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Pastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH85 Knowing Who You Are Designed to BeEngage More People in Your Discipleship Experience
Do you want members of your congregation to grow and mature into the disciple-makers Jesus called us all to be so that Gospel is spread, your community is reached and your church makes an impact for the Kingdom of God?
I want to invite you to take advantage of my powerful step-by-step cheatsheet to creating an engaging discipleship experience that will draw people in and make an eternal impact on their lives.
Along with the cheatsheet you will also get a onepager that will take all...2021-05-2024 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH83 Is Your Church in Trouble and You Don't Know It?The research is in and the verdict is grim...the American Church is in trouble. The question is, how is your church doing? Is it in the 83% or in the 17%? One of these you want to be in and one of these you don't. If you are in the wrong one, you could be pastoring a church that is in trouble and you don't even know it.
Engage More People in Your Discipleship Experience
Do you want members of your congregation to grow and mature into the disciple-makers Jesus called us all t...2021-05-1826 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH82 The Value of Pastors In the Future...If We Play Our Cards RightAs a pastor you want your people to be ready for the coming job market and you want to be sure you are able to practice ministry as these shifts occur. Well, in this episode I give you two valuable skills that will make sure you and your congregation continue to be relevant in the coming job market.
Engage More People in Your Discipleship Experience
Do you want members of your congregation to grow and mature into the disciple-makers Jesus called us all to be so that Gospel is spread, your community...2021-05-1720 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH81 Hybrid Church huh? Here’s One Thing You Can’t DoWell, there is a clear movement toward hybrid church, bringing live church and online church together. But why? Is it avoidable? Can we stear in a different direction? Should we embrace it and just roll with it?
Well, in this episode I am going to share the one thing we can't do when it comes to hybrid church.
Engage More People in Your Discipleship Experience
Do you want members of your congregation to grow and mature into the disciple makers Jesus called us all to be, so that Gospel is spread, your community i...2021-05-1420 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH80 How Our Mission Serves YouAre you living your dream life in ministry?
This is the question we have been asking around here at Ministry Hackers a lot lately, and we are really dialing in on our mission to help pastors and ministry leaders do just that. Live your dream life in ministry. So, in today's episode, I am going to unpack what that means and what you need to do if the answer to that is 'no'. 2021-05-1226 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH79 The Secret to Getting the Best QualityIn this episode, I share with you a mistake that I make over and over again that many pastors make as well. We will talk about the headache, stress, and financial burden these mistakes create for us, and the secret to getting the best quality from the decisions we make.
Do you want to live your DREAM LIFE IN MINISTRY?
Ministry is challenging and hard work, but it is also fulfilling, exciting, and a privilege to serve the Lord and his people. However, many of us are doing ministry wrong and it is sucking the l...2021-05-1025 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH78 Are You Living Your Dream Life of MinistryWhen we were first called to ministry, we had dreams and visions and even God-ordained understandings of what ministry would look like...or at least what it could look like. But, when we look around at our lives now, it is a far cry from what we imagined. You know ministry would be hard, but you didn't realize it would be this hard. Well, in this episode I share a bit of my heart of what I believe is possible for you and how you can live your dream life in ministry.
I also share with you a...2021-05-0728 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH77 How to Know You Are Pastoring a Growing ChurchWe all face the question...how do you know you are pastoring a growing church? How do we measure that? How does scripture measure that? How do you get off the hamster wheel chasing metrics that do not accurately tell you whether or not you have a healthy growing church.
Well, in this episode, I hope to show you exactly what we mean in the Ministry Hacker community when we talk about pastoring a growing church. It may be encouraging for you or it may be challenging. It may actually be both.
FREE CHALLENGE DESIGNED FO...2021-05-0624 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH76 Why Giving Certain People Special Treatment Is The Key to Success In a Growing MinistryAs pastors, we always feel this need to treat everyone fairly. But, that simply isn't realistic most of the time. So, how do manage that tension? Well, in today's episode, Jason is flying solo today and showing you exactly how giving some people special treatment is actually the key to a successful ministry. 2021-05-0518 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH75 How Procrastinating on Purpose Can Help You Save an Hour of Wasted Time EverydayWork, work, work! Get ahead by getting all of your tasks done and knocking out that to-do list.
We have all heard it and we have all felt the need to do just that in order to get everything done so that we can be successful in ministry.
Well, in this episode, Jason and I are going to challenge that a bit and tell you how your roadmap to productivity, success, and fulfillment in ministry is paved with procrastination. We are going to show you how to procrastinate like a champ!!!
