Best Churchgrowth Podcasts (2024)

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The Best (& Worst) Times for Strategic Planning 21:34

7h ago21:34

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**FULL SHOW NOTES @ malphursgroup.com/266** In today's episode titled "The Best & Worst Times for Strategic Planning," your hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu dive into an essential discussion for church leaders. They'll explore the nuances of optimal timing for strategic planning processes in churches, highlighting why some times of the year can be…

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Teaching That Transforms - Episode 370 31:01

24m ago31:01

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How do you teach in a way that engages insiders without alienating the outsiders? How do you develop teachings that are relevant, relatable and truly transformational? Sean and Amy address these questions and more in Part 3 of the “Weekend Quality Check” series. In this episode, we dig into the core tensions pastors face in developing transformatio…

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Intentional versus Unintentional Churches, with Bart Rendel | S05.E10 30:19

2h ago30:19

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On the final episode of season 5, Erin and Doug invite Intentional Churches’ president and co-founder, Bart Rendel, to the show to outline the differences between intentional and unintentional churches. Bart has a heart for helping church leaders take personal ownership of The Great Commission, and that passion bleeds through every part of this con…

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Innovating in Ministry without Losing Focus 33:48

4h ago33:48

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Today, we're diving into the crucial topic of innovating in ministry without losing focus. We'll explore practical strategies for making iterative changes in your church, leveraging your temperament to navigate differing attitudes towards change, and avoiding the pitfalls of program clutter. Stay tuned for valuable insights on effective decision-ma…

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Better Sermon Series Planning - Episode 369 33:32

7d ago33:32

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Weekend quality is about more than creative excellence. It’s about how well you leverage that time to engage both insiders and outsiders—for people who know Jesus and people who don’t. The sermon is a core component of any weekend experience. In this episode, Sean and Amy break down strategies for planning a sermon series that really connects with …

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Ministering to the One and the Ninety-nine, with Brian Hunt and Heather Mahoney | S05.E09 29:30

1d ago29:30

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This week on The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug and Erin sit down with Mission Church’s Sarah Cole. Sarah serves as the Ventura, CA church’s welcome team lead—focusing on creating a volunteer culture that welcomes in everyone and anyone. Why is creating that culture of hospitality important to The Great Commission? How do we recruit and inspire…

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300. Exponential West Church Planting Conference 2024, October 22-24, 2024 19:28

2d ago19:28

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner In this episode, I’m going to give a recap of my recent trip to The Exponential Church Planting Conference held in the San Francisco Bay Area. https://exponential.org/w…

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299. Interview with Kolade Paul-Ajuwape, Missionary to Eastern Europe and Japan. 46:24

3d ago46:24

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Today, I interview Kolade Paul-Ajuwape, who is a missionary to Eastern Europe and a recent graduate of MIT. Listen as he shares about his experiences on the mission fie…

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How to Create a Culture of Collaboration 32:35

7d ago32:35

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In this episode, we're diving into strategies for building a culture of collaboration within your church. Scott explores the significance of managing silence during discussions, engaging quieter team members, and breaking larger groups into smaller ones to ensure all voices are heard. He emphasizes the role of intentionality in inclusive leadership…

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How Prepared Is Your Church for Guests? - Episode 368 36:58

7d ago36:58

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Weekend Quality Check (Part 1) - We’re hearing it from churches across the country: More and more people are showing up on the weekend, and it’s really encouraging. When you have that kind of momentum, it’s easy to start coasting. It’s easy to stop noticing what needs attention, which is why now is a really good time for a quality check. Weekend qu…

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Welcoming in the Ones, with Sarah Cole | S05.E08 32:17

8d ago32:17

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This week on The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug and Erin sit down with Mission Church’s Sarah Cole. Sarah serves as the Ventura, CA church’s welcome team lead—focusing on creating a volunteer culture that welcomes in everyone and anyone. Why is creating that culture of hospitality important to The Great Commission? How do we recruit and inspire…

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298. Pablo and Nicole Padilla, Newport Beach, California. Bi-Vocational Ministers Serving Singles Around the World 1:03:16

9d ago1:03:16

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Today, I’m talking to Pablo and Nicole Padilla, who lead the singles in the Los Angeles Singles Ministry, a group of singles in Orange County and serve on the Internati…

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297. Exposition of Matthew 14:13-21, The Feeding of the 5,000 17:44

13d ago17:44

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner In this episode, I continue my exposition of the book of Matthew with Jesus' feeding of the five thousand in Matthew 14:13-21. Transcript: Introduction Pictures from Ap…

