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. HACE 1 DÍA

    E112 - How to Lead Your Church Team Through Quarterly Planning: 4 Essential Components Part 2

    Part 2: Most churches plan — but few have a rhythm that actually keeps vision and execution in sync. In this episode, we walk through the four essential components of the quarterly planning meeting we use at Mercy Hill Church. We break down how the check-in builds team trust, how to build an issues list that captures both problems and opportunities, how to "enter the danger" and create a culture of honest feedback, and why the 90-day cadence is the single most important meeting in your organization's year. Whether you're leading a church of 100 or 1,000, these principles will help your team get traction on the vision God has given you. Mentioned: Traction by Gino Wickman, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.

    28 min

  2. 13 ABR

    E111 - How to Lead Your Church Team Through Quarterly Planning: 4 Essential Components

    Most churches plan — but few have a rhythm that actually keeps vision and execution in sync. In this episode, we walk through the four essential components of the quarterly planning meeting we use at Mercy Hill Church. We break down how the check-in builds team trust, how to build an issues list that captures both problems and opportunities, how to "enter the danger" and create a culture of honest feedback, and why the 90-day cadence is the single most important meeting in your organization's year. Whether you're leading a church of 100 or 1,000, these principles will help your team get traction on the vision God has given you. Mentioned: Traction by Gino Wickman, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.

    25 min

  3. 6 ABR

    E110 - 5 Core Functions of an Executive Pastor: What Does an XP Actually Do?

    What does an executive pastor actually do — and how do you know if you're doing it well? In this episode of Breaking Barriers, Bobby and Randy break down the 5 core functions every executive pastor (or ministry director) must own. Whether you're a solo XP at a church of 300 or part of an executive team at a multi-campus church of 5,000, these are the responsibilities that make or break ministry momentum. They also get honest about the two ditches on either side of each function — and how to find the middle ground. If you're a lead pastor trying to figure out what your XP should be doing, or a ministry leader growing into that seat, this episode is for you. Website: ⁠https://breakinggrowthbarriers.com⁠Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakinggrowthbarriersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakinggrowthbarriersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakinggrowthbarriers

    40 min

  4. 30 MAR

    E109 - Holistic Health + Sanctification For Pastors PART 2

    PART 2: Have you ever seen that guy at the gym who only trains his biceps? A lot of pastors preach the same way... all spirit, no body, no whole-life health. In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we have an honest conversation about what holistic sanctification actually looks like, why the church has often reduced it to a checklist of spiritual rules, and how a gospel-centered view of grace changes everything. We walk through 1 Thessalonians 5:23, talk about the difference between fear-based and grace-motivated Christian growth, and share the moments that personally shifted our approach to ministry. Whether you're a pastor reconsidering how you preach sanctification or a church leader looking to grow in a more integrated way, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Topics: sanctification, gospel-centered faith, pastor burnout, spiritual and physical health, 1 Thessalonians, church growth, grace-based motivation

    20 min

  5. 23 MAR

    E108 - Holistic Health + Sanctification For Pastors

    Have you ever seen that guy at the gym who only trains his biceps? A lot of pastors preach the same way... all spirit, no body, no whole-life health. In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we have an honest conversation about what holistic sanctification actually looks like, why the church has often reduced it to a checklist of spiritual rules, and how a gospel-centered view of grace changes everything. We walk through 1 Thessalonians 5:23, talk about the difference between fear-based and grace-motivated Christian growth, and share the moments that personally shifted our approach to ministry. Whether you're a pastor reconsidering how you preach sanctification or a church leader looking to grow in a more integrated way, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Topics: sanctification, gospel-centered faith, pastor burnout, spiritual and physical health, 1 Thessalonians, church growth, grace-based motivation

    20 min

  6. 16 MAR

    E107 - Why Your Church Feels Stuck: How Vision, Momentum & Systems Create Real Movement

    What does it actually feel like when your church has momentum but no vision? Or great systems but no momentum? In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we unpack the three essential elements every growing church needs — vision, momentum, and systems — and what breaks down when even one of them is missing. Whether you're leading a church plant with explosive early growth or an established church trying to get unstuck, this conversation will help you diagnose where your church is, and what to do about it. We also talk about what it looks like when God breathes on all three — and how to prepare your church to be ready when He does. If you're a pastor or church leader looking for practical church growth strategies, this episode is for you.

    35 min

  7. 9 MAR

    E106 - 5 Limiting Beliefs That Are Killing Your Church's Growth

    Every pastor has them — unexamined assumptions that quietly set the ceiling on what you believe God can do through your church. In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we unpack five of the most common limiting beliefs in church leadership, why they're more dangerous in ministry than anywhere else, and how a biblical framework of stepping out in faith before you see God move can transform the way you lead. From the relationship between lead pastors and executive pastors, to what the Bible actually says about stewardship and risk, to why your city or context isn't the lid on your church's growth — this conversation will challenge you to prepare the jars before the miracle comes. If you're a pastor, church planter, or ministry leader who wants to grow so you can go, this episode is for you.

    45 min

  8. 2 MAR

    E105 - 5 Key Principles on How to Focus on What Matters Most in Church Leadership and Ministry

    Learn how to focus on what matters most in pastoral ministry with 5 essential principles for long-term success. Pastors Bobby and Andrew discuss identifying your core responsibilities, using your calendar strategically, avoiding the passion trap, delegating effectively, and embracing the process over outcomes. Discover why preaching, vision casting, and generosity matter more than busyness, and how to build organizational systems that free you to focus on high-impact work. Perfect for lead pastors, executive pastors, and church leaders navigating growth and complexity while avoiding burnout.

    39 min
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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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  • Creador
    Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    115
  • Clasificación
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  • Copyright
    © Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington
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    Breaking Barriers

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