Ready Set Grow Podcast

Ready Set Grow
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Welcome to Ready Set Grow, where we help pastors and church leaders break growth barriers, build healthy teams, and lead thriving churches.Led by Scott and Hunter Wilson, Ready Set Grow equips pastors with proven frameworks like the 5 Shifts and the Middle Method system that create clarity, momentum, and sustainable growth. www.readysetgrowchurch.com

  1. 4D AGO

    The 5 Keys to a Sustainable Volunteer System | Ep 31

    Most churches don’t struggle to find volunteers. They struggle to keep them. If you want help building the systems your church needs to create a sustainable, life-giving volunteer culture, learn more about joining our RSG Mastermind here: https://www.readysetgrowchurch.com/pricing In this conversation, Scott, Hunter, and Mark break down the five keys to building a volunteer system that actually works—one that develops people, supports real life, and scales as your church grows. This isn’t about filling roles. It’s about building a structure that sustains healthy teams. Healthy churches don’t just recruit more people. They build systems where people grow. Timestamps: 00:00 Why volunteer systems break down 00:55 The burnout cycle most churches miss 01:40 “Lifetime commitment, no appreciation” 02:20 Why volunteers end up leaving 03:00 The real problem: filling roles vs developing people 03:45 The 3 outcomes of a healthy system 04:10 Key #1: Sustainable (why solo roles fail) 05:10 Key #2: Significant (does it actually matter?) 05:30 Key #3: Suitable (gifting + season of life) 07:00 Why seasonal commitments change everything 07:20 Key #4: Satisfying (people should want to serve) 08:00 Key #5: Strengthening (serving should grow people) 08:40 The mindset shift: people are the mission 09:45 How to evaluate your current system If you have a question or topic you’d like us to tee up on a future episode, email us at hey@readysetgrowchurch.com

    13 min

  2. MAY 6

    This Post-Salvation Process Changes Everything | Ep 30

    Most churches celebrate when someone gets saved. But what happens next is just as crucial as the decision itself. If you want help building the systems and structure your church needs to steward people well after they say yes to Jesus, learn more about joining our RSG Mastermind here: https://www.readysetgrowchurch.com/pricing In this episode, the Scott, Hunter, and Mark unpack one of the most overlooked gaps in ministry: what happens after someone says yes to Jesus. Because salvation is not the finish line—it is the starting point. They break down why having a clear, repeatable process for new believers is essential, and how baptism becomes a powerful next step when it is intentional, explained well, and followed up with care. This is not about adding complexity. It is about being prepared—so that when God moves, your church knows exactly what to do next. If your church wants to grow, you cannot just focus on the moment of salvation. You need a process that helps people take their next step. If you have a question or topic you’d like us to tee up on a future episode, email us at hey@readysetgrowchurch.com Timestamps: 00:00 What happens after someone gets saved? 01:16 Why you need a plan for new believers 01:52 Why baptism is the next step 04:37 The retention power of baptism 06:18 How to actually capture decisions 08:15 Creating connection immediately after salvation 10:23 What to say about baptism (5 reasons) 12:22 Turning baptism into an evangelism moment 15:03 Building your follow-up process 16:17 Why baptism starts with relationship 18:29 Using invitations to drive impact 19:03 The 3-step activation plan

    21 min

  3. APR 29

    The Missing Role Behind Healthy Church Growth | Ep 29

    Healthy churches do not grow because the pastor works harder. They grow when vision and execution are working together. If you want help building the systems and team structure your church needs to grow, learn more about the RSG Mastermind here: https://www.readysetgrowchurch.com/pricing In this episode, the Scott, Hunter, and Mark break down the difference between a visionary leader and a visionary driver—and why that relationship becomes essential as a church grows. This is not just about delegation. It is about building a leadership model that protects clarity, prevents team whiplash, and helps the pastor stay focused on the work only they can do. They also unpack the hidden risks on both sides of the relationship: visionary leaders who move too fast, and drivers who can become resistant, pessimistic, or overlooked. If your church is growing and things feel harder to hold together, this conversation gives language and structure to what may be missing. Healthy growth is not built by one person doing everything. It is built when the right people are in the right lanes at the right time. Timestamps: 00:00 The role most churches are missing 01:22 Visionary leader vs. driver (what’s the difference?) 03:14 The “whiplash effect” pastors create 05:30 Why great ideas fail without timing 07:16 The hidden challenges drivers face 10:27 How to handle new ideas without breaking your team 14:00 Why recognition matters more than you think 16:45 5 rules that keep vision and execution aligned 19:08 Why your team needs a united front 23:13 Who actually makes the final call? 29:05 How to apply this in your church If you have a question or topic you’d like us to tee up on a future episode, email us at hey@readysetgrowchurch.com

