Practical Church
Dylan Dodson
Practical church exists to give you practical tips, advice, and encouragement when it comes to leading and growing healthy churches. Whether you are interested in planting a church, are in the process of planting a church, or just want to learn more about building healthy churches, you've come to the right place.
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Mar 28, 2019 • 15min
PCP 082: 6 Tips For Getting People To Church On Time
Want more people to show up on time for your services? Here are some things you can do. Welcome to welcome to episode 82 of Practical Church Planting. It can be hard and discouraging to begin a service with few people in the room. While there will always be latecomers, in this episode we want to share five tips on how you decrease the number of late arrives at your church. Connect and never miss an episode. Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.
Mar 25, 2019 • 15min
PCP 081: 8 Unpopular Ideas For Churches
Sometimes we need to hear what we don't want to hear. Welcome to welcome to episode 81 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we share some thoughts on things we see churches do that aren't a fan of. To be sure, these are simply our opinions and there aren't wrong, we just think it would be better to not do them. See if you agree or disagree with our eight opinions in this episode. Connect and never miss an episode. Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.
Mar 21, 2019 • 15min
PCP 080: 6 Things We Learned At Exponential
What we learned from Exponential. Welcome to welcome to episode 80 of Practical Church Planting. Here are six things we learned from the Exponential church planting conference. Connect and never miss an episode. Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.
Mar 18, 2019 • 14min
PCP 079: 5 Reasons You Should Consider Adding A Service For Easter
Adding a service for Easter could be a great idea. Welcome to welcome to episode 79 of Practical Church Planting. For most churches, Easter is one of the largest attended Sundays of the year. But what should you do if you are worried you might run out of space? Or maybe you are looking forward to a packed out service, but that might not be a good thing either. So in this episode, we share five reasons why you should consider adding an extra service for Easter. Connect and never miss an episode. Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.
Mar 14, 2019 • 16min
PCP 078: Pros And Cons Of Portable VS Permanent
Is it better to meet in a portable location or a permanent one? Welcome to welcome to episode 78 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. Is it better to meet in a portable space, or in space your church can have 24/7? In this episode, we share the pros and cons of both situations to help you better decide what might work better for your church. Connect and never miss an episode. Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.
Mar 11, 2019 • 13min
PCP 077: 5 Signs It's Time To Kill A Ministry Or Program
How do you know if it's time to end a ministry or program? Welcome to welcome to episode 77 of Practical Church Planting. We've all been a part of or experienced a ministry or program that went on longer than it should, but how do we know when that is? In this episode, we share five signs that show it might be time to end a ministry or program in your church. Connect and never miss an episode Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.
Mar 7, 2019 • 12min
PCP 076: 5 Reasons Why Lights, Guitars, And Fog Machines Aren't The Enemy In Worship
Why there is nothing inherently wrong with using modern tools to lead people in worship. Welcome to welcome to episode 76 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. "If we took away all the fancy lights and only used an acoustic guitar, would people still show up? If not, that's a problem." We have all likely heard someone make a statement similar to that. But in this episode, we want to share five reasons why that is the wrong mindset to have. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group. Connect and never miss an episode Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.
Mar 4, 2019 • 15min
PCP 075: 6 Things To Look For In A Church Planting Residency
How to make sure your church planting residency is right for you. Welcome to welcome to episode 75 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. Church planting residencies are a great way to train and equip yourself before planting a church, but they are not all equal. In this episode, we share six things to think about and look for in a church planting residency to ensure it is as helpful as possible. Connect and never miss an episode Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.
Feb 28, 2019 • 13min
PCP 074: Considering Seminary: The Pros And Cons of Online VS Traditional
Should I attend seminary online or in person? Welcome to welcome to episode 74 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. If you're considering seminary or any type of advanced education, you may have wondered about whether online or the traditional route will be better for you. In this episode, we share a few pros and cons of online seminary for you to consider in your decision. Connect and never miss an episode Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.
Feb 25, 2019 • 15min
PCP 073: 5 Ways To Help People Stay Engaged During Your Sermon
Want to keep people engaged during your sermon? Welcome to welcome to episode 73 of Practical Church Planting. You've worked hard on your sermon, prayed, and hope what you say helps people take steps closer to Jesus. But when people aren't listening, it's hard for them to take in what is being said. So in this episode, we share five ways to help people stay engaged during your sermon. Connect and never miss an episode Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group.
