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Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support.
Mission Support
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HERE ARE THE 7 RECOMMENDATIONS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE
Find a consistent meeting spot(s) for non-Sunday activities 
Make sure the homepage of your website is extremely clear
Engineer your space well 
Don’t elevate portable as better/holier than permanent
Looking for space: Worry more about it being too big rather than too small
Is it good for events + offices?
Generally speaking 
 
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Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support.
Mission Support
This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again!
HERE ARE THE 6 WAYS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE
Consistent time with Jesus
Have specific times you’ll meet with people
Prioritize your mornings 
Stick to the same sermon prep schedule every week
Belong to a tribe
Always remember the privilege it is to be a pastor
 
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7 Tips to Avoid Distractions While Preaching
 
This episode of the Practical Church podcast provides pastors and preachers with seven effective strategies to minimize distractions while delivering sermons. From managing smart devices to handling personal stories and self-deprecating humor, the podcast offers practical advice for creating a more engaging and less distracting preaching experience. Additionally, the episode addresses the challenge of maintaining order with disruptive children during services and discusses the importance of structured small group discussions for church community health. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of community in building new habits and improving personal growth.
 
00:00 Welcome to Practical Church: Enhancing Your Preaching Skills
00:27 Sponsor Spotlight: Mission Support
01:10 7 Tips to Minimize Distractions While Preaching
01:40 Smart Watch Management for Preachers
03:44 Managing Your Phone During Sermons
05:13 Dealing with Electronic Device Glare
08:57 Gestures and Movements: Keeping Audience Focus
10:24 Handling Water During Your Sermon
12:29 Navigating Self-Deprecating Humor in Sermons
16:21 Sharing Personal Stories Effectively
19:00 Boosting Small Group Engagement
21:47 Personal Growth Tip: Building Habits in Community
24:02 Addressing Disruptive Kids During Services
29:24 Closing Thoughts and Resources

In this episode of the Practical Church Podcast, Dylan shares his journey of taking a break from the podcast and its return through a partnership with Mission Support, focusing on content while backend tasks are managed by Mission Support. The primary focus of the episode is on exploring seven ways to increase giving within the church community.
Here are the 7 ways discussed on this episode:
Mention it every week (especially if you don’t pass a plate)
Quarterly giving statements
Make it a value at your church
Connect stories to generosity 
Talk about it with no qualifications
First time giving follow up email
Be honest when you have needs / if things are tight
Dylan also shares a personal observation on the benefits of proposing meeting locations closer to oneself to save time and offers a personal growth tip on transforming frustration into hope through actionable planning. Additionally, a listener's question regarding the use of church management apps and the challenge of engaging congregation members with new software is addressed.
00:00 Welcome Back to the Practical Church Podcast!
00:28 The Journey of the Practical Church Podcast
00:53 Partnership with Mission Support: A New Chapter
01:25 What's Next for the Practical Church Community
02:07 Diving Into Today's Episode: Increasing Church Giving
02:47 7 Effective Strategies to Boost Church Giving
24:37 Personal Growth Tips: From Frustration to Hope
27:31 Q&A: Navigating Church Management Software
 
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HERE ARE THE 4 WAYS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE
Auditorium (pipe and drape - rope off chairs - put less chairs out
Lobby (pipe and drape - stanchions - use closest rooms if portable for kids space - signs to direct people)
Kids (it can be too big! - Room dividers - pipe and drape - smaller rooms - more kids together
Parking lot - Cones - Signs
 

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast.
THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER
Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter.
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HERE ARE THE 8 WAYS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE
Umbrellas when it rains (even if you don’t get every person)
Parker(s) in the parking lot
Make your connect area obvious
Coffee area should be accessible and not crowded
Clean your facility
Acknowledge new guests every Sunday
Introduce yourself to people who are new
Have clear signage