Church Tips – Growth Strategies for Pastors & Ministry Leaders

Have you ever said to yourself, "if we just had a little more money, we could hire someone full time?" Well, the reality is churches can't always do that, but they can compensate people in different ways. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how a church can stipend some people and the reasons why they should consider doing so. Read the full transcript, watch the...

Have you ever had a moment when you thought to yourself, "yeah, that really was a pretty good sermon I just did."? if we're not careful, this can be a dangerous place to be. In fact, it's arguably the greatest single force that holds people back in ministry. Well, in today's episode, we're going to share what that is, and how to ensure it doesn't get the best of...

If you feel like the demands of your church have you running non stop, then it's time to fill up. You see, you can't effectively lead the ministry when you're running on an empty gas tank. Instead, you need lead on full, and not empty, so that you can continue to give 100% to the church. In today's episode, we'll show you how. Read the full transcript, watch the video vers...

Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to have 30 hours in a day? I mean, just think of what you could do ministry wise. Well, those hours don't exist, but a way to do more and better ministry in the real 24 hours does exist. And we're going to show you how in today's Church Tips episode. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources her...

71% of pastors report being extremely stressed or highly stressed, and 90% work 55 to 75 hours per week feeling fatigued and worn out every single week. So how do you get off the treadmill and get some of your energy and time back? Well stay tuned because in this episode, we're going to give you the one principle that's going to help you stay on your A game and get refreshed all the time...

Have you ever found yourself thinking that you'd never do or say something that your parents did, only to find yourself doing that exact thing? Very often, people are a mirror of their parents. The same is true in the church. In today's episode, we're going to take a look at how the ministry that you lead is a reflection of you and what that means for you today. Read the full transc...

In the church world, we often hear about the need to develop leaders, but most of the time, the reasons and methods people share for why this is so important actually miss the mark. That's why in today's episode, we're going to break down the number one reason why you need to develop leaders at your church. And you've got to do it ASAP. Read the full transcript, watch the video...

Change is a part of life. Sometimes we like it. Sometimes we don't. But today is a day of great news because some things are changing here and leaders.church. So in today's episode, we're going to talk with you about these new exciting changes at leaders.church, and why you'll want to capitalize on these changes today.  Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and dis...

Have you ever wondered why it is that some churches seemed to grow all the time and others don't? Well, in today's episode, we're going to look at specific traits of growing churches. And when a church has these traits in place, it positions them for growth and greater influence. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leade...

What's the magic formula? I mean, I've seen it happen where some churches have it. Others don't have it. What is it? Why is a pastor successful in one church and one city, moves to another one, and bombs completely? Well, we're going to talk about exactly that in this episode of Church Tips. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources he...

Have you ever felt stuck as a pastor? Just sort of going through life and not really able to figure out what to do to move the ministry forward? You try all kinds of things, but nothing seems to work. Well in today's episode, we're going to share three steps to becoming a better pastor. When you do these three things. It'll pave the way for the best days ever in ministry. Read the f...

So often, as pastors, it's go go go all the time. I mean, we moved from sermon prep, to preaching, to counseling appointment, to conflict management, not to mention all the other things that you do on a weekly basis. Ministry keeps on moving. But are you stopping long enough to take care of yourself? Well, in today's episode, we're going to look at four reasons why taking an invento...

Wouldn't you love it if everyone got your vision the way you get it? Now you have these millennials and Gen Z's coming along. How in the world do you communicate vision to them? Well, in this episode of Church Tips, we're going to talk about exactly that. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/044-how...

Have you ever looked at the energy that Millennials and Gen Z have at your church? Do you wish you could channel that energy into the change that you know needs to happen? Well, today we're going to talk about exactly that, how to help millennials champion change. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/043-how-...

Commitment. Wouldn't you love it if everyone in the church who said they would do something would actually do it? And then you talk about Millennials and Gen Z... I mean, for goodness sakes, how do you get them to stay committed? We're going to talk about exactly that in this episode of Church Tips. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here...

I'm in ministry and where in the world do I turn to for help? I mean, the risk of talking to someone about something deeply personal to me, and maybe even a failing of mine, is too risky. So maybe I'll just wing this on my own. Let me tell you, friend, I wouldn't do that. In fact, in this episode, we're going to talk to you exactly about how a pastor gets help and where they ca...

COVID-19 happened and church attendance began to slip. Now what do we do? Here we are, months later, and it's still an issue. Well, in today's episode, we're going to talk about what to do when church attendance has slipped, how to respond, and ways you can move forward, despite the current reality. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources...

Do you remember where you were at when you first saw that guy or girl and you said yourself, "hmm, I could live the rest of my life with that one." Well what happens after years of ministry and marriage? Well in this episode, we're going to talk about how a pastor can keep a strong marriage relationship after years of ministry. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and...

The ministry would be great if you didn't have to deal with crabby and uncooperative people, people who want to have conflict with you. Nobody loves conflict, but it's real in ministry, and if you've ever had to deal with it, stay tuned to this episode, and we're going to talk about that very subject. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great re...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get the word out about your church, especially in today's age where things are changing so quickly? Things are moving online, and so it causes us to have to do more marketing. But then you wonder, well, is marketing the right thing for the church? Is there a way to do marketing that helps build the church and honors God? Well, stay tuned, because in thi...

How come everybody's got vision except me? I mean, the guy across town who pastors that church, he just oozes vision. The only thing that oozes out of me is sweat when I'm trying to walk around the block. You ever wondered how it is you really hear vision for the Lord and nobody wants you to do? Well, stay tuned to this episode. That's exactly what we're going to talk about tod...

Here at Church Tips, we like order. A place for everything and everything in its place. And when we find something that works, we stick with it. But have you ever tried that in ministry? You see, as the ministry grows, things have to change. And that includes the roles and responsibilities of pastors. And so in today's episode, we're going to talk about how these roles and responsibiliti...

Things would really be great around here if I could just get people off their duff and into the ministry. Have you ever said anything like that? I certainly have. The whole issue of developing volunteers and more importantly, developing leaders, is absolutely critical to the growth of your church. We're going to talk about that very issue in this particular episode. Read the full transcript,...

Did you know there are certain things churches can do that will almost guarantee their ability to reach more people? The question is, what are those things? Well, stay tuned, because in this episode, we're going to share four habits of growing churches that will help you reach more people and see greater influence in your community. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and disco...

The only thing permanent around here is change, and that's a good thing when it's happening to your church, but sometimes the institution of the church, really resists change. Why is that? We're going to talk about that in this particular episode. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/032-why-does-th...