Practical Church

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. AMBASSADORS MINISTRIES This episode was brought to you by Ambassadors Ministries. Ambassadors Ministries help local churches and ministries employ staff as "missionaries" to their own congregations and communities through fundraising, coaching, and administrative backing all at no cost to the organization. Click here to grow your team! HERE ARE THE 6 CONSIDERATIONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Quarterly giving statements Mention giving every week  Tie generosity to stories  Don’t apologize for preaching about it Make it a membership expectation Be generous yourself Make it easy to give RECOMMENDED RESOURCE Christ-Centered Preaching

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. AMBASSADORS MINISTRIES This episode was brought to you by Ambassadors Ministries. Ambassadors Ministries help local churches and ministries employ staff as "missionaries" to their own congregations and communities through fundraising, coaching, and administrative backing all at no cost to the organization. Click here to grow your team! HERE ARE THE 6 CONSIDERATIONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Name it something in English Avoid a church name that is widely known Avoid a church name that is known locally Pick a name where you can find consistent social media handles + URL that ends in .com Be conscious of picking a geographical or local landmark name Know this: in the beginning people will ask why your church is named what it is, after a while no one will care RECOMMENDED RESOURCE Subsplash

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. AMBASSADORS MINISTRIES This episode was brought to you by Ambassadors Ministries. Ambassadors Ministries help local churches and ministries employ staff as "missionaries" to their own congregations and communities through fundraising, coaching, and administrative backing all at no cost to the organization. Click here to grow your team! HERE ARE THE 6 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE A reliable sermon writing process Engage people right away Preach to believers knowing there are non-believers present, and assume the believers weren't there last week Practical out-loud beforehand One point per slide Aim 2-3 stories/illustrations Create tension RECOMMENDED RESOURCE The Coaching Habit

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 8 tips for better church announcements. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. AMBASSADORS MINISTRIES This episode was brought to you by Ambassadors Ministries. Ambassadors Ministries help local churches and ministries employ staff as "missionaries" to their own congregations and communities through fundraising, coaching, and administrative backing all at no cost to the organization. Click here to grow your team! HERE ARE THE 6 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE My sermon writing process Create a consistent sermon writing schedule Blook calendar your sermon prep Use digital commentaries Get one week ahead Create artifical deadlines RECOMMENDED RESOURCE Planning Center

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 8 tips for better church announcements. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. MISSION SUPPORT This episode was brought to you by Mission Support. Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Check your email less Take email off your phone Schedule when you will check it Inbox 0 (dylandodson.com/blog/email) Make it a rule to respond to all emails within a timeframe Don’t use email as a task manager Remember: emails come from people, and to ignore emails means you are ignoring people RECOMMENDED RESOURCE Calendly

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 8 tips for better church announcements. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. MISSION SUPPORT This episode was brought to you by Mission Support. Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 8 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Welcome new people every week 3-4 announcements at most Keep it under 3 minutes Send them prior to Sunday Go over them in run-through Be clear on common phrases Keep them relevant to the majority of people Announce things no more than 3 weeks out SUBMIT A MINISTRY QUESTION To submit a question for a future episode, head to dylandodson.com/podcast. Recommended Resource CSB Pew Bible

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast.  THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. MISSION SUPPORT This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Do not multiply (split) your groups All your groups need to run the same (you can have extras, just not groups) Push groups a few times a year (ideally during a break) Do not try to be all things to all people Write an easy to follow group leader guide SUBMIT A MINISTRY QUESTION To submit a question for a future episode, head to dylandodson.com/podcast. RECOMMENDED RESOURCE The Church Co

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast.  THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. MISSION SUPPORT This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 REASONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE You’ve accepted the mindset that ministry has to be hard You don’t have a consistent work schedule  You don’t have healthy ministry boundaries (phone, email, availability) You don’t take (enough) breaks (this includes your weekly rhythms) You don’t sleep enough SUBMIT A MINISTRY QUESTION To submit a question for a future episode, head to dylandodson.com/podcast. RECOMMENDED RESOURCE Deep Work by Cal Newport

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 4 tips for starting new things in ministry and why you should be careful about you how talk about your job in public. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. HERE ARE THE 4 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Do your most important work when you’re at your best Create consistency in your schedule (yes you have to be flexible, but not 100%) Make it a schedule you enjoy Walk through of my typical weekly schedule SUBMIT A MINISTRY QUESTION To submit a question for a future episode, head to dylandodson.com/podcast. Recommended Resource Google Workspace

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 4 tips for starting new things in ministry and why you should be careful about you how talk about your job in public. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. SUBMIT A MINISTRY QUESTION To submit a question for a future episode, head to dylandodson.com/podcast. Recommended Resource Bible Project