Best Churchgrowth Podcasts (2024)

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Planning for Physical Expansion without Sacrificing the Vision | S04.E05 33:23

1h ago33:23

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What do we as ministry leaders do when our facilities begin to run out of space? Should we immediately begin a building campaign, or are there other creative ways to still serve our people in our current spaces? Too many people in too small a space is a good problem to have, but it can be a hard one to solve. Executive pastor Jeremy Thiessen joins …

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Love Thy Political Neighbor: A Faith-Based Approach to Healthy Discourse 52:15

5h ago52:15

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/250 In today's episode, we dive into the crucial topic of healthy political discourse as believers. A.J. Mathieu and Scott Ball emphasize the need for truth, integrity, respect, and civility in political discussion, challenging the trend of attacking individuals instead of debating ideas. Drawi…

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The Discipleship Opportunity with Daniel Im - Episode 357 39:04

34m ago39:04

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Spiritual formation is less about what we ask people to do and more about who we’re equipping people to become. In this episode, Tony interviews Pastor Daniel Im, author of The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great-Commission Church in a Post-Everything World, about the role serving has in helping people grow closer to Jesus. This episode is br…

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Practicing What You Preach: Prioritizing Mental Health | S04.E04 34:12

2h ago34:12

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On this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast, we’re continuing to talk about how we prepare well for that next big “push” in ministry—specifically how to prioritize our own mental, spiritual, and emotional health as leaders. Licensed professional counselor and Gallup Strengths Coach, Stefanie Rowe, joins Erin and Doug, outlining the c…

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273. Multiply Your Talents to Become a Multiplying Disciple 14:05

5h ago14:05

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ow 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 I’m Rob Skinner and this is the Rob Skinner Podcast. Today I’m talking about how to become a multiplying disciple. Specifically, how you need to multiply your talents in…

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Big Hospitality in Small Spaces: How to Have a Great Guest Experience with a Small Lobby 32:34

3d ago32:34

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/249 In this episode, hosts A.J. Mathieu and Scott Ball dive into the topic of "Big Hospitality in Small Spaces." They share personal experiences and discuss the importance of creating welcoming and interactive spaces within church facilities, despite potential limitations. From utilizing underu…

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Structure for Volunteer Engagement - Episode 356 22:12

3d ago22:12

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Before the pandemic, we typically saw 45% to 50% of all adults and students serving on a volunteer team at least monthly. Our most recent data shows churches reporting only 35% are serving today. In the first episode of this series on "Serving as Spiritual Formation," we talked about some of the most common mistakes churches make with their volunte…

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Overcoming the Fear of Neglecting the 99 To Reach The One | S04.E03 32:34

5d ago32:34

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In this episode, Erin and Doug welcome Holly Gillespie to discuss the importance of designing church systems and processes with the one in mind. They spotlight the need to shift from a buffet-style approach to a more intentional and targeted strategy that focuses on those who are far from God. They talk through the importance of mindset shifts, suc…

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272. Ben and Susan Borland, Mission Update, Montevideo, Uruguay 1:03:25

14d ago1:03:25

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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 talk to Ben and Susan Borland, missionaries to Montevideo, Uruguay. Listen as they share about their first year on the mission field. They talk about:…

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Five Barriers to Effective Decision-Making in the Church 43:22

10d ago43:22

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Read the full show notes at https://malphursgroup.com/248 In this episode, Scott and A.J. dive deep into the crucial topic of decision-making within the church. They explore the barriers to effective decision-making, including the fear of conflict, the sunk cost fallacy, and the importance of aligning decisions with the church's mission and values.…

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Strategy for Volunteer Engagement - Episode 355 24:18

11d ago24:18

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Most churches say they need more volunteers. But answer this honestly: What is your theology of serving? How well is your church discipling people to offer their spiritual gifts as part of the Great Commission? Many churches have gotten further away from viewing serving as an integral part of spiritual formation than they’d likely admit. In this se…

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We'll Be Back Next Week! 0:50

12d ago0:50

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Just a quick break for July 4th. We hope you have a wonderful week and we can't wait to jump back into Season 4 with you next Tuesday. See you soon!By Doug Parks & Erin Johnston

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271. Budi and Listiana Hartono, Jakarta, Indonesia. They Helped the Churches in Indonesia grow from a few to 7,000+ disciples. 48:34

13d ago48:34

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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 talk to Budi and Listiana Hartono from Jakarta, Indonesia. They led the church in Jakarta, Indonesia and now they oversea the growth of the 40+ church…