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Healthy Churches Toolkit Overview! 44:32

16d ago44:32

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On this week's episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, we're showing you all the features of the new Healthy Churches Toolkit! We dove into how the toolkit empowers churches to thrive, with resources for strategic planning, leadership development, and tools for actionable growth. Here’s a quick breakdown: Toolkit Features Overview: We covered…

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Raising a Generation with Courageous Faith feat. Christie Penner Worden - Episode 367 38:00

20d ago38:00

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Is the leader of your family ministry included at the leadership table? In the final episode of our series on "What It Really Takes To Reach Young Families," we had a conversation with Christie Penner Worden. Christie is a strategic leader, speaker, preacher and writer who is passionate about discipling children and equipping churches to raise this…

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Discipling Gen-Z, with Grant Skeldon | S05.E07 32:57

15d ago32:57

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Reaching the next generation is a concern for any institution, especially the church. With Gen-Z leaving traditional religion in droves, how do we disciple this next generation and build up faithful, fruitful leaders? Today on The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug and Erin chat with THINQ’S Next Gen director, Grant Skeldon, to break down how exact…

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296. Backpacking with Jesus and Friends on the Arizona Trail 17:23

17d ago17:23

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Nick Kaplan, Evan Snow, Jacob Krell and I backpacked Arizona Trail Passage 5 this weekend. It was a 15 mile hike and we did it over two days and one night. The Arizona …

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Good AI vs. Bad AI: Ethical Ways for Churches to Use Artificial Intelligence 45:48

21d ago45:48

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In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in church settings. They explore the misconceptions surrounding AI, distinguishing between 'bad AI' that could replace human roles and 'good AI' that can serve as a valuable tool for church leaders. The conversa…

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Innovation & Creativity in Kids Ministry feat. Justyn Smith: Episode 366 33:04

24d ago33:04

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One thing is often overlooked when it comes to engaging kids and families—the environment. Creating compelling ministry spaces is crucial for reaching the next generation. Justyn Smith from PlainJoe Studios has 22 years of experience in kids’ ministry. He works with some of the most innovative and creative churches in the country to develop compell…

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The Power of Going First, with Haley Malone | S05.E06 32:47

22d ago32:47

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First Orlando’s Haley Malone never envisioned herself in ministry, but little did this former math teacher and volleyball coach know, she was already doing ministry just by building relationships with those around her. Now Haley serves as First Orlando’s groups director, overseeing all adult groups at the 150 year-old church. Doug sits down with Ha…

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294. Interview with Mike Fontenot about His New Book: "Spiritual Leadership, Developing Qualities Worth Following" 55:15

23d ago55:15

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Mike Fontenot has been doing the ministry since 1968. He just wrote a book about Spiritual Leadership. I read it and am going to ask him about the book and why he wrote…

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295. Exposition of Matthew 13:44-58, The Most Valuable Thing in the World 20:42

1M ago20:42

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Matthew Series Matthew 13:44-58 Sunday, August 25th, 2024 What’s the most valuable thing you’ve ever discovered? 1. Staffordshire Hoard, 2009 In 2009, Terry Herbert, a …

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293. What Do You Do with Bad People? Exposition of Matthew 13:24-43 26:12

1M ago26:12

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Have you ever felt the discouragement of a friend or family member walking away from Christ? Have you ever been frustrated by the apparent slowness of God’s Kingdom? Ha…

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The Benefits of Sermon Based Groups 25:01

28d ago25:01

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In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu discuss the benefits of sermon-based study groups. They explore how these groups foster unity within the church, provide predictable discipleship outcomes, and deepen the congregation's knowledge of Scripture. The conversation also highlights the importance of using t…

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Vision & Leadership for a Multigenerational Church - Episode 365 29:35

1M ago29:35

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Who is responsible? When kids’ attendance numbers are down, senior leaders can tend to blame the kids’ pastor. But the truth is that the children’s pastor has very little control over creating the necessary environment for reaching young families. The church’s leadership and vision are big factors. Before Tony Morgan’s tragic passing in early Septe…

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Mobilizing Personal Discipleship, with Duane Roberts | S05.E05 31:02

1M ago31:02

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Radical alignment with The Great Commission is a great goal to shoot for, but how do we actually take discipleship and make it personal? On this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug sits down with Calvary Chapel’s executive pastor, Duane Roberts, to talk about authentic relationship-building, organizational alignment in a multi-…

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292. Tools for Multiplying Disciples 34:12

1M ago34:12

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Today I’m talking about the tools you need to become a multiplying disciple. When you think of a mechanic, a home builder or a surgeon, you naturally think of the tools…

