Rich Birch

Rich Birch is one of the early multi-site church pioneers in North America. He led the charge in helping The Meeting House in Toronto to become the leading multi-site church in Canada with over 5,000+ people in 18 locations. In addition, he served on the leadership team of Connexus Church in Ontario, a North Point Community Church Strategic Partner. He has also been a part of the lead team at Liquid Church - a 5 location multisite church serving the Manhattan facing suburbs of New Jersey. Liquid is known for it’s innovative approach to outreach and community impact. Rich is passionate about helping churches reach more people, more quickly through excellent execution.His latest book Church Growth Flywheel: 5 Practical Systems to Drive Growth at Your Church is an Amazon bestseller and is design to help your church reach more people in your community.

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40 Day All-In Campaigns for Your Church: Unleashing Discipleship & Growth with Zach Zehnder

Rich BirchApril 25, 2024

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We're talking with Zach Zehnder, the co-founder of Red Letter Living. Zach is a pioneer in creating 40-day challenges that have transformed discipleship and church growth in over 1000 churches. He's also the teaching pastor at King of Kings in Omaha, Nebraska. You know...

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5 Counterintuitive Truths About Hiring for Church Leadership

Rich BirchApril 24, 2024

You've often heard me stress the importance of culture, revenue, and vision in our churches, and our approach to hiring is at the heart of shaping our culture. Let's explore five counterintuitive truths about hiring that I've uncovered through my experiences and coaching other church teams. 1. Judge by the...

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Volunteering as Mission: Cultivating a Culture of Engagement with Mary Ann Sibley

Rich BirchApril 18, 2024

Thanks for joining in the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Mary Ann Sibley, church leader cheerleader and volunteer ministry ninja who works to make you look like the hero as you improve your volunteer culture. Does it ever feel like there's a lack of ownership when people serve at...

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From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Key Metrics for Explosive Church Growth

Rich BirchApril 17, 2024

Today, we’re diving into the mechanics of rapid church growth, specifically how a church can potentially double in size—from 1,000 to 2,000 members—in just 1,000 days. If you've been pondering how to expand your congregation effectively and sustainably, this is the episode for you. The Balance of Growth Rapid church...

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Embracing the Future with Humility: Community Christian’s Leadership Succession with Ted Coniaris

Rich BirchApril 11, 2024

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Ted Coniaris, the Lead Pastor Apprentice at Community Christian Church. One of the fastest growing churches in the country, Community Christian is an entrepreneurial church which has been a ministry "teaching hospital" and vanguard for decades. Whether it's five years...

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Attention Economy: Understanding Its Impact On Your Church’s Mission

Rich BirchApril 10, 2024

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, the concept of the attention economy has become increasingly relevant, especially for churches seeking to navigate this new terrain effectively. At its core, the attention economy is about the commodification of human attention, where businesses and organizations vie for our focus amidst an overwhelming...

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Redemptive Poverty Work: Transforming Urban Communities Through Faith with Rev. Dr. Alvin Sanders

Rich BirchApril 4, 2024

Thank you for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. We’re excited to have Rev. Dr. Alvin Sanders from World Impact with us. This organization comes alongside church leaders and offers training and support designed for the urban context. The American Church has devalued the urban space, either fearing it or...

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Easter 2024 Stats Exposed: Insights Your Church Can’t Afford to Ignore

Rich BirchApril 3, 2024

During this episode of the unSeminary, we dived into the Easter 2024 attendance figures, collating responses from a wide array of churches. The total combined attendance hit a staggering 249,377, revealing much about the state of church engagement during this important "Eventful Big Day." The Importance of Eventful Big Days...

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The Jewish Road: Uniting Act 1 and Act 2 of Our Faith Journey with Matt Davis

Rich BirchMarch 28, 2024

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Matt Davis from The Jewish Road, an organization that works to help Christians make sense of their Jewish roots while helping Jews make sense of Jesus. Most Christians have a basic understanding of Jesus and His teachings, but they aren’t getting...

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From Vision to Reality: Crafting a Future Where More People Meet Jesus with Paul Alexander

Rich BirchMarch 21, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to the unSeminary podcast. Today I'm joined by Paul Alexander, the Executive Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church in Arizona. As church leaders, sometimes we can have a natural aversion to strategic planning. Yet we see in the scriptures, from beginning to end, that God has...

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