The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 735 | 280% More Likely to Come Back: Jason Mitchell on How to Get Visitors To Come Back to Church, The Emotion of Succession and How Preaching Has Changed
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Jun 17, 2025 
Jason Mitchell, Lead Pastor of LCBC Church, shares insights from leading a vibrant church across 25 locations in Pennsylvania. He reveals strategies for boosting visitor returns by 280%, while discussing how preaching has changed significantly over the years. Jason candidly addresses the emotions tied to leadership succession, emphasizing the importance of trust and vulnerability during transitions. He highlights personal stories that inspire connection, showcasing how leaders can adapt and grow while fostering a sense of community within their churches.
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Empower Young Leaders
- Empower young leaders by giving them real responsibility and room to fail.
- Role play difficult conversations with them instead of taking over to foster growth.
Shift in Preaching Landscape
- Preaching now meets an audience already open and informed through technology.
- Clarity and truth resonate more deeply than cultural relevance or entertainment.
Generational Faith Construction
- Current generation experiences more construction than deconstruction in faith.
- This enables simpler, clearer gospel presentation without needing to dismantle previous beliefs.
