unSeminary Podcast

Greg Griffith, Lead Pastor at King of Kings in Omaha, shares his church's remarkable journey of growth, achieving 60% expansion post-COVID. He discusses how taking risks and stepping out of comfort zones can significantly impact community outreach. King of Kings implemented fun, invite-friendly events like 'Jersey Sunday' and 'Super Sweet Sunday' to engage newcomers. Emphasizing a culture of invitation, Greg highlights the importance of fostering inclusivity and connection across all generations, ensuring everyone feels valued in the church community.

Drew Karschner, Lead Pastor at Northridge Church in Rochester, shares insights from his experience leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the U.S. He discusses the vital balance of empathy and authenticity in leadership, especially during difficult times. Drew emphasizes the importance of recognizing struggles while fostering hope, navigating issues like racial injustice and community unrest. He also highlights the role of genuine engagement and personal recognition in building trust and unity among congregants.

Thanks for tuning in for the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Kerri-Ann Hayes today. In addition to being a senior consultant at Ministry Architects, Kerri-Ann has worked in children’s and family ministry for over 20 years and has a heart for making churches more inclusive for families with special needs. At our churches we want […]

Welcome to this week’s unSeminary podcast. This week we’re sitting down with Brian Tome, the founder and senior pastor at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati – one of the fastest growing and most innovative churches in the country. Whether we realize it or not, the systems in our churches are often set up to cater to […]

Nick Blevins, the Children and Student Team Leader at Community Christian Church and cofounder of Ministry Boost, dives into the crucial art of volunteer recruitment. He shares a five-part framework designed to help churches consistently attract and empower volunteers. Blevins emphasizes the importance of proactive outreach, suggesting that leaders should aim to connect with ten prospects for each needed volunteer. He also discusses practical strategies for onboarding and retaining volunteers, ensuring robust team dynamics that can sustain church growth.

Kristin Flynn, the Outreach Director at Liquid Church in New Jersey, discusses practical strategies for effective community and global outreach. She emphasizes focusing on three core initiatives: serving the hungry, homeless, and special needs community. Kristin shares the importance of collaboration and flexibility among campus leaders to manage diverse needs while staying aligned with the larger mission. The conversation highlights creative fundraising and the power of community partnerships to amplify impact and foster spiritual growth.

Thanks for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Bryan Smith, the lead pastor of Summit Christian Church in Sparks, Nevada. We are increasingly living in a culture where many are completely unchurched, having no preconceived notion of what church looks like. Yet this can provide just the opportunity where people are […]

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Patrick Quinn, the lead pastor at Century Church in Alabama. Century has a vision to plant one hundred churches across America in order to see more people brought into a life-saving communion with Jesus Christ. Can you imagine a church so ingrained in a local community […]

Join us on this episode as Brian Owens, Executive Pastor of Operations at First Baptist Simpsonville, discusses campus alignment, recruiting talent, and church mergers. Learn about the challenges of maintaining a unified experience across multiple campuses and the importance of core campus constants for consistency.

Dawn Nicole Baldwin from Mavericks discusses keys for communicating change in ministry. Understand why change efforts often fail and how to address resistance. Focus on aligning messages with church vision, engaging key stakeholders, and empowering communication professionals.