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Church Talk TVBuild Your Church's Reputation in the Community
Sure, "Everyone" knows who you are ... or at least knows what your church is all about. Right?
Probably not. In fact, you'd be surprised how little your community knows about your church, even if you're highly visible in your community. And there's a great way to test that ... and once you know the truth, there are plans you put into place to "fix" the problem that you probably don't even know you have.
In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill share the best practices to help give your church...2024-08-0323 minChurch Talk TVIs Your Church Living a Lie? Discovering True ValuesJoin us for another lively conversation with Drs. Kris and Bill as they uncover the real priorities driving your church. They’ll explore how to spot the difference between what you say you value and what you actually prioritize. Using practical exercises and biblical examples, they’ll reveal your church's true core values and give you tools to help align them with your mission.
2024-06-3032 minChurch Talk TVCooking Up a Transition: From Chaplaincy to TransformationThe vast majority of churches in the United States seem to have embraced the model of congregational chaplaincy. The church hired the pastor to take care of the flock. The problem with that model is that it's not biblical and it guarantees that the church will decline to the point that it must close. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about leading a congregation to the transition from chaplaincy to transformational.
2024-06-2629 minChurch Talk TVThe Event Creation WorkshopIt's that time of year when planning summer, fall, and event winter events is upon us. Instead of creating events that only a few neighbors attend, and virtually nobody shows up for worship as a result, Drs. Kris and Bill will show you how to create events that will allow your neighbors and connect them with your congregation and with your Sunday services.
2024-05-2931 minChurch Talk TVReach and Impressions – Make Them CountIf you are a marketing pro, you already know the difference between Impressions and reach. Impressions are the number of times a particular ad is displayed, and reach is the number of people who connected with that ad in some meaningful way. When it comes to the church, the effectiveness of your reach is largely based on who sees the Impressions. If this sounds confusing, don't worry, Drs. Kris and Bill will be having a lively conversation about how to make the biggest impression on those in your community so that you can reach them.
2024-05-2233 minChurch Talk TVGetting Started … Growing ChurchesEver wonder why so many church growth initiatives fail? It's because there's a lack of strategy in most of them. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about The core strategy that it takes to grow a church today.
2024-05-1532 minChurch Talk TVFail Forward or Fail: A Ministry Post-MortemHow do you define “Ministry Failure”? Too often, it’s not defined at all, so “dead” ministries are still in operation months and years after they should have been gently “put down.” In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill look at ministry failure, how to diagnose it, and how to learn from it.
2024-05-0831 minChurch Talk TVIt's Not a Fairy Tale ... Church Growth Is PossibleToo many church leaders look at growing churches in their community as if they were the enemy ... or as if there was some secret sauce, a magical spell, or a potent pill that made the growth happen. "What do they have that we don't have?" Believe it or not, it's not the smoke machine, rock band, and youth group that's growing that church. In almost all of those churches, it's something completely different. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill look at the basics of what it takes to grow a church today.
2024-05-0132 minChurch Talk TVTeam Work Makes the Dream WorkChristianity is not and never has been a solo sport. There is no Christianity without the church. Similarly, church leadership is not a solo sport. There is no church without a team – or teams. However, in most churches, there is some serious role confusion about what church leadership is all about, who's really in charge, and how decisions are made. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about your church's Dream Teams.
2024-04-2431 minChurch Talk TVFirst Impressions Last: Build a Reputation with Your GuestsDrs. Kris and Bill engage in an insightful conversation about the vital role of church hospitality in their podcast, "First Impressions Last: Securing a Second Visit." They explore surprising statistics that reveal low retention rates for first-time church visitors and discuss the psychology behind guest experiences. The episode emphasizes the importance of forging genuine emotional and intellectual connections and offers practical tips for churches to enhance their welcome strategies.
2024-04-1729 minChurch Talk TVBeyond the Blur: Strategies for a Focused Church FutureIf you have a blurry vision, your church will have a bleak future. It amazes us how often we see the deer in the headlights look from church members when we ask, "What is your vision for the future of this church?" A church without a unified and compelling vision is a church that is going nowhere pretty rapidly. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about developing strategies to focus your Church's future.
2024-04-1028 minChurch Talk TVFrom Slogan to Strategy: Your Mission Statement MattersJoin Drs. Kris and Bill as they dive into the crucial topic of crafting an effective church mission statement. They’ll explore what sets a great mission statement apart, how to anchor it in biblical principles, and how to make it a living, guiding force for your church. Discover the power of a clear, compelling mission statement.
