Dylan Dodson

Practical Church

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Practical church exists to give you practical tips, advice, and encouragement when it comes to leading and growing healthy churches. Whether you are interested in planting a church, are in the process of planting a church, or just want to learn more about building healthy churches, you've come to the right place.

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Dylan Dodson

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PC 005: 8 Tips For Better Church Announcements 04.10.2023 34:43

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 8 tips for better church announcements. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter . And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram . MISSION SUPPORT This episode was brought to yo...

PC 004: 5 Ways To Get More People In Small Groups 27.09.2023 42:33

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter . And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram . MISSION SUPPORT This episode was brought to you by Mission Support . Stay focused on your mission and let Mi...

PC 003: 5 Reasons You Feel Overwhelmed In Ministry 20.09.2023 34:51

PC 002: 4 Ways To Create Your Ideal Workweek 13.09.2023 34:25

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 4 tips for starting new things in ministry and why you should be careful about you how talk about your job in public. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter . And to connect with me online, you can find me...

PC 001: 4 Tips For Starting New Things In Ministry 06.09.2023 35:30

PCP 322: The Final Episode: 6 Things I would Tell Myself Planting Self About Church Leadership 03.05.2023 30:25

Welcome to the final episode of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, Dylan shares 6 things he would tell his original church planting self about church leadership. Links discussed in this episode: Subscribe to the Dylan Dodson Church Leadership Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Amazon Want to be on the Dylan Dodson Church Leadership podcast? Click here to submit yourself to be on t...

PCP 321: 6 Things That Need Consistency For Your Church To Thrive 26.04.2023 42:35

While many things may change in ministry, there are some things that need consistency to help your church thrive. In this episode, we discuss 6 of those things. Welcome to episode 321 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 things we discuss in this episode: Ministries Sermon prep process Personal devotions Language for connecting, giving, etc. Service beginning and ending on time Serving ex...

PCP 320: 7 Ways To Better Shepherd Your People 19.04.2023 38:49

Leading in ministry requires caring for people. In this episode, we share 7 ways to better shepherd your people. Welcome to episode 320 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 ways we discuss in this episode: Initiate meetings with your people Ask how you can pray and follow up Set reminders to follow up Preach to wounded people who want to be there Consistent personal spiritual disciplines...

PCP 319: 6 Church Planting Reflections As New City Turns 6 12.04.2023 40:32

Recently, New City Church turned 6 years old. In this episode, Dylan shares 6 church planting reflections on what he has learned over the last 6 years. Welcome to episode 319 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 reflections we discuss in this episode: Developing a preaching rhythm takes time Be proactive about meeting your people Be conscious about time with your family Create weekly rhyt...

PCP 318: 7 Self-Assessing Questions To Ask In Ministry 05.04.2023 37:48

Feeling stuck in ministry? In this episode, we share 7 questions to ask yourself in ministry. Welcome to episode 318 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the questions we discuss in this episode: Would I want to go to this church if I didn't work there What would I advise my friend to do about that situation Is my problem strategy or execution Do I need to try harder or try something different...

PCP 317: 7 Ministry Ideas We Reject 29.03.2023 44:22

There are certain assumptions about ministry and pastoring that we don't think are wise. In this episode, we share 7 ministry ideas we reject. Welcome to episode 317 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 ideas we discuss in this episode: Multiply small groups Don't look at people's giving Sermon writing can't be done early You can't enjoy your job most of the time You should always be avail...

PCP 316: 7 Ways To Get Fewer Sign Ups At Your Church 22.03.2023 30:09

What are things you can do that actually reduce the number of people who will take next steps at your church? In this episode, we discuss common things churches do (and should change!) that result in fewer sign-ups. Welcome to episode 316 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 ways we discuss in this episode: Using specific email addresses Making signing up on your website confusing Not lin...

PCP 315: 7 Tips For Reducing Stress In Ministry 15.03.2023 38:36

There are a lot of pressures and challenges in ministry. In this episode, we share 7 tips on how to reduce stress in ministry. Welcome to episode 315 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 tips we discuss in this episode: Consistent preaching prep rhythm Creating ministry work boundaries Decide when you will and will not meet with people Remember: you can only do what you can do Take time f...

