Church Tips – Growth Strategies for Pastors & Ministry Leaders

Every week you start with a blank page. You've got to figure out, what's the hook? What's the illustration? What's the thing that's going to get people on the same page as you prepare for the Word of God to be delivered to people. So as you're putting that together, and as you prepare to deliver that on every weekend, what is it that's going to help people get prepared for the Word of God that you are going to deliver to them? Well, in today's episode, we're going to talk about some tips and ideas to how to make that introduction part of your sermon, powerful and effective.

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Wow, that was a great sermon pastor. I really can't remember what it was exactly all about. But it was great. You've heard that before. Maybe you've said it before. Well, today's episode of church tips, I want to talk to you about my three all time favorite, most memorable sermons.


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Are the small groups in your church really helping make disciples? Are people growing in their faith? Or are the small groups more just connecting points for people? That's the question so many churches are asking. How to determine if people are growing in their walk with God is a critical part of knowing the success of your small group ministry. So in today's episode, we're gonna talk about how to know if your small group ministry is helping make disciples.

Have you ever heard a pastor tell you that their church set out to have a culture of excellence? In this episode, we're going to unpack why you should not strive to create a culture of excellence for your church.

Have you ever heard the saying "numbers are everything?" Well, the fact is, that is very true. It doesn't matter whether it's sports, business, politics, whatever it is, people are measuring stuff all the time. And the same is true for the church. So in today's episode, we're going to talk about what data to measure in ministry. And when you do this, it's going to help position you for greater growth, greater participation, and more influence in your community.

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You worked and worked and worked to get this volunteer to serve in ministry, and now they're not cutting it. What in the world are you going to do? Can you fire a volunteer? Well, in this episode, we're going to talk about exactly that.

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https://leaders.church/podcast/072-how-to-fire-a-church-volunteer/

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Do you ever wonder what people outside the church think of you inside the church? I mean, they're thinking about coming to church, but they don't know what that experience is going to be. I'm telling you, in this episode, we're going to talk about the very things you need to do to help people who don't know about the church feel comfortable. We want them to enjoy the church and have an experience, whether it's digital or in person, that they'll never forget.

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Were you called by the Lord to lead a just a quiet little life with a few folks that come to church from time to time? Or were you called to lead a thriving, vibrant community of believers that does outreach and touches your community in ways that no one has ever done? You and I both know the answer to that. To get you to that point, we're going to talk about that very thing in this particular episode.

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Have you ever wondered if you should start a new ministry at the church? Maybe you've had someone come up to you with an idea that they thought would be a great idea for the church. Maybe you've got some ideas of things you could do at the church. Well, how do you know if you should actually start that ministry? Well, in today's episode, we're going to share three ways to help you determine if you should start that new ministry.

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You ever wonder why it is that the church grows faster than you have money to staff it? I mean, you'd think the Lord would kind of flip that and make it easier to make the decision or when to hire. Well, today's episode of Church Tips podcast, we're going talk about exactly that subject and help you get there.

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https://leaders.church/podcast/068-how-to-know-when-to-hire-a-church-employee/