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How do you define the health of your church? Are you measuring it based on your attendance, website views, and registrations for the next bible study? The Unstuck Group has created helpful tools and assessments to help churches better identify the status of their church health. In this episode, we sat down with Sean Bublitz, […]

As spiritual leaders, pastors and church leaders shoulder significant responsibilities within their congregations and communities. According to recent statistics, these responsibilities can have a profound impact on their mental health. A study conducted by Duke Divinity School found that 75% of pastors experience significant stress-related crises at least once in their ministry, while 35% report being overwhelmed […]

Your digital presence is more than just creating trending content and going viral. It’s about connecting and providing ministry to those beyond your Sunday services. In this episode of Church Leadership Labs, we sat down with Nils Smith to discuss how to view social media as a ministry instead of marketing and maximize your digital […]

First impressions are powerful when it comes to growing your church, and you only get one chance to make them positive and memorable. That’s why, every so often, it’s essential to step back and look at your church through the eyes of a first-time visitor. While 83% of people searching for a new place of […]

It can be a challenge for many churches to engage their communities and reach unchurched people fully. Barna data states that “28% of the adult population has not attended a church event, including services in the last six years.” The church is the hope of the world and we are called to reach those around […]

Children’s Ministry is a vital component of any church, providing children with a strong foundation of faith and creating a nurturing environment for their spiritual growth. To maximize the impact of your ministry to children, your Children’s Pastor must have a clear vision, purpose, and goal for your ministry, and your church must have volunteers with […]

Do you consider being a small church something to embrace or a stage to move on from? In this episode of Church Leadership Lab, we talk with Karl Vaters as he shares how to thrive as a small church and feel empowered to lead right where God has you.  Defining a Small Church Small is […]

To run a successful ministry, accurate accounting is necessary. In church accounting, accountability takes precedence over profitability. And managing finances efficiently, meeting legal requirements, and achieving the mission is crucial to inspire confidence in current and potential members. Accounting can be intricate, and costly mistakes can happen. It is crucial to prevent these errors to […]

Digital Communication is a crucial part of a church’s discipleship strategy. Through various communication tools, you can show up and communicate with your congregation, not just on Sundays but every day of the week. In this episode of Church Leadership Labs, Jonathan Deatherage, Senior Church Consultant, and previous Church Communications Director, shares insights and direction […]

As a church leader, fostering unity among your staff is crucial for building a healthy and thriving community. When your staff is united and works together toward a common vision, you create a peaceful and positive culture within your church that is warm and welcoming for your members and new visitors. To help guide you […]