There comes a time in the life of a pastor when you may be at your wits' end to know what to do to grow the church. And then the Lord drops such a God-Thing right out of nowhere to say to you, "I have you right where I want you." That was the case for Iowa Pastor Johnny Helton. Community service to Sioux City, Iowa launched with countless pastors p…

Get your copy of "The Third Option": https://amzn.to/3UIjBav Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor and author, Miles McPherson as they sit down together to talk about his newest book, The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podc…

Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor Jamie Austin as they sit down together to address the aging out of Boomer pastors and the crisis it is creating in churches and denominations all over the world. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/132-millennials-and-gen-zs-arent-r…

Dr. Mike Rakes and his wife, Darla, prayed for the miracle healing of their 27-year old daughter. And then, on August 6, 2019, at 3:33 in the morning she took her last breath. How do a Mom and a Dad deal with that? Can there ever be a sense of "God let us down?" Dick Hardy and Dr. Rakes sit down to talk about his book on this gut-wrenching topic, S…

Join Dick Hardy & Jonathan Hardy, as they sit down with Pastor Mark Johnson to discuss Arrow Striker and his 4-week sermon series and the impact they had on Pastor Mark and his church. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/134-mark-johnson-jonathan-hardy-helped-grow…

Join Dick Hardy as he sits down with Pastor Walter Harvey to discuss succession planning in the urban context. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/135-walter-harvey-succession-planning-in-the-urban-context/By Leaders.Church

Get ready to gain profound insights as Dick Hardy opens up about his personal experiences, sharing the joys, hurdles, and moments of triumph encountered while raising children in ministry. This podcast is a must-listen for busy church leaders and parents seeking practical guidance and effective strategies to navigate the intricate balance of nurtur…

Join Dick Hardy in this episode of the Church Tips Podcast as he sits down with George Westlake, Senior Pastor of Sheffield Family Life Center, for an insightful discussion on "Raising Kids in Ministry." Gain invaluable wisdom as Westlake shares his experiences, highlighting the joys, struggles, and triumphs of parenting while being fully engaged i…

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In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we talk with Dr. Jim Bradford of Central Assembly about his book, Lead So Others Can Follow. Bradford shares his passion for seeing lay leaders and pastors re-integrate their spirituality with their leadership in their day-to-day dealing with those around them. Written with busy pastors and leaders in min…

In this thought-provoking episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we explore a different perspective on social media engagement. Join David Lindell, Executive Ministry Pastor at James River Church, as he shares insights on the importance of refraining from posting about people/ministries with whom we disagree and even those who may be wrong on social m…

Do you ever feel stuck? You’re doing everything possible to move forward and experience growth, but the breakthrough you’re looking for just isn’t happening. Join church planter and director of the Church Multiplication Network, Jeffery Portmann, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Jonathan Hardy as they talk about Jeffery Portmann's new book, Delayed De…

Set your team up for success and grow your ministry by building up and developing the worship team members. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they talk about equipping and developing your worship team members. The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.church/worship P…

Set expectations for your worship team to decrease burnout and increase participation! By communicating what is expected, your worship team members can focus on what's important, instead of worrying about what might happen. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they discuss practical ways to cle…

Engagement and participation of your congregation is crucial as you develop and grow in your worship ministry. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they discuss ways to increase participation, and keep the congregation engaged. The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.c…

Worship expands beyond the stage and the team, it's a lifestyle. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they begin the discussion on what it means to live and lead a life of worship. The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.church/worship PDF's: https://leaders.church/gap…

In this episode, Jeff Deyo talks about tearing down the walls in your congregation and encouraging them to engage in worship. These 4 keys can help you bring your worship ministry to the next level! The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.church/worship PDF's: https://leaders.church/gaps https://leaders.church/honor ----- …

In this episode, Jeff Deyo continues the discussion about dealing with criticism as a worship leader. Criticism can be a tough topic to deal with when it comes to people's music preferences and styles of worship. While we can't please everyone, we can serve everyone, and knowing how to respond to criticism will make all the difference. Be notified …

In this episode, Jeff Deyo talks about dealing with criticism as a worship leader. Criticism can be a tough topic to deal with when it comes to people's music preferences and styles of worship. While we can't please everyone, we can serve everyone, and knowing how to respond to criticism will make all the difference. Be notified when the Worship Le…

In this video, Jeff Deyo is continuing the discussion on the nitty gritty life of a worship pastor. In this episode, we're talking about getting started as a worship pastor, balancing ministry with personal life, and more. If you're new to the worship pastor position or want to brush up on some of the basics, this video is for you! Join us as we di…

Before the worship team begins to sing, there are countless hours of rehearsals, preparations, team coordination, and emails. Worship pastors and leaders need to understand the foundational components of leading a team before they take the stage and lead your congregation in worship. Former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, dives into the Nitty Gr…

Don't drag your feet on worship transitions. They may seem complicated and require hours of thought and testing, but in reality, they can be simple and easy to train your worship team! Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they approach and tackle the often-awkward transitions between worship so…

Don’t allow the tension between your worship team and production team to grow. Alleviate that tension and bring them together. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss ways to alleviate tension, and communicate efficiently with the production team. Worship Team Rehearsal Blog: https://l…

The best, godly worship teams can still have trouble staying focused. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss tips to overcome distractions during worship practice and how to keep rehearsals fun AND productive! Worship Team Effectiveness Blog: https://leaders.church/6-steps-for-increas…

Even good, godly worship teams hit bumps in the road. Sometimes tough conversations are inevitable in any leadership role including that of the Lead Pastor and the Worship Leader. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss ways to have those hard conversations with worship team members. I…

Celebrating your worship team is crucial for increasing team morale and team development. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and Sonicflood former lead singer, Jeff Deyo as they discuss ways to show sincere appreciation for the worship team. Whether you are the lead pastor, worship leader, or part of the production team, it's important to gi…

