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As the church is trying to recover from the pandemic, many church leaders are asking how they can lead people back to serving.

The answer is simple: Amid the uncertainty, we need to return to the basics of discipleship and service. By doing so, we will show people the power of community and the joy of serving others. 

Perhaps we have forgotten to emphasize that serving others is also serving God. And when they serve the Lord, they are fulfilling their purpose. We have spent far too much time telling people what to do and far too little time teaching them why they should care about serving others.

It's in the service of others that we find our greatest joy and our deepest purpose. It's in the service of others that we find our greatest fulfillment. 

In this episode, our guest Shawn Wood, the Lead Pastor of Freedom Church, will take us through the practical ways to motivate people to serve others. He will also talk about the pandemic's impact on the church and how leaders can use this as an opportunity to step up, serve, and lead people in the right direction. 

“When you're doing what God has called you to do, you don't need a lot of other motivation. If we can get people in that position, where they're being fed by the fact that they're doing what God has asked them to do, then then they're going to show up anyway.”
-Shawn Wood

Listen to this episode to see how you might inspire others to serve!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• The keys to building an online church without losing community
• How the church can stay connected in times of crisis
• Why gathering at church is still necessary for spiritual growth and community building
• Practical ways you can motivate people to serve others
• Ways to disciple during a pandemic

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The church is beginning to reflect the diversity of the world around it. 

Though this may seem like a daunting reality, it provides an incredible opportunity for the church to continue growing and thriving. 

It's a chance for the church to take a more strategic approach to the changes and advance its mission—and church planting is a critical part of this approach. While it is not the only way to do this, it is vital to a church’s growth.

The new age of globalization, where our world is becoming more diverse and our culture is becoming more global, necessitates the church to focus on reaching the cultural boundaries that are differentially impacted by these changes.

In this episode, we are excited to hear from Pastor Sam Collier, who recently launched a church in Atlanta, GA, called Story Church. He will share a glimpse into how this church began and his vision for how the church will grow. He will also speak about the significance of multiculturalism in the church's growth.

“We think different, we come from different backgrounds, but we learn to celebrate what we do agree on.”
-Sam Collier 

Church planting is a huge undertaking, so this is a great place to start if you're wondering where to begin!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• A little background on Sam's journey as a pastor
• What it takes to plant a church in such a challenging time
• The roles of the pastor in church planting
• Why understanding culture helps us fulfill the Great Commission
• Some principles for understanding multicultural churches
• How to use Facebook ads to promote your church

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With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church.

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Churches have come a long way online. With sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, churches can now be just as effective online as they are in person. In fact, many churches use online outreach more effectively than they do in person.

When social media first came on the scene, pastors and church leaders mainly used it to share sermons, promote upcoming events, and share inspirational quotes. However, as more people joined the social media world, the platforms began to be used for a broader array of purposes.

The social media arsenal has grown since podcasts, blogs, and vlogs were introduced, and now churches are finding more and more creative ways to use social media to build their church community and spread the gospel. 

Churches with the most success online are the most creative and the ones that are willing to experiment. Through failing, learning, and adjusting, churches can grow and become even more effective online.  

This episode features a chat with the "vlogging pastor" and the Lead Pastor of Passion Creek Church in Arizona, Trey Van Camp. He will be sharing specific strategies for using social media to further the ministry of a church and providing some helpful advice for those churches that are just starting out in digital space.

“It's the storytelling; how do you grab their attention? How do you bring them to Jesus? That is what I'm passionate about.”
-Trey Van Camp 

Trey comes from a fourth generation of pastors. He received his Bachelor's degree in Applied Theology from California Baptist University, where he graduated summa cum laude and received  the "Applied Theology Award." Trey is happily married to Jordan. They have three children: Faith Karis, Selah Ruth, and Trinity Rose.

This will be a great opportunity to hear more about what Trey is doing at Passion Creek Church and learn how to effectively use social media for the growth of your church.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Why online presence matters to churches
• How churches can improve their online presence 
• How to repurpose sermon content online
• How to use vlogging to grow your church
• Pastor Trey vlog's story structure (attention, intervention, invitation)
• The importance of storytelling in vlogging
• Effective social media strategies
• Technical tips on vlogging

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With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church.

