Church Leadership Lab

Church Leadership Lab is a podcast that seeks to empower healthy churches. Through conversations, interviews, and stories, we explore what's happening in ministry today and how pastors and leaders can navigate what lies ahead. 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 https://www.ministrybrands.com.

Church Leadership Lab is a religion podcast hosted by Ministry Brands, with 187 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ministry Brands hosts Church Leadership Lab, a religion show with 187 episodes published.

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  Church Leadership Lab

  Ep. 182 | Kendall Conner & Jess Moore: Creating A First-Time Guest Experience That Actually Connects

  Aug 12, 202654 min

  In this episode, Kendall Conner and Jess Moore offer practical tips for ministry leaders who want to create a first-time guest experience that helps people feel welcomed, known, and connected. They dive into practical strategies to help your church create an experience for newcomers that removes barriers, builds connection, and helps people feel like they truly belong from the moment they consider visiting. In this conversation, we discuss: Preparing guests before they arrive with a clear online presence Making parking, signage, entrances, and kids check-in easy to navigate Using automation and personal touches to help guests feel expected Training volunteers to guide people, not just greet them Giving guests a clear next step and following up personally Join us as we dive into Creating A First-Time Guest Experience That Actually Connects with Kendall Conner & Jess Moore. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4xCVgnk Learn More About Ministry Brands Amplify: https://bit.ly/4wVLPiJ

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  Ep. 181 | Kristen Foster: How to Build a Giving Campaign People Believe In

  Aug 5, 202652 min

  In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Foster, Manager of Client Adoption at Ministry Brands. With a background in worship ministry and church operations, she has a passion for helping leaders maximize technology to support their causes. We explore how to build a giving campaign that truly connects with people and supports your church’s mission. In this conversation, we discuss: Defining a healthy church giving campaign Creating a compelling vision and “why” Aligning financial goals with ministry impact Communicating transparently to build trust Leveraging technology for effective giving The power of stories in generosity Join us as we dive into How to Build a Giving Campaign People Believe In with Kristen Foster. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4gcUJT1 Learn More About Ministry Brands Amplify: https://bit.ly/4xjsJCO

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  Ep. 180 | Phil Bowdle: How Better Communication Builds Healthier Church Teams

  Jul 29, 202654 min

  In this episode, we sit down with Phil Bowdle, longtime creative arts leader, bestselling author, church leadership coach, and Vice President of Marketing at Slingshot Group. We explore how better communication unlocks alignment, clarity, and health within church teams. In this conversation, we discuss: The impact of internal vs. external communication Building alignment around purpose, not preference How team size shapes communication challenges Embracing healthy conflict in church culture Clarity, meetings, and team roles in practice Caring for team members as individuals Join us as we dive into How Better Communication Builds Healthier Church Teams with Phil Bowdle. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4yNJS9l Learn More About Ministry Brands Amplify: https://bit.ly/3TGLf9N

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  Ep. 179 | Mike Seay: Keeping Worship Central in Every Area of Ministry

  Jul 22, 202653 min

  In this episode, we sit down with Mike Seay, worship leader, author, and cofounder of Multiply Group, helping churches develop healthy leaders and cultivate thriving worship communities. We talk about keeping worship central in every area of ministry, exploring both the heart and the practical steps leaders can take. In this conversation, we discuss: Defining worship beyond just music. Building worship communities, not just teams. Practical routines for ministry excellence. Multiplying leaders and investing in people. Making worship a daily lifestyle. Encouraging private and corporate worship. Join us as we dive into Keeping Worship Central in Every Area of Ministry with Mike Seay. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fvMwIf Learn More About Ministry Brands Amplify: https://bit.ly/4wkXw2i

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  Ep. 178 | Kendall Conner & Jess Moore: 25 of the Best Fall Events to Try at Your Church

  Jul 15, 20261 hour

  In this episode, hosts Kendall Conner and Jess Moore share 25 creative fall event ideas designed to help churches connect with their communities, engage families, and build stronger relationships within the church. In this conversation, we discuss: Community-focused events that create meaningful connections Fun activities for families, children, and students Ideas that strengthen relationships within your church Creative ways to use the fall season as a ministry opportunity Simple, budget-friendly events that are easy to plan Join us as we explore some of the best fall events your church can try this season. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fbWhfP Learn More About Ministry Brands Amplify: https://bit.ly/4ynbj9U

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