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.

communications

3 Phases of Effective Event Registration for Churches

Rich BirchMay 12, 2014

Churches run a lot of events. Even if your approach is a "simple church" model chances are you still are asking people to come to leadership team meetings, small group nights, children's ministry stuff and more. What is your standard approach to ensuring that you are gaining maximum attendance and...

podcast strategy

Dhati Lewis shares Discipleship Lessons from Dense and Diverse Urban Communities.

Rich BirchMay 8, 2014

Subscribe to the unSeminary Podcast: // Dhati is a church planter currently working in Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode he tells the story of Blueprint Church and the lessons he is learning about discipleship in an urban context. This episode is full of great insights for church leaders looking to help their...

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2 Minute Video & 8 Questions To Stir Family Ministry Conversation

Rich BirchMay 7, 2014

This isn't a panicky post about the world falling a part ... I want us to face the reality that the family is different than what it was 50 years ago. As church leaders we need understand our times and build ministries that serve that reality. I love this video...

personal productivity

11 FREE Online Collaboration Tools for Church Leaders

Rich BirchMay 6, 2014

We know that a huge part of leading in a church is keeping your people up to date on what is happening and gaining their input. Getting your team into the same room isn't always possible but it doesn't mean you need to sacrifice keeping everyone on the same page. People...

communications podcast

How to say no to “that” announcement! [webinar]

Rich BirchMay 1, 2014

Subscribe to the unSeminary Podcast: // Have you ever been cornered on a Sunday by somebody asking you just squeeze this one little thing into the announcements? Did you ever get one of those emails from a team leader asking for stage time ... for the 100th time ... to promote...

communications strategy

15 Facebook Facts Every Church Leader Needs to Know Now!

Rich BirchApril 27, 2014

I'm a fan of Facebook ... it really is a fantastic tool for connecting people. As a church leader looking to make an impact in the world around us I think we need to concern ourselves with how we can leverage tools like this for the gospel. Here are a few...

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Dan Reiland provides practical coaching for pastors of smaller churches.

Rich BirchApril 24, 2014

Subscribe to the unSeminary Podcast: // Dan is the the Executive Pastor of 12 Stone Church in Georgia. He's been known as the "pastors' coach" because he provides practical and encouraging insights for pastors across the country. In this episode Dan provides help specifically for pastors leading smaller churches. It's packed with...

communications

8 Lessons Learned from Making 2,005 Phone Calls

Rich BirchApril 23, 2014

Easter at our church was stunning. We had over 5,000 people attend our services - a new record for our little church - but even more incredible is we had almost 200 people stand and make a commitment to follow Jesus! That never gets old ... I'm so thankful to...

communications multisite strategy

26 Lessons from Easter 2014 to Apply to Easter 2015

Rich BirchApril 22, 2014

Easter is the biggest of big days in local church ministry. All of human history swings on the hinge of Easter. For many churches this day is the pinnacle of a long process of inviting and work. It's an exciting time to in ministry in the local church. I emailed...

podcast strategy

Brandon Cox discusses the tension between growth and control for church leaders.

Rich BirchApril 17, 2014

Subscribe to the unSeminary Podcast: // Brandon Cox is a church planter, author, church communications expert and all around great guy! In this episode Brandon talks about the "tension" between "growth vs. control" for church leaders. He gives some great insights for senior leaders looking to make an impact in their...

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Rich Birch

3 Phases of Effective Event Registration for Churches

Dhati Lewis shares Discipleship Lessons from Dense and Diverse Urban Communities.

2 Minute Video & 8 Questions To Stir Family Ministry Conversation

11 FREE Online Collaboration Tools for Church Leaders

How to say no to “that” announcement! [webinar]

15 Facebook Facts Every Church Leader Needs to Know Now!

Dan Reiland provides practical coaching for pastors of smaller churches.

8 Lessons Learned from Making 2,005 Phone Calls

26 Lessons from Easter 2014 to Apply to Easter 2015

Brandon Cox discusses the tension between growth and control for church leaders.

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

Portable Church Success: Systems that Last and Leaders that Thrive with Jeff Beachum

Why Launching a Third Service Won’t Solve Your Capacity Problem (And What Will)

Prepare for the Unexpected: Crisis Communication Strategies for Your Church with Kim Tarlton

Marking a Milestone: Carey Nieuwhof’s Change Leadership Insights 10 Years Later

Can a Church Stay Mid-Sized and Still Multiply? A Conversation About Growth and Vision

Building an Inviting Church: Greg Griffith on 60% Growth in Two Years

Building Trust and Unity in a Fast-Growing Church: Drew Karschner’s Insights on Empathy and Authenticity