LEAD PASTORS, IT...2021-05-0431 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH74 How a Ministry Consultant Can Exponentially Increase Your Ministry EffectivenessSo, you aren't sure if a ministry consultant can help you?
The lie we all buy as pastors is that our situation is unique. Well, after 20 years of ministry and working with hundreds of incredible pastors over the years, I can tell you that your situation is not all that unique. That should be comforting because that means there are real, helpful answers out there to help you in your current challenges.
In this episode, we talk specifically to this issue and I reveal how I help pastors every day with the challenges they are fa...2021-05-0329 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH73 How Using Standardized Assessments Can Make You A More Productive and Effective PastorI have heard all the criticisms of standardized assessments, personality profiles, and strengths inventories, but despite all the criticisms, I still say they are an invaluable tool that you should be using as a pastor. In this episode, Jason and I are going to show exactly how standardized tests can help you be a more productive and effective pastor so that you can see God move in greater ways through your leadership, love, and influence to the people he has entrusted to you.
FREE CHALLENGE DESIGNED FOR LEAD PASTORS
"How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s P...2021-05-0230 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH72 How to be the Cultural Architect of Your ChurchYour church has a culture and it is either working for you or against you. In this episode, we discuss how exactly you can become the cultural architect of your church and get it to work for you and the mission God has given you.
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"How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge
If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challenge is for you. This FREE 5-day challenge will show you exac...2021-04-3029 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH71 How to Save 125k in your churches budgetSave your church 125k by creating a culture of productivity.
Are You Joining Us For The Challenge???
"How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge
If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challenge is for you. This FREE 5-day challenge will show you exactly what you need to do to transform your pastoral staff into high performers so that you can spend more time with your family while pastoring a growing church.
We...2021-04-2932 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH70 How to Know When to Shut a Ministry DownAs a lead pastor, you will be faced with the difficult decision of shutting a ministry down in your church. In this episode, we talk about how to identify the ministries that need shut down and how to do it in a way that is life-giving and energizing.
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"How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge
If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challenge is for you. Thi...2021-04-2837 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH69 How to Avoid Death By MeetingAre You Joining Us For The Challenge???
"How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge
If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challenge is for you. This FREE 5-day challenge will show you exactly what you need to do to transform your pastoral staff into high performers so that you can spend more time with your family while pastoring a growing church.
We will go live starting May 3 for 5 days and show you exactly wh...2021-04-2731 min
Pastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH68 How to Never Have to Micromanage Anyone Ever AgainNone of us want to be micro managers. Well, in this episode, you are going to learn the 5 things you can do to never be a micromanager again2021-04-2335 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH67 How to Graciously Let Someone Go From Your Pastoral StaffSo you have to let a pastoral staff member go? Let us show you how to do it graciously and not feel guilty about it.
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"How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge
If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challenge is for you. This FREE 5-day challenge will show you exactly what you need to do to transform your pastoral staff into high per...2021-04-2234 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH66 The 5 Toxic Pastor Types Potentially Stunting Your Church's GrowthThere are a lot of things that can stunt your church's growth. One of them is having a toxic pastoral staff member. In this episode we identify a few types of pastoral staff members you may have on your team that will sabotage the mission of your church and keep you from healthy church growth.
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"How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge
If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a da...2021-04-2130 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH65 How to Create a Family Culture Among Your Pastoral StaffIf you want to boost the chemistry of the pastoral staff while also increasing productivity, then this episode is for you. I am joined again by Dr. Jason Baca and we discuss how you can do both by treating your pastoral staff like family and creating a family-like atmosphere.
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"How to Skyrocket Your Pastoral Staff’s Productivity" Challenge
If you are a Lead Pastor and you feel like your pastoral staff has more potential than what you see on a day-to-day basis, this challenge is for you...2021-04-2053 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH64 How To Pastor a Growing Church and Have More Time With Your FamilyIn this episode, I am joined by my friend Dr. Jason Baca, author of the book "Mastering Motivation: How to Get People to Buy Into Your Vision, Own Their Rolls, and Perform at the Highest Level". Together we explore what you, as a Lead Pastor, need to do so that you can pastor a growing church and spend more time with your family. This key will give you the freedom in ministry you have always wanted without feeling guilty or overwhelmed.
We also introduced a new project we have been working on:
How to Skyrocket Yo...2021-04-2031 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH63 The Importance of Life Giving ConversationsHey Pastor! Want more people attending your discipleship experience?
Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to encourage more people to attend your discipleship experience. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours today for only $7. That’s it!
