unSeminary Podcast

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.

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.

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 […]

Join us on the unSeminary podcast as we chat with Brad Dreibelbis, Next Gen and Operations Pastor at The Journey, a church in Delaware. Discover how to identify and empower young leaders, take risks on the next generation, and focus on making disciples. Learn about the church's strategy for developing young leaders through internship programs and ministry boot camps, balancing character and competence, and empowering emerging changemakers by trusting instincts in leadership.

Exploring how a church can grow from 1,000 to 2,000 members in 1,000 days. Discussing the ideal growth rate, attrition rates, and specific metrics like attracting 3% new guests weekly and retaining 26% of them. Emphasizing the importance of tracking and follow-up for effective growth management.

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Zach Zehnder, the co-founder of Red Letter Living. Zach is a pioneer in creating 40-day challenges that have transformed discipleship and church growth in over 1000 churches. He’s also the teaching pastor at King of Kings in Omaha, Nebraska. You know that disciple-making is important, but […]

Discover unconventional truths about hiring for church leadership roles, focusing on past achievements over potential and the importance of matching candidates' past performance with current role needs. Learn why enthusiasm can be overrated and how to prioritize substance over excitement. Explore the nuances of internal vs. external hiring decisions and the balance between momentum and transformation for desired outcomes in church leadership.

Get inspired by Mary Ann Sibley as she shares tips on shifting volunteer culture: Don't be desperate for volunteers, find the purpose in ministry, debrief with volunteers. Hear about her journey from corporate finance to volunteer ministry, building genuine connections, fostering feedback and improvement, navigating volunteer personas, and cultivating volunteer culture in church ministry.

Learn how a church can double in size in 1,000 days, balancing rapid growth with sustainability. Understand attrition rates and the power of tracking first-time guests. Discover strategies for guest retention and creating an inviting church culture for explosive growth.

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Ted Coniaris, the Lead Pastor Apprentice at Community Christian Church. One of the fastest growing churches in the country, Community Christian is an entrepreneurial church which has been a ministry “teaching hospital” and vanguard for decades. Whether it’s five years or fifty years, every lead […]