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In Episode 10 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Maintain a Healthy Family as a Pastor", we discuss the importance of keeping your family strong while serving as a pastor. Here are the key points covered in this episode: Consistency and personal faith: Being consistent in your faith and actions sets a positive example for your children and helps them develop their own relationship with...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Create and Maintain a Healthy Church Family Culture". In this episode, we focus on the key aspects of building a thriving church community. We discuss the importance of effective communication in shaping a healthy church culture, addressing topics like conflict resolution, and distinguishing between worldly and Godly values. We al...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Hello Church Podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss how to start a thriving Next Gen Ministry in a smaller church context. Join us as we share practical strategies for launching and developing a Next Gen Ministry within your church family. We'll emphasize the importance of having a clear vision and hiring passionate leaders who genuinely care about this minis...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Hello Church! Podcast where we’re talking about affordable church technology! In this episode, we’re going to debunk the idea that budget-friendly means sacrificing quality and provide insights on what areas to prioritize spending and some creative ways to maximize your budget. Throughout the episode, we’ll be exploring different areas in the church like the auditorium,...

Are you tired of feeling like your church's systems are scattered and disorganized? Do you want to learn how to set the foundation for a thriving ministry?  Join us as we talk about the importance of systems and processes in smaller churches, and the impact they can have on the growth of your ministry in today’s episode of the Hello Church Podcast.  Your church likely has systems in place for...

Are you tired of feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water in ministry? Do you wish you had access to practical tools and resources that could help you manage your ministry more efficiently? If so, you won't want to miss today’s episode where we'll be sharing some of our favorite resources for small churches. From powerful software to time-saving hacks, we've got...

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Episode 3 of the Hello Church podcast is all about addressing the problems pastors of smaller churches face and how to overcome them.  In this episode, we cover a range of issues such as financial strain, leadership burnout, and the lack of resources and support. We’re also going to discuss the temptation to compare ourselves to pastors of larger churches and the resulting feelings of inadequacy t...

Change can be a powerful tool for growth and revitalization in a church, but it can also be a source of conflict and division if not handled well. As pastors of smaller congregations, you face unique challenges when it comes to making changes.  Change is inevitable, and pastors and leaders must learn to embrace it. The truth is… healthy things grow, and if a church is going to grow, it will inevit...

One of the biggest concerns and challenges for leaders of smaller churches is how to go about growing your church. Here’s the deal. Healthy things grow, and we’re not just talking about numbers. Spiritual growth is vital, and a key component to the overall health of your church and when that’s right, the numbers will follow.  In this episode we’re going to address various barriers to church growth...

Welcome to season four of the Hello Church! podcast, hosted by David Crowson and Mike Hernandez, two pastors excited to guide other pastors of smaller churches through the unique challenges facing congregations of 200 or less. This season of the Hello Church! podcast will be focusing on congregations with 200 members or less, and offer valuable insights and advice based on David and Mike’s experie...

We’re excited to announce the latest season of the Hello Church! podcast! Season four is your go-to resource for pastors of small churches, focusing on addressing the unique challenges of leading congregations with 200 members or less. This season we’re talking through things like growing your church, equipping volunteers, and effectively managing resources on a tight budget. We’ll also chat about...

Your church is doing a lot of things, investing time and resources in ministries and events. But how do you know if those investments are bearing fruit?  In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about metrics. Measuring metrics beyond counting the offering and the total Sunday attendance is key to knowing what areas of your church are thriving, which need some extra attention, and possibly...

In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about the Sunday morning offering. The offering moment in our services has changed drastically in the last 20 or 30 years. No longer is it a time when everyone pulls out their checkbooks during service, hurrying to fill them out before the offering plate passes by. Now many opt to give electronically. Is that good or bad? Or is it just different? Wit...

In this episode of Hello Church! we are discussing church ordinances, specifically baptism and communion, as a part of your Sunday morning service. As a pastor, it is likely you have sat through or led hundreds or maybe thousands of these services, but we are always looking for ways to improve and level up our Sunday morning experiences.  In this episode, you will find practical nuggets you can us...

We know the great commission, that we are to share the gospel with everyone, but as churches, we can sometimes struggle to do this well on a Sunday morning.  In this episode of Hello Church!, we will discuss how to preach the Word in a way that new or unbelievers will understand and not find intimidating.  Honestly, it starts well before the service, even before they walk in the door when we ask f...

Every week churches welcome new guests on campus. Some are new believers, and some are just new to that particular church. Either way, their first-time experience is critical in their decision to return and engage with your church community. In this episode of Hello Church! we will be discussing ways to increase the number of first-time guests that become regular attenders.   Creating a positive f...

In this episode of Hello Church! we talk with Jonathan Malm of churchstagedesignideas.com.  Church stage design is not going to be the thing that grows your church. But, it does impact the overall Sunday experience for your congregation and will affect the first impression of new visitors. During our conversation, Jonathan shares some of the most creative ideas he's seen over the years. From...

During this season of Hello Church!, we are talking all about planning your Sunday service, and a significant part of a church service is worship. Planning your worship as a piece of your Sunday message levels up the impact of both the message and the worship experience. In this episode, we discuss what pastors should be aware of when it comes to planning the weekly worship experience and song sel...

Imagine a Sunday morning service with no volunteers. No one watching the toddlers in Children's Ministry. No audio techs monitoring the mics for the sermon or lyrics on the screen for worship. No one greeting guests as they walk in the front door. Let's hope you don't have any new visitors that Sunday because they likely won't be returning.  Volunteers are essential to the Sund...

What’s your favorite part of a Sunday morning church service? If you thought announcements, you’re right. It’s possible to have fun with your announcements and make them memorable. Here’s how you can make your announcement segment flow smoothly, be more informative, and have fun. If there’s a lot going on at your church, be selective in choosing Sunday morning announcements. Set up criteria for ch...

Welcome to the first episode of season 3! This season we’ll be talking about The Service - the elements that make up a Sunday morning church service - to make your service be about preaching the gospel and being in community with other believers. Today, we’re looking at the big picture - planning your service. Planning gives you focus, allows you to be flexible with that focus, and allows you to b...

Sermon Preparation is very important for pastors - they don't know everything or have all the answers about any given biblical topic. Even if they do have enough information for an upcoming sermon, they still want to communicate with their people, help them understand the Bible, and portray scripture accurately, to the best of their ability. We asked the pastors in our Facebook Pastor's...

We're talking about what you can do after you have preached your sermon. You put 8 hours, minimum, into your message prep and after a 30 minute sermon on the weekend, what can you do to get more impact out of those 8 hours. What can you do to help the message live beyond the weekend and leverage your hard work into Monday and through the following weekend? This episode of Hello Church! Podcas...

Among all the responsibilities you have in your life as a pastor, improving your sermon writing and delivery should be of high importance. One of the biggest contributor to improvement is the lack of critical feedback. Because pastors preach the good news every week, improving and growing as a communicator is very important. 90% of people chose the church they attend based on the pastor's pre...