What you will get for just $7 is the framework I use to create engaging discipleship experiences, but along with that, you will also get a step-by-step onesheet that you will be able to use to create your very own engaging discipleship experience.
I have some other bonuses in th...2021-04-0917 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH62 I Have My Vaccine...Do You?Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience?
Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours today for only $7. That’s it!
What you will get for just $7 is the framework I use to create engaging discipleship experiences, but along with that, you will also get a step-by-step onesheet that you will be able to use to create your very own engaging discipleship experience.
I have some other bonuses in there as we...2021-04-0817 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH61 Succeeding at Home and in MinistryIn this Live Wednesday episode, Pastor Matt and I debrief about Easter weekend and discuss how ministry can impact families if we are intentional about how we balance ministry and family.
We also discuss what in the world is on Pastor Matt's face!
Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience?
Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours today for only $7. That’s it!
What you will get for jus...2021-04-0854 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH60 So, Pastor, What Do You Do During the WeekPeople have no idea what we do during the week as pastors and ministry leaders. Well, here is a simple and effective way to help them have a better idea, and populate your social media feeds at the same time. Highly effective, super simple, and takes no time at all. Learn how in this episode.
Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience?
Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours today for only $7. T...2021-04-0614 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH59 Word of Encouragement for Easter WeekendIn this episode, I am giving all the pastors and ministry out there a little encouragement as we dive into the Easter weekend. We have planned, prepared, studied, set things up, and done a million little tasks to get ready for this weekend. We have prayed that God would move and now it is time to allow him to do so.
Take a few minutes today to listen in and be encouraged as you get ready to execute one of the most important weekends of the year.
Unique Ministry Coaching Approach Offers A...2021-04-0209 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH58 Get Those Guests to Come Back Next WeekEaster is almost here and are you ready to follow up with all the guests who are about to visit on Sunday? The nice thing is that it doesn't take very long to set it up, it will make your ministry simpler, and it will keep your guests coming back next week. I am talking about creating a simple email sequence that runs automatically week after week and keeps new quests engaged and coming back. In this episode, I talk about how to have an engaging email sequence that connects and communicates information that keeps people coming back.
2021-04-0124 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH57 There is a Test Coming This Weekend...Are You Ready for It?This weekend there is a test to see if you are in an emotionally healthy place. The question is, will you pass the test. Today we discuss how to prepare for the test and what you need to do if you don't pass.
2021-03-3123 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH56 What To Do When You Are Rejected For That New JobLooking for a new ministry position, but hearing the words "I'm sorry, but we have decided to go in a different direction" never settles well. In today's episode, I share what you can do to absorb those words, process them, and start moving toward the position God has for you.
Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience?
Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours today for only $7. That’s it...2021-03-3020 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH55 A Kids' Perspective on EasterToday I am joined by my son Aiden and he gives us a Kid's perspective on Easter.
Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience?
Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is yours today for only $7. That’s it!
What you will get for just $7 is the framework I use to create engaging discipleship experiences, but along with that, you will also get a step-by-step onesheet that you will be...2021-03-2917 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH54 What You Need to Be a Confident Pastor and LeaderWhat would happen if pastors and ministry leaders around the country had incredible faith that God could do anything AND had the confidence in themselves to do everything God had called them to do. Today we are going to discuss the 3 pillars of confidence and what you can do to increase your confidence right now. 2021-03-2631 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH53 6 Keys to Building and Keeping a Great Ministry TeamPastors are moving positions, churches, and even complete vocations. What this means for churches all over the country is a lot of ministry positions being vacated and a lot of pastors looking for new places to land.
It also means a lot of anxiety and effort is going to be placed on either trying to keep staff members from leaving or finding new pastors and ministry leaders to join their team. Today's episode is focused on what you can do to keep your team in tact, or to build the team you will love to serve with...2021-03-2526 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH52 How to Get an Interview With Your ResumeIn the aftermath of 2020, we are entering a season of great ministry leader transition. Pastors are exiting for a variety of reasons which is creating a lot of open positions in all areas of ministry. If you are a pastor looking to fill one of these open positions, my question to you is, will your resume get you an interview? If your resume is not designed to get you an interview, then you really shouldn't send it out. Instead, you should listen to this episode and learn how to restructure your resume so you will get an interview for...2021-03-2417 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH51 3 Ways to Make Tired Days Productive DaysYesterday we celebrated our 50th episode and had some technical challenges that keep the podcast from going live. So after celebrating yesterday, fixing the tech issues, and getting the podcast out for everyone...I'm tired today.
