In this episode, Mark Strong, executive pastor at The Well Community Church, shares insights on strategic church engagement, effective communication tools, and leveraging data for ministry growth. Discover practical strategies for internal and external church outreach, optimizing digital tools, and fostering community connection.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Mark Strong

02:49 Mark's Journey to Executive Pastor

06:15 The Importance of Strategy Before Tools

09:38 Essential Tools for Church Management

14:05 External Engagement Strategies

16:58 Internal Communication Tools

22:36 Effective Announcement Strategies

25:58 Integrating Ministry and Community Engagement

28:13 Challenges in Church Engagement Strategies

33:21 Tools and Solutions for Effective Church Communication

41:05 Data-Driven Decision Making in Ministry

44:38 Next Steps for Church Engagement

49:42 Launching AskMarkStrong.com for Church Support

Minister tax compliance is one of the most misunderstood areas in church administration and getting it wrong has real consequences.In this episode, ChurchBiz CPAs Kevin Aderholt and Chris Mallonee give a comprehensive breakdown of minister tax and payroll compliance: unique tax classifications for ministers, the employee vs. self-employed distinction, housing allowances, and the payroll best practices every church should have in place.Whether you're a church administrator, pastor, or board member, this is practical guidance you can act on. For more resources on church finance, check out the ChurchBiz Hub!🔗 https://www.churchbiz.com/church-fina...#ChurchBiz #MinisterTax #ChurchPayroll #HousingAllowance #ChurchFinance #Stewardship

Does your church have a written expense policy? If not, you could be exposing your ministry to unnecessary risk — and even tax consequences.In this episode, our CPAs break down the essentials of church expense policies, including how to set up an IRS-compliant reimbursable plan, when to use church credit cards vs. reimbursements, and why documentation matters more than most churches realize.This episode is taken from a segment of the Church Biz Live, where church leaders can bring their real questions to experienced CPAs in a live format. Want the Full Episode Plus Live Access to Our CPAs?This clip is just a preview. The full first episode covers benevolence policies, key financial metrics, cash reserves, designated vs. undesignated funds, and more.

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In this episode, Chris Mallonee interviews Kyler Chavez, the studio manager at Redeemer Studio in Round Rock, Texas. They discuss the importance of stewardship in churches, particularly focusing on the stewardship of spiritual gifts through music and podcasting. Kyler shares his background in music, the mission of Redeemer Studio, and how it serves local churches by providing professional recording space. They explore the benefits of podcasting for churches, share impactful stories from the studio, and discuss practical next steps for churches interested in utilizing studio services.Learn more about the Redeemer Studio - https://redeemerrr.org/redeemer-studio

In this episode, Josh Reeves sits down with Brandon Barker, the Executive Director of Redeemer Network, to discuss the ins and outs of church planting and stewardship. They dig into the challenges church planters face, especially in managing finances. Brandon highlights why having the right resources and training is crucial for effective stewardship. They discuss insightful views on how financial practices influence a church's overall health and growth, noting that stewardship extends beyond money—it's also about worship and building community. To wrap things up, they lighten the mood with fun discussions about sports, food, and travel, sharing some of their personal interests and experiences along the way.

In this podcast episode, Josh and Chris discuss their new e-book, "The Church Planter's Guide to Finance." This resource is designed to assist both new church plants and established churches. They provide an overview of the e-book, covering essential topics such as entity setup, creating bylaws, managing finances, and teaching stewardship. The conversation underscores the importance of financial literacy in church leadership and offers practical guidance for church leaders.

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In this episode of the Church Biz Podcast, host Josh Reeves interviews Robert Livingston, a pastor and church planter. They discuss Robert's journey through various church plants, focusing on the importance of prayer, financial stewardship, and community engagement. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes he faced while fundraising for church facilities, emphasizes the significance of personal integrity in financial matters, and shares valuable lessons learned throughout the process.

In this episode, Josh Reeves and Chris Mallonee discuss effective strategies for cultivating a culture of generosity within churches. They share insights from their experiences during a budget crisis, emphasizing the importance of financial planning, regular communication about giving, and integrating giving into worship as an act of worship. They also highlight the need for preaching on stewardship and building trust through transparency in financial matters.

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In this episode, Josh and Chris discuss the vision and values of ChurchBiz, emphasizing their commitment to serving churches and religious nonprofits. They outline their mission statement focused on God-honoring stewardship and detail their core values, including character, excellence, simplicity, focus, and solutions. The conversation also highlights the unique aspects of ChurchBiz, such as dedicated client service representatives and a focus on the specific needs of religious organizations. Additionally, they share their service guarantees and engage in a light-hearted discussion about March Madness and MLB opening day.

In this episode, I sit with ChurchBiz leaders Kevin Aderholt and Chris Mallonee. We reflect on ways we’ve seen God at work through ChurchBiz in 2024. Chris and Kevin also previewed a few things we are working on for 2025 and some updates on our leadership team.