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Having a small-group ministry is one of the most effective ways to reach out to a community.

If you can maximize your small groups and use them more successfully, it can significantly impact the church’s overall direction.

So what can a church leader do to maximize the potential of their small groups?

With the correct tools and understanding, church leaders may play an essential role in laying the groundwork for small groups. This means ensuring that everyone in the church understands the importance of small groups, their value to the church, and the need to invest in small groups. 

The goal for small groups is to expand each person’s potential in the body of Christ. The church can achieve this goal by establishing a culture of small groups, training and equipping small group leaders, and providing regular relationship-building opportunities. 

If you're ready to take your small group ministry to the next level, then here is your chance to find out how with our guest this episode. Jason Sniff, Small Group Pastor of New Creation Church, will share strategies to help you grow your church community and reach more people through small groups. Having written and co-authored small group resources and studies, Jason understands firsthand the plight of every pastor and church leader when it’s time to revamp their small groups.

We can get people together, we can gather them, and they might even grow. But we missed the Great Commission, which is to go and take what we're learning with us wherever we go.
-Jason Sniff 

If you want to get the most out of your small group, then this is an episode you don't want to miss! 

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Ideas to help you maximize small groups in ministry
• How to leverage small groups to make your church more effective
• The ways to find, lead and equip small group leaders
• The role of small groups in evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development
• The essential qualities of a good small group leader 
• How to engage every person in a small group and get them connected

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Pastors, you've got a lot on your plate. You have to lead the congregation in worship and prayer, teach the Bible, shepherd people through life transitions and crises—and that's just for starters. 

But there is one thing you can do that will change everything: Help your church become an effective family ministry. 

This requires a lot of creativity, planning, and patience. With the correct tools and strategies, you can help your congregation accept new approaches to family ministry. Big project, but possible!

If families are involved, everyone wins. The church will grow, and families will thrive. In the long run, that can mean nothing short of a healthy, thriving church.

That's why we have this episode to help you encourage families to participate in ministry. We have brought in a guest speaker to give you some great ideas to make your church family ministry more successful. 

It's not often you come across a man who has been married for 40 years and a family pastor, but that is exactly who you will meet today. Aaron Johnson, a marriage and family life pastor at Woodcreek Church, will provide tools, initiatives, and practical steps that have been proven effective in strengthening family relationships. 

"A family is only as strong as the father and the mother, as a unit. As you might imagine, we’re all about strong marriages, but we want to encourage the team to be actively involved in their kids' lives." 
-Aaron Johnson

If you desire to see the families in your church transformed, don't miss out on this podcast. It might be exactly what you need to take your family ministry from good to great!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Ways church can help build strong families
• Ways to develop young leaders in your youth ministry
• Ideas and programs to grow your family ministry (meals at home program, dating program, and 5th-grade discipleship program)
• Family ministry websites that help leaders strengthen family relationships (All Pro Dad & HomePointe Family Model For Churches)

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With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church.

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In a culture that is increasingly shifting away from biblical values, it can be challenging to invite children to know Jesus. Any outreach toward children must carefully consider the unique needs of a child's faith journey.

We must go beyond simply preaching the gospel. We must intentionally equip children to be resilient and passionate disciples of Christ. If we are going to reach children truly, then we need to look at what that means and begin thinking about ways to accomplish this goal.

“Children's ministry can mean a lot of things…But disciple-making is a specific target. It's a specific mission that's designed to help make disciples, and so that's important because we're now living in a very different world than we were 20, 30, 40 years ago. And so the level of missional focus we need with our own kids to reach them and to disciple them is really significant."
-Matt Markins

In this episode, Matt Markins, President of Awana ministry, will share valuable insights on engaging children and what children are looking for in a church setting in today's world. Matt will also share practical ways churches can move out of traditional structures to make authentic connections with children.

Take part in this exciting discussion and learn new ways to connect with the church's future leaders!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• How to help children grow in their faith and become lifetime disciples
• How to disciple children in a post-Christian culture
• Difference between children's ministry and child discipleship
• The key factors that children need to thrive in this culture
• Family discipleship strategies
• Awana curriculum and discipleship resources

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With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church.

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Many people's lives can be changed by your church's global outreach efforts. When it comes to this important mission, how do you get the church on board?