So, how do you handle days where you just don't want to get up and go, but instead you want to hang in bed, cozy on the couch with a movie or book, but you can't. In this episode, I give you 3 things you can do to make your tired days become productive days.
Do you wish more people we...2021-03-2317 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH50 What 2020 Taught Us for 2021In this special episode, Pastor Matt and I look over the last 50 episodes of the Ministry Hackers podcast. We explore the lessons we learned from 2020, and look ahead to 2021 and how we can be better prepared for the unknown, the ministry shifts we will inevitably face, and the innovative opportunities we are going to be able to take advantage of.
Do you wish more people were part of your discipleship experience?
Today, I want to give you my step-by-step guide to fix your discipleship woes. I call it the Design Engaging Discipleship Framework and it is...2021-03-2352 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH49 What You Should Be Doing Today...It is Friday, the weekend is here, Spring is around the corner, Easter is on the horizon, and it is a wonderful day to serve the Lord. I believe the Lord has given me a word for you today that I share in this episode of the Ministry Hackers podcast. The word is Rest. I don't know about you, but life is busy and getting busier. Ministry never stops and often times it is hard to have a day off, to observe a Sabbath, but today God is telling us to rest in his presence. Check out today's episode...2021-03-1917 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH48 6 Ways to Tell Better StoriesEvery time you have people together, whether it is a service, small group, class, or event, people want an experience they will remember. Part of creating an engaging experience is telling great stories that pull them in, bring out emotions, and creates a memory. As pastors and ministry leaders, we need to be able to tell great stories.
In this episode of the Ministry Hackers podcast, I am going to give you 6 Ways to Tell Better Stories. They aren't what you probably think of, so they are probably 6 ways you need to start focusing on.
2021-03-1827 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH47 Would You Reach Your Captives for JesusHappy St. Patrick's Day!!! In this episode, we look at the life of Saint Patrick. Who he really was, what tragedy happened to him as a boy, and how that shaped his whole life. We also look how his example in his life serves as a lesson for us in 2021.
Get ready for our 50th episode!!! For our 50th episode, my cohost Pastor Matt returns to celebrate our first year of the podcast, look at what has happened since we launched, and what is coming up in the future episodes.
How Can Ministry Hackers Serve Yo...2021-03-1721 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH46 The Key to Building a Great TeamDo you wish your ministry team was better, more enjoyable, and added fun and excitement to your ministry experience? In this episode, we discuss the key to building a great team in ministry. It isn't really hard, but it does take some intentionality on your part, some discipline, and the ability to sit back and not be in charge for a moment. Easy peasy, right?
How Can Ministry Hackers Serve You?
Hey Pastor, If you want to be supported in your ministry like never before, have a sounding board to process ideas, or want to p...2021-03-1618 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH45 Can't We All Just Get Along?It's been a year!
One year ago today churches all over the country had to start making some of the toughest ministry decisions we have ever had to make. Since then, we have been off the map and figuring out ministry in a completely new world. That is the essence of Ministry Hackers and today marks one year where God sparked the idea inside Dr. Brandon Pardekooper.
In this episode, he takes a look at a challenge he sent out to Pastors and Ministry leaders one year ago, and still rings true today.
H...2021-03-1520 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH44 Are You Paying Attention to This Issue Your Congregation is Dealing WithIn this episode, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper shoots from the hip a little as he shares his thoughts and feelings about how we as pastors and ministry leaders should be responding to an issue our congregations are dealing with. He issues a challenge for us to place people first and take time to really pay attention to the fact a large number of people in our country, communities, and our congregations are dealing with grief at a level that hasn't been seen in decades. The question is, are we paying attention to it and ministering to those who are hurting. 2021-03-1118 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH43 5 Ways You Can Feel More Accomplished in MinistryMinistry can sometimes feel this never-ending hamster wheel of tasks, events, and services, and sometimes we find ourselves asking the question, am I really accomplishing anything?
In this episode, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper discusses how you can feel more accomplished in ministry by getting more of the things you want to do done, by focusing your efforts, and by enjoying the fruits of your labor in the end. With these 5 Ways, you will have a renewed, fresh energy for ministry.
How Can Ministry Hackers Help You?
Hey Pastor, If you want to...2021-03-1026 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH42 Set Your New Staff Members Up for SuccessI was in a new church, new city, and completely new part of the country. The culture shock was overwhelming for me right out of Bible College, and had this one thing been in place, I may have stayed for a year instead of a month.
