Church Leadership Lab

In this episode, we sit down with Ted Lowe, Speaker, Author, and Founder of Marriedpeople.org. In our conversation, we talk about the following:Common traits of healthy marriages.How your thought life and mental health can change your marriage.How to identify when a marriage is becoming unhealthy.How to create healthy boundaries as a church leader.Ways to cultivate healthy marriages within your church. Join the conversation as we talk about joining mental health and biblical truth, creating boundaries as a leader, and ways to cultivate healthy marriages for both church leaders and those within your congregation.Order Ted's latest book: "Us in Mind: How Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage".Connect with Ted Lowe:Instagram | Website | RightNow MediaLearn more about MarriedPeople.org:Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | WebsiteResources mentioned:Book: Atomic Habits by James ClearBook: Us in Mind: How Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage by Ted LoweMusic: How You Love Me by Patrick MayberryTech: Pause AppLearn more about how Ministry Brands helps empower healthy churches: ministrybrands.comRegister for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

This week we sit down with Jessica Moore, a church generosity coach,  and talk about how to increase a culture of generosity at your church. In this conversation we discuss:• Common misconceptions about increasing giving and the conversation that surrounds it.• Low-hanging fruit for churches that will impact and help increase generosity.• Using technology to increase biblical stewardship.Listen now to hear how giving can bring joy and blessing to both the giver and the recipient.Connect with Jessica MooreLinkedIn | InstagramResources:Music: Lauren DaigleFavorite Technology: Apple WatchFavorite Quote: "If you're doing your best, that's the best you can do, and that's enough."Learn how Ministry Brands helps over 90,000 churches to accomplish their mission at ministrybrands.comRegister for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

On this episode, we sit down with David Choate to talk about how churches can best communicate in the digital world we live in.Digital communications are not just about crafting a witty social media post or clickbait email. Digital communications is a way to expand the walls of your church and use digital tools as megaphones to share the good news of the Gospel.The way you leverage digital communications as a church leader is important. In this episode, David shares with us how to balance the complex changes and challenges of digital communications with clarity and creativity.Contact DavidLinkedIn | Email ShareFaith Marketplace:Website | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Resources:Book: Steal Like an Artist by Austin KleonBook: Way of the Shepherd by Kevin Leman and William PentakMusic: Red Headed Stranger – Willie NelsonFavorite Technology: Chad GPTThis podcast is a resource of Ministry Brands, the largest provider of church technology. We help 90,000+ churches with an integrated platform that provides online giving, people (chMS), websites, streaming, background checks, and more all to empower healthy churches. To learn more, visit ministrybrands.com.Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

On this episode, we sit down with Jenni Catron, founder & CEO of The 4Sight Group, to talk about how to improve the leadership culture in your church or ministry. Our conversation touches on:Navigating the leadership gaps that have been revealed in the last few years.How to gauge the quality of the culture in your organization.Why flying an airplane and leading an organization is similar.How expectations and clear communication are essential for a thriving organization.Links Mentioned In the Episode:“Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry” by Ruth Haley Barton.Learn more about The 4Sight Group: www.get4sight.comlinkedin.com/company/the-4sight-group/Connect with Jenni:instagram.com/jennicatron/linkedin.com/in/jennicatron/This podcast is a resource of Ministry Brands, the largest provider of church technology. We help 90,000+ churches with an integrated platform that provides online giving, people (chMS), websites, streaming, background checks, and more all to empower healthy churches. To learn more, visit ministrybrands.com.Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, Scott & Kacie discuss a list of things that are often forgotten or ignored when planning for Good Friday & Easter such as:Being intentional about often-forgotten moments.  Planning for before, during, and after. Give people what they need, not what they want. Being intentional about rest.Listen in as we share ten ways to make this your best Easter ever. Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

On this episode, we sit down with Gino Beltran who serves as the Networking & Partnerships Director with Exponential.In our conversation we talk about: The difference between addition vs. multiplication.How church planting has changed post-COVID. What resources church planters today need most.The vision Exponential has and some of what they're working on to fuel multiplication in the church.Exponential 2023 is coming up March 6th-9th in Orlando, FL. Get 50% off registration with the code: SOLDOUT2023Register here: https://exponential.org/orlando-2023/Learn more about Exponential: exponential.org Links From This Episode:“Craft & Character” with Steve CarterRegister for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this conversation, we sit down with Steve Horton (Former Communications Director at Rolling Hills Community Church) and discuss: What it’s like helping lead one of the fastest growing churches in the country.Methods to ensure that you’re not just working in your ministry, but on it as well, How to stop saying “no” for other people.How to use automation and still be personal. Links from this episode: -Book recommendation: “Immeasurably More” by Jeff Simons Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this conversation we sit down with Matt Steen from Chemistry Staffing and discuss the following:• The effect of the great resignation on the church.• The importance of developing the next generation of leaders.• Marks of a healthy church staff.• The importance of relationships in leading your team and your church.• How to engage staff members who are thinking about leaving.Learn more about Chemistry Staffing and the work Matt and his team are doing here: https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/Links from this episode:-The restaurant Kacie loved in Southern California: Nick's Manhattan Beach: http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks-manhattan-beach/-The book Matt recommends to church leaders: “The Pastor” Eugene Peterson.-Last thing Matt listened to: "The Bulletin"-Standing Stone Ministry. Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

In this episode, Scott & Kacie discuss the mission and vision behind Church Leadership Lab. They walk through the goal of the podcast which is to be a community of church leaders working to cultivate healthy churches.Resources Mentioned:"Atomic Habits" by James Clear"Extreme Ownership" by Jocko WillinkRegister for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com

Culture is shifting. People are changing. Ministry is difficult. Church Leadership Lab is dedicated to helping navigate the road ahead.Our podcast is a community of everyday ministry leaders encouraging one another through powerful stories, leadership lessons, and practical resources to grow healthy, local churches & impact the Kingdom.Join us on this journey as we learn together all with the goal of helping church leaders cultivate healthy churches.Register for the Healthy Church Summit for FREE:HealthyChurchSummit.com