The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 651 | Rich Birch on What Growing Churches Are Doing Right Now, The First 100 Days of a New Attender's Journey, Creating a Compelling Invite Culture at Your Church, and To Live Stream or Not to Live Stream
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May 21, 2024 Church leadership expert Rich Birch discusses church growth trends, emphasizing diversity, the importance of engaging new attendees, creating online engagement pathways, and building community spaces. The conversation also touches on the shift away from live streaming services, fostering an invite culture for growth, strategic planning for church events, and promoting free resources.
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Large Churches Growing
- Larger churches are growing while smaller churches are shrinking.
- People want large-church experiences but also crave community and connection.
Diversity Crucial for Church Growth
- Churches must embrace diversity to reflect their communities and the kingdom of God.
- Diversity isn't a marketing tactic; it's a core value.
Learning about Diversity
- Rich Birch recounts learning from Derwin Gray that diversity is not a marketing tactic, but a kingdom principle.
- He also shares a story about learning from a Black friend about "the talk" regarding police interactions.