unSeminary founder, Rich Birch, returns to the podcast to discuss the mini-apocalypse that's happened around church growth in the last few years, what growing churches are doing, why volunteers are a key to seeing your church grow, and the numbers that matter most when planting a church. Plus, Rich talks about the personal cost of leading through the last few years, including the self-soothing behaviors that can trap a leader. Get more on this episode by going to https://careynieuwhof.com/episode532.

CNLP 532 | Rich Birch on the Mini-Apocalypse that Happened Around Church Growth, How to Generate Growth at Your Church, and the Numbers that Matter Most in Church Planting

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CNLP 646 | Prof G (Scott Galloway) on A Generation of Young Men Filled With Rage and Shame, The Biggest Threat AI Poses, and An Atheist's View on Rethinking How to Be the Church

Jon Tyson talks about secularism and how to respond to the new obsession with identity. He discusses generational differences in the church, getting older in leadership, and what he learned from Eugene Peterson. Plus, Jon dives into AI, technology, discipleship, and providing an alternative to the culture.  Show Notes  On The Rise Newsletter  Preaching Cheat Sheet  Watch on YouTube  Follow @careynieuwhof  Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork    This episode is sponsored by:   THE CHURCH NETWORK Church leaders, the race we're running is a marathon, not a sprint, so don’t go it alone. You're invited to build community and grow with other church operational leaders at The Church Network Conference on July 9-12 in Lexington, KY. Register today at thechurchnetwork.com/2024conference   CHURCH.TECH With a single click of a button, you can actually turn your message into small group guidance, devotions, social media content, and more. Visit get.church.tech/carey/ to get started and use code CAREY at checkout.    Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

CNLP 645 | Jon Tyson on Secularism, Responding To The Cultural Obsession with Identity, Generational Differences in the Church, Aging Well in Leadership, Tech, AI, and Discipleship

 Annie F. Downs talks about how churches are missing opportunities in ministry to and with single men and women.  Plus, she discusses a new take on sexual purity, how to finish well, why your 50s, 60s, and 70s are your best decades, the state of publishing and podcasting, and lessons from New York.    Show Notes  On The Rise Newsletter  Preaching Cheat Sheet  Watch on YouTube  Follow @careynieuwhof  Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork    This episode is sponsored by:   THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE I'm excited to announce the Art of Leadership LIVE, my first—ever leadership conference, which will be held in Dallas, Texas, this September. With a select group of leaders, you’ll be able to have the safe, unfiltered conversations you can’t have anywhere else, learn strategies that challenge and change you, and build connections with the right people. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time by visiting theartofleadershiplive.com.   GLOO With Gloo's FREE texting service, it only takes 5 minutes to send that last-minute update, create a devotional, rally your volunteers, or even get more people praying. When you sign up you can send unlimited texts, free, forever. Go to gloo.us/freetexting to sign up.    Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

CNLP 644 | Annie F. Downs On The Opportunity Churches Are Missing With Single Men and Women, A New Take on Sexual Purity, Finishing Well, and Lessons from 100 Million Podcast Downloads

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CNLP 643 | George Kamel on How to Effectively Pitch Yourself As a Young Leader, How to Get Noticed and Promoted in Leadership, EQ Tips, and Money Advice for Millennials and Gen Z In the New Housing Re

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CNLP 642 | Willie and Korie Robertson on Duck Dynasty's Backstory, The Terrible Side of Rapid Growth, And How to Make Marriage, Family, and Friendship Work in the Spotlight

CNLP 532 | Rich Birch on the Mini-Apocalypse that Happened Around Church Growth, How to Generate Growth at Your Church, and the Numbers that Matter Most in Church Planting

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