Our churches have been hit with a pandemic virus that none of us have probably ever seen. So many of us had to react to the situation because we had no mitigation plans in place. In this episode, we look at the importance of being a proactive church versus a reactive one.

Every church pastor has 4 distinct roles that are essential for leading and growing a healthy church. In this episode of the Churbiz Podcast, we'll cover each one in detail in order to help church pastors lead more effectively within the role they've been given.

CP 13: Branding 101 For Churches by Churbiz

***WARNING - Remote audio call with guest and some of the audio is choppy as my signal went in and out***

Using video has not only become a popular trend among churches, but also a necesary one to grow ministry and market the church. And while video is a poweful tool; one that many churches are now embracing, this episode will focus on doing live streaming well, in particualr on Facebook and YouTube - since they're both free and so many black churches are already broadcasting their weekend serices live online through them.

Donte Elliott is the founder and owner of Vivid Kulture Productions in Fayetteville, NC who is also the Director of Media at Breath of God [Church]. His experience and passion for video & photography are unmatched, and he shares with the audience powerful tools and resources that will help any church take their live streaming to the next level.

What happens to the church you've started and/or are leading if something were to happen to you? It's a difficult question to contemplate, for sure, but one that every good leader must consider. There are a lot of churches today that are thriving & growing - due largely to the charisma of a great preacher. In today's episode, we'll break down the four best strategies to help you get your church prepared to continue growing even after you're gone.

Finances are a consistent challenge for any nonprofit - and churches are no exception. Managing the inflow and outflow of money is something that every church must do.

In this episode, we break down four useful ways for churches to minimize the challenges that come with getting [and keeping] money for ministry.

CP 9: Upgrading Your Church Audio & Visual Tech by Churbiz

On this episode of the Churbiz Podcast we're talking about how to maintain the effectiveness of your team if & when people leave. As leaders, we all face the challenges of people leaving our teams - for one reason or another. In this episode, I'll walk you through 3 very important steps to take in order to prepare for people leaving, ensuring that everything continues to get done - without you having to do it all yourself.

CP 7: Running The Church Like A Nonprofit by Churbiz

Getting people on the same page and moving in the right direction is one of the hallmarks of effective leadership. And it doesn’t matter if you’re leading the church ushers or the deacon board – to be effective as a leader, you must get things done by leading other people.

And when you talk about getting things done through other people, inevitably, you’re talking about leading a healthy team. You need a strong team, and one of the best ways to manage your team – and keep everyone on the same page – is by leading productive meetings.