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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Leading Through Growth: Executive Pastor Roundtable with Jeremy Peterson, Kayra Montañez, & Jesse DeYoung

Rich BirchMarch 20, 2024

This episode of unSeminary brings together a distinguished panel of Executive Pastors—Jeremy Peterson, Kayra Montañez, and Jesse DeYoung—for an insightful roundtable discussion. These seasoned leaders from across the country share their frontline experiences and strategies in navigating the complexities of expanding churches in today's rapidly changing ecclesiastical landscape. What You'll...

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Wonderful: Charting the Path to Fulfillment in a World Overflowing with Options with Travis Spencer

Rich BirchMarch 14, 2024

Thanks for joining the unSeminary podcast. Today we have with us Travis Spencer, the lead pastor at The Fields Church in Mattoon, Illinois. We’re talking with Travis about his book Wonderful: How to Live a Fulfilled Life in a Very Full World. Have you ever thought about writing a book?...

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Bridgetown’s Pivot from Livestream to Local: Kenny Jahng & Rich Birch Discuss

Rich BirchMarch 13, 2024

In an era where digital presence is almost synonymous with accessibility, Bridgetown Church's recent decision to cancel their livestream services stands out as a bold counter-current move. This episode of the unSeminary podcast, featuring a conversation between host Rich Birch and guest Kenny Jahng, dives deep into the implications and...

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Unlocking Generosity and Engagement: Key Takeaways from Church Growth Incubator Retreat

Rich BirchMarch 7, 2024

In today’s episode of the unSeminary podcast, we pull back the curtain on an extraordinary gathering that promises to revolutionize the way church leaders envision growth and community engagement. Fresh from the Church Growth Incubator retreat held at Mariner's Church in Irvine, Southern California, we're eager to share a treasure...

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From Attendance to Engagement: Zach Interviews Rich About Transforming Your Church’s Growth Strategy

Rich BirchFebruary 29, 2024

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today I’m happy to sit down with Zach Zehnder, who runs an organization called Red Letter Living. The mission of Red Letter Living is to challenge all people to become greater followers of Jesus Christ. Thousands of individuals and hundreds of churches have taken...

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The Diffusion of Innovation Curve and Leading Change at Your Church

Rich BirchFebruary 28, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of church leadership, the concept of change is both inevitable and essential. As leaders, our mission extends beyond merely maintaining the status quo; it involves steering our congregations toward a brighter, more engaging future. This journey of transformation, however, is far from straightforward. It demands a...

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FILO: Empowering Technical Artists in Your Church with Todd Elliott

Rich BirchFebruary 22, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Todd Elliott, a writer, speaker and audio engineer serving the local church. He’s also the founder of FILO: First In, Last Out, which is built around supporting technical artists who serve the local church. Do you ever feel...

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Church Merger Tactic: Expanding Your Church’s Reach with “The Letter Method”

Rich BirchFebruary 21, 2024

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving deep into a topic close to my heart and crucial for any growing or multi-site church considering expansion: church mergers. This isn’t just another growth strategy; it’s a pivotal approach that could significantly impact how we reach more people and foster an inviting church...

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From Downturn to Turnaround to Steady Growth in a Rural-ish Community with Joseph Berkobien

Rich BirchFebruary 15, 2024

Thanks for joining us for the unSeminary podcast. We're happy to be talking with Joseph Berkobien, the Lead Pastor of Frankenmuth Bible Church in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Transitions in leadership can be challenging times for churches. How do you recover and grow after a season of decline? Tune in as Joseph...

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Reflections on Christian Ministry at the Halfway Point with Jon Thompson

Rich BirchFebruary 8, 2024

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Jon Thompson, the lead pastor at Sanctus Church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Being a Christian leader is a marathon, not a sprint. In the middle of the social media and the politics and the pressures and the fear and the questions,...

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Rich Birch

Leading Through Growth: Executive Pastor Roundtable with Jeremy Peterson, Kayra Montañez, & Jesse DeYoung

Wonderful: Charting the Path to Fulfillment in a World Overflowing with Options with Travis Spencer

Bridgetown’s Pivot from Livestream to Local: Kenny Jahng & Rich Birch Discuss

Unlocking Generosity and Engagement: Key Takeaways from Church Growth Incubator Retreat

From Attendance to Engagement: Zach Interviews Rich About Transforming Your Church’s Growth Strategy

The Diffusion of Innovation Curve and Leading Change at Your Church

FILO: Empowering Technical Artists in Your Church with Todd Elliott

Church Merger Tactic: Expanding Your Church’s Reach with “The Letter Method”

From Downturn to Turnaround to Steady Growth in a Rural-ish Community with Joseph Berkobien

Reflections on Christian Ministry at the Halfway Point with Jon Thompson

Leading Through Stress Without Burning Out with Charles Stone

Active Ushering: Why Your Church Needs to Embrace It, Especially When the Room Is Half Full

Reaching Gen Z Starts with Rethinking Church with Russ Ewell

From Living Room to 5,000: Leading a Fast-Growing Church with Jason Hanash

Leading Change Without Losing Your Team with Craig Smith

Should You “Leap” Instead of “Stretch”? Rethinking Multisite Expansion for Prevailing Churches

Cultivating a Staff Culture that Drives Church Growth with Shayla McCormick

Burnout, Breakthrough, and the Road to a Healthier Ministry with Bob Riedy