2024-04-0329 minChurch Talk TVFrom Pews to Zoos: Your Church Decision MakersEvery church has more than its fair share of bullies – I call them Rats in my Herding Cats book. The truth is, it only takes one to make life on earth a bit of hell for the pastor and for those who are trying to lead the church in Mission fulfillment. However, ultimately the bullies aren't the real problem. It's the rest of the zoo that's killing churches. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill Have a lively conversation about your church’s possums, ostriches, pheasants, and hyenas.
2024-03-2730 minChurch Talk TVVisitor Retention 101It’s a perpetual problem. A visitor manages to make their way to your worship service, but before you can make a real connection, they’ve darted out the door without a word to anybody. TRUTH: If you can’t retain your guests, you can’t grow your church. In this week’s episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively discussion about four things you can do to turn your visitors into returning guests.
2024-03-2024 minChurch Talk TVThe Art of Transformative SermonsJoin Drs. Kris and Bill for a lively conversation on crafting sermons that resonate deeply, presenting simple solutions to complex problems, and embedding actionable calls to action for transformative impacts. Discover the 10 things your sermon must and must not have to transform lives today.
2024-03-1329 minChurch Talk TVMaximize Your Sermon's Impact with AIEvery week, you sweat bullets to create a sermon that invites your church members and guests to live a transformed life. But studies have shown, all that work you've done is little more than a foggy memory by Monday and forgotten completely by Tuesday. This week, Drs. Bill and Kris are doing something different ... join them as they dig into the world of ChatGPT and show you how to leverage your sermon so that by next Friday, everyone's still talking about it.
2024-03-0526 minChurch Talk TVElevate Your Church's SQ ... It's Spirituality QuotientThe stats are in and they're not pretty. 53% of US Churches have not yet reached their pre-COVID numbers (Hartford Research, 2024) and 66% of US Churches are in some state of decline. And to that the recent report that pastors (and by extension, churches) are falling lower in the "We Trust You" polls and that spells T.R.O.U.B.L.E. At least part of the reason for the failures is that most of those in our pews are "Hobbyist Church Members" rather than sold-out disciples of Jesus Christ with a deep spiritual center. In this episode, Drs. Kris...2024-02-2831 minChurch Talk TVEffective Leadership Selection: “Chose Wisely”Quick question: you've been tasked with finding a new church treasurer. Which of the following traits will you prioritize in the selection process? (1) Experience in Accounting; (2) Longevity as a Church Member; (3) Church Giving History; (4) Personal Spiritual Practices; (5) Financial Education. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about getting the right people into the right seats on the right bus.
2024-02-2130 minChurch Talk TVThree Easter DilemmasEaster's coming ... the busiest, most stressful time of the year for most pastors. Let's face it, there's a lot on the line – it's likely the best attended worship service you'll have all year! But then comes the let-down: the week after Easter when none of those visitors return. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have another lively conversation. This time they're talking about about how to turn CEO – that Christian-Easter-Only Crowd – into returning guests.
2024-02-1330 minChurch Talk TVE-I AI Oh: Ministry and ChatGPTArtificial Intelligence is here ... and it looks like it's here to stay. But is that a GOOD thing, especially in the church? Rumors are that some pastors are letting the "godless" cloud-based computers to write their sermons for them. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill share what they've learned about AI and how church leaders can use this new tool without compromising the truth of the gospel.
2024-02-0727 minChurch Talk TVThe Role of Today's Successful Lead PastorThere are very few jobs in today's world that are more demanding and frustrating and demeaning and ultimately fulfilling than that of a church's Lead Pastor. In this episode of ChurchTalk TV, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about what it means to be a "successful" lead pastor ... and what the role of that pastor is in today's church.
2024-01-1535 minChurch Talk TVThe Offering Plate Shuffle: The Dance to Generous GivingThis week, join Drs. Kris and Bill for an engaging and insightful discussion on revolutionizing church giving. This episode is packed with dynamic strategies, from harnessing the magnetic power of storytelling to demystifying transparent budgets, all aimed at igniting a culture of generosity. Tune in for transformative tips that promise to elevate your church's financial stewardship and community engagement to new heights!
