What's it like to plant a church as a single guy? As you can probably imagine it comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities! In this episode we talk with Jonathan Brooker, pastor of Alive Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He shares the struggles of moving to a new city alone, launching a life-giving church from scratch, and finding love along the way. Even if you are already married, his story provides insight into the best ways to minister to singles in your church and on your staff. (And of course, Jonathan's wisdom goes far beyond this one topic. You'll love this wide-ranging conversation with a planter you need to know!) -- New Church Hustle is a podcast designed to highlight the big faith and hard work behind every thriving church.

It's inevitable - people are going to leave your church (for biblical and unbiblical reasons). And when they do, it can be hard not to take it personally. In this episode we discuss the pain of pastoring fickle people, and how to protect your heart and ministry when you feel wounded and inadequate. -- New Church Hustle is a podcast designed to highlight the big faith and hard work behind every thriving church.

What if you decided to plant your next campus in a different country or even on a different continent? What does it take to raise a church to self-sufficiency, turn it over to local leadership and then move your family to a new city in order to start the process all over again? Luke Reid is the founding pastor of Resound Church a multisite church with campuses on 3(!) continents. In today's episode he shares his experience with apostolic, global church planting, leadership development and engaging your spouse and kids in the mission of God. Instagram: Luke Reid -- New Church Hustle is a podcast designed to highlight the big faith and hard work behind every thriving church.

Fundraising doesn't stop at launch day! In this episode, Dan and Amber contrast two capital campaigns they led at Connect Church. One was a bit of a flop, while the other nearly doubled its target. No matter what you are raising funds for, we want to help you do it creatively and effectively. -- View our fundraising our auction site here View our "Wishlist Website" here -- New Church Hustle is a podcast designed to highlight the big faith and hard work behind every thriving church.

If your church is anything like ours, the "75 Hard" Challenge is becoming very popular. And while investing in your mental and physical health is a great idea, we want people to put equal effort into their spiritual lives also. That's why we've kicked of the RADICAL60 challenge at Connect Church. In this episode Dan and Amber discuss this spiritual boot camp program, and how it might help instill deeper faith in your congregation as well. -- Visit: The RADICAL 60 Website New Church Hustle is a podcast designed to highlight the big faith and hard work behind every thriving church.

Negotiating a lease with a commercial landlord can feel foreign and stressful. What is a TI? How do I know what the rent will actually be? What are the hidden costs of a buildout? In this episode, we share the basics of leasing a warehouse for your church, plus pro tips to give you the upper hand in your contract negotiations! -- New Church Hustle is a podcast designed to highlight the big faith and hard work behind every thriving church.

Whether you've lost your venue due to COVID, or you are simply ready to be done with set up and tear down every Sunday, you have probably considered finding a building of your own. But what does it take to purchase or to lease commercial space? What basics do you need to know, and what hidden pitfalls should you avoid? In this episode we share what we've learned as we begin negotiating a commercial warehouse lease. -- New Church Hustle is a podcast designed to highlight the big faith and hard work behind every thriving church.

What's it like to be the only Black family in a White church? How can we spot hidden racism, and root it out before it undermines our church? In what ways do we subconsciously marginalize voices of color on Sundays? In the episode we talk to George and Jontelle Gibson, Black parents and business owners who have spent the majority of their lives in White churches. (One of those churches was the congregation that Amber and I served at for 10 years. Surely we were never complicit in any racism, right? Right?) It's a raw and timely conversation, and we hope it helps you to create a church that reflects the diversity of heaven! -- New Church Hustle is a podcast designed to highlight the big faith and hard work behind every thriving church.

We are currently in the middle of what will likely be the defining event of our lifetime, and it's natural to wonder what ministry will be like when we can meet in person once again (an eventuality that some of you are already dealing with). In this episode we share some of our thoughts on what to expect in the next 12 months, we warn against rushing back to "normal church," and Dan publicly calls out one of his ministry heroes. Enjoy! -- New Church Hustle is a podcast designed to highlight the big faith and hard work behind every thriving church.

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced churches to cease meeting in person; all ministry has been moved online. In this episode, we interview Pradeepan Jeeva, pastor of Kalos Church in Bellevue, Washington. He shares their approach to building community via online platforms like Zoom, and discusses why he believes most churches are looking in the wrong places for their inspiration regarding digital church. Follow Pradeepan and Kalos Church on Instagram! Subscribe to Kalos Church's YouTube channel (and Connect Church, if you're feeling extra generous). -- New Church Hustle is a podcast designed to highlight the big faith and hard work behind every thriving church.