Discover key insights from the Easter 2024 attendance figures, highlighting the importance of Easter as a key 'Eventful Big Day' for church growth. Learn about strategies to double regular attendance, track new guests, and optimize invite culture for effective outreach.

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Matt Davis from The Jewish Road, an organization that works to help Christians make sense of their Jewish roots while helping Jews make sense of Jesus. Most Christians have a basic understanding of Jesus and His teachings, but they aren’t getting the whole story. Jesus has […]

Learn how church leaders can prioritize life change and help more people meet Jesus through strategic planning. Hear Paul Alexander discuss using data to make informed decisions, measuring life change with tangible metrics, and confronting reality. Explore the growth journey of Sun Valley Community Church and the importance of active partnership with God for impacting communities. Discover the significance of tracking guest to attender ratios for church growth and navigating strategic planning in churches.

Join a panel of Executive Pastors as they share insights on innovative leadership, balancing growth with community, strategic leadership approaches, and the impact of digital platforms in church ministry. Learn about empowering volunteers, fostering connections, and driving growth through bold decisions and staff culture. Discover the critical role of mentorship in developing church leaders and strategies for managing growth post-COVID while promoting engagement and community within the church.

Thanks for joining the unSeminary podcast. Today we have with us Travis Spencer, the lead pastor at The Fields Church in Mattoon, Illinois. We’re talking with Travis about his book Wonderful: How to Live a Fulfilled Life in a Very Full World. Have you ever thought about writing a book? Tune in as Travis discusses […]

Bridgetown Church's bold move to cancel livestream services in favor of local engagement is discussed by Rich Birch and Kenny Jahng. They highlight the benefits of in-person community, reevaluate digital strategies post-pandemic, and weigh the pros and cons of this pivot. The discussion emphasizes the power of physical presence in fostering deeper connections within the local Portland community and the potential impact on evangelistic opportunities.

In today’s episode of the unSeminary podcast, we pull back the curtain on an extraordinary gathering that promises to revolutionize the way church leaders envision growth and community engagement. Fresh from the Church Growth Incubator retreat held at Mariner’s Church in Irvine, Southern California, we’re eager to share a treasure trove of wisdom that emerged […]

Zach Zehnder from Red Letter Living discusses church growth strategies with a focus on creating an invite culture and leveraging big events like Easter. They explore the financial strength of churches post-COVID and emphasize the importance of volunteerism for church expansion. The conversation also touches on utilizing 40-day challenges, enhancing Easter attendance, and driving community engagement through creative planning strategies.

Exploring the Diffusion of Innovation Curve in church leadership, the podcast discusses the different segments of the curve and how leaders can navigate them. It emphasizes the importance of understanding where your congregation falls on the curve and crafting strategies to facilitate change effectively within the church community.

Thanks for tuning in to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Todd Elliott, a writer, speaker and audio engineer serving the local church. He’s also the founder of FILO: First In, Last Out, which is built around supporting technical artists who serve the local church. Do you ever feel like there is a disconnect […]