Practical Church

We all want to effectively communicate while preaching. However, some commonly used phrases can cause people to disengage. In this episode, we share seven preaching phrases to avoid. Welcome to episode 233 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the seven phrases we talk about in this episode: The Bible says We all know Turn in your Bibles (with no context) Naming people in your church (with no context) Any reasons as to why you're not prepared enough Anything that puts people on the defensive Apologizing for preaching on any specific topic 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 want to better connect with new people who come to our church. One of the best ways to do this is to get guests to fill out a connect card. In this episode, we share with you seven ways to make that happen. Welcome to episode 232 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the seven tips we discuss in this episode: Mention your connect card every Sunday Get it professionally printed Ask for minimal information Create an obvious place for new people to go Give a good gift Have connect cards near their seat Have someone available right after service 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.

In this episode, we share (what we believe) are helpful opinions you should in regards to ministry and church planting. Welcome to episode 231 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the 12 opinions we discuss in this episode: You should look at your people's giving Never say you are busy Be intentional about getting a woman on staff Preach through books of the Bible Don't preach longer than 35 minutes Have a simple discipleship plan Don't start your church planting journey with a traditional service Get feedback on your messages prior to preaching them Partner with established organizations in your city to serve your community Have a church planting budget from day one Send quarterly, not just yearly, giving statements Do a service one through before every service 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.

What are some important markers of a good sending church/church planting residency? And if you lead a church that wants to plant churches, what things should you look for in a future church planter? In this episode, we share eight things future church planters should look for in a sending church. Welcome to episode 230 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the eight things we discuss in this episode: Track record Theological alignment Lead pastor buy-in Hands-on opportunities Location Network/denomination affiliation Does your wife like the church Do you like and want to emulate the sending church  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.

Every church faces the challenge of finding a meeting space. In this episode, we share why we believe a 24/7 facility is better for your church plant than being portable. Welcome to episode 229 of Practical Church Planting. You can listen to this episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and get our episodes delivered right to you.   Here are the six reasons we discuss in this episode: Outgrowing your space is an advantage People are more likely to serve It gives your church more credibility Sunday services will go smoother Having a place to work Hosting events at your church 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.

What are some of the best tools for church planters? In this episode, we share some of the tools and resources we recommend to help you start and grow a healthy church. Welcome to episode 228 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the eight tools we discuss: Todoist Calendly Google Drive Logos Big name software Text In Church Mail Chimp Church Website builders 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 want to plant healthy and growing churches, but health and growth do not happen by accident. In this episode, we share five things that church planters should have plans for, and how to plan for them, in order to faithfully reach their community. Welcome to episode 227 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the five types of plans we discuss: Fundraising What you're going to do pre-launch Discipleship Online engagement Structured calendar 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 Disney World is a much different environment than a church, there is a lot of best practices churches can implement from Disney. In this episode, we share some the things church planters should (and shouldn't) emulate from Disney. Welcome to episode 226 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the six things we discuss in this episode: If you ask for specific information, follow up about it Answer questions you know people will ask Friendly environments cannot be overstated Preparation leads to a much better experience You miss out if you don't go in-person Think through the accessibility of your church 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.

For many churches, women make up over half of the congregation. At the same time, many churches have very few women in leadership capacities. In this episode, we share five ways to encourage women in leadership at your church. Welcome to episode 225 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the five things we discuss in this episode: Ask women to fill needed roles Have a woman on stage every Sunday Get feedback from women on your sermons Be flexible with working hours Be clear about what you believe This episode is brought to you by FaithStreet FaithStreet is a new kind of mobile app for churches. It’s focused on discipleship and community, not just communications. It strengthens people’s commitment to the church and each other. It builds community by prompting prayer, generosity, reflection, fellowship and teaching as daily practices. Interested or have questions? Head to faithstreet.com/practical. Practical Church Planting listeners can receive 20% off your subscription. 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.

One thing every church faces is finding a place to gather for worship. While the perfect location does not exist, there are important things to consider when looking for a space to meet. In this episode, we talk about 8 things in particular to look out for. Welcome to episode 224 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the 8 things we discuss in this episode: Parking Location Kids space Bathrooms Number of chairs Lobby/gathering area Staging Screens This episode is brought to you by FaithStreet FaithStreet is a new kind of mobile app for churches. It’s focused on discipleship and community, not just communications. It strengthens people’s commitment to the church and each other. It builds community by prompting prayer, generosity, reflection, fellowship and teaching as daily practices. Interested or have questions? Head to faithstreet.com/practical. Practical Church Planting listeners can receive 20% off your subscription. 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.