Download the Giving Inspiration here: https://effective.effectivechurch.com/giving-inspiration
2024-01-1032 minChurch Talk TVGet Unbusy … So You Can Get Right-Busy
We get so tired of hearing pastors tell us how busy they are, but when we ask them what's keeping them busy, it's the wrong kind of busy. If you're too busy maintaining the status quo, putting out fires, chasing shiny squirrels, or playing Pastor Fetch, then you won't want to miss this episode. Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about prioritizing your New Year around the mission critical tasks of making disciples.
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2024-01-0230 minChurch Talk TV2024 Community-Centric Church Planning for Real ImpactJoin Drs. Kris and Bill as they guide you through setting clear, impactful goals for 2024, understanding your community's needs, and aligning your church's plans with these aspirations. Discover how to shape your church's future to maximize your church's community impact. Tune in for practical, actionable strategies that make a real difference.
2023-12-2031 minChurch Talk TVMissed Marks – The Ministry Failure Post MortemIn this insightful episode of Church Talk, Drs. Kris and Bill engage in a lively conversation about the critical lessons learned from ministry failures – and what you can do about them. They delve into the importance of clear goal-setting, the intricacies of leadership selection, and the impact of community engagement on church events. Join them for an enlightening discussion on transforming setbacks into stepping stones.
2023-12-1330 minChurch Talk TVThe Great Worship Juggling Act: Reaching the Generations in Your ChurchJoin Drs. Kris and Bill as they delve into the art of creating worship experiences that resonate across generations. They'll explore the unique preferences of the Silent Generation to Gen Z, discuss strategies for blending traditional and contemporary worship styles, and tackle the challenges of multi-generational worship. Join them for practical insights and success stories, all aimed at fostering vibrant, inclusive church communities. Tune in for transformative ideas!
2023-12-0633 minChurch Talk TVReimagining Your Church’s Christmas EveJoin Drs. Kris and Bill as they Dive into 'Christmas Reimagined: Spirituality, Nostalgia, and Community' on their latest podcast episode. Discover innovative ways for churches to harness the festive spirit, connecting deeply with both congregants and the broader community. We'll explore reviving cherished traditions, crafting impactful sermons, and creating unforgettable Christmas Eve experiences. This episode is a treasure trove of ideas for transforming the holiday season into a powerful tool for community engagement and spiritual growth. Tune in for an inspiring journey!
2023-11-2929 minChurch Talk TVNavigating Personal and Church Visions: A Leader’s GuideDiscover the crucial balance between personal and church visions in our latest 'Church Talk' podcast. Join Drs. Kris and Bill for a lively conversation as they delve into the importance of distinguishing these visions, the transformative power of a personal vision for pastors, and strategies for standing firm amidst opposition. A must-listen for church leaders seeking clarity and direction.
2023-11-2228 minChurch Talk TVThe Power of Dream Teams UnleashedDive into the dynamic world of church leadership in the latest lively conversation with Drs. Kris and Bill Tenny-Brittian. This episode sizzles with insightful discussions about the indispensable Dream Teams every church needs to thrive. Unpack the pivotal roles of the Ministry, Administration, and Policy Teams, and discover how they are the key to unlocking church effectiveness and exponential growth. Tailored for visionary church leaders and proactive members, this episode is a treasure trove of strategies for building powerhouse teams. Tune in for an unmissable journey into transforming your church's operational and community impact.
2023-11-1531 minChurch Talk TVFrom Church Mouse to Lion: Hear Your Signature Ministries RoarJoin Drs. Kris and Bill in a lively conversation as they delve into the transformative power of a signature ministry. Discover how this focused approach can foster growth, strengthen community bonds, and carve out a church's unique identity. Learn the steps to amplify your church's impact and resonate deeply within the community.
2023-11-0729 minChurch Talk TVFrom Fish to Faith: Why Numbers Are a Church’s Best FriendIn this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively discussion about a topic often overlooked but crucial to church growth—numbers. From their divine significance in the Bible to key metrics in modern churches, this episode promises to be both enlightening and actionable.
2023-11-0128 minChurch Talk TVThe 4D Blueprint for Sustainable Church GrowthJoin Drs. Kris and Bill T-B for a 30-minute power session on the Four Key Strategies that are game-changers for church growth. Dive into Invite, Connect, Disciple, and Send strategies, and walk away with actionable tips. Don't miss this roadmap to transform your church and community. Tune in and become the change-maker your congregation needs.
