The podcast discusses the significance of strategic planning in churches for healthy growth and optimal results. It emphasizes the importance of involving key leaders in planning meetings and creating a culture of regular planning. Practical advice for pastors on implementing strategic planning effectively and a teaser for an upcoming webinar on successful strategies for growth in large churches.

Exploring healthy church growth, the podcast discusses the importance of objective assessment and data-driven analysis. It highlights the need for customized strategies, celebrating successes, and engaging with consulting services for church leadership growth.

Pastor Dave Dummitt from Willow Creek Community Church joins to discuss navigating non-essentials in faith, balancing essential and non-essential aspects to engage effectively, and embracing truth for disciple-making. The conversation explores addressing tough topics in church settings, emphasizing unity in mission and liberty in beliefs.

Pastor Andy Stanley and Tony Morgan discuss navigating controversial political topics in the church. They emphasize the importance of focusing on discipleship rather than convincing others of personal views. The conversation highlights strategies for addressing tough issues like politics and LGBTQ+ with unity and understanding, emphasizing the need for pastors to lead discussions on divisive topics sensitively.

Pastor Rich Villodas from New Life Fellowship discusses the importance of addressing tough topics like sexuality in diverse churches. He shares insights on navigating challenging conversations with humility and curiosity, emphasizing the need for character development over political divides.

Pastor Rick Atchley shares insights on developing a sermon series around mental health, emphasizing the importance of addressing tough topics in churches and the positive impact on attendance. The podcast discusses strategies for creating a safe space for vulnerability, embracing mental health within the church, and the significance of tackling mental health challenges within religious communities.

Exploring the benefits of launching a new campus before considering mergers and the importance of a clear multisite strategy. The podcast discusses the predictable outcomes of multisite through a merger and offers guidance on how monosite churches can transition to multisite successfully. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities in multi-site strategies post-merger, emphasizing the need for strategic alignment, strong leadership, and clear communication for successful church mergers.

Discover the leadership roles crucial for launching a multisite campus. Learn about the significance of central and campus roles and what a matrix structure entails. Delve into the challenges and best practices of defining roles and strategies in a multi-site church setting.

Explore strategies for a successful church campus launch, including core team importance, location selection, and facility choice. Learn about the power of intentional design in church environments and key principles for a strong multi-site launch.

Exploring the predictability of success in multisite endeavors, the podcast delves into the importance of health before expanding and the significance of attendance growth. Building a strong foundation for multisite expansion is emphasized, along with financial considerations and brand replication for launching new locations.