Breaking Barriers

Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington
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We’re here to help pastors and churches grow so that they can go. Churches can grow without going, but they can’t go without growing. Do you ever feel like church growth and sending is an uphill battle? You’re not alone, many leaders face common barriers that hinder mission success. At Breaking Barriers, we understand these challenges because we’ve been there. Now, we are on a mission to guide churches and leaders like you with Biblical strategies to help your church grow to go. Join Pastors Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington from Mercy Hill Church in Greensboro, NC.

  1. 4 天前

    E135 - Pastor Mental Health: Are You Thriving or Drowning? (Part 1)

    Pastor burnout is one of the biggest threats to long-term ministry, and it starts with how we measure our emotional health. In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we offer a biblical framework for pastor mental health, church leader self-care, and building an inner life that can carry the weight of your calling. Looking at Jesus' rhythms of withdrawal and rest, we explain why you can't evaluate emotional health in a vacuum, and how to balance your inner life capacity against your outward calling as a pastor, husband, dad, and leader. You'll also learn how to spot the difference between thriving and just surviving, and why sabbaticals are about staying healthy, not fixing what's broken. Breaking Barriers helps pastors and churches grow so they can go.

  2. 9月21日

    E134 - Building a Preaching Culture - Sermon Prep (Part 2)

    What happens to a church's preaching when the lead pastor is gone for 12 weeks? Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington break down how Mercy Hill built a reproducible sermon culture — one big idea, one application, and a Word-centered service every single week — so that no single voice is the linchpin. If you've ever wondered how to build a preaching culture, structure sermon prep, or make the weekend gathering the hub of your church, this episode is for you.

  3. 9月14日

    E133 - Building a Preaching Culture - Sermon Prep

    What happens to a church's preaching when the lead pastor is gone for 12 weeks? Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington break down how Mercy Hill built a reproducible sermon culture — one big idea, one application, and a Word-centered service every single week — so that no single voice is the linchpin. If you've ever wondered how to build a preaching culture, structure sermon prep, or make the weekend gathering the hub of your church, this episode is for you.

  4. 9月7日

    E132 - Why Churches Grow on Big Days, Not in Seasons | 3 Takeaways

    Big days, first-time guests, and church growth strategy: this episode covers how to identify, plan, and maximize the days your church naturally sees a spike in attendance. We share our own big days calendar (Back to School weekend, Sent Weekend, Kids Week, Easter, Church at the Ballpark, and Christmas), the biblical case for big days from the book of Acts, and three practical takeaways every pastor can use to prepare for their next high-attendance Sunday. A must-listen for church leaders serious about outreach and first-time guest strategy.

  5. 8月31日

    E131 - Why Most Churches Plan Too Late (And How to Fix It)

    Most churches wait too long to plan, and it costs them their best ideas. In this episode, we break down our real, internal process for planning a church's entire year: starting with vision casting, moving into high-level calendar planning, building ministry-specific plans, and finally tackling budget and resource management. We also dig into the tension every growing church faces between staying nimble and planning ahead, and why the "speedboat vs. aircraft carrier" problem changes as your staff grows. If you're a pastor, executive pastor, or ministry leader wondering when, and how, to start planning next year, this episode gives you a practical framework you can use right now. Website: ⁠https://breakinggrowthbarriers.com⁠Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakinggrowthbarriersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakinggrowthbarriersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakinggrowthbarriers

  6. 8月24日

    E130 - Preparation and Prayer: Why Working Hard Doesn't Mean You Trust God Less (Part 2)

    Excellence in ministry and dependence on God aren't opposites, they belong together. In this episode of Breaking Barriers, Andrew and Brant answer a question pastors ask them again and again: does striving for excellence lead to the kind of pride and burnout seen in stories like Mars Hill? Drawing on Scripture (Proverbs 21:31, Colossians 1:29, the parable of the talents, Nehemiah, and 2 Kings), they break down five biblical principles for church leaders: why preparation and dependence work together, why stewardship requires leveraging what God has given you, why prayer and action go hand in hand, why preparation is actually evidence of faith, and why the real danger for pastors is self-reliance — not hard work. A must-listen for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders wrestling with how to work hard for God's glory without losing their dependence on Him.

  7. 8月17日

    E129 - Preparation and Prayer: Why Working Hard Doesn't Mean You Trust God Less

    Excellence in ministry and dependence on God aren't opposites, they belong together. In this episode of Breaking Barriers, Andrew and Brant answer a question pastors ask them again and again: does striving for excellence lead to the kind of pride and burnout seen in stories like Mars Hill? Drawing on Scripture (Proverbs 21:31, Colossians 1:29, the parable of the talents, Nehemiah, and 2 Kings), they break down five biblical principles for church leaders: why preparation and dependence work together, why stewardship requires leveraging what God has given you, why prayer and action go hand in hand, why preparation is actually evidence of faith, and why the real danger for pastors is self-reliance — not hard work. A must-listen for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders wrestling with how to work hard for God's glory without losing their dependence on Him.

  8. 8月10日

    E128 - The 80/20 Rule of Church Contextualization (What Actually Changes in When You Contextualize)

    How much should really change when you plant a church in a new context? In this episode of Breaking Barriers, Pastor Andrew sits down with Pastor Jeremy Dagger — who helped plant Mercy Hill Church before launching Port City Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia — to talk contextualization in church planting. They break down an 80/20 framework: what has to adapt based on culture and location, and what never changes no matter where you plant. Topics include reaching unreached and unchurched cities, discipleship pacing, preaching as the engine of the church, leadership development, and building a church with excellence. A must-listen for church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders thinking through church growth strategy in any context.

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We’re here to help pastors and churches grow so that they can go. Churches can grow without going, but they can’t go without growing. Do you ever feel like church growth and sending is an uphill battle? You’re not alone, many leaders face common barriers that hinder mission success. At Breaking Barriers, we understand these challenges because we’ve been there. Now, we are on a mission to guide churches and leaders like you with Biblical strategies to help your church grow to go. Join Pastors Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington from Mercy Hill Church in Greensboro, NC.

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  • 創作者
    Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington
  • 活躍年代
    2024年 - 2026年
  • 集數
    138
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington
  • 節目網站
    Breaking Barriers

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