2023-10-2529 minChurch Talk TV3+ Tools To Keep Focused On the MissionOne of the key reasons that churches don't grow is because the pastor is distracted by all sorts of other, non-mission focused, tasks. There is simply so much Ministry that needs to be done, and there are only so many hours in each day. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill share some tools you can use to get focused and stay focused on those mission-critical tasks.
2023-10-1828 minChurch Talk TVThe Avatar Creation Strategy Your Church Can’t IgnoreDon't miss our next episode of ChurchTalk.TV where we'll dive into the transformative power of Outreach Avatars for church growth. We'll explore why understanding your target audience is crucial, break down the elements of an effective Outreach Avatar, and share real-world success stories that prove this strategy works. Whether you're a pastor looking to breathe new life into your church or a leader aiming for impactful community engagement, this episode is a must-watch. Mark your calendars and join Drs. Kris and Bill for a lively conversation!
2023-10-1127 minChurch Talk TVConnect With Your Guests To Keep Them Coming Back
The number one hospitality faux pas, as reported by first-time visitors, is that "Nobody spoke to me." Of course, most of the time that's not really accurate. Someone probably said, "Good morning" as the guest walked from front door to the pews. Instead, what the visitor is really saying is, "No one took the time to have a conversation with me. I was essentially ignored." Which in many churches – more than we'd care to admit – is probably true.
In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill talk about three ways to make sure your first...2023-10-0429 minChurch Talk TVHoliday Planning For Maximum OutreachDon't let another holiday season pass you by with the same old, same old. It's time to shift gears and supercharge your outreach like never before! Join Drs. Kris and Bill for an eye-opening discussion that will transform how you approach the holidays. Discover actionable strategies to not just reach but deeply connect with your unchurched neighbors. This isn't just another episode; it's your roadmap to a holiday season that could redefine your church's impact in the community.
2023-09-2730 minChurch Talk TVThe Church’s Unwritten Rules: Why Covenants Are Game-ChangersEver walked into a church that felt more like a battlefield than a sanctuary? You're not alone. Debilitating conflict can turn any congregation into a spiritual war zone, leaving members disheartened and leaders burnt out. But what if there was a way to prevent these church skirmishes before they even start? You're in for a treat because Drs. Kris and Bill are about to have a lively conversation that could be the game-changer your church needs. Tune in as we dive deep into the transformative power of Church Covenants — those sacred commitments that can turn discord into harmony and ma...2023-09-1932 minChurch Talk TVThe Spiritual Habit of Encouragement
Hebrews 3:13 reminds us to encourage one-another daily. Daily. Meaning every day. But when was the last time someone from your church picked up the phone and called you just to ask how they could pray for you? Or how they could help you in your spiritual walk? In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill de-mystify the encouragement vacuum to help you and your congregation move from apathy to caring for one-another ... and how this can help grow your church.
2023-09-1325 minChurch Talk TVThree Things that Keep Small Churches SmallAlmost every church – regardless of size – "says" that it wants to grow. If a church is large, or even medium-sized, you probably have the resources so that if you're not growing much, no one's hit Panic Mode yet. That's not the case for many – if not most – small churches. And when a small church hits the Panic Button, then survival mode kicks in. And that's not a pretty sight. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about three crucial factors that keep small churches small.
2023-09-0531 minChurch Talk TVThree To Do’s for Increasing Your Visitor Count(Not Great Audio ... Tech Issues ... sorry!) Let's be clear ... It's really hard to grow a church when few visitors show up. And the truth is, if you've been depending on your members to do the inviting – well, you can see how well that's working for you. In this episode – and the next two – Dr. Bill has a lively discussion about some things you can do to increase your first-time visitor count.
2023-08-3029 minChurch Talk TVSustainably Funding the Church TodayThere's always more ministry than money. That's not just an inconvenience, it's an axiom that that's true for tiny churches and for mega-churches.
This week, Drs. Kris and Bill spend time with Karen Houghton, the CEO of Infinite Giving to talk about what it looks like to sustainably fund church ministry in today's world. Karen Houghton is the CEO of Infinite Giving and a Nonprofit Investment Advisor.
Karen leverages her deep nonprofit expertise to bring a modern and award-winning financial experience to nonprofit organizations all over the US. She advocates for organizational sustainability through better...2023-08-2331 minChurch Talk TVWhy Your Church Growth Tools Aren’t Growing Your Church
If you're a church leader, you've almost certainly read a church growth book or four. You've gone to conferences. You've listened to the podcasts and read the blogs.
