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.

strategy

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...

communications strategy

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...

communications

4 Elements of Effective Email Subject Lines for Churches

Rich BirchApril 16, 2014

My friend Kenny Jahng shared this framework at a seminar of his I was at on personal productivity. You should check out his blog or follow him on twitter ... he's got some great stuff to share! Email communication is typically pretty core to a church's communication strategy. We generate lists...

communications

7 Free & Last Minute Tips for Promoting Your Easter Services

Rich BirchApril 14, 2014

Easter is a the biggest of big days ... I know that you've worked hard to ensure that this weekend's services are going to be amazing. There are more people in your community that would come but they are just looking for an invite. Here are some free ways to...