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How to Find Great People for Your Church Staff Team - Interview with Tim Foot (Bonus Episode) 6:08

17d ago6:08

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We know from our research and conversations with clients that finding great people for the ministry staff team is very challenging right now. As an addedumn to our series on "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders," we bring you this bonus interview with Tim Foot of Slingshot Group for some timely insights into church staffing in 2024. In this conversa…

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Improving Church Health through Annual Check-Ups 27:19

18d ago27:19

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/247 On this episode of The Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu discuss the importance of annual checkups for churches to improve their overall health. Drawing parallels to personal health checkups, the hosts emphasize the need for regular assessments to diagnose and addre…

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Handling Misfits - Episode 354 28:01

18d ago28:01

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Leaders know it's true: Not having the right people on the team hinders the impact of your church. So what do you do when it's clear you need to remove someone from the team—when it's clear they are not a fit? In the last episode of our series on "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders," Tony and Amy discuss the very real reasons why letting someone go…

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Generational Differences And The Evolution Of Church Leadership | S04.E02 32:11

28d ago32:11

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In this episode, Erin and Doug discuss the evolution of church leadership and the shift in mindset between different generations. They specifically focus on the pros and cons of small group models and the need for integration between church life and everyday life. They talk through the importance of disappointing people at a rate they can tolerate …

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270. How to Be A Multiplying Christian, Seek Help, Don't Run From It 14:16

19d ago14:16

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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 In this episode, I continue my series on becoming a multiplying disciple. I talk about resisting the natural tendency to run from getting help when we need it the most.…

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269. Exposition of Matthew 10:26-42 20:37

22d ago20:37

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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 In this episode I share from a series on Matthew that I’m going through on Sundays. Please enjoy this exposition of Matthew 10. Transcript is below. Feel free to use as…

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Summer Break: Why Rest is Critical for Healthy Pastors 26:17

25d ago26:17

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/246 In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts Scott Ball and AJ Mathieu delve into the importance of rest for pastors. They explore the biblical basis for rest, the concept of sabbatical, and the need for regular weekly rest. They discuss practical options for providing pastor…

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Right People, Right Roles - Episode 353 27:33

27d ago27:33

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This part makes a leader's stomach drop. We've laid the groundwork, and we've taught you the wisest order for processing restructure decisions. But now, we’re going to dive into wisdom that has more to do with how you make decisions about specific people. In the third episode of our series on "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders," Tony and Amy focus…

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Understanding Your Church's Relational Reach Zone | S04.E01 29:59

1M ago29:59

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Welcome to season 4! This season is all about helping you prepare for your church's next big push! In this fist episode Erin & Doug talk with Bart Rendel on the concept of the relational reach zone of churches and how it impacts strategic planning for the next season. Bart stresses the importance of knowing who the church is trying to reach and bei…

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268. View Your LIfe as An Experiment. A New Episode in the Series, How to Become a Multiplying Christian 11:45

1M ago11:45

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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 series on how to become a multiplying disciple. I talk about the need to experiment with new things and to view your life as an experiment…

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Overcoming Obstacles in Pipeline Implementation 32:45

1M ago32:45

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/245 In this episode titled "Overcoming Obstacles in Pipeline Implementation," our hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu dive into the key challenges hindering the successful implementation of a leadership pipeline within the church. They address issues related to unclear expectations, communication…

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Stack the Leadership Team - Episode 352 24:39

1M ago24:39

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Do you believe your current senior leadership team offers you your best chance to achieve the vision and mission God designed for your church to accomplish right now? Before you start restructuring departments of your ministry, you need to clarify the role of the SLT and get the right people leading on it. In the second episode of our series on "St…

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How Do I Manage Stress And Avoid Burnout? | S03.E10 29:42

1M ago29:42

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In this last episode of Season 3 Erin and Doug are joined by Mitch Harrison to discuss church leadership challenges, focusing on the critical issue of burnout. Mitch shares his personal journey of experiencing and overcoming burnout, and the need for intentional replenishment. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing stress with rest…

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267. Fadi Alhinn Talks about Growing up in Jordan, Losing His Father and Being a Missionary in the US 1:05:36

1M ago1:05:36

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How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast. Click Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner In this episode I talk to Fadi Alhinn, a disciple born in Jordan and now living in San Diego. He talks about: · What it’s like growing up Christian in the Middle East · How he moved 20 times before the age of 20 · Strengths and weaknesses of both US and Midd…

