Fly on the Wall Podcast With Chris Sonksen

It is inevitable that as a church leader you will have to deal with sensitive topics. In this episode, Chris shares tips for how to handle these difficult conversations in a way that honors God and builds up His people. 👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychurchboom + Website: https://www.churchboom.org 👋 About...

Are your staff meetings ineffective?  Do you find yourself going over the same topics every week with no real progress? In this video, Chris Sonksen shares tips to help make your staff meetings more effective and get more out of them. 👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychurchboom + Website: https://www.churchboo...

In this video, church leadership coach Chris Sonksen shares how to shift the culture of the church from traditional to modern. Sonksen provides insightful tips that will help pastors and leaders create a more effective and relevant ministry. 👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychurchboom + Website: https://www.ch...

Small churches often have a limited budget, but that doesn't mean they can't do big things. In this episode, learn how to use your church's strengths to accomplish great things. 👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychurchboom + Website: https://www.churchboom.org 👋 About Us Fly on the Wall Podcast,...

One of the most important aspects of church ministry is building tribes. Tribes are groups of people who work together for a common goal, and when done correctly they can be incredibly powerful. In this episode, Chris shares tips and tricks for building tribes among your church ministry team! 👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www...

In order to be a great leader, you need to have certain qualities. In this video, we discuss some of the most important qualities you should look for in potential leaders of your ministry. 👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychurchboom + Website: https://www.churchboom.org 👋 About Us Fly on the Wall Podcast, pre...

When it comes to church leadership, one of the most important things is understanding how to deal with cultural challenges. In this video, Chris talks with Pastor Josh about different ways to deal with these challenges in the church and what pastors should be on the lookout for.  👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

Today, we are exploring how you can help your team grow by using coaching techniques. Many people think that coaching is only for athletes, but that's not true. Coaching can be used in any area of life to help people reach their goals..., especially in ministry roles. Chris Sonksen shares the traits of great coaches and how to help your team grow in their roles.   👍🏼 Follow us on social med...

In this episode, Chris Sonken explains how to get people to attend your church service. Now, before we get into this episode, let us say that it's not about the gimmicks or the tricks. It's about building relationships with people and showing them that your church is a place where they can come and feel loved and accepted. One of the most common questions we receive is how do I get peopl...

So you've been called as a pastor or leader of a church, but what does that mean? What is your vision? How do you go about accomplishing it? One of the most important things that you can do as a leader is to have a clear vision for your church. In this episode, Chris Sonksen teaches you how to clearly define your vision for your church and lead it according to that vision.  👍🏼 Follow us on...

Pastors are some of the busiest people on earth. They often wear many hats and have a lot of responsibilities. However, one thing that is often neglected is their own personal development. In this episode of Fly on the Wall, Chris Sonksen talks about the importance of personal development for pastors and how they can go about it in a way that is both beneficial and practical. 👍🏼 Follow us on soc...

Building a strong team is all about leadership. Successful teams rely on effective leadership. In this episode, Chris breaks down the steps every leaders should do to build a strong and effective team.  👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychurchboom + Website: https://www.churchboom.org 👋 About Us Fly on the Wal...

When leading a team that consists mostly of volunteers, how do you set clear expectations and foster a sense of collaboration and cooperation among team members?.  Whether you're just starting out or years into a church plant this episode is for you.  👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychurchboom + Website:...

There is no one answer to how to develop and implement an effective strategy, as there are a variety of factors that can impact the process. At the foundation of any successful strategy is leadership – without strong leadership, it can be difficult to get buy-in from stakeholders, set clear goals and objectives, or motivate team members towards achieving those goals.  In this episode, Chris walks...

As a pastor, leadership skills are indispensable for success. Whether it is preaching to an audience of thousands or counseling an individual in need, leadership plays a central role in directing and inspiring the actions of others. To be truly effective as a pastor, one must cultivate the right mindset...well what is that mindset? In this episode Chris dives into what a successful pastor's m...

As the world navigates through uncharted territory with COVID-19, many things have changed. The way we interact with each other, the way we learn, and even the way we worship. Churches have had to close their doors and find new ways to remain connected to their people.  Successful churches during the pandemic have been those that have found creative ways to meet the needs of their congregation.  I...

When you're leading a team, it can be difficult to deal with staff members who aren't performing up to expectations. Whether they're making mistakes or simply not meeting their goals, addressing performance issues can be a challenge.  How do you navigate this in a Christlike way?  This is a MUST listen to episode for any pastor who is going through staffing problems. 👍🏼 Follow us...

If you're wondering how to train someone with no ministry experience, this episode is for you. In this episode, Chris explains that the best way to develop leadership skills in someone with no ministry experience is to provide opportunities for them to lead.  This could involve leading a small group or team, organizing an event, or teaching a class.  It's also important to give feedback...

There are many different processes that are essential for the success of a church. At the heart of all these processes lies leadership, which is responsible for guiding the church in its mission and vision.  In this episode, Chris Sonksen dives into why it's so vital to start strategic planning, establishing goals, and other important processes including communication and organization, which...

Churches have been around for centuries, but is church membership obsolete? With the rise of online and mobile church options, some people are questioning whether or not traditional membership in a brick-and-mortar church is still necessary.  👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychurchboom + Website: https://www.c...

How can my church reach new people? This is a question that many pastors and church leaders are asking as they look to grow their congregation. While there is no one silver bullet answer, there are a number of things your church can do to draw in new people. Chris dives into tips practices you should take to reach new people in your community! 👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://w...

Church leadership and board structures can be a confusing topics for pastors. There are so many different opinions on what is the best way to do things. In this episode, Chris will explore how churches should structure their leadership and boards and the different pain points to look for.  👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.fa...

It's no secret that pastors have a lot on their plates. They are responsible for guiding their congregations through both the good and the bad times, often while juggling a million other things at the same time. So it's understandable that some pastors might be hesitant to add "growth mindset" to their list of priorities. In today's episode, Chris addresses why it's s...

Life is full of transitions. We move from one stage of life to another, we switch jobs, and sometimes we relocate. For pastors, transitions can be especially challenging because they often involve a change in roles. In this latest episode, Chris shares some tips for pastoring through a transition. Whether you're faced with a transition in your own life or you're leading a church through...

For most of us, vision is something we have a lot of. However, it's taking that vision and executing and implementing can be the struggle. In this week's episode, Chris sits down with a local pastor on how to implement and execute his vision in the best way possible.     👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom + Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...