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291. Why Don't More People Become Christians? Exposition of Matthew 13:1-23 33:00

1M ago33:00

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Transcript of the Matthew Series The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-23 Introduction · Have you ever wondered why more people don’t become Christians? If the good new…

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Revitalizing Your Aging Congregation: 3 High-Impact Strategies in 90 Days 33:13

1M ago33:13

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Read full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/260 In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts A.J. Mathieu and Scott Ball discuss three impactful strategies that aging congregations can implement within 90 days to revitalize their church. They emphasize the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by aging congre…

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Combatting Christian Consumerism, with Chris Palmer | S05.E04 30:44

1M ago30:44

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For this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug sits down with Chris Palmer, dean of ministry and theology at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, to talk all things Christian consumerism. Doug and Chris have both witnessed the church’s slow evolution towards a more consumeristic, programmatic institution in recent decade…

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290. Best of RSP: Dinesh George's Near-Death Experience and What He Learned From It 36:17

2M ago36:17

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Today, I’m reposting the most listened to episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, my interview with Dinesh George. Dinesh George has spent his career planting and building …

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Battling Biblical Illiteracy: 4 Game-Changing Techniques for Modern Churches 31:59

1M ago31:59

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/259 Register for the Healthy Churches Toolkit Live Launch: https://malphursgroup.com/launch In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu discuss the alarming decline in biblical literacy and propose innovative strategies to combat this issue. They intr…

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Dismantling the Institutional Mindset, with Chad Booher | S05.E03 33:35

2M ago33:35

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A church can be considered an “institution” but that doesn’t mean our churches should have institutional mindsets focused on programs over people. For today’s conversation on radical alignment with The Great Commission Erin and Doug sit down with Chad Booher, the community engagement minister at his local church and an individual passionate about i…

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289. Raise Your Activity Level, Don't Lower Your Standards 21:18

2M ago21:18

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Transcript for "Raise your activity level, don’t lower your goals" I was looking forward to the final message of the evangelism conference. Christians from all over the…

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288. Exposition of Matthew 14: 1-12, "Herod's Dilemma" 22:58

2M ago22:58

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Herod’s Dilemma Introduction How do airplane crashes happen? Malcolm Gladwell describes the 1997 crash of Korean Air Flight 801. The pilot was experienced and in good h…

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3 Overlooked Growth Strategies for Mid-Sized Churches 32:59

2M ago32:59

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Unlock the potential of your mid-sized church with these 3 often-overlooked growth strategies! 🚀🙏 In this video, we dive deep into practical, innovative approaches that can transform your church of 100-200 members into a thriving community. You'll discover: 1️⃣ How to master your welcome strategy and turn first-time visitors into engaged members 2️…

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Celebrating Tony Morgan 5:30

2M ago5:30

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Many of you have already heard of Tony Morgan's passing on the morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after suffering a heart attack two days before and battling with all his strength. But we wanted you to hear it from our voices. This is a tribute to the best boss we ever had, the leader who practiced what he preached, and the man who loved Jesu…

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Radical Alignment with The Great Commission w/ Rodney Elliot | S05.E02 32:39

2M ago32:39

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Erin and Doug are back for this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast, sitting down with executive pastor Rodney Elliot to talk radical alignment with The Great Commission. Rodney serves as the executive pastor of Pathway Church in Wichita, Kansas, and during his time in that role he’s worked to align the church’s elder board with the …

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287. How to Make More Time for Serving God 14:37

2M ago14:37

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Transcript: Watching the game of cornhole on tv fills me with many questions. Questions such as: · “Why?” · “Who are these people who are so good at this ‘sport’?” · “H…

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286. Exposition of Matthew 12:38-50 18:56

2M ago18:56

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Transcript of Matthew 12:38-49 Introduction 1. The Demand for a Sign: 12:38 38 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see …

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The Five Habits of a Healthy Church 37:55

2M ago37:55

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Welcome to Episode 257 of The Church Revitalization Podcast! In this special anniversary episode, your hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu reveal "The Five Habits of a Healthy Church." We’ll emphasize the power of storytelling to engage your congregation and drive your mission, as well as the importance of embedding core values into daily decisions. …

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What It Really Takes To Reach Young Families (Part 1): The Foundation 16:57

2M ago16:57

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If a church is engaging young families, it’s pretty easy to see. What’s less obvious to the outside observer is all the decisions they have made to become a church that parents and kids want to attend—what it really takes. There’s much more to it than curriculum, facilities or finding the right staff, and through this series, we are going to unpack…

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