Church Leadership Lab

In this episode, we sit down with Dirk Smith, Vice President at Eastern European Mission and an expert in donor engagement and fundraising.We explore effective strategies for engaging donors and fostering deep connections that can significantly impact generosity in the church.In this conversation, we discuss:Importance of relationships in fundraising.Impactful storytelling for donor engagement.Navigating donor communications with technology.Shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset.Join us as we dive into keys to impactful donor engagement with Dirk Smith.>>DOWNLOAD "THE GUIDE TO HEALTHY CHURCH OPERATIONS" HERE<<>>VIEW SHOW NOTES HERE <<Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Denhart, former children's pastor and founder of Lead Ministry, a master course & download system to help ministry leaders.We explore how to recruit volunteers who are invested in the ministry, why most churches struggle with the 80/20 rule, and how to balance the needs of the ministry with the capacity of volunteers.In addition, we discuss:How to craft personalized volunteer recruitment strategies.The key to building lasting relationships with volunteers.Why you must utilize EQ in volunteer management.How to gain role clarity and use spiritual gifts in volunteering.Tips for sustaining volunteer engagement and avoiding burnout.Join us as we dive into this conversation about recruiting & equipping invested volunteers with Josh Denhart.>>DOWNLOAD "THE GUIDE TO HEALTHY CHURCH OPERATIONS" HERE<<>>VIEW SHOW NOTES HERE<<Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, we sit down with John Darnell, CEO of Global Outreach, and discuss the shifts and changes in mission work today.We dig into the importance of supporting missionaries and how churches can increase their involvement. Additionally, we discuss:Navigating recent shifts in mission work.Why it's important to broaden the definition of mission work.How support for missionaries goes beyond financial contributions.How to cultivate a heart for the nations in the local church. Join us as we dive into Mission Work For the Modern Church with John Darnell.>>SHOW NOTES<<Download The Guide to Healthy Church Operations: DOWNLOAD HERERegister for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Howe, founder of Hope Made Strong and advocate for mental health and effective care ministry in the church.We explore the crucial interplay between care ministry and mental health within the church community.Building a culture of care within the church.The distinctions between care ministry vs. discipleship.The role of boundaries in maintaining the mental & emotional health of church leaders.Using the Good Samaritan as a care ministry model.How churches can be a beacon of hope and support in the area of mental health.Join us as we dive into what building an effective care ministry looks like with Laura Howe.>> SHOW NOTES <<Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Simmons, founding and lead pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church and president of Justice and Mercy International. Under Jeff's leadership, Rolling Hills has grown from 15 people in a bible study to several thousand across five campuses in the Nashville area.In our conversation, we look at how church leaders can become effective and wise stewards of the money and resources entrusted to us by God.We discuss things like:Creative ways to maximize resources and impact.Thinking outside the box when it comes to facilities.Embracing business tactics and strategies that align with biblical principles.Balancing big faith with wise stewardship.Technology's role in expanding outreach.Join us as we hear from Jeff Simmons on understanding the business of ministry.>> SHOW NOTES <<Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, we sit down with Kris Crim, Director of Operations and former Director of Prevention for the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Kris specializes in child sexual abuse prevention and response training.We tackle the crucial topic of preventing child abuse within the church and learn from Kris's valuable insights and experiences.In this conversation, we discuss:Recognizing signs of child abuse.Creating church child protection policies.Education's role in abuse prevention.Legal obligations to report suspicions.Cultivating a church's culture of safety.Join us as we dive into how churches can prevent child abuse and create a culture of safety with Kris Crim.>>SHOW NOTES<<Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, we sit down with Shaila Visser, the National Director of Alpha Canada and global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International.We discuss the topic of evangelism, examine the recent shift in perspective on whether we should evangelize, and explore how church leaders can grow in awareness of the work God is already doing with people.In this conversation, we cover:How to understand what evangelism IS and ISN'T.The role of awareness and availability in evangelism.Why views of evangelism are changing among church leaders.Ways to better understand the next generations and reach them.How signs and wonders play a role in evangelism.Join us as we dive into what it looks like to change your perspective on evangelism with Shaila Visser.>>SHOW NOTES<<Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, we sit down with Blue Van Dyke, former Executive Pastor, International Marketplace Executive, Venture Capitalist, and the founder of The StudioC.We explore the importance of alignment and engagement within the church, focusing on how to effectively communicate through member engagement and messaging strategies while leveraging technology and data to connect and better shepherd people.In this conversation, we discuss:What actual member engagement looks likeUsing data for personalized church communication.How the church can learn from marketing best practices.Understanding the "science of messaging"Leveraging technology to help shepherd people.Join us as we dive into why church communication often misses the mark and what church leaders can do about it with Blue Van Dyke.>>>SHOW NOTES<<<Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, we sit down with James Whitford, founder of Watered Gardens Ministries and the True Charity Initiative.We explore how churches can transform their approach to serving the poor with dignity and sustainability.In this conversation, we discuss:Transitioning from relief to development.The harm of dependency in charity.Building long-term community relationships.Educating on effective charity.Socioeconomic diversity in churches.Join us as we dive into how the church can effectively serve the poor with James Whitford.>>SHOW NOTES<<Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Brown, CEO of Open Doors USA, and an advocate for the persecuted church around the globe. With extensive experience in shepherding teams for Kingdom impact, he’s passionate about helping U.S. believers grow their faith as they connect with their persecuted family around the globe. In this conversation, we discuss:How the church in the US can gain awareness of global persecution.Why persecution is contributing to the growth of the global church.What church leaders can learn from those walking through persecution.How Open Doors USA helps to serve the church & church leaders.Join us as we dive into a conversation on partnering with the persecuted church with Ryan Brown.>>SHOWNOTES<<Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com