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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Beyond Sundays: Liquid Church’s 24/7 Ministry Model with Lauren Bercarich

Rich BirchJune 20, 2024

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re joined today by Lauren Bercarich, the Digital Director at Liquid Church, with seven campuses in New Jersey as well as a robust online campus. Digital ministry is no longer a supplementary aspect of church operations; it has become a cornerstone for reaching and...

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Setting Roots, Spurring Growth: Thriving New Campus Location Growth with Aaron Stanski & Aaron Mora

Rich BirchJune 13, 2024

Thanks for joining the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with two Aarons—Aaron Stanski, CEO and Founder of Risepointe, and Aaron Mora, the Alma Campus Pastor of Community Church in north central Michigan. If your church is growing, chances are you've wrestled with questions about your location or building meeting your...

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The Discipleship Opportunity: Blueprint for a Post-Everything Church with Daniel Im

Rich BirchJune 6, 2024

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We have Daniel Im joining us, the Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Alberta, Canada. The world is a very different place from what it was just a few years ago. While it's tempting for churches to try to find a way back...

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The Staff Health Puzzle: How Central Christian Operationalizes Alignment with Joe Platania

Rich BirchMay 30, 2024

Thanks for joining in the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Joe Platania today, the Executive Pastor of Human Resources, Staff Development, and the Central Leadership Institute at Central Christian Church in Arizona. Maintaining a healthy staff culture at a growing church is no small feat, particularly when you have multiple...

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From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Most Churches’ First Steps

Rich BirchMay 29, 2024

This is part four of an ongoing series where we explore the "Goldilocks growth rate"—a concept aimed at helping churches grow at a pace that's impactful yet sustainable. Understanding the Goldilocks Growth Rate The Goldilocks growth rate is all about balancing rapid growth with the ability to effectively integrate new...

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Beyond Accessibility: Gail Ewell’s Vision for Church Inclusivity

Rich BirchMay 23, 2024

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Gail Ewell a leader at Bay Area Christian Church and Hope Technology School. Gail's story is one of personal struggle and triumph. As a mother of children with special needs, she faced significant challenges in attending church. Her experiences shed...

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Key Takeaways from XPS 2024: Navigating Organizational Doubt, Leadership Stages & Target Audiences

Rich BirchMay 22, 2024

This week, we delve into the highlights of the XP Summit 2024, or XPS, as it's affectionately known within the executive pastor community. Held at the vibrant Flatirons Church in Denver, this year's event was a powerhouse of insights, connections, and practical takeaways for church leaders. Here are some key...

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Vision to Reality: How Executive Pastors Shape the Church’s Future with Phil Taylor

Rich BirchMay 16, 2024

Thanks for joining us for the unSeminary podcast. We’re welcoming back Phil Taylor, a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in various pastoral roles and a passion for helping pastors turn vision into reality, which he does through his ministry, Backstage Pastors. Tune in as Phil shares insights...

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From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Engagement Pathway Best Practices

Rich BirchMay 15, 2024

We’re aiming for what might be called the Goldilocks growth rate—quick enough to make a substantial impact but sustainable so it doesn't overwhelm your resources or team. To achieve this, we've identified that retaining 26% of new guests is pivotal. To effectively double a church's attendance from 1,000 to 2,000...

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Exploiting Limits for Church Growth: Insights from A Better Theory’s Nathan R. Elson

Rich BirchMay 9, 2024

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Nathan R. Elson. He is the founder and chief theorist with the organization, A Better Theory. Every ministry, every church, and every leader has problems they have to deal with. Regardless of the size of your problems, it is possible...

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Rich Birch

Beyond Sundays: Liquid Church’s 24/7 Ministry Model with Lauren Bercarich

Setting Roots, Spurring Growth: Thriving New Campus Location Growth with Aaron Stanski & Aaron Mora

The Discipleship Opportunity: Blueprint for a Post-Everything Church with Daniel Im

The Staff Health Puzzle: How Central Christian Operationalizes Alignment with Joe Platania

From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Most Churches’ First Steps

Beyond Accessibility: Gail Ewell’s Vision for Church Inclusivity

Key Takeaways from XPS 2024: Navigating Organizational Doubt, Leadership Stages & Target Audiences

Vision to Reality: How Executive Pastors Shape the Church’s Future with Phil Taylor

From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Engagement Pathway Best Practices

Exploiting Limits for Church Growth: Insights from A Better Theory’s Nathan R. Elson

Rebuilding and Relaunching: Lessons in Church Renewal with James Griffin

Power of a Map, Not a Menu: Transforming Ministry Strategy with Mariners Church’s Jared Kirkwood

Don’t Settle: Why Every Church of 500 Should Aim for 2,000—It’s Faithfulness, Not Ego

Building Leaders for the Next Generation: Insights on Developing Residency Programs with Pat Gillen

Staying Aligned as a Staff Team in a Growing Church: Insights from Andy Hill

Embracing Digital for Church Growth: Insights from Saddleback’s Online Pastor Jay Kranda

Stability in Transition: Insights on Church Succession from Drake Farmer

Leadership People Will Trust: Insights from Jenni Field’s Nobody Believes You