    31 min

  4. APR 22

    The Key to Keeping First Time Guests | Ep 28

    Most churches focus on getting first-time guests in the room. But real growth happens when people come back. If you want help building the systems and culture that keep people coming back, learn more about joining the RSG Mastermind here: https://www.readysetgrowchurch.com/pricing In this episode, Scott, Hunter, and Mark break down how healthy churches create an environment where guests feel welcomed, known, and ready to take a next step. This is not about gimmicks, pressure, or complicated systems. It is about building a culture that helps people move from visiting to belonging. They unpack the practical systems and relational habits that help churches keep first-time guests engaged long after Sunday is over—and why retention, not just attendance, is the real driver of growth. If your church wants to grow, this is one of the most important systems to get right. Because people come back where they feel seen, valued, and loved. Timestamps: 00:00 The real goal isn’t attendance 00:45 Why people don’t come back (and what to fix) 02:00 How guests actually connect 02:45 The hidden advantage of smaller churches 05:10 Why people really come to church 08:30 Speaking directly to guest needs 11:20 Turning moments into real connection 14:30 What to do when a guest responds 17:00 The follow-up system that actually works 20:30 Why culture beats systems every time If you have a question or topic you’d like us to tee up on a future episode, email us at hey@readysetgrowchurch.com

    24 min

  5. APR 15

    The Hidden Bottleneck to Every Pastor’s Potential | Ep 27

    Most pastors don’t realize what’s actually holding them back. It’s not vision. It’s not effort. And it’s not a lack of opportunity. It’s how they’re leading one of the most important roles around them. In this conversation, Mark, Jesse, and Scott unpack the hidden leadership dynamic that keeps admins stuck in task mode—and quietly limits a pastor’s ability to grow, lead, and scale. This isn’t about getting more help. It’s about unlocking the help you already have. Inside: - Why admins stay stuck in execution mode - The difference between dumping and true delegation - How context creates anticipation and ownership - Why trust, chemistry, and development matter more than skill - The mindset shift that frees you to do what only you can do If you want your church to grow, your leadership has to multiply. And that starts with how you lead this role. Timestamps: 00:40 The growth challenge pastors are facing 01:20 Why this role feels awkward for most leaders 02:17 The real key: context unlocks everything 03:14 Why pastors give up after a bad experience 05:59 Dumping vs. delegating 06:47 How to train someone to think like you 08:05 Why pastors undervalue this role 09:39 What a strategic partner actually does 10:56 Hiring mistake: chemistry matters 12:07 Trust, access, and confidentiality 14:09 When you need a “translator” on your team 15:35 What happens when this finally clicks 17:13 You can’t skip the process 18:19 Creating shared wins and real ownership 21:06 The hidden bottleneck to your potential If you have a question or topic you’d like us to tee up on a future episode, email us at hey@readysetgrowchurch.com

    23 min

  6. APR 8

    Caution Lights for Church Growth | Ep 26

    Most church growth ideas don't stall because of bad vision. They stall because leaders ignore the warning signs. You can have the right ideas, set the right goals, and build a strong plan—and still fall short if you don’t account for what could go wrong. Every team has “caution lights”—internal habits and external pressures that quietly derail momentum before you ever see it coming. In this conversation, Mark, Scott, and Hunter break down how to identify those risks early and build a strategy that can actually survive real life. This isn’t about coming up with better ideas. It’s about executing them in a way that actually works. Inside: - The 4 internal habits that sabotage execution - External threats most pastors never account for - Why “this time will be different” doesn’t work - A simple framework to make your plans anti-fragile - How to eliminate vision whiplash on your team Healthy systems create sustainable growth. And sustainable growth requires leaders who plan for reality—not perfection. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why growth ideas don’t translate into results 00:40 – The planning trap pastors fall into 01:20 – What “caution lights” actually are 02:38 – Why teams complicate execution 03:03 – Internal habits vs external threats 03:21 – 4 common leadership breakdowns 04:06 – Vision whiplash (and why it kills momentum) 05:12 – External realities pastors underestimate 07:03 – Why you shouldn’t trust your plan 09:12 – The 3-step framework to stay on track 10:14 – The rule that stopped team chaos 12:24 – Why accountability must be scheduled 14:01 – The power of a point person 16:27 – Caution lights change with seasons 17:27 – The risk every church must prepare for 19:31 – Why every church needs a contingency plan 21:34 – How to prioritize what actually matters If you have a question or topic you’d like us to tee up on a future episode, email us at hey@readysetgrowchurch.com

