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 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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The Four Key Factors of Magnetic Community Service That Drive Invite Culture

Rich BirchMay 8, 2024

In this episode of the unSeminary Podcast, we delve into the transformative impact of magnetic community service on building a vibrant church invite culture. Drawing inspiration from outreach initiatives at prominent churches like Elevation's Love Week and Church of the Highlands' Serve Day, we explore how strategic mass outreach can...

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Calling the Next Gen to Leadership: Insights on Empowering Emerging Changemakers with Brad Dreibelbis

Rich BirchMay 2, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Brad Dreibelbis, Next Gen and Operations Pastor at The Journey, a church in Delaware. How do you identify and find high caliber leaders, particularly from the next generation? Too many churches wait for young leaders to be trained in...

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From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Understanding New Guest Metrics

Rich BirchMay 1, 2024

Today, we're continuing our series on how your church can expand from 1,000 to 2,000 members in just 1,000 days. We're focusing on the practical steps and metrics essential for managing such significant growth without overburdening your team or losing touch with the community's needs. This discussion builds on our...

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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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Rich Birch

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

The Four Key Factors of Magnetic Community Service That Drive Invite Culture

Calling the Next Gen to Leadership: Insights on Empowering Emerging Changemakers with Brad Dreibelbis

From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Understanding New Guest Metrics

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

5 Counterintuitive Truths About Hiring for Church Leadership

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

Grow More, Send More: Building a Sending Church with Andrew Hopper

Kids Ministry in a Changing World: Building a Thriving Children’s Ministry with Justyn Smith

How to Make Your Church Irresistible: Proven Strategies for Creating an Invite Culture

From Despair to Connection: Helping Youth Overcome Mental Health Challenges with Will Hutcherson

Rethinking Your Kids’ Ministry Spaces: Aaron Stanski with Practical Tips for Church Leaders