The Better Sundays Podcast

To reach young families sometimes you need to dig young family things. Add these two things to your scheduling if you want to break into reaching some new families.   Resources mentioned- Lower the Average Age in Your Church-     • How to Lower the Average Age of Your ...     ReachKeep Academy Info- www.reachkeep.com/a...

One of the greatest fears a pastor can face is having 2024 be just like 2023. Ugh! No way! I want to be in action! Here is some advice from my heart.

Here is a little piece of my heart. I want to be a blessing to your church. This is the first Back-to-Church Crash Course intro video.

According to many researcher the average age of church attender has been on the rise for the last several decades. You may have many gray heads and they certainly are appreciated, but in your heart you want a few more young families in the mix. This episode is one of three that will give you several super practical tips for lowering the average age of your congregation.

If your Bible message stays in their heart and mind longer, that is s good thing. Here are some practical tips to help your listeners to never forget the words you have labored and prayed over.

In America, one of the biggest complaints about church is that it is boring. I can attest that I have been at many, many boring services. The question we need to address is, "How to we "solve boring" with going into entertainment mode?" Resources Mentioned: Engagement Worksheet- www.reachkeep.com/engagement

Join Mike Holmes on a zoom training call with the ReachKeep Academy. Learn three ways to beat the routine that plagues so many churches and pastors during this holiday season.

You work so hard to create a message and then folks don't show up. Here is an innovative way for a church planter or any pastor to get folks aware of what is coming the next few weeks.

Church for the unchurched can often be uncomfortable, but it does not need to be confusing or awkward. Learn from your funeral services how to make a Sunday morning church service more effective.

There are plenty of things for a pastor to do on the typical Sunday morning. Here is a list of four things you do not want to miss! Resources Mentioned:How to deal with Clutter https://youtu.be/5SHdIXiNB58?si=XgHdDIsQ0Azq3JiQ

Normal people in this world don't think at all like churchy folks. Being immersed in the world of "church' and "ministry" tends to make you presume everyone should just come to church because it is the right thing to do. If you have been in the ministry for a while, these 4 simple lessons will help you recognized how to get brand new folks in the door for your well prepared sermons and programs. R...

Normal people in this world don't think at all like churchy folks. Being immersed in the world of "church' and "ministry" tends to make you presume everyone should just come to church because it is the right thing to do. If you have been in the ministry for a while, these 4 simple lessons will help you recognized how to get brand new folks in the door for your well prepared sermons and programs. R...

Normal people in this world don't think at all like churchy folks. Being immersed in the world of "church' and "ministry" tends to make you presume everyone should just come to church because it is the right thing to do. If you have been in the ministry for a while, these 4 simple lessons will help you recognized how to get brand new folks in the door for your well prepared sermons and programs. R...

Normal people in this world don't think at all like churchy folks. Being immersed in the world of "church' and "ministry" tends to make you presume everyone should just come to church because it is the right thing to do. If you have been in the ministry for a while, these 4 simple lessons will help you recognized how to get brand new folks in the door for your well prepared sermons and programs. R...

On a recent training assignment, I spent an entire Sunday morning assessing every aspect of this independent Baptist church that had access to. Here is my report and analysis. The names have been changed to protect the innocent! Resources mentioned: Reachkeep.com Coaching programs- www.reachkeep.com/coach Church Greeter Training Day- https://youtu.be/FHU2EVLAV5I A Busy Pastor's Guide to Effec...

Nearly every church struggles with problem, yet it is not all that hard to solve. Resources Mentioned: Guest Centric https://www.reachkeep.com/podcasts/the-better-sundays-podcast/episodes/2147714574 Core Value Parade- https://youtu.be/geaB3a23jr8 What does the Bible say about Vision- https://youtu.be/R1ws7iMnYFI How to Create and Evaluation Culture- https://youtu.be/YYhoDGptzfE

There is a characteristic about older pastors ( and older people in general) that can often be viewed as a negative. This episode will show several ways to reverse this weakness and turn it into a strength. Resources Mentioned: Giving Sermon Illustrations that are Effective:     • Giving Sermon Illustrations that are Effective ...     Sermon E...

What is important to a mom should be important to us. Parents are the judge of what makes a good nursery. They will vote with their feet. Please listen to these three simple things that are super important to moms and dads. Session One: Six Essential Training Categories for a Local Church Nursery.-- https://youtu.be/Sj3UnL2C-g8 Session Two: Defining the Win in Your Church Nursery- https://youtu.be...

A church nursery is for more than holding babies! Once you know why your nursery exists, it is much easier to develop effective guideline and responsibilities. Join us for Session #2 in the Nursery Worker Training Day. Session One: Six Essential Training Categories for a Local Church Nursery.--     • The Six Essentials for Every Nursery ... &n...

Church nursery workers need training! If you are a leader, here are the six essential training categories you need to focus on. If you are a worker, here are six areas you need to be asking questions about. Download your free copy of the six essentials at: www.reachkeep.com/sixessentials   ++++++++ OTHER NURSERY VIDEOS--------+++++++ Excellent Church Nursery- The Importance of Building Relati...

A local church is collection of many, many minds and ideas. The wise local church pastor knows which of these needs to be the clearest and most prominent. Join us in this weeks podcast and find out what your vision needs to be the clearest of all the things you communicate. Resources mentioned: Blueprint for Better Sundays- www. ReachKeep.com/blueprint

Feedback is the breakfast of champions, but what happens if you are paid to always be talking? Pastors often find themselves needing context sensitive advice. They know and have preached all the principles of the Bible, but sometimes they need an ear and a mouth to give them good advice. Resource mentioned: One-page Blueprint for Better Sundays- www.reachkeep.com/blueprint

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you:... Here are five ideas pastors are using to consistently pray for their flock. Resource Mentioned: The One-Page Blueprint for Better Sundays www.reachkeep.com/blueprint