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...

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...

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...

Thanks for joining in the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Mary Ann Sibley, church leader cheerleader and volunteer ministry ninja who works to make you look like the hero as you improve your volunteer culture. Does it ever feel like there's a lack of ownership when people serve at...

Today, we’re diving into the mechanics of rapid church growth, specifically how a church can potentially double in size—from 1,000 to 2,000 members—in just 1,000 days. If you've been pondering how to expand your congregation effectively and sustainably, this is the episode for you. The Balance of Growth Rapid church...

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Ted Coniaris, the Lead Pastor Apprentice at Community Christian Church. One of the fastest growing churches in the country, Community Christian is an entrepreneurial church which has been a ministry "teaching hospital" and vanguard for decades. Whether it's five years...

Thank you for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. We’re excited to have Rev. Dr. Alvin Sanders from World Impact with us. This organization comes alongside church leaders and offers training and support designed for the urban context. The American Church has devalued the urban space, either fearing it or...

During this episode of the unSeminary, we dived into the Easter 2024 attendance figures, collating responses from a wide array of churches. The total combined attendance hit a staggering 249,377, revealing much about the state of church engagement during this important "Eventful Big Day." The Importance of Eventful Big Days...

Thanks for tuning in to the unSeminary podcast. Today I'm joined by Paul Alexander, the Executive Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church in Arizona. As church leaders, sometimes we can have a natural aversion to strategic planning. Yet we see in the scriptures, from beginning to end, that God has...

This episode of unSeminary brings together a distinguished panel of Executive Pastors—Jeremy Peterson, Kayra Montañez, and Jesse DeYoung—for an insightful roundtable discussion. These seasoned leaders from across the country share their frontline experiences and strategies in navigating the complexities of expanding churches in today's rapidly changing ecclesiastical landscape. What You'll...