Over the next several months there will be a lot of new pastoral hires for a lot of churches, and this experience can make the difference between a new staff member staying a year or staying 5 years. If you want to increase your staff retention, then you need to understand how t...2021-03-0925 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH41 Pastor, Are Your Burning Out? Let's Find Out.It's Monday!!!
For pastors and ministry leaders, Monday's can be a mixed bag. Some are on cloud 9 because yesterday went so well, while others are frustrated, discouraged, and perpetually exhausted because yesterday didn't go as well as expected.
What happens when more Monday's are the latter than the former? Do you feel like you can't go on any longer?
In this episode, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper defines burnout, which may be surprising to see how prone pastors and ministry leaders are to it. He also discusses the signs of burning out, and then practical...2021-03-0833 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH40 I Didn't Belong, But I Knew I Was CalledFor me, it happened in the back of a chapel service my Freshman year of Bible College. I didn't belong there. I didn't fit in. I wasn't anyone's first pick, but I was there. I was there for only one reason...I knew I was called to be there. The confidence I had knowing I was called to be there is what opened the for me to be there when it happened....the moment that changed my life. How did it happen for you?
Hey Pastor, If you want to be supported in your ministry like never b...2021-03-0420 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH39 Be Intentional About This Current Shift Happening In Your ChurchIt's happening in your church right now and you don't even know it. Maybe you know it, and if so, what are you doing about it? If you are like a lot of pastors and ministry leaders, you aren't doing anything. You are just focused on getting back to normal, whatever that means. But, that's not who we are at Ministry Hackers. Our focus is to be pastors and ministry leaders who are intentional about how we do ministry, how we impact our communities, and how we disciple individuals. So, it is time to be intentional about guiding this...2021-03-0426 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH38 Without This One Thing, Your Discipleship Is IncompleteOver the last year, most of us have learned that our discipleship experience is lacking. We have known for years that people weren't attending our discipleship classes, groups, courses, the way we felt like they should, but this year it became evident how bad things have gotten. So, many of us are starting to turn our attention to developing or improving our discipleship experiences. But, my guess is, you are leaving one vital piece out, and it could be the gamechanger you need.
If you are not yet part of the Ministry Hackers community, join the Facebook g...2021-03-0220 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH37 Be Encouraged and Stay in ThereIt is March of 2021 and we are approaching the one-year mark before COVID19 and the world was thrust into chaos. Unfortunately, many pastors and ministry leaders are still overwhelmed, frustrated, and feel like quitting. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper gives a little encouragement to stick in there and stay the course.
If you are not yet part of the Ministry Hackers community, join the Facebook group here.
Online discipleship is the next step in the ministry transition we are all part of. This FREE framework shows you how to create engaging co...2021-03-0119 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH36 Welcome to 2021Welcome to 2021!!! I am excited about what this year is going to bring all of us as Ministry Hackers. It is not secret 2020 was a challenge likewe have never navigated before, but 2021 has new promises, new possibilities, and God is excited for what is coming. At the same time, 2021 feels a lot like 2020 and I wanted to start with a word of encouragement for us all. 2021-01-0612 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH35 The Missing Piece in Your Sermons with Pastor MattIn this episode, Pastor Matt and I discuss something that I fight all the time when I am preaching, but I know I need to do more of it. It isn't because I don't value it, but it is because I am not wired this way. Pastor Matthew and I unpack how to maximize the impact of your sermons by using this one simple tool as often as you can.
Come be part of the Ministry Hackers community by joining us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ministryhackers2020-10-2336 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH34 Mary Valloni and Fundraising FreedomI am so excited for this episode because I get to interview Mary Valloni, Author of the book Fundraising Freedom. She specialized in helping nonprofits and ministries increase their giving, overcome financial challenges, and connect with donors inside and outside their immediate sphere of influence. It is a great conversation and Mary is a delight to be with.
You can find her book on her website at https://maryvalloni.com, as well as resources for pastors, churches, and nonprofits.2020-10-2038 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH33 Interview Jimmy Banks Praise ChurchIn this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing one of my dear friends, Pastor Jimmy Banks.
Jimmy is one of the most dynamic pastors I have ever known and the best youth pastor you have never heard of. I have always appreciated his humility and genuine heart and we talk a little bit about that along with how he structures all the Next Gen ministries he oversees.
Are you a pastor or ministry leader? Then you need to come over to the website and join our awesome community of pastors and ministry leaders just lik...2020-10-1951 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH32 What You Need to Get Through These Next Few MonthsIn this episode, I talk about the one thing you need right now as a pastor or ministry leader. Not only do you need it for right now, but you need it to get through the next several months. If you don't have this, you are going to wish you did.
