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Jun 13, 2024 • 48min

Setting Roots, Spurring Growth: Thriving New Campus Location Growth with Aaron Stanski & Aaron Mora

Thanks for joining the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with two Aarons—Aaron Stanski, CEO and Founder of Risepointe, and Aaron Mora, the Alma Campus Pastor of Community Church in north central Michigan. If your church is growing, chances are you’ve wrestled with questions about your location or building meeting your ministry needs. Tune in to […]
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Jun 6, 2024 • 0sec

The Discipleship Opportunity: Blueprint for a Post-Everything Church with Daniel Im

Daniel Im, Lead Pastor at Beulah Alliance Church, shares insights on leading churches in a post-Christian, diverse world. Discusses spiritual hunger, refocusing on Jesus amidst distractions, and shifting from attractional to truth-centered approaches. Emphasizes the importance of making disciples and holding fast to convictions in a changing world.
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May 30, 2024 • 0sec

The Staff Health Puzzle: How Central Christian Operationalizes Alignment with Joe Platania

Join us as Joe Platania, Executive Pastor at Central Christian Church, shares valuable insights on maintaining a healthy staff culture. Discover how leadership modeling, staff development, and organizational health are essential for creating a thriving environment. Learn about building trust, fostering accountability, and sustaining health in a multi-site church setting.
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May 29, 2024 • 0sec

From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Most Churches’ First Steps

Balancing rapid growth with integration is key in church community. Metrics like attrition rate, new guests, and retention are crucial for sustainable growth. Focus on front door invite culture to double church size over 1,000 days.
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May 23, 2024 • 36min

Beyond Accessibility: Gail Ewell’s Vision for Church Inclusivity

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Gail Ewell a leader at Bay Area Christian Church and Hope Technology School. Gail’s story is one of personal struggle and triumph. As a mother of children with special needs, she faced significant challenges in attending church. Her experiences shed light on the isolation and […]
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May 22, 2024 • 16min

Key Takeaways from XPS 2024: Navigating Organizational Doubt, Leadership Stages & Target Audiences

Highlights from the XPS 2024 conference include understanding organizational doubt levels, leadership stages, and target audience strategies. Emphasizing building relationships, the event offered valuable insights for church leaders navigating challenges.
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May 16, 2024 • 37min

Vision to Reality: How Executive Pastors Shape the Church’s Future with Phil Taylor

Join Phil Taylor, a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience, as he discusses the evolving role of Executive Pastors in churches, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the critical relationship between lead and executive pastors. Discover when a church needs an XP based on the lead pastor's style and why being attentive to the soul is crucial. Explore insights on the role of eldership development and the significance of the executive pastor book for pastors and potential XPs.
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May 15, 2024 • 22min

From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Engagement Pathway Best Practices

Learn how to double church attendance sustainably by retaining 26% of new guests. Shift focus from assimilation to engagement for a more personalized experience. Find out the three key elements of an effective engagement pathway: One Experience, One Invitation, and One Connection.
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May 9, 2024 • 36min

Exploiting Limits for Church Growth: Insights from A Better Theory’s Nathan R. Elson

Nathan R. Elson, Founder of A Better Theory, shares a framework for problem-solving in churches. Focus on exploiting resources efficiently, thinking creatively within limitations, and tackling universal problems effectively. Learn how to maximize your impact with less and overcome obstacles in ministry.
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May 8, 2024 • 12min

The Four Key Factors of Magnetic Community Service That Drive Invite Culture

In this episode of the unSeminary Podcast, we delve into the transformative impact of magnetic community service on building a vibrant church invite culture. Drawing inspiration from outreach initiatives at prominent churches like Elevation’s Love Week and Church of the Highlands’ Serve Day, we explore how strategic mass outreach can drive your congregation’s growth and […]

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