Thriving Church Lab

Welcome back to the Thriving Church Lab! In this episode, host Hannah Sanderson is joined by Val, Grant, and MC from SALU Church (St. Andrews Lhanbryde & Urquhart Parish Church) in the north of Scotland.

Together, they dig deep into the "HOW" of creating vibrant, growth-oriented church cultures, moving beyond vague "weasel words" to real-world community action.

In this episode, we cover:
🛠️ Building Team-Driven Cultures: How SALU transformed their church structure into 5 action-oriented "Church Action Groups."

💬 Creating Safe & Honest Spaces: Practical ways to build trust, foster genuine relationships, and encourage honest reflection.

💻 Using Tech & Systems for Reach: From rapid website response times to using AI tools (Sermon Shots) to deliver 5-day daily devotionals from Sunday sermons.

🏫 Connecting with the Local Community: Engaging schools with hands-on initiatives like lunch-time knitting clubs, coding clubs, and intergenerational projects.

☕ The Power of Joy, Fun & Prayer: Why prayer is the foundation and fun is the fuel for sustainable ministry.

Whether you're a church leader, ministry team member, or looking for practical ways to cultivate growth and community engagement in your context, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.