PCP 314: 9 Products We Use at New City Church 08.03.2023 35:21

There are many different products and services you need for your church. In this episode, we share 9 that we use at New City Church and would recommend. Welcome to episode 314 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 9 products we discuss in this episode: Subsplash Planning Center Clearstream Mailchimp The Church Co Propresenter Premier Pro Google Workspace Sunday Social --------------------...

PCP 313: 6 Reasons Its Time To Stop That Ministry At Your Church 01.03.2023 29:07

How do you know when it is time to stop a ministry that is no longer effective? In this episode, we share 6 reasons to help you think through if it is time to close something down. Welcome to episode 313 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 reasons we discuss in this episode: You have no one who wants to lead it You're more afraid of what someone will say than the actual ministry closing...

PCP 312: 8 Ways To Communicate Important Changes At Your Church 22.02.2023 30:42

Things change all the time, so how can you best keep your people in the loop? In this episode, we share 8 ways you can communicate important changes at your church. Welcome to episode 312 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 8 ways we discuss in this episode: From stage Pre/post & bathroom graphics Small group leader guide Church email newsletter Email from leadership All church text Social...

PCP 311: 6 Ways To Avoid Burnout In Ministry 15.02.2023 30:37

Healthy ministry is ministry that can last over the long haul. In this episode, we share 6 things you can do to help you make it. Welcome to episode 311 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 ways we discuss in this episode: Give yourself clear end times on sermon prep Take email off your phone and check it less Have clearly defined ministry boundaries have a robust spiritual life Consisten...

PCP 310: 7 Tips For Increasing Your Sunday Attendance 08.02.2023 34:10

We all want to engage people with the Gospel. In this episode, we share 7 ways to engage more people on Sunday mornings. Welcome to episode 310 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 things we discuss in this episode: Encourage new guests to try you multiple times Encourage/challenge your people to make their local gathering a priority Acknowledge the feelings of a new guest in your follow...

PCP 309: 6 False Ministry Assumptions 01.02.2023 33:24

There are certain assumptions about ministry we may hold that simply aren't true. In this episode, we discuss 6 of them. Welcome to episode 307 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 false assumptions we discuss in this episode: Waiting is inherently more holy Sermon prep must be done on Saturday What you want to do is "wrong" Your church will be a lot different You need a compelling reason...

PCP 308: Answering Your Ministry Questions 25.01.2023 41:27

In this episode, we answer ministry questions asked in our Practical Church Planting Facebook group. Welcome to episode 308 of Practical Church Planting. ------------------------------- Mission Support Mission Support knows you want to be effective in ministry, but if you are like most pastors you probably feel like you never have enough time, energy or expertise to get everything done. We come...

PCP 307: 5 2023 Church Predictions 18.01.2023 32:59

As we begin a new year, we are back with our third annual church predictions. In this episode, we share 5 predictions for 2023. Welcome to episode 307 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch this episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and get our episodes delivered right to you. Here are the predictions we discuss in this episode: Short vertical videos should be your prioritized social...

PC 018: 5 Nonconventional Ways To Better Engage Your People 17.01.2023 43:33

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter . And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram . HERE ARE THE 5 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Don't put your main scriptures on the screen Don't give peo...

PCP 306: 2022 Church Prediction Reflections 04.01.2023 44:36

Welcome to our last episode of the year. In this episode, we reflect on and evaluate our 2022 church predictions. Welcome to episode 306 of Practical Church Planting. CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com . You can also watch th...

PCP 305: 6 Tips For Pastorally Caring For Your People 14.12.2022 33:42

What are some practical ways to care for your people well? In this episode, we share 6 ways you can do just that. Welcome to episode 305 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 tips we discuss in this episode: Prayer cards Proactively reaching out to meet when you hear/sense a need Be intentional with your time on Sundays Have a healthy goal of meeting with people Ask good questions is the b...

PCP 304: 7 Common Preaching Mistakes 07.12.2022 39:14

When it comes to preaching effective sermons, there are a few common mistakes to avoid. In this episode, we share 7 common preaching mistakes. Welcome to episode 304 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 mistakes we discuss in this episode: Starting with information Preaching an encyclopedia sermon Preaching everything with the same weight No handles No sharing of personal struggle Preachi...