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In this episode, Scott & Kacie talk about the key factors in planning high-impact worship services.With a combined 25+ years of worship-leading experience, they walk through lessons learned, wisdom gained, and powerful advice for service planning.In this conversation, they discuss:How to ensure your team prepares.The importance of details in service planning.Why worship leaders often forget about the people.How you can balance skills and character in leadership.Listen in as Scott and Kaci...

In this episode, we sit down with Matt and Andrea Harris from Luke 9:23 ministries. Matt has over 30 years of full-time ministry experience and Andrea brings over 25 years of nonprofit experience.We explore strategies for churches to streamline administrative tasks, allowing leaders to focus more on ministry.In this conversation, we discuss:How to use the right technology for admin tasks.Keys to free up more time for ministry.Why proper admin from the start is crucial.How to leverage external...

In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Dicks, senior leadership consultant at 180 Management Group and seasoned pastor with over 26 years in ministry.We explore how pastors can thrive amid adversity and transform their challenges into opportunities for growth.In this conversation, we discuss:What we can learn from Jesus' model for holiness in hostile environments.Why physical exercise, therapy, and community are essential in trials.When you should call it quits as a church leader.The keys ...

This episode features a conversation with Alex Wilson, co-founder of The Giving Block and expert in stock and crypto donations.We discuss the opportunities for generosity that stock and crypto donations present as well as:Understanding common myths about donating stock and crypto.What are the benefits of accepting non-cash assets?How to simplify the giving process.Preparing for future trends in technology and generosity.Real examples of the impact of generosity through stock and crypto.Join u...

In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Nelson, pastor of mission and outreach at Bethany Community Church in Seattle who brings extensive experience in church-based community development and short-term missions.We explore transforming short-term missions for lasting global impact and ensuring genuine kingdom impact.In this conversation, we discuss:Why long-term partnerships and strategic visits are more impactful.How to reimagine short-term missions for your churchThe importance of intentio...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Plake, Chief Innovation Officer at the American Bible Society who also brings 30+ years of full-time ministry experience as a pastor, missionary, professor, and researcher.We explore new research John and his team have cultivated on how Americans engage with the Bible and technology. In this conversation, we discuss:New research on how Americans view the Bible.The role technology plays in Bible engagement.How church leaders can shepherd "The Movable ...