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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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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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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Leading Into 2026:
Executive Pastor Insights

Momentum is real.
So is the pressure.

This free report draws from the largest dedicated survey of Executive Pastors ever, revealing what leaders are actually facing as they prepare for 2026.