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Dec 7, 2023 • 44min

The Chosen: Stan Jantz on Reaching 1 Billion People, Ministry Innovation & Helping Your Church

Thanks for tuning in to the unSeminary podcast. We’re happy to be talking with Stan Jantz today, the Chief Executive Officer of The Come and See Foundation. In partnership with ministries around the world, Come and See is on a mission to share the authentic Jesus with 1 billion people worldwide. Throughout history, followers of […]
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Nov 30, 2023 • 33min

Residency Reflections: Saddleback Church’s Brittany Crimmel on Her Leadership Pathway So Far

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Brittany Crimmel, a Production Director at Saddleback Church in California. There is a leadership crisis in the local church with so many churches struggling to know how to find and develop people. However, by participating in internships and residencies, churches can contribute to developing the […]
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Nov 23, 2023 • 42min

Behind the Leader: Ian Borkent’s Journey of Burnout and Relaunch

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re chatting with Ian Borkent from C3 Rivers Church in the Netherlands. Ian also started the ministry Grow a Healthy Soul to help church leaders take care of their souls. Church leaders often focus on metrics such as attendance, salvations and finances to gauge the health of their church, […]
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Nov 16, 2023 • 34min

Secrets of Top Team Players: Insights from 30,000 Leaders & William Vanderbloemen

Thanks for joining us on the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking again with William Vanderbloemen, the founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, an organization that helps identify executive talent and matches value-based organizations with like-minded people. When it comes to hiring the best people, what factors cause them to shine? How can you learn to identify […]
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Nov 9, 2023 • 43min

Talking with Your Lender: Mark Briggs Offers Insider Advice for Growing Churches

Mark Briggs, EVP of Ministry Lending at CDF Capital, shares insider advice for growing churches. Start early to set yourself up for success. Transparency and trust between churches and lenders are crucial. Discover the benefits of reaching out to CDF Capital for church needs.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 36min

Guest-Friendly Environments: Aaron Stanski on Effective Facilities for Your Church

Aaron Stanski, founder and CEO of Risepointe, discusses the challenges of church buildings and the importance of creating guest-friendly environments. He highlights the need to align a church's facility with its mission and vision. The podcast also explores ways to update older church buildings and provides resources for addressing building issues.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 37min

Increasing the Generosity Culture at Your Church with Phil Ling

Thanks for joining us for this episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Phil Ling, a renowned expert on generosity in the church and founder of The Giving Church. Did you know that in the average church in North America, 45% of the people that give a church money give less than $200 […]
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Oct 19, 2023 • 29min

Increase Engagement with Data-Driven Strategies: Ronee de Leon on Unlocking Your Church Database’s Potential

Thanks for joining us for the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Ronee de Leon, the Director of Executive Project Management from Grace Fellowship, a multisite church in Ohio. Many churches have some sort of church management software and mountains of data. But figuring out how to make it actionable so you’re connecting with your […]
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Oct 12, 2023 • 41min

Mission Trips vs. Strategic Visits: Nathan Nelson on Transformational International Partnerships for Your Church

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Nathan Nelson, Pastor of Mission and Outreach at Bethany Community Church in the Seattle, Washington region. Do you ever feel like short-term missions trips actually push against creating deep, lasting change in the communities you serve? Tune in as Nathan shares how to move beyond the […]
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Oct 5, 2023 • 47min

Engagement Pathway: Greg Curtis & Tommy Carreras on Best Current Practices on Assimilating People at Your Church

Thanks for joining the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Greg Curtis and Tommy Carreras. Greg is the Pastor of Guest Engagement at Eastside Christian Church, a multisite church in California, Nevada, and Minnesota. He’s also founder of Climbing the Assimalayas, a website focused on helping churches design an engagement pathway that fosters connection, enables […]

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