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6 Tips for Effective 1-on-1 Meetings

Will Browning

Meetings shouldn't be your entire ministry, but they can play a huge role in what you do! Here's some helpful advice as you make appointments with the church members you shepherd.
Podcast Episode

Starting Small Groups in a New Church

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 760

Episode 760 Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham spend some time with pastor, author, and discipleship consultant Spence Shelton to uncover the role community groups play in the life of the local church. Tune in to discover how you can...
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How to Train Your Launch Team

If you're new to church planting, you're likely coming onto the scene with just as many questions as you have ambition. So, here are some tips, tricks, and guidance to help you consider the best ways to lead your launch team in this new season.
Podcast Episode

Leadership Development for the Next Generation

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 759

Episode 759 Host Ed Stetzer meets with Lifeway’s Director of Leadership Todd Adkins to explore the relationship between the body of Christ—the church—and its next generation of young leaders. Tune in to discover so much more about the church’s responsibility...
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4 Things to Look for in Your Next Ministry Partner

You can't pursue the work of a fruitful, healthy ministry on your own... but you can make a wise, informed decision about who will walk alongside you as you lead. So, here are some tips for picking your ministry partner well.
Podcast Episode

Warning Signs for Leadership Failure

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 758

Episode 758 Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham team back up with author, speaker, and church planting director Scott Thomas to dive even more deeply into the role that failure plays in leaders’ lives. Tune in to discover how you...
3 Ways Rest Rewires Us
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3 Ways Rest Rewires Us

The work of pastors and planters is often grueling work. So, how are we to navigate the difficulties of ministry life professionally while still pursuing the Lord personally? The answer isn't as counterintuitive as it may seem: through rest.
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Mistakes that Leaders Make

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 757

Episode 757 Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham team up with pastor, author, and church planting director Scott Thomas to discuss the lessons they’ve learned throughout their years in ministry. Tune in to hear more about how prayer, desperation, and...
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5 Pointers for Preaching to Small Crowds

Scripture says to be prepared to preach the Word in season and out of season. So, here are a few things to remember in those slower seasons when feeding a smaller flock.
Podcast Episode

Leadership Challenges Post-Pandemic

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 756

Episode 756 Host Ed Stetzer meets with leadership extraordinaire Todd Adkins to dive into the ways the pandemic has impacted our leaders’ discipleship and development. Tune in to learn how you can empower your people to better lead through intentional...
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3 Church Planter-Friendly Jobs You’ll Thrive In

You can't exactly clock in and out of your work as a church planter. If your role in ministry entails bivocational pastoring, then this occupational guide for planters may be for you.
Podcast Episode

The Ever-Learning Preacher

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 755

Episode 755 Host Ed Stetzer meets with writer, professor, and missionary Trevin Wax to discuss the responsibility of preachers and teachers to further the knowledge of their craft. Listen to learn why the congregation, culture, and context you shepherd deserve...
5 Characteristics of a Good Children’s Ministry Director
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5 Characteristics of a Good Children’s Ministry Director

Your congregation and its families play an essential role in the life of your church. As a result, the man or woman who equips them in the ways of the Lord is crucial. So, here are 5 things to look for as you determine the next leader of your children's ministry.
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10 Steps to Cultivate More Engaged Listeners During Your Sermon

Tony Merida

In the age of small screens and attention spans, it's harder than ever to maintain the interest of an audience. So, here are 10 steps you can incorporate into your sermon preparation and presentation to captivate your congregation as you proclaim the name of Jesus.
Podcast Episode

H3 Leader: Part 2

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 754

Episode 754 Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham join Brad Lomenick for the second installment of their discussion on humble, hungry, and hustle-driven leadership. Listen as they delve even further into the topic of church-planting leader development, especially through the...
4 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for the Fall
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4 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for the Fall

Noah Oldham

All year long we wait for the summertime season. Yet even here in this highly-anticipated time of year, our ministries still continue. So, here are 4 ways to use this season well, all to the glory of God and the good of your congregation.
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3 Ways to Help Your Core Team Thrive

Dean Fulks

First-time planters and first-time parents share so much of the same experience. Here are three key lessons to learn as you seek to nurture and care for your new core team.
Podcast Episode

H3 Leader: Part 1

New Churches Podcast Season 1 Episode 753

Episode 753 Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham spend time with author, speaker, and consultant Brad Lomenick examining the impact of humble, hungry, and hustle-driven leadership within the church planting context. Here’s how you can level up your personal and...