Practical Church

In order to plant a healthy church, you need a community of people who will join into the mission of the church. But there are things we can do that will make it unlikely for people to do that. In this episode, we share six reasons people won't join your launch team (and what you can do about it). Welcome to episode 213 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the six reasons we discuss in this episode: You have no launch plan You don't preemptively answer questions You have no outside authority You aren't clear on what it means to join the team You aren't sure where in your community the church will be You can't articulate why you are planting this 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. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

As pastors and ministry leaders, we are involved in all sorts of varying decisions, tasks, and problems. It can be easy for people and things to fall through the cracks, but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we share with you six things you can do to ensure people and tasks don't fall through the cracks. Welcome to episode 212 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 things we discuss that you can do: Create a system to handle all email Put due dates on all your tasks Create a system of quickly tracking though and requests keep all tasks in one place Schedule out your entire day Use a shutdown routine everyday Connect and never miss an episode Did you know that you can also subscribe to the podcast version of Practical Church Planting? Subscribe for free and never miss an episode! Appreciate the podcast? Please leave a rating and review, and even share it to help spread the word! Here’s where you can subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Play Spotify Stitcher Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

The financial health of your church plays a big role in carrying out your mission. The good news is that money doesn't have to be a taboo subject for your church. In this episode, we share seven ways to build a culture of generosity at your church. Welcome to welcome to episode 211 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the 7 things we discuss: You have to talk about giving You have to (personally) be generous Share quick stories of the impact your church has made Mention giving every week Make it easy and obvious for people to give Proactively keep your church updated on big picture financials Emphasize this is their 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. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

We all know what it's like to spend hours preparing a sermon only to see people disengaged and not paying attention while we are preaching it. In this episode, we share 7 things you can do to keep people better engaged during your sermon. Welcome to welcome to episode 210 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the 7 tips we discuss: Start with a story Practice out loud beforehand One point per slide Preach as if there are non-believers in the room 35 minutes or less Include others in the sermon writing process Include at least 2-3 stories or illustrations 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. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

We all know the frustration of planning, preparing, and working towards our various church events only to have a much lower turnout than expected. The good news is that there are practical things you can do to keep your church calendar in front of your people. In this episode, we share with you eight of those things. Welcome to welcome to episode 209 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the eight things we discuss in this episode: Weekly newsletter Addevent.com Bathroom graphic Next steps Personal social media Pre/post slides Text in church Website homepage 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. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

While creating a great livestream experience can require money and expertise, there are a few free things you can do to increase your quality. In this episode, we share with you seven  free tips for doing just that. Welcome to welcome to episode 208 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the seven things we discuss in this episode: Mark where you singers/preacher will stand Don't show the whole stage Place your camera at eye love with the people on stage Limit how many places you stream to Avoid showing seats/people Don't show the auditorium pre-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. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

As we end 2020, we are making predictions on what Church in 2021 will be like. From what type of churches will grow in 2021 to what will look different.  Welcome to welcome to episode 207 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the seven 2021 church predictions we share in this episode: Many churches will almost get back to pre-COVID numbers, but most of the new numbers will be from new people and not from people returning Churches will see more engagement in their small groups than their Sunday gatherings Churches that invest in their livestream will see the most physical growth You will not see many new families with young children visit your church until the fall of 2021 Churches that lack an outward community focus will continue to see a decline in giving House churches will become more popular than they are now Smaller churches will see a higher percentage of growth than larger churches 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. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

What are the most helpful metrics your church should be tracking? Not everything you can track is helpful, but some things churches don't track often are. In this episode, we share with you seven helpful metrics your church should track. Welcome to welcome to episode 206 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the seven metrics we discuss in this episode: Attendance Giving (regular & outside givers) Number of donors Website views Assets Social media follows Connect Cards 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. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

How do you display worship lyrics or sermon points? Are the screen displays you use helpful or distracting? In this episode, we share eight practical things you can do today to improve your screen display(s) at your church. Welcome to welcome to episode 205 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the eight things we discuss in this episode: Go faster with your worship lyrics Limit the overlapping and fading of words Only show one sermon point per slide Limit how much text is on the screen at one time Add backgrounds to your worship slides Limit backgrounds on your sermon slides Print sermon notes out for your screens volunteer and talk through them before service Use big fonts 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. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.

The #1 question that all church planters ask is how to gather a team to start a church. We all know we should meet people build relationships, but what can you do that in an effective way? In this episode, we share 6 practical things to do to help gather people pre-launch. Welcome to welcome to episode 204 of Practical Church Planting.  Here are the six tips we discuss in this episode: Have a launch plan to share with people Don't try gathering people more than 9 months out Schedule fun events Have an active social media presence Talk about your mission (statement) often Talk about your financial needs and ask people to give 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. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.