It's one thing to print a book, but how do you actually get it into people's hands? Books don't just jump off the shelves, there are strategic things you have to do. In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we're going to be sharing tips to get the book out there. We encourage you to go back and listen to the previous episodes. Ep. 104: Pastor, …

Here's a recap of the titles for the last three episodes: Ep. 104: Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You? Ep. 105: Arrow Striker is LIVE for You! Ep 106: The Busy Pastor's Guide to Writing a Book Today we're going to talk about the options available to you for publishing your book. There is the more traditional option, where a publisher picks up your manu…

Here's a recap of the titles for the last two episodes: Ep. 104: Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You? Ep. 105: Arrow Striker is LIVE for You! In Arrow Striker, you’ll discover how to live every single day with purpose so you can have an eternal impact on the people around you. God wants to use your sphere of influence to get messages out that He has bir…

In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we talk about Arrow Striker going LIVE! In Arrow Striker, you’ll discover how to live every single day with purpose so you can have an eternal impact on the people around you. This is an incredible book, for both pastors and the people in their churches. For today ONLY, we are offering five $50 Amazon gif…

In this episode, co-hosts Dick & Jonathan Hardy share a brief update on how Arrow Striker became a #1 best seller in another Amazon category Monday night and what that did to Amazon's inventory. Fortunately, there's still hope to grab your copy as more books will be available at any hour! What does this mean for now? 1) You can still buy the book e…

In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we talk about the #1 action you need to take to get your book from concept to print. Many pastors and ministry leaders have something to say, and they have a desire to put those thoughts into a book. If you find yourself in this situation, this episode is for you. Jonathan Hardy, first-time author and co-…

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, pastor and author Chase Replogle unpacks his new book, The 5 Masculine Instincts. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources: https://leaders.church/podcast/103-chase-replogle-the-5-masculine-instincts/ The 5 Masculine Instincts Book RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY: https:…

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, author Louie Giglio is unpacking his new book, At the Table with Jesus. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources: https://leaders.church/podcast/102-louie-giglio-at-the-table-with-jesus/ At the Table with Jesus Book Link Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table…

We are sitting down with Pastor Chris Hodges to hear about his book, Out of the Cave. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources Grab a copy of Out of the CaveBy Leaders.Church

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we are featuring our fourth episode of the Leaders.Church seres titled, "Your Leadership Breakthrough." This series will help you propel your church leadership to new heights. Your Leadership Breakthrough Series: https://leaders.church/series/your-leadership-breakthrough/ Don't forget to check out the Lea…

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we are featuring our third episode of the Leaders.Church seres titled, "Your Leadership Breakthrough." This series will help you propel your church leadership to new heights. Your Leadership Breakthrough Series: https://leaders.church/series/your-leadership-breakthrough/ Your Leadership Breakthrough Episo…

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we are featuring our second episode of the Leaders.Church seres titled, "Your Leadership Breakthrough." This series will help you propel your church leadership to new heights. Your Leadership Breakthrough Series: https://leaders.church/series/your-leadership-breakthrough/ Your Leadership Breakthrough Epis…

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we are featuring our first episode of the Leaders.Church seres titled, "Your Leadership Breakthrough." This series will help you propel your church leadership to new heights. Your Leadership Breakthrough Series: https://leaders.church/series/your-leadership-breakthrough/ Your Leadership Breakthrough Episo…

Join Jonathan as he sits down with Pastor John Lindell to discuss the blessings of God, as discussed in Pastor Lindell’s new book, New Normal. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/100-john-lindell-new-normal/By Leaders.Church

Join Jonathan as he sits down with author and pastor, Mark Batterson, to discuss his new book titled: Win the Day. This is a book that emphasizes daily habits to help you "win the day" from a Christian perspective. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/099-mark-batt…

In this episode, we are talking about the new Church University Connections Track, and what it can do for your church. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: Last Day of Sale Podcast Church University - https://churchuniversity.com/By Leaders.Church

Today, we are announcing the launch of our brand new track inside Church University called the Connections Track. To Purchase the Connections Track Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: Connections Track Podcast Church University - https://churchuniversity.com/…

People coming in the front door and going right back out the back door. That's the pits. They come one week, don't come the next. How do we fix that? Well, in today's church Tips Podcast, we're going to tell you exactly how. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/096…

Well, there's one thing I know, and that is that the Monday after Easter is the greatest day in the life of the pastor. They are so excited. In today's episode, we're going to talk to you about how to channel that excitement and enthusiasm into your guests so that they get to carry over that experience from yesterday into the days and weeks to come…

You ever wonder how some churches are able to actually get guest contact information? I mean, name, phone number, email? Well, we sure have. And in today's church tips podcast, we're going to talk to you specifically on how you go about getting that information. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources he…

In this bonus episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we are unpacking the importance of refueling yourself as a pastor. PLUS you can find out how to take advantage of a HUGE Leaders.Church opportunity. Get Leaders.Church for a 14-Day Free Trial for Only $1 https://leaders.church/trial Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover mor…

In this bonus episode of the Church Tips Podcast, Dick is unpacking 3 key strategies to cut the church budget and maximize effectiveness. Click Here for the 13 Budget Cut Ideas for Churches PDF Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/3-budget-cut-ideas-for-churches-bo…

Have you ever wondered if there's any leadership actions that pastors of growing churches take that are kind of a common thread among pastors? Well, in reality, there are certain actions pastors of growing churches take. And in this episode, we're gonna dive into some of those specific actions that are going to help you go to the next level. Read t…

Everybody's got some level of leadership traits. You do. I Do. Have you ever wondered how you could develop those traits even better than they are now? I have. So, in today's Church Tips podcast, 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/…