    23 min

  7. APR 1

    Pastor, This Will Destroy Your Team | Ep 25

    Teams rarely fall apart because of one big moment.  More often, it starts with small conversations happening in the wrong places, frustrations shared with the wrong people, and trust slowly beginning to erode beneath the surface. Most leaders don’t notice it at first. But over time it creates tension, division, and confusion across the team. The issue? Gossip. In this episode, Mark, Hunter, and Scott respond to a question from a pastor navigating tension on their team and unpack how leaders should address situations where conversations, half-truths, or frustrations start spreading in unhealthy ways. They walk through how to confront it directly, how to protect the culture of a team, and why what you tolerate will always shape the health of your church. If you want to build a stronger staff culture, protect unity as your church grows, and lead a team that can scale in health, this conversation will help you deal with one of the most destructive forces any team can face. In this conversation: - Why gossip quietly destroys teams - The leadership standard that protects unity - How to confront gossip directly and clearly - What to do when “venting” becomes division - Why culture is shaped by what leaders tolerate Healthy churches don’t ignore relational tension — they deal with it. Timestamps 00:00 Why gossip is so dangerous for church teams 01:02 The question: how do you handle a staff member who gossips? 02:07 How gossip creates division and dysfunction 03:58 The leadership standard: zero tolerance for gossip 04:19 A framework for truth and hard conversations 08:06 Why most leaders avoid the last 10% of the conversation 09:30 Stop addressing gossip broadly — talk to the right person 12:10 What to do when gossip actually happens 18:29 How teams shut gossip down quickly 25:21 When gossip becomes a dismissal issue If you have a question or topic you’d like us to tee up on a future episode, email us at hey@readysetgrowchurch.com

    33 min

  8. MAR 25

    Pastor, You Don’t Need an Admin — You Need a Strategic Partner | Ep 24

    Pastors often think their administrative assistant is there to manage schedules, track tasks, and handle logistics. But what if the real opportunity is much bigger? In this episode of the Breaking 1000 Podcast, Mark Brewer, Jesse Anderson, and Hunter Wilson unpack a leadership shift that can dramatically increase a pastor’s capacity: moving an admin from reactive task manager to strategic partner. Many growing churches unknowingly cap the potential of the people supporting their leadership simply because they lack context. When pastors begin sharing what’s in their head, what’s in their heart, and what they’re trying to accomplish, an admin can begin acting as an ambassador who protects priorities, tracks delegation, and extends the pastor’s reach. They break down practical ways to make this shift, including the “review and preview” meeting, why healthy friction can actually protect a leader’s time, and how a short-term experiment can unlock a completely new level of support. If you want to scale your leadership, protect your focus, and lead a growing church without carrying everything yourself, this conversation will challenge how you think about the admin role. In this conversation: - Why most pastors unintentionally underuse their admin - The difference between a task manager and a strategic partner - How context unlocks better support - The “review and preview” meeting framework - Why leaders shouldn’t track their own delegation - How to run a simple 30-day experiment to unlock more capacity Sometimes the leadership multiplier you’re looking for is already sitting right outside your office. Timestamps: 00:40 Why most pastors never unlock this role 02:07 The missing key: context 04:54 Why friction from an admin is actually helpful 08:12 Start with a 30-day experiment 10:26 The review and preview meeting 13:46 Why context actually frees the leader 15:30 How an admin becomes an extension of you 19:19 Targets, tensions, and what leaders must share 22:50 How long does this transformation take? 26:08 The admin challenge and the next step If you have a question or topic you’d like us to tee up on a future episode, email us at hey@readysetgrowchurch.com

    31 min
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Welcome to Ready Set Grow, where we help pastors and church leaders break growth barriers, build healthy teams, and lead thriving churches.Led by Scott and Hunter Wilson, Ready Set Grow equips pastors with proven frameworks like the 5 Shifts and the Middle Method system that create clarity, momentum, and sustainable growth. www.readysetgrowchurch.com

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  • Creator
    Ready Set Grow
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
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