Jump ahead about 6-10 minutes to get into the good stuff.

I also reference this resource. You’ll want to dive into it and share it with your team

This was recorded on a Friday, thus the extra spice. I used to roll with a “Spicy Friday” brand … I guess the snark stuck around. :)

I’ll help you build a better team, saving you thousands of dollars and bringing you thousands of dollars.

When you want to get serious, hit me up for coaching or an in depth 3-day visit.

As always, I have references who can speak from the other side of the screen. I have guys you can speak candidly with about how I recruited them, led them, even frustrated them. They’ll be honest with you. And you’ll even like them better. :)

Hit Dustin Stradley, Taylor Shytle, Dustin Thompson, Joel Jordan, Petr Buzyan, Greg Basch, among others.

Todd Mears is the Kids Pastor of Celebration Church in the Austin area. This is where we attend church and have really been blessed to know Todd and his team. He discusses some of the typical tensions many face in that ministry. And has some solid portable one-liners too. Send this to your Kids Pastor.

Welcome to the new crew! This short video is your quick orientation to Swebbstack — how I write, where the content comes from, and what’s coming next (including a 9-part free series on how I use AI). If you’ve ever thought, “This is exactly what I needed,” it’s probably because someone just like you asked for it.

This episode is built from a coaching session with a traveling evangelist looking to scale his business as well as get better at focusing and communicating his value. Swebb unpacks how ministry leaders can move beyond just "preaching the gospel" and start clearly articulating their unique value. He challenges leaders to set financial minimums, stop waiting for random opportunities, and proactively build real relationships that open the right doors. Swebb also breaks down why being pigeonholed in ministry is dangerous—and how setting boundaries around your calling protects both your mission and your family. If you're tired of surviving and ready to start building a sustainable ministry, this conversation is for you.

As always, source content is Swebb’s but the interpretation and presentation is AI.

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A pastor in the midwest sits down with Swebb for a sharp, practical conversation on church leadership and growth strategy. They tackle topics like calendar planning, maximizing seasonal attendance, using real data to understand congregant behavior, and rethinking assimilation models. Swebb pushes back on trend-chasing and challenges leaders to lead with clarity, intention, and a deep understanding of their own church's rhythms.

Feel free to request content on a question you have about church leadership or operations.

As always, source content is Swebb’s but the interpretation and presentation is AI.

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This episode comes from a coaching call transcript between a church executive and Swebb, where they discuss structural and operational improvements for a church. They focus on the need for clear standards and measurable practices, particularly regarding stage hosting and overall service flow, to ensure consistency and effectiveness. A significant point of discussion is the importance of intentionality in every aspect of the service, moving people through a journey rather than simply filling time or making announcements. They also address the need for training and empowering staff to handle unforeseen situations and to build a culture of confidence and control.

As always, source content is Swebb’s but the interpretation and presentation is AI.

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This episode comes from a webinar focused on church planting. Swebb shares insights and advice based on his own experiences and observations. He emphasizes the importance of defining key aspects like the reason for planting, what kind of church is being started, and what is truly needed for success. He also stresses the necessity of being decisive in making choices and having discipline in areas such as budgeting and managing one's calendar. Swebb engages with participants' questions throughout, touching on topics like measuring success, the role of leadership personality, and the effectiveness of church planting organizations.

As always, source content is Swebb’s but the interpretation and presentation is AI.

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This is a bonus episode with our real voices and organic content. Greg Basch and I discussed “Calling” on a recent IG Live. This topic has been both a trigger and a workout for us over the years working together and working in the same general space of leadership coaching.

You can also watch the full conversation on YouTube here.

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This episode argues for the significant financial and missional returns that churches can achieve by strategically investing in coaching, particularly for expansion and overall church health. It contrasts poorly executed, costly independent efforts with successful, sustainable growth resulting from expert guidance. Swebb presents a case study demonstrating a substantial increase in tithes and salvations for a minimal coaching investment. This emphasizes that this proven strategy, focusing on scalability and sustainability, is not limited to multisite churches but can benefit any church seeking growth and effective leadership. It encourages leaders to move beyond theoretical approaches and embrace practical, customized coaching to unlock their church's potential and avoid costly mistakes.

As always, source content is Swebb’s but the interpretation and presentation is AI.

Connect with Swebb at www.swebb.fyiAlso on Instagram @swebbfyi.Also on www.swebbfyi.substack.com