We cannot afford to ignore the AI revolution. Generative AI has passed fringe and fad status and has brought widespread disruption. Church leaders should view AI as an opportunity to embrace. Joining Church Changer is early adopter and entrepreneur, Kenny Jahng, to help us understand AI and strategize how church leaders and pastors can leverage AI to spread the Gospel and elevate our ministry.
May 2, 2023
55 min
Too often conversations about race and diversity only happen on the heels of tragedy. As churches, our goal must be to make the pursuit of diversity a part of our culture. To keep the conversation ongoing. To keep hands open and hearts filled with empathy. Wayne Francis, Lead Pastor of The Life Church in New York provides practical steps for you and your church to become a part of the solution as agents of reconciliation and change.
Apr 4, 2023
53 min
How do you navigate the natural tensions between church leaders and the staff creative team? Leaders push for results, while creatives push the envelope and sometimes all you end up with is frustration on both sides. Executive Pastor, Ben Stapley, shares clear tactics to build better team dynamics, minimize communication gaps, and increase effectiveness in episode #12 of the Church Changer podcast.
Mar 7, 2023
41 min
Talking with and about our LGBTQ+ friends can generate fear and anxiety for church leaders. It’s a conversation that’s deeply personal, highly emotional, and often confusing. How do you welcome people with open arms, showing grace, while remaining anchored in the truth of scripture? Art Pereira, Director of Community Care for Revoice, offers us a guide for loving the LGBTQ+ community.
Feb 7, 2023
1 hr 11 min
Is the church experiencing the Great Resignation… of volunteers? It’s time to rethink how you recruit, retain, and reward your volunteers. Pastor Kayra Montanez shares how the church must invest in its people and envision them to use their gifts to serve others.
Jan 10, 2023
48 min
Is your church staff weary, distracted, and depleted? Those of us working in ministry too often feel we are just getting by with no capacity for extra: surviving not thriving. Let 2023 be the year you invest in and improve the emotional health of your staff. Liquid Church’s Discipleship Pastor Mike Lee offers a pathway to cultivate healthy spirituality and relationships at your church!
Dec 6, 2022
56 min
Your vision requires provision! Every church should launch a Christmas Offering Campaign by Thanksgiving. Hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich offer a step-by-step guide on how to make this happen. Our guest, Nithin Thompson, Lead Pastor of City Alliance Church, shares his story of success.
Nov 1, 2022
1 hr 9 min
Are you ready to become a MetaChurch? Meta is a prefix that means “to transform” and it also means “to go beyond” and so putting that in front of the word church, means we’re transforming the church experience to go beyond Sunday and reach people in the local community for the other 167 hours of the week. Our goal today is not to become a MEGA church, but to become a META church that leverages the best of online ministry and the best of onsite ministry to create opportunities for people to grow in their relationship with Jesus all throughout the week. And for the first time in human history, we’re literally able to do that.
Oct 4, 2022
1 hr 17 min
After the summer slump, it’s time to recall your congregation, engage young people, and attract new guests by launching strategic community outreaches. Get practical advice on launching successful outreaches for the Fall and Christmas seasons that match your timeline, budget, and goals. Liquid Church’s Outreach Director Kristin Flynn prepares us to roll up our sleeves and get to work!
Sep 6, 2022
37 min
Successful small groups build real community, but to pull this off you must invest in strategic small group campaigns, offer virtual and hybrid group options, and equip and energize your group leaders. Fall is coming, the time for action is right now! In this episode, Liquid Church's Groups Director Danielle Botelho gives practical advice on how to improve your small group systems.
Aug 2, 2022
52 min
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