Join the Ministry Hacker community by visiting the website: https://ministryhackers.com/home2020-10-1311 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH31 My Favorite Office Event of the Year You Should Get Started OnIn this episode, I share my favorite office event of the year. I know it isn't Christmas or anyone's birthday, but it is an event on the calendar that I look forward to all year long. It also makes my life as a pastor and the lives of my staff 100 times easier.
If you are not part of the Ministry Hacker community, yet, then you need to come on over and join us. https://ministryhackers.com/home2020-10-1225 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH30 Mary Stegmiller Life Lessons from King David and GrandmaIn this episode, I have the opportunity to interview Mary Stegmiller, author of the book, "Life Lessons from King David and Grandma". This is an incredible book of insight into the life of David, vulnerability by Mary, and creativity. In the interview, we discuss how this book was a long time in the making, and how it is designed to be used as a resource for Bible Studies and Small Group settings.
Join the book launch Oct. 10 @ 7p: https://www.facebook.com/4ugrandma/
Find out more about the book and Mary on the website: https://ali...2020-10-0923 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH29 It is Time For Us to Adopt an Abundance MindsetIn this episode, I discuss the one thing that may be holding the church back, may be holding you back as a pastor, and maybe holding your church back from becoming all that God has called you to be. There is a great chasm between an abundance mindset and a scarcity mindset, and I think it is time for us to evaluate where we are.
If you are not part of the Ministry Hacker community yet, you need to come on over and join. Visit the website and grow in your skills, relationships, and confidence as a pa...2020-10-0814 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH28 Why Its Time to Begin Sermon PlanningIn this episode, I am joined by my illustrious cohost, Pastor Matt, and we discuss why now is the time to start planning your sermons for 2021. I know, most of us have been hoping 2021 would just get here so we can get 2020 over with. But, are you ready to execute 2021? Pastor Matt and I give you the reasons why you need to start working on your 2021 sermon calendar and some tips on how to start planning.
Join the Ministry Hackers community by visiting our website: https://ministryhackers.com2020-10-0741 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH27 Ty Buckingham and Better Than JesusIn this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Ty Buckingham, author of two books, "The Holy Spirit is Not a Bird" and his latest, "Better Than Jesus". We also take some time to talk about the Holy Spirit Conference, what he is seeing as he travels to churches around the country, and a quick ministry hack to add to your tool belt.
You can get Ty's books and learn more about the Holy Spirit Conference by visiting his website: https://www.tybuckingham.com/
Are you a Pastor or ministry leader looking to connect with othe...2020-10-0638 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH26 What Gandalf Says to PastorsIn this episode, I reflect on a quote from one of my favorite movies of all time. The words spoken by Gandalf were profound in the context of the movie, but also profound for us today. It is an encouragement as we continue to walk through trying and difficult times.
It is time for you to join the Ministry Hackers community. I am so excited about all the things we are seeing among the pastors and ministry leaders in the group, and we would love to add your story to our community. You can join by visiting th...2020-10-0513 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH25 Planting a Church in Pandemic Allen KendrickIn this episode of the Ministry Hacker podcast, I interview our very own Allen Kendrick!
A year and a half ago Allen felt God call him to plant a church...little did he know he was going to have to do it in the middle of a national crisis. Hear Allen's story and what amazing things God has done in him as a pastor along the way.
Plus learn a very cool ministry hack to move more people from social media to sitting in the sanctuary.
If you are a pastor or ministry leader...2020-10-0231 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH24 Are You Practicing this Servant Leadership Skill?In this episode, I pull a ministry hack from the book "Ordering Your Private World" by Gordon McDonald. In it, he explains how you can increase your productivity, effectiveness, and enjoyment of your days. I unpack that simple hack so you can get your daily rhythm down.
Get your own copy of "Ordering Your Private World". https://amzn.to/2Gef5gD
If you are not already part of the Ministry Hacker community, you need to click on over and join our dynamic group of pastors and ministry leaders. https://ministryhackers.com/home2020-10-0113 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH23 Are You Out of Rhythm With Your DayIn this episode, I pull a ministry hack from the book "Ordering Your Private World" by Gordon McDonald. In it, he explains how you can increase your productivity, effectiveness, and enjoyment of your days. I unpack that simple hack so you can get your daily rhythm down.
Get your own copy of "Ordering Your Private World".
If you are not already part of the Ministry Hacker community, you need to click on over and join our dynamic group of pastors and ministry leaders.
