Practical Church

There are a lot of things needed when planting a church, but are some of the most important things? In this episode, we share 4 in particular that new churches need in order to be healthy. Welcome to episode 253 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the four key things we discuss in this episode: Discipleship plan Outside counsel Elder process Church Budget CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.  You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

We all know the discouragement of people no longer coming to our churches. In this episode, we share six reasons in particular that often lead to people no longer coming (and what you can do about it). Welcome to episode 252 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the six reasons we discuss in this episode: The preaching is not engaging They are not welcomed They are not followed up with There is no energy in your service You meet at a non-ideal time People feel guilted or obligated to do things CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.  You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

Mistakes are bound to happen, but what about ones that are easily avoidable? In this episode, we share six common mistakes churches make. Welcome to episode 251 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the six mistakes we discuss in this episode: Non-geographically targeted Facebook ads Not uploading separate, sermon only video Not updating their website Not giving people time to turn in their Bible's Thinking free is cheaper than spending money Not taking advantage of "big" days CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.  You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

Healthy additional staff raise support to join your church's staff is a great way to grow your staff team and help you build a healthy church. Welcome to episode 250 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the six tips we discuss in this episode: Ask people to raise support Avoid giving all responsibilities away until full support is raised Raise support for full time or part time, but make it clear Set a clear end date Use a 3rd party service Be prepared to answer questions from your congregation CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.  You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

You have to pick songs every week for your weekend service(s), but is it possible to do it in a more effective and helpful way? In this episode, we share six tips for choosing songs for your weekend service. Welcome to episode 249 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the six steps we discuss in this episode: Get ahead in sermon prep Go over your sermon with your worship leader Use a song bank Consider who is playing that week Suggest songs, don't choose them Last minute changes are exceptions CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.  You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

With all that goes on in vocational ministry, it can be easy to lose sight of things. In this episode, we share six important reminders for pastors and church leaders. Welcome to episode 248 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the six reminders we discuss in this episode: You are not cool You will not save your city You're willingness to be vulnerable will determine how lonely you feel You will underestimate your influence in people's lives You can get more done than you think It is a privilege to do what you do CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.  You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

Most churches have some sort of group structure. So how do we get more people to sign up and engage in your groups? In this episode, we share eight practical tips for more small group sign ups at your church. Welcome to episode 247 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch this episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and get our episodes delivered right to you. Here are the eight tips we discussing this episode: Take group breaks Push group sign ups a few times a year Have groups on your connect card Have a pre/post group graphic Have your leadership in groups Don't multiply groups Have all groups follow the same structure Talk about your group CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.  You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

You're in vocational ministry because you want to help people experience and know Jesus. So how can you help more people do that? In this episode, we share six underrated church growth strategies. Welcome to episode 246 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the six strategies we discuss in this episode: A consistent preaching prep schedule Automated follow-up process Acknowledge new people with a connect card every week Meet with new people quickly Consistent social media handles Proper outdoor signage CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.  You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

We all know that ministry can be full of distractions. Many external, but many self-imposed distractions as well. So what we can we do about them? In this episode, we share seven simple ways to overcome distractions in ministry. Welcome to episode 245 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch this episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and get our episodes delivered right to you. CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.  You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

While there are many helpful things churches should do to engage people with the Gospel, there are also things to avoid. In this episode, we share six unhelpful things you and your church should not do. Welcome to episode 244 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the six things we discuss not doing in this episode: Think social media is the best way to keep your church informed about upcoming events Using personal social media for fundraising Not starting your service on time Not having an automated follow up process Not having your address and service time(s) on the homepage of your website Insinuating your church is "different" CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check out practicalplanting.com.  You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.