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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Bob Smith on Church Governance that Helps Fuel Growth

Rich BirchJanuary 14, 2016

Welcome to this episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today I’m excited to have Bob Smith of 2|42 Community Church on the show. 2|42 Community Church was started in 2005 and has been one of the fastest growing churches in the country for a few years in a row, now having...

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Greg Curtis on Assimilation in a Fast Growing Church

Rich BirchJanuary 7, 2016

Hey, everybody, and welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to today’s interview. We have Greg Curtis with us today, from Eastside Church in Anaheim, California. Eastside Church has two locations, one in California and one in Minnesota. Greg first...

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What is Ministry Momentum? (Plus 2 frameworks for understanding it more clearly)

Rich BirchJanuary 4, 2016

Does your church have momentum? Can you quantify it? Do you understand how to gain it? What can your team do to sustain and direct the momentum you have? Momentum is critical for leaders to steward and leverage. In fact, in my years of studying thriving churches, it is the sense of...

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Deborah Ike on Systems to Help Church Leaders

Rich BirchDecember 24, 2015

Hello, everyone, and welcome to another episode of unSeminary! Today I’m excited to be speaking with Deborah Ike of Velocity Ministry Management. What is Velocity Ministry Management? It’s a company that helps church leaders implement systems to manage their churches better. Deborah has a heart for ministry and a head for...

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23 Compelling Church Leader Interview Questions

Rich BirchDecember 22, 2015

A well-planned interview for a new leader at your church is a critical part of the hiring process. Rather than "winging it" or asking the "same old, same old" questions, take time to plan the interview. It's important to get a clear picture of the candidate in these three areas:...

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Kevin Negaard on Managing Resources, Time & Numbers in a Growing Church

Rich BirchDecember 17, 2015

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen in during this busy season. Today I’m honored to have Kevin Negaard with us. Kevin is the executive director at Sunnybrook Community Church. Sunnybrook was started in the 1960s, but had a turnaround in the early 2000s and became...

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6 Common Problems with Offering Talks and How to Fix Them

Rich BirchDecember 15, 2015

Most churches take an offering at some point during their services. Churches looking to make an impact in their communities invite people to join their mission through giving back to God. How you deliver this part of your service is one of the pieces of the generosity puzzle: Do it...

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Mark Lunsford on Healthy Multisite Staff Dynamics

Rich BirchDecember 10, 2015

Welcome back, everyone. Today I’m honored to have Mark Lunsford of Hope Fellowship with us today. Hope Fellowship is one of the fastest growing churches in the country. It started with 51 people in Frisco, Texas, in 2001. It now has 3 campuses and over 5,000 attendees. Mark is...

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8 Photography Tips to Help Tell Your Church’s Story

Rich BirchDecember 8, 2015

Today we're honored to have Ben Stapley guest posting for us. He is the Director of Programming & Media at South Ridge Community Church — and he's a fantastic, multi-talented leader! Ben provides oversight and leadership for a wide variety of areas at his church. The church has the most important message...

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10 Last-Minute, Low-Cost Christmas Promotion Strategies For Your Church

Rich BirchDecember 3, 2015

Christmas is just around the corner and it's a strategically important time of year for churches looking to grow. How should you focus your communications efforts leading up to the big day at your church? Here's a core truth for growing churches when it comes to special days like this:...

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Rich Birch

Bob Smith on Church Governance that Helps Fuel Growth

Greg Curtis on Assimilation in a Fast Growing Church

What is Ministry Momentum? (Plus 2 frameworks for understanding it more clearly)

Deborah Ike on Systems to Help Church Leaders

23 Compelling Church Leader Interview Questions

Kevin Negaard on Managing Resources, Time & Numbers in a Growing Church

6 Common Problems with Offering Talks and How to Fix Them

Mark Lunsford on Healthy Multisite Staff Dynamics

8 Photography Tips to Help Tell Your Church’s Story

10 Last-Minute, Low-Cost Christmas Promotion Strategies For Your Church

Creating Inclusive Spaces: Making Churches Accessible for All with Kerri-Ann Hayes

Redefining Ministry for Men: Brian Tome on Man Camp and Spiritual Awakening

The Volunteer Playbook: Secrets to Building a Thriving Ministry Team with Nick Blevins

Out of the Seats and Into The Streets: Leading Effective Community and Global Outreach with Kristin Flynn

From Blown Up Lives to New Beginnings: How Summit Christian Church Transforms Communities with Bryan Smith

Community First: How Century Church is Redefining Outreach and Church Spaces with Patrick Quinn

Strategic Growth and Alignment: Lessons on Mergers, Multisite, and Ministry with Brian Owens

Mastering Communicating Change in Your Ministry with Dawn Nicole Baldwin