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HERE ARE THE 8 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Limit the number of sermon points

• One point per slide 

• Limit the number of slides 

• Set the sermon up with a question you are going to answer

• Sermon review with others before preaching

• Use illustrations/stories

• The more space between initial writing and preaching, the better 

• Preach 40 minutes or under (mostly under)

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Mission Support

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HERE ARE THE 7 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Plan 6-12 months out (knowing things can change)

• There is a difference between Sunday events and non-Sunday events

• Don’t plan multiple things same week/weekend if it is a larger church ask/invitation

• Consider what you will announce from stage/email/etc., when making your schedule 

• Not everything your church does has to be a church “event” 

• Don’t close shop in the summer

• Remember the more you share/have going on, the less people will see the importance of going

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Mission Support

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HERE ARE THE 7 REASONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Too long + too much info

• No training or feedback 

• Announcing stuff too far in advance (some exceptions)

• One next step per announcement 

• No guardrails on what to announce

• You are giving too much weight to the difference announcements can make 

• You do them at a bad time in your service

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Mission Support

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HERE ARE THE 7 LESSONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Repeatedly share the need, then follow up with people 

• People are very willing to serve if they think what they do matters

• Schedule set up + tear down teams separately 

• People are more gracious with imperfection when portable 

• People need to be trained 

• Pay for signage

• Pay for portable equipment

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Mission Support

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HERE ARE THE 7 THINGS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Simplified home page 

• Service Times + Address + I’m new button

• Update your website 

• Real pictures of your church gatherings

• Too many menu options in header 

• Use a 3rd party 

• Add contact info (emails) on staff page

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Mission Support

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HERE ARE THE 7 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Have conversations with some people before the announcement

• Don’t over explain the change from stage

• Sunday morning or member meeting best option, then video if needed, not email

• Invite questions when announcement is given 

• Remember: most people are fine if you are fine

• Don’t share any changes or reasoning that isn’t solid

• Encourage your people and thank them

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Mission Support

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HERE ARE THE 6 METRICS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Giving units

• Small group attendance

• Active members 

• Connect cards received each Sunday

• New guest funnel 

• Online metrics 

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Mission Support

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HERE ARE THE 6 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Sermon points 

• Give specific exampleswhen making a point 

• Work in multiple illustrations/stories per sermon

• One main idea/final point

• Connect the sermon to a next step at your church

• Now what?

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Mission Support

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HERE ARE THE 7 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Do a service run-through 

• Send your announcements out ahead of time (to the person doing them)

• Clean the parking lot (whether your location or not)

• Have a new guest gift people actually want

• 3-4 announcement maximum 

• Add signage

• Pre-service huddle

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Mission Support

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HERE ARE THE 6 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Kids don’t have to do more than other kids
• Kids need discipline and behavioral expectations
• Do not worry if your kids act like kids
• Ask for approval before sharing stories 
• How you parent can’t help or hurt your leadership 
• Work to ensure your kids know you love them more than you love the church 

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