I'm not just talking about sending people on missions trips; I'm also talking about how you might encourage your church to be more purposeful about your outreach efforts.

Our guest for today, Pastor Paul Hansen of Grace Community Church, not only puts his heart and soul into this purpose, but he also serves as an inspiration to the church by modeling how to live out the mission.

“If we really want to be a world-class Christian, we really need to be global-minded because that’s just simply the heart of God."
-Paul Hansen

Don't miss out on listening to this podcast and get even more fired up to reach more people for Jesus!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• How to "think global" outside of your cultural community and strategize for a more effective ministry
• A new way to think about the needs of your community and how you can meet them
• The specific goals that will help you reach more people in different areas of life
• What it takes to equip pastors for global outreach by providing them with the necessary spiritual support or resources
• Why it is important to be intentional with your use of technology
• And so much more…

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Co-pastoring is commonly done but often not talked about.

It's a responsibility that can be challenging, life-changing, and rewarding all at the same time. This is especially true if you are just getting started with your church from the ground up.

So what does it take to succeed in co-pastoring a new church?

As with any relationship, communication is the key. They have to be willing to discuss everything, big or small, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. Most importantly, they must have a clear vision for the church and work harmoniously together. 

In this episode, we’ll learn from two men of God, Jim Johnson, and Paul Basden, who, like Paul and Peter, obeyed God's calling by planting a church and serving alongside each other. They will share their story about how they got started together as co-pastors, what it takes to plant a new church, and provide some insight into how they work together.

“We have a very similar doctrinal background. It's been a real blessing, and it's worked out beautifully. I think the church has benefited from it.” 
-Jim Johnson

If you are looking for inspiration from these seasoned pastors, tune in to this episode!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Strategies to plant a church
• Ways co-pastors can share the responsibility of leading a church
• What co-pastors can learn from their differences
• How co-pastoring can help fill each other's weaknesses
• How to make your church appealing to young families
• Jim’s and Paul’s writing ministry, 365 Discipleship
  
  

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When a challenging situation arises, the church leaders must know how to handle it biblically and effectively.

In some cases, the need to navigate through the crisis is an opportunity to reevaluate and refine the ministry's vision. Other times, a crisis can be a blessing, propelling the church to grow and develop in new directions. 

The bottom line is that leaders must recognize the opportunity, accept the challenge, and plan their response. 

In this episode, we'll be talking with experts who have been there and done that. Frisco Bible Church Executive Pastor Andy Sipes and his wife, Student Ministry Director Summer Sipes, will break down for us some of the specific ways that leaders can effectively navigate through crisis.

"The Lord is the one who's guiding our ministry. It takes the pressure off of us to be able to let Him lead. The fear of failure is removed when that happens." 
-Summer Sipes

You can be sure that this episode will be packed full of great information for anyone who wants to know what it takes to keep their church strong during tough times. So don't miss out on this opportunity – listen now!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• The scope of the executive pastor role and the local pastor's alliance
• Summer's call to student ministry and how students can serve the church
• Why ministry effectiveness requires teamwork and partnership
• Leading and making decisions as fellow followers of Christ
• Communication strategies to keep church members focused on the call
  
  

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The church has long been a hub for musicians of every style and genre, from piano and organ players to violinists and guitar players. So why not use the gift of music to the fullest? 

Creating music is an opportunity to edify the believers, to build them up in the faith. It unites us as one body in Christ and gives us more freedom to express our gifts and talents than any other form of ministry.

In this podcast, we will be hearing from Broward Church Evangelist Tony Fernandez about how their music compositions edify the church and help people connect with God on a deeper level. Aside from that, he will share with us how music has served as a tool in expressing what their church has been through and how God has remained faithful throughout the church's various seasons.

“One of the things that is important from my own Christianity is the true fact that I worship a creator. I'm born in his image, and I was formed from the dust to be a creator.” 
-Tony Fernandez

Spend some time with us on this podcast and learn more about how to create effective worship experiences in your church!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• How to engage your congregation in worship
• How music forms and reflects the culture 
• A deep dive into the lyrics of “Words of Life”
• The four levels of song production
• Marketing the worship album like an indie band
  
  

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Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff.

With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church.

Learn more at https://tithely.com