2020-09-3013 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH22 Author Focus Chris McClure and The Way to GreatnessIn this episode, I interview Ministry Hacker Chris McClure, author of the book "The Way to Greatness". Chris has had a career in ministry serving as an executive pastor, but in recent years transitioned to being a pastor of executives. He shares with us his framework for discovering greatness in our own lives, and he has an interesting perspective on how we can successfully navigate our current global situation.
You can get your FREE copy of "The Way to Greatness" here.
You can also sign up to get updates on his new book, "The Magnetic L...2020-09-2942 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH21 How Are Your Leaders Doing?In this episode, I explain why it is time to regroup with your closest leaders and check on how they are doing.
Since March most of us have been responding to the most immediate needs in front of us, trying to keep our congregations engaged, rolling with social distancing guidelines, and who knows what else is on your plate.
But, when was the last time you checked in with your leaders. Those closest to you?
Our group needs great pastors and ministry leaders like you. Jump on over the Ministry Hackers home page and join our insider community. We can't...2020-09-2814 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH20 A Productivity Boost You've Never Been TaughtIn this episode, I give you a simple ministry hack no one has ever taught you before that will boost your productivity, lower your stress levels, and allow you to plan so far ahead you will be able to go hit the Frisbee Golf range.2020-09-2511 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH19 Focus Your Message on One ThingIn this episode, I share a tip from Andy Stanley's book "Can We Do That". In it, he talks about how to streamline your messaging so that you avoid causing information overload and you increase the level of engagement your congregation and teams have with your message.2020-09-2410 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH18 Engage Volunteers Even When They Aren't Returning to ChurchIn this episode, Pastor Matt and I discuss how to engage your volunteers, even if they aren't coming to your live services. Just because your volunteers are not able to come, doesn't mean they can't serve. Some of them are even looking for opportunities to serve but aren't sure how. We give you some practical tips on how to keep people engaged and feeling part of what is going on at your church.2020-09-2327 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH17 Author Jake Johnson and "A King's Return"In this episode, I am joined by Jake Johnson, author of the book "A King's Return". This first book in a trilogy explores the fantasy world of Islandia. When there was already a lack of peace among the kingdoms, the Steward King is killed and his young son is thrust into the seat of King. He must find a way to bring Islandia together while they continue to wait for the return of their beloved King Eloy.2020-09-2222 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH16 Sowing on Healthy SoilIn this episode, I unpack the parable of the sower with a little bit of a different application of the lesson Jesus was teaching. We can invest our time, energy, and resources into many different people, but too often we invest our time and energy into the wrong people and miss out on some great leaders along the way.2020-09-2112 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH15 Online Church is Here to Stay, But Is It The AnswerIn this episode, I touch on the hot topic in ministry: online church. I reveal the reason that even though I believe that online church is here to stay, and should, why I think it isn't the answer to church growth. Before you stone me, or pat me on the back, make sure you listen to the reason why because it may not be what you expect.2020-09-1815 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH14 Create and Utilize a Personal DashboardIn this episode, I share a personal hack I have used for a couple of years now. I am always trying to find ways to make my time more efficient and systems that run themselves. This one helps me get all the resources and steps in front of me in one place, and it is pretty simple to put together and maintain. This episode is inspired by Chris McClure's The Great Life Podcast episode titled "Use Your Resources" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-life-podcast/id1475553119?i=1000491300830) If you haven't done it yet, you need to jump over to our...2020-09-1709 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH13 Change by Choice or By ForceIn this episode, I discuss how we are all facing change at a level most of us are not used to. We have two choices presented to us...we can either choose to change on our own and orchestrate it ourselves, or we can wait till it is forced upon us. The choice is in our hands now. What will we do?2020-09-1610 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH12 The Keys to Facilitating the Success of OthersIn this episode, I pull from a chapter in my book, Millennial Leadership, and discuss how you can increase your influence by facilitating the success of others. As leaders, our focus should not be leveraging people to facilitate our own success, but we should leverage our influence to make others around us successful.2020-09-1525 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH11 Creating Connections Through Virtual PartnershipsIn this episode, I steal a page from the Pastor's Secret Blueprint for an Engaging Church. We are all looking for ways to engage people in our communities, so I thought it would be a good time to share a simple strategy for creating a virtual relationship with local businesses.2020-09-1122 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH10 Bridging the Generational Gap for Building Successful TeamsIn this episode, Pastor Matt and I talk about my book Millennial Leadership and how it is designed to create common ground, collaboration, and increased team morale.2020-09-1032 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH09 