would step up and get more involved? This is a constant challenge for churches everywhere. There is always more ministry to be done, and not enough people to do it. In today's episode, we're going to look at 6 tips to increase your church volunteer core to help you get more people off of the sidelines and in the trenches with you.

Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/002-6-tips-to-build-your-church-volunteer-core/

Have you ever wondered why making a change in the church has to be so hard? All it takes is one person like Herb or Mabel to completely stop your progress. In this episode, we’re going to help you know how to make changes by understanding why change is so hard for people. When you understand this, it paves the way for making things happen at your church.

Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/5-reasons-change-hard/