Church Leadership Lab Ministry Brands

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Minter who founded and pastored Reston Bible Church in Northern Virginia for 47 years. After a successful succession, Mike has gone on to write and serve as a pastor to pastors, helping leaders to persevere while maintaining healthy rhythms.

In our conversation, we talk about the following:
Root Causes of Why Pastors Are Leaving Ministry.3 Warning Signs for Ministry Burnout.The Importance of Friendship as a Church Leader.4 Healthy Rhythms to Practice.Encouragement for Those Who Want to Leave the Church.Join the conversation as we discuss the honest turbulence that many church leaders feel, healthy habits to begin practicing, and how to stay the course of ministry.

Links from the Show:
Connect with Mike Minter: Website
Resources Mentioned:
Stay the Course by Mike Minter
Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp
CityAlight

In this episode, we sit down with Sean Bublitz, who spent two decades in ministry (Community Christian Church and Granger Community Church) and now serves full-time as a Ministry Consultant with the Unstuck Group. In our conversation, we talk about the following:
Understanding the Church Lifecycle.Self-assessing questions to understand the health of your church.The biggest threat to the culture of your team.Real-time research and benchmarks on the state of the church.Join the conversation as we discuss what it looks like to assess, cultivate, and protect the health of your church.

Connect with Sean & The Unstuck Group:

Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Resources Mentioned 
Unstuck Group Self Assessment
The Unstuck Church Report: Q1 2023
The Unstuck Church

In this episode, we sit down with Nils Smith, digital marketing and ministry consultant and founder of Amplify Social Media. In our conversation, we talk about the following:
Common mistakes churches make when it comes to their digital presence.The intersection of digital innovation and ministry.Small steps to take to be more active on social media.Advantages of outsourcing your social media.Join the conversation as we discuss creating a digital ministry mindset, the importance of having a digital presence as a church, and ways to maximize your social media presence.

Connect with Nils:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter

Connect with Amplify Social Media:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

Resources mentioned:
Book: Emotionally Healthy Leader by Pete Scazzero
Last Thing You Listened To: The Wealthy Way Podcast by Ryan Pineda

In this episode, we sit down with Ken Thomas, President and Founder of Connect Ministries. In our conversation, we talk about the following:
The history and impact of Connect Ministries. Why camps are way more than just “something for the kids to do”.How events and camps are catalysts for connection.Common mistakes churches when planning for Summer camps and events.How churches can develop growth opportunities for young leaders.Join the conversation as we discuss the opportunities for growth and development that churches can have when they engage those in their community and beyond.

Links for Connect Ministries:
Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

Resources Mentioned:
Connect Camp's Student Staffer Information
Connect Camp's Free Survey
Final Five:
Book: A Legacy that Lasts

In this episode, we sit down with Karl Vaters, teaching pastor at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, author of multiple books, and small church leadership expert. In our conversation, we talk about the following:
How to Define a Small Church.Benefits and Challenges of a Small Church.How to Find Rest as a Small Church Pastor.How to Measure the Health of a Small Church.Join the conversation as we talk about the importance of being “small,” embracing the unique value your church can bring to your community, and how to thrive as a small church.

Links from the show:

Connect with Karl Vaters:
Instagram | Website | Linkedin

Resources mentioned:
Book: Dirt Matters by Jim Powell
Technology: Canva

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Deatherage, a church media and communications consultant who works with churches and non-profits to find the right tech solutions. In our conversation, we talk about the following:
How to create a digital communications strategy in the church.Common church website mistakes.How to maximize your communications channels.Join the conversation as we talk about how digital tools can be used to create a journey that further grows your congregation.

Links from the show:
Connect with Jonathan:
Linkedin

Connect with Ministry Brands:
Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website
Resources mentioned:
Book: Building a StoryBrand By Donald Miller
Favorite Technology: Alexa