Church Can Be Strong If We Choose to BeIn this episode, I discuss the incredible impact this COVID pandemic has had on the church, how the numbers are not looking good for the church in America, but how I believe we should be responding to glorify God. This could be our greatest moment, I believe.2020-09-0709 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH08 Im a Finalist and Now Its Time to Beat JimIn this episode, I make a big announcement about my book, Millennial Leadership, and how you can help me beat Jim Edwards. You can purchase the book and help me beat Jim by visiting my website: https://brandonpardekooper.com/millennialleadership2020-09-0415 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH07 From the Closet to the PulpitIn this episode, I talk about how I overcame a detour in my road to ministry and how my coming out of the closet is directly linked to God's plan in your life.2020-09-0310 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH06 Are You Sure You Can't Do That?You think you can't do it, but I think you can. You just need to try again.2020-09-0211 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH05 Using Micro-commitments in MinistryIn this episode, I talk about one of the biggest challenges we all have with getting enough volunteers and how we can increase overall engagement in our churches and ministries by using micro-commitments.2020-09-0105 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH04 Practice the One Minute PauseIn this episode, I give you a tool, the one minute pause, that will provide clarity in your work as well as more productivity, less stress, and greater innovation opportunities.2020-08-3109 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH03 The Lost MonkeyIn this episode, discover what my wife and I looked all over the country for and what that has to do with you.2020-08-2812 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH02 Brainstorming Tool for New Ministry IdeasThis brainstorming tool will give you more innovative ministry ideas than you can use.2020-08-2712 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH01: How to Bring Them From Their Smartphone into Your SanctuaryBoost your Engagement Experience with these simple tweaks.2020-08-2612 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMH00 How will we survive 2020?How are we going to get through this next season in our churches and ministries?2020-08-1816 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG15 Final Episode: Digital DiscipleshipIn this final episode Pastor Matt and I discuss how to effectively do digital discipleship.2020-08-1046 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG14 The Primary Source of Church GrowthBig Announcement!!! Also, what every church needs but many neglect in their church growth.2020-07-2737 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG13 Why Church Growth Doesn't Require a Big Budgetin this episode, we discuss why your budget is not the reason your church isn't growing.2020-07-1351 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG12 Being Called into the MinistryOur calling into ministry is all very unique and personal. Pastor Matt and Dr. Pardekooper share their calling and some practical advice for those starting out.2020-06-2939 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG11 Keys to Keep Pastors Productive When Working From HomeAs pastors all over the country continue to work from home, these valuable keys will keep each one focused and productive.2020-06-1538 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG10 How to Keep Bad Decisions From Sinking Your MinistryMake better decisions with this powerful process the guys discuss in this episode.2020-06-0159 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG9 Tools to Help You Be Productive in MinistryThe key to a productive and efficient ministry is having a suite of effective tools in your toolbox to help you keep all the tasks, demands, and projects in order. This episode covers useful tools to help you do just that.2020-05-1843 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG8 Master Social Media to Increase Online EngagementOver the last couple of months you have figured out how to have church online...now it is time to figure out how to engage your new online venue.2020-05-0439 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG7 Churches Are Doing What During This Pandemic?In this episode, Dr. Pardekooper and Pastor Matt celebrate some of the awesome things churches are doing in response to this pandemic, while also exploring the question, how do we continue for the long term.2020-04-2046 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG6 When Will Church Return to Normal?By using scenario planning, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper and Pastor Matt Wazbinski reveal to you what possible scenarios there are for your church as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.2020-04-0646 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG5 Being Innovative in Uncertain TimesCOVID-19 has turned the world upside down, which means it is the time for the church to rise. This simple tool will equip you to innovate in this time of disruption.2020-03-2356 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG4 How to Say 'No' to Your Lead Pastor Part 2In ministry you will be faced with a situation where you will need to tell your Lead Pastor 'no', so here is how to do it well.2020-03-0953 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG3 How to Say 'No' to Your Lead Pastor Part 1In ministry you will be faced with a situation where you will need to tell your Lead Pastor 'no', so here is how to do it well.2020-02-2440 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG2 Get Your Lead Pastor to Say 'Yes' to Your Crazy IdeasWhen you have a crazy idea, here are 3 keys to getting your Lead Pastor to say 'yes' to it.2020-02-1040 minPastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMTG1 Church and Sports: Super Bowl LIVSuper Bowl is right around the corner. Should the church leverage the opportunity or set itself apart from the cultural event.2020-01-2228 min