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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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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From Eye Rolls to Engagement: Boosting the Effectiveness of Your Church’s Announcements

Rich BirchFebruary 7, 2024

This episode tackles a critical yet often overlooked aspect of church services: announcements. Far from being mere placeholders, announcements have the potential to drive engagement within your church significantly. We start with a relatable discussion on why church announcements typically induce eye rolls rather than enthusiasm. Recognizing this issue is...

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Protecting Your Church’s DNA: Jon Delger on Building Culture Within a Fast-Growing Church

Rich BirchFebruary 1, 2024

Thanks for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. We have Jon Delger with us today, the Executive Pastor at Peace Church in Michigan—one of the fastest growing churches in the country. Whether your church is growing a little or a lot, change to the people making up your church will...

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Rich Birch

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

From Eye Rolls to Engagement: Boosting the Effectiveness of Your Church’s Announcements

Protecting Your Church’s DNA: Jon Delger on Building Culture Within a Fast-Growing Church

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