Church Leadership Lab

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Fogg, an early adopter of church online and online campus pastor at Crossway Baptist Church in Melbourne, Australia.We explore how ministries can effectively reach their communities online through digital strategies and engagement.In this conversation, we discuss:The importance of church websites.Engaging social media strategies.Benefits of live streaming services.Creating discoverable, faith-based content.Building digital ministry teams.Join us as we dive into how ministries can reach their communities online with Steve Fogg.SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/4gCQnl6

In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Jeff Kapusta, the founding and lead pastor of LifePoint Church, a life-giving church in Wilmington, North Carolina.We explore how to create spiritual momentum at your church and the strategies that have brought fresh life to timeless elements of the faith for his congregation.In this conversation, we discuss:• How to inspire your church to pray.• Innovative ways to engage with the Bible.• Creating can’t-miss worship events.• Addressing church growth barriers.• Reinventing areas of your ministry.Join us as we dive into creating spiritual momentum at your church with Pastor Jeff Kapusta.SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/42yJbTT

In this episode of the Church Leadership Lab Podcast, we sit down with Katie Allred, founder of ChurchCommunications.com, author, professor, and thought leader on marketing, business, and Christian leadership.We explore how churches can leverage AI to save time and improve communication while focusing on meaningful ministry.In this conversation, we discuss:• AI and church communications intersection.• Using AI for content planning.• Efficient social media content creation.• Segmenting congregation data with AI.• Unified workspace benefits for church staff.Join us as we dive into how churches can use AI to save time and communicate better with Katie Allred.SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/4jwKbxN

In this episode, we sit down with Juliet Towner, a veteran in church media with over 25 years of experience, now serving as the Product Art Director at Ministry Brands.We explore how churches can utilize graphics to boost engagement in various ministries and church activities.In this conversation, we discuss:Impact of visuals on church communication.Simplifying announcements with visual aids.Branding for consistent church messaging.Using media for engaging kids ministry.Optimal use of templates for church graphics.Social media strategies for churches.Join us as we dive into using graphics to increase engagement in every area of your church with Juliet Towner.SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/4jgXO45

In this episode of the Church Leadership Lab Podcast, we sit down with Tim Stevens, founder and CEO of Leading Smart. Tim is an author, speaker, and leadership expert who has a passion to come alongside executive leaders and teams.We explore how churches can build thriving staff cultures that align with their mission and values.In this conversation, we discuss:• Why staff culture is crucial for churches of any size.• Practical steps to assess and improve your team culture.• How to embed staff values into the DNA of your organization.• Tips for hiring and onboarding with culture in mind.• Creative ideas to keep staff values front and center.Join us as we dive into creating healthier, more impactful church teams with Tim Stevens.SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/4jjEh2P

In this episode of the Church Leadership Lab Podcast, we sit down with Barbara Carneiro, founder of Word Revolution, and church communication strategist.We explore how churches can communicate clearly and purposefully to better fulfill their unique missions.In this conversation, we discuss:• The unique archetypes of churches.• Meeting key human desires in ministry.• Recognizing and embracing church identity.• Practical church branding strategies.• Balancing focus between identity and audience.Join us as we dive into how churches can communicate with clarity and purpose with Barbara Carneiro.SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/40zso1H

In this episode, Kendall Conner and new cohost, Jessica Moore, explore practical steps for nurturing and enhancing healthy church operations.In this conversation, we discuss:• How to communicate to insiders and outsiders.• Using data for effective discipleship.• Increasing staff and volunteer effectiveness.• Improving your church's safety.• Boosting congregational engagement with digital tools.Join us as we dive into practical steps for healthy church operations with Kendall Conner and Jessica Moore.SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/3DCwMUuHEALTHY CHURCH ASSESSMENT: https://bit.ly/4gUn2Dm

Since it’s Christmas week, we won’t have one of our normal episodes for you today, but we wanted to take a quick moment just to send a special message to you. From all of us here at the Church Leadership Lab podcast, we wish you a very merry Christmas. This season, we’re taking a moment to reflect on how thankful we are for you—our amazing listeners. From everyone on our podcast crew to the entire team at Ministry Brands, we want you to know how much we appreciate you. It’s an incredible privilege to speak into your lives each week, to share meaningful conversations, and to help empower you to lead a healthy church. Looking ahead to 2025, you can expect more inspiring conversations with experts and thought leaders, packed with wisdom to help you build a thriving, healthy church. So keep tuning in! We hope you have an incredible holiday season and a very happy New Year. We’ll see you in 2025! SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/3PdhdVP

In this episode, we sit down with Samuel Gualtieri, visual artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Pop Signs.We explore how to create a fun, welcoming environment at your church and the importance of first impressions.In this conversation, we discuss:• Healthy church components and leadership.• Creativity in church problem-solving.• The influence of a great welcome to church.• Visual and digital impressions for churches.• The significance of volunteer engagement.Join us as we dive into creating a fun, welcoming environment at your church with Samuel Gualtieri.SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we sit down with Wes Gay, a Storybrand certified copywriter and founder of Wayfinder.We explore effective communication strategies for church leaders to cut through the noise and engage their communities.In this conversation, we discuss:The importance of clear church communication.Simple steps for speaking to what matters to people.Using a story-telling format in your messaging.Emphasis on clarity over creativity.Addressing real needs in your communication.How to build interest around your announcements.Join us as we dive into how to get people to pay attention with Wes Gay.SHOW NOTES