The Better Sundays Podcast

As the leaders of our local churches, we need to make sure that we don't allow rituals to dominate purpose. In this podcast we will look at how a wise church leader can take every church event or program and add the elements of good relationship building into it.  Relationship building doesn't happen by accident, but it does happen in the margins. Those moments between content delivery, annou...

Today's podcast covers a very important topic we call "hang time".  In the football world, this term is used to determine how long the ball is in the air when the punter kicks the ball. Longer is better. In church world, it is determined by how long people hang around after church and before they get in their cars and go home.  Likewise, longer is better. Some of the most important thing...

We all want to engage our guests and regular  attendees every week. One tool greatly improves that outcome at our church. It can work for you too. Get a peek into the heart of your church with proper use of "connection cards". The benefits of connection cards are many. In this episode learn what they are and how to use them. Also included is a link to a special Connection Card Guidebook fille...

Taking time to fine-tune all the little details of church work is extremely important. There's an old saying that says, "The devil is in the details".  I don't really care for that saying because I don't want to give the devil any credit for the hard work of the Lord's people,  but I do think that attention to details and fine tuning can make a much bigger difference than we often think....

We all know the importance of church folks having good relationships with other church folks. We also know the importance of new guests connecting with people and seeing the church as a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. But here's a question, what are we doing in our churches from a management perspective to help make good relationship building happen?  Are we leaving it to chance or can we...

People come to our churches because of invitations by friends and because of events. They stay at our church because of relationships.  The idea of developing healthy relationships runs hand-in-hand with the things taught in the Bible. Good advice, hearty counsel, and solid friendships are all part of a flourishing believers spiritual input. They are also an part of their "output".  Peop...

There's only so much time that a child will be in the Sunday school classes in your local church. The question is, are you teaching them the right things? Parents want their children to be developing character when they attend your Sunday school and children's programs. If we want to reach and keep new young families we must do everything we can to provide them with solutions.  This podcast w...

People are always asking, what does your Sunday morning children's ministry program look like? In this podcast we seek to answer this question. We include what the actual format is, how it integrates with our adult program, and what our core values are for the kids program. If you are looking for a children's ministry program that helps you reach moms and dads, here is your answer. Easy implementa...

To parents, nothing is more important than the safety and security of their children. Parental expectations of good security has changed over the years. What worked two decades ago does not work anymore. If there's any place where churches need to adapt and change it is the in the area of providing a safe and secure environment for the children that are involved in their programs. This podcast wil...

In a break from our regular podcast routine, this episode will give you some very practical ways to implement  biblical content into parent's lives. Not only is this a book review, but it is a demonstration of how our church teaches this type of content to moms and dads that are looking for solutions for their family. As a church leader, if you were looking for a way to specifically help pare...

Doing stuff together. Doing important stuff together. Doing important stuff together with others. Parents are looking for solutions and we, as the local church, need to be the ones that helps them solve their problems. Every mom and dad longs to spend time with their kids doing things other than TV and mindless video games. They desire experiences that are valuable, rich in character and impressio...

Every community is filled with parents looking for solutions in raising their children. Our local churches need to solve sin problems with biblical solutions. This podcast gives you some practical and usable ideas for helping moms and dads deal with disobedient children. Resource: Training in Righteousness - A Topical Reference Guide for Biblical Child Training- Pam Forster Link: https://www.amazo...

Involved parents are better parents.  Our churches need to work hard to get moms and dads more involved in the children's ministry. Moms and dads crave to spend time with their children and the local church can make that happen better than any other public entity.  This podcast gives you three ways that you can get your moms and dads, grandparents, single moms and guardians more involved...

Show Notes: I always say, the local church should be really good at giving out biblical solutions for sin problems. Parenting problems, though not usually associated with open sin, are very real and front of mind for moms and dads. This next sections of podcasts will address how the local church can help families be more biblical and at peace.

Should we have food in church on Sunday morning? Why should we have food in church on a Sunday morning?  These are two great questions that once you answer them will really help you in reaching new young families and bringing them back for a second time. We believe hospitality is a secret weapon that every church should take advantage of.  Listen to this podcast to learn one more great w...

First impressions are important. Great first impressions are essential! Every local church needs to think out, very thoroughly, what it looks like when people come to visit them for the first time. It is so easy to become complacent and lazy in this area. Taking time to analyze your setup and then to set up a team that will make a good first impression will make a huge difference in the spirit and...

It's amazing how a little background music and can set the tone for an entire event. In this podcast we discussed the importance of and how to use music in the background to help your guests be at ease. There are many simple things that you can do to provide this music. There are also many benefits of using music played in the background. Please join us on this podcast to learn more about how musi...

Every church facility has its smell. Some smell old and some smell new. Some are musty and some are fresh. Every church congregation also has a smell. Not one that hits the nose, but one that hits the heart. Good attitudes as well as bad attitudes put off an aroma. Bickering and selfishness has a distinct smell, just as joy and gratitude has a smell. Wise church leaders know this and pay attention...

Hard work is ahead when creating a culture of "Easy and Ready", but the reward is amazing!  When guests arrive and they find everything is in order and the people are prepared is helps to create and an amazing Sunday.   Learning to manage the arrival time of church staff and workers is essential for leadership. If you can master the "early/ready" DNA of our team you are well on your way...

Show Notes: Speed of the Leader=Speed of the Team!  If you are excited about new folks coming to visit your church for the first time, you need to transfer that excitement to your church folks. Training them to be ready for guests will creates a new and healthy atmosphere.    I often teach about duty and making sure you make it to church even when you don't feel like it.  But t...

Show Notes: One of the best things that can happen to folks who visit your church is to be welcomed by an amazing atmosphere. Every little thing, from smiles and handshakes, from aromas to clean classrooms, contribute to your atmosphere. Details, details, details!  The small things count for so much. There is one biggee though and that is your people. If they are ready and excited for guests...

Show Notes:  Book learning and theory only go so far with me. I need to get my hands on things to really learn. If you are a learner like me, then you should be happy now. In this lesson you get the hands on stuff...three distinct concepts (or tangibles, as I like to call them) are presented.  They don't comprise all of the elements of reaching new, young families, but they make up a lar...

We all know that every Sunday something seems to go haywire.  I don't know about you, but for me, there are about 20 areas  where we could do better.  With that being a give in almost all of our church, one thing I am convinced of is if the people really really want to be at church, it is a great day! Congregational anticipation seems to cover a multitude of goof ups. But how can we...

Show Notes: Every Christian should be striving to improve in every aspect of their life. I need to pray more and better. I need to witness more and better. I need to be a better husband and father. Self improvement is natural and wise. Churches too should strive for improvement. The BETTER SUNDAYS Podcast is tool to help that become a reality. Most churches I work with want to be the best that the...