But still, your church isn't growing.
Believe it or not, the problem isn't the tools. And the problem probably isn't you OR your church.
The problem is you're not using the tools strategically.
In this week's episode, Drs. Kris and Bill talk strategy ... as in, how to get one and what to do...2023-08-1633 minChurch Talk TVGetting Your Vision DoneGoal setting seems to be a foreign concept for most people – pastors included. And a leader without goals isn't really leading ... they're just marking time. In this lively episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a conversation about vision, goal setting, and getting it done.
2023-08-0934 minChurch Talk TVWhy Isn’t the Church Inspiring Culture Anymore?There's really no doubt. The church has largely last any influence it used to have on our culture. Doubtless, there are a lot of reasons for this – and this week, Drs. Kris and Bill have a particularly lively discussion on one of the key reasons the church's influence on culture has waned.
2023-08-0233 minChurch Talk TVStop Visitors From Ghosting YouAre Your First-Time Visitors Ghosting You?
In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about Best Practices to hang on to your visitors.
2023-07-2631 minChurch Talk TVWhy Don’t People Want to Go to Church Anymore?This week, Drs. Bill and Kris have a lively conversation about the cultural phenomenon ...it seems like no one wants to go to church anymore. Ever wonder why?
2023-07-1927 minChurch Talk TVCreating Personal Spiritual Retreats
Need some deep and meaningful God-Time and don't know where to start?
In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about how to design your own personal spiritual retreat.
2023-07-1328 minChurch Talk TVTurning Church Event Guests into Sunday Church VisitorsChurches host events that are designed to get those in the community involved with the church. Trunk-or-Treat, Easter Egg Hunts, Back to School Festivals, and Vacation Bible School. But are these events effective in turning event guests into Sunday morning visitors? For most churches, that answer is a dejected, "No."
In this episode, Drs. Bill and Kris share the five steps to turn your church events into Sunday Morning Magnets.
2023-07-0430 minChurch Talk TVFrom Survive to Thrive – The Congregational Hierarchy of NeedsWith over 85% of US churches in some stage of decline, it can be easy to get stuck in "Survival Mode." Dr. Kris adapted Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and shows how a church can move from Stuck in Survival to Ministering in Thrive Mode.
2023-06-2730 minChurch Talk TVGetting and Keeping Church VolunteersVolunteers are the backbone of the church. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill speak with Stephanie Bice Kelsey who has years of experience as a volunteer coordinator in one of the largest churches in the US. Stephanies shares how to get and how to keep good volunteers.
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2023-06-2130 minChurch Talk TVThe Failure in SuccessFailure is the most common human experience. But it's also the root of every success. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about failure and what to do about it!
Resources: Failure Post Mortem Assessment
2023-06-1430 minChurch Talk TVPastors: Tips For Getting Your Time OffPastors, having trouble getting your time off? Days off and vacation time seem unreachable? Join Drs. Kris and Bill as they have a lively conversation about how to get YOUR day off (or better still, your DAYS off!).
Additional Resources:
The Get More Time Planner
Module Chart
2023-06-0631 minChurch Talk TVChurch Marketing Bucks Your Church Can Use
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH A $10,000/MONTH ADVERTISING BUDGET?
This week, Drs. Kris and Bill talk with Jesse Carbó about leveraging Google for the sake of the church.
Get the Free Google Ad Budget for Churches Training at https://DigitalMissionsProject.com
2023-05-3030 minChurch Talk TVPreventing Mission DriftThis week, Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙩 – At 4 tools you can use to stay on track.
2023-05-2330 minChurch Talk TVSpirituality RestoredThis week Drs. Kris and Bill speak with Mitch Griffin about his book Restored: Eight Truths for Freedom in Christ and how to get your spiritual life in-tune. This is a great reminder that just 'cause we're Pastors and Church Leaders, our spiritual lives could probably use a tune up.
You can grab a discounted copy of his book until June 5th at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C56GSJ94
Learn more about getting Restored at https://RestoredCoaching.org
2023-05-1630 minChurch Talk TVWhen Is It Time To Leave?Pastors face the question more regularly than most would admit ... "When is it time to leave?" In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill share the 6 Ways Pastors Depart Their Ministries.
2023-05-1030 minChurch Talk TVTime Management for PastorsWhere did you learn what a pastor is "supposed to do"? In this episode, Bill and Kris have a lively conversation about the role and responsibilities of a lead pastor in today's world (and yesterday's as well!)