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The 3-Step Development Process: Assessing, Training, and Launching Leaders 45:49

1M ago45:49

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/244 In today's episode, our hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu take a comprehensive look at the 3-Step Development Process: Assessing, Training, and Launching Leaders. They emphasize the significance of pacing coaching processes, beta testing, and receiving feedback before rolling out coaching m…

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Structure to the Strategy - Episode 351 25:09

1M ago25:09

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We help teams solve complicated staffing challenges with wisdom and grace all the time. We’ve helped more than 650 churches do it. So, we’re going to share some of that wisdom related to structure, leadership, getting the right people in the right roles, and handling “misfits” in this new series we're calling "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders." I…

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How Can We Achieve Strategic Alignment? | S03.E09 33:02

1M ago33:02

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In this episode Erin and Doug discuss strategic alignment in church leadership with guest Allie Bryant. Allie, a Strategic Alignment Executive at Trader's Point Christian Church, explains her role in bridging the gap between strategy and execution. The conversation focuses on common challenges church leaders face, such as project prioritization, re…

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266. How to Be Prosperous and Successful. Meditate on God's Word. A New Episode in My Series: How to Become a Multiplying Disciple 15:17

1M ago15:17

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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Would you like to be “prosperous and successful?” God gives clear direction to his people on how to enjoy that very thing. He tells Joshua the secret to prosperity in Joshua 1:8, “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written i…

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The Critical Role of Core Competencies for Leadership 26:51

2M ago26:51

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/243 In this episode of The Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu delve into the critical role of core competencies for leadership within the church. They stress the importance of defining these competencies in order to bring objectivity to the selection and developmen…

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New Church Staffing Trends: Q2 2024 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 350 28:28

2M ago28:28

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Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in key ministry areas. In this episode, Tony and Amy discuss key findings from the Q2 2024 special edition of the report focused on staffing and structure trends. You can subscribe to receive the quarterly report for free, or, if…

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How Can Our Church Integrate With Our Community? | S03.E08 32:44

2M ago32:44

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Bishop Derrick McRae, Senior Pastor at The Experience Christian Center in Orlando, Florida sits down with Erin and Doug to share insights on how churches can better integrate with their communities and meet their needs. He touches on the importance of approaching community integration with a humble posture. Bishop McCrae also highlights the need fo…

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265. Mission Team to Rome with David Hedrick, Mission Leader. "Rome Expedition" and plans for 2025 planting 37:59

2M ago37:59

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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Listen today as I talk to David Hedrick. David is forming a team to plant a new church in Rome, Italy in the spring of 2025. In this episode he talks about: · What inspired him to plant a church in Rome · What challenges he sees for those on the team · How he’s forming the team · What it’s like to plant a chu…

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Laying the Foundation for a Leadership Pipeline: Defining Leadership Levels 55:26

2M ago55:26

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Read the full show notes at https://malphursgroup.com/242 In this episode, A.J. Mathieu and Scott Ball explore the concept of leadership levels within the church, shedding light on the need for a structured leadership pipeline and the different responsibilities and development investment at various leadership levels. From discussing the impact of l…

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Simple But Not Easy - Episode 349 23:49

2M ago23:49

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Constant crises, lack of training, inadequate systems for project management—there's a long list of reasons why the process of "assess, plan, and execute" may be simple but not easy. In the final episode of our series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy share some practical, proven ways to carve out time to follow through on the priority i…

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How Can The Church Grow And Not Lose It's Vision? | S03.E07 26:45

2M ago26:45

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Erin and Doug talk through the topic of church growth and how to navigate it without losing sight of the church's vision and mission. They discuss the importance of not being afraid of growth and the need to innovate and focus on relational ministry. They caution against reverting to old strategies and highlight the need for personal mission statem…

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264. Amul and Rita in Ballari, India. A couple in their fifties leaves their business, home & family and grows a church from 30 to 135 through COVID. 51:08

2M ago51:08

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In this episode I interview a couple in their fifties from southern India. They had their own business in Bangalore, India and were about to celebrate their son’s wedding when they felt God’s call to go on the mission field to Ballari, a city of 700,000 people six hours north of Bangalore. They moved in 2019 right before COVID. They started leading…

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Why Every Church Needs a Leadership Pipeline 39:51

2M ago39:51

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/241 In this week's episode, titled "Why Every Church Needs a Leadership Pipeline," hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu dive into the crucial topic of leadership development in the church. They emphasize the biblical foundation for this concept, drawing on examples from the scriptures and real-lif…

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