2023-05-0231 minChurch Talk TVEveryday Church HospitalityHospitality helps grow churches ... because if your first-time visitors DON'T return, growth isn't going to happen. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill speak with Kyle Ermoian, the founder of Celebration Community Church in Hays, Kansas – the largest church in the region – about how he handled helping visitors to love coming back.
2023-04-2531 minChurch Talk TVGetting Your Church Found Online – And Why That’s Becoming More Difficult
Getting a church found online is becoming more and more difficult.
This week Drs. Kris and Bill talk with Tony Swisher of Shine! Event Services to untangle the web. You can reach Tony at https://www.facebook.com/Shinenotsettle/
2023-04-1830 minChurch Talk TVSocial Media and the Church
GROW YOUR CHURCH WITH SOCIAL MEDIA?
This week's guest on ChurchTalk TV is Pastor Torrey Montgomery from Ignite Church in Oklahoma City – and the founder of GoNEXT Leadership.
Torrey will speak about how churches can use social media to get the word out ... and get the word out right!
https://gonextglobal.com
2023-04-1128 minChurch Talk TVMission, Mission, MissionThis week Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about "Capital M" Mission – and how to make your church's mission the #1 priority.
2023-04-0429 minChurch Talk TVNetworking for Introverted PastorsWith guest Realtor, author, and entrepreneur Jen Jones. A lively conversation about how pastors – even introverted pastors – can effectively network in their communities.
Episode Goodies:
Designing Your Avatar – Identifying Your Target Audience by Bill T-B
Intropreneur by Jen Jones
ConnectAndElevate.com – Jen's network training website
2023-03-2831 minChurch Talk TVEaster Hospitality Tips with Kyle ErmoianThis week Drs. Kris and Bill talk about Easter Hospitality with Kyle Ermoian, founding pastor of Celebration Church in Hays, Kansas.
Resources for the week:
Hospitality Short List – A free workbook on key church hospitality practices
Church Turnaround A to Z – Kyle's best selling book on Amazon.com
40 Ways to Increase Easter Attendance – The blog that inspired this episode
2023-03-2129 minChurch Talk TVHandling the Chaos of CrisisDrs. Bill and Kris face a real-life crisis in their lives and draw from their experience to share best practices of how to lead when chaos reigns.
2023-03-1328 minChurch Talk TVStop Playing Pastor Fetch
Hey Pastor, what exactly is in your job description? You obviously do more than preach on Sundays, but a study done by Thom Rainer some years ago suggested that your church members think you should work approximately 114 hours each week – at least based on the amount of time they think you should spend on your pastoral responsibilities.
In this episode, Drs. Bill and Kris take a hard look at the role and responsibilities of the the pastor and offer some best practices advice for making your job more manageable.
2023-03-1317 minChurch Talk TVHoliday Hospitality Tips with Dr. Hospitality (Part 2)
If your church is like most, your first-time visitor return rate hovers between 6–15 percent – that is, 8 out of 10 people who visit your church decide, "Nope, that's not the church I want to ever come back to." Now, we know you have the friendliest church in town, so what's up with those kinds of numbers?
Scott Musselman at Our Saviors Lutheran Church was faced with the same quandary. And yet, a year later, he ratcheted up their hospitality to the point that 85% of all first time visitors returned ... and keep coming back. And that stat...2023-03-1313 minChurch Talk TVHoliday Hospitality Tips with Dr. Hospitality (Part 1)
If your church is like most, your first-time visitor return rate hovers between 6–15 percent – that is, 8 out of 10 people who visit your church decide, "Nope, that's not the church I want to ever come back to." Now, we know you have the friendliest church in town, so what's up with those kinds of numbers?
Scott Musselman at Our Saviors Lutheran Church was faced with the same quandary. And yet, a year later, he ratcheted up their hospitality to the point that 85% of all first time visitors returned ... and keep coming back. And that stat...2023-03-1316 minChurch Talk TVWho Is Jesus To You? And Why It Matters
Funny thing. Over the past couple of decades, when I've asked life-long Christians to tell me about their relationship with Jesus, mostly what I get is a conversation about how the church has been there for them. While that's all well and good, if you can't articulate who Jesus is to you, how will you ever be able to share your faith effectively?
In this episode, Drs. Bill and Kris share five paradigms to help you find the answer to the ultimate question.
2023-03-1314 min