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Modern Church Leader

Hear pastors share what's working in their churches. Welcome to Modern Church Leader, a show for church leaders to learn business strategies, leadership skills, church tech tips, and generosity. Tune in for powerful interviews to help you grow your church to be more effective, efficient, and powerful for the kingdom of God. For more information, visit https://www.mclconference.com/

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Episodes

Building a Generous Church Community Year-Round

In this episode, Jim Shepard and Frank Bealer from Generis share their journey of transforming church generosity, raising over $7 billion while emphasizing discipleship over fundraising. We explore how the seeker-friendly movement reshaped church giving, shifting from traditional models to contemporary approaches, and the impact on discipleship. You'll also learn strategies to engage Millennials and Gen Z in giving, backed by Barna research and real success stories. Tune in for insights on nurtu...

Oct 10, 202445 min

Transforming Sacred Spaces into Community Hubs with Disney Magic

Can spaces tell stories? Discover how Mel, a Disney Imagineer and expert in three-dimensional storytelling, has transformed his childhood passions into a career that brings environments to life. From his humble beginnings in Vietnam to contributing significantly to Disneyland's evolution, Mel takes us through his journey of crafting immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries. Get an insider's look into Disneyland Resort Garden District and the multifaceted world of Disney Imagin...

Oct 03, 202431 minSeason 5Ep. 26

Building Exceptional Faith-Based Leadership Teams w/ William Vanderbloemen

What does building a strong leadership team for a values-based organization take? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with William Vanderbloemen, the visionary founder of Vanderbloemen Search . William shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, from his childhood experiences to founding a firm that helps churches recruit pastors efficiently and with heart. For more information on Modern Church Leader, visit https://www.mclconference.com Tithely provides the tools you need to enga...

Sep 26, 202441 minSeason 5Ep. 25

Leading Creative Church Teams w/ Phil Cooke

SUBSCRIBE for more resources on how to grow your church! For more information on Phil Cooke, visit https://www.philcooke.com For more information on Modern Church Leader, visit https://www.mclconference.com Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff. With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wo...

Sep 19, 202431 minSeason 5Ep. 25

Making Church Communication Simple and Effective w/ Wes Gay

SUBSCRIBE for more resources on how to grow your church! For more information on Wes Gay, visit https://www.wesgay.com/ For more information on Modern Church Leader, visit http://modernchurchleader.com/ -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff. With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no won...

Sep 12, 202431 minSeason 5Ep. 24

Strengthening Church Finances Through Biblical Principles w/ Abel Pomar of AdelFi

SUBSCRIBE for more resources on how to grow your church! For more information on Modern Church Leader, visit https://www.mclconference.com For more information on AdelFi Credit Union at https://www.adelfibanking.com -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff. With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more...

Sep 05, 202426 minSeason 5Ep. 23

Revolutionizing Ministry Networking with Faithly - guest Alicia Lee

SUBSCRIBE for more information on how to grow your church For more information on Modern Church Leader, visit https://www.mclconference.com/ For more information on Faithly, visit https://faithly.co/ -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff. With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wonder...

Aug 29, 202429 minSeason 5Ep. 22

Efficient Church Administration for Mission Success w/ Jared Romano

SUBSCRIBE for more resources on how to grow your church For more information on Jared and Go Method, visit https://www.acstechnologies.com/go For more information on the Modern Church Leader Conference, visit https://www.mclconference.com -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff. With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital g...

Aug 22, 202425 minSeason 5Ep. 21

The Best Tech of Church Communications with Michael Lepinay

SUBSCRIBE for more resources on how to grow your church! For more information on Michael and the team at Clearsteam, visit https://clearstream.io For more information on Modern Church Leader, visit https://www.mclconference.com -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff. With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and ...

Aug 15, 202436 minSeason 5Ep. 20

Dynamic Leadership Strategies for Church Growth with Tim Stevens

With 39 years of ministry and church leadership, Tim Stevens joins us to uncover the secrets behind thriving church teams and seamless leadership transitions. Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming Modern Church Leader Conference and the dynamic leadership strategies that can transform your church's culture. -- SUBSCRIBE to the MCL Podcast and the Tithely YouTube Channel for more resources on how to grow your church! FOLLOW Tim and Leading Smart at https://www.leadingsmart.com JOIN US at the u...

Aug 08, 202438 minSeason 5Ep. 19

Transforming Church Marketing with Visual Media w/ Carl Barnhill

Discover the transformative power of visual media in church marketing as we sit down with Carl Barnhill, a seasoned Christian entrepreneur and founder of Church Visuals. Explore how engaging visuals, especially video, can revolutionize your church's outreach efforts. For more information on Church Visuals, visit www.churchvisuals.com -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff. With tools like...

Aug 02, 202439 minSeason 5Ep. 18

How to Create an Abuse-Free Church w/ Greg Love of Ministry Safe

Can understanding the grooming process in churches save lives? Join us as we sit down with Gregory Love, a leading child abuse prevention expert and lawyer, to explore the vital strategies for safeguarding children in faith-based communities. -- Learn more about Ministry Safe at https://ministrysafe.com SUBSCRIBE to Tithely's YouTube Channel for more resources on how to better your church! Learn more about Modern Church Leader at http://modernchurchleader.com -- Tithely provides the tools you ne...

Jul 25, 202434 minSeason 5Ep. 17

How to Release Your Own Christian Music with Stephen Brewster

Join us as we sit down with Stephen Brewster, a veteran in the Christian music industry from Franklin, Tennessee. Stephen shares his journey through the industry and shares insider tips on how to help churches across the nation release and distribute their music. -- Follow Stephen Brewster at @b_rewster Check out https://theharmony.group for more information -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of yo...

Jul 19, 202436 minSeason 5Ep. 16

The Impact of Hospitality and Friendship on Faith w/ Craig Cooper

How do you navigate life when the path abruptly changes? Craig's story is a compelling testament to resilience, showcasing how life's unexpected turns can lead to fulfilling new chapters and how he embraced the power of simple acts of love and kindness. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will encourage you to see God’s hand in both the grand and modest moments of life. -- Learn more about Craig at https://www.craigallencooper.com Join Craig, Frank, and so many other wonderful teachers a...

Jul 12, 202447 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Effective Church Fundraising w/ Jeremy Malick

Unlock the secrets to effective church fundraising with Jeremy Malick, the founder of Church Coach Ministries. Discover how Jeremy's unique blend of business and ministry experience has transformed church fundraising campaigns, turning financial challenges into stories of success for the Kingdom. Learn more about Church Coach Ministries at https://www.churchcoachministries.org -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simpl...

Jul 05, 202438 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Modernizing Your Church's Prayer Community w/ Greg Squires of Parable Group

Learn more about Parable Group at https://www.parablegroup.com Learn more about the Echo Prayer App at https://www.echoprayer.com -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff. With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their ...

Jun 22, 202429 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Financing Software to Help Your Church Succeed w/ Adam Alphin of KleerCard

Find out more on Kleercard at https://www.getkleercard.com -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff. With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church. Learn more at https://tithely.com...

Jun 14, 202421 minSeason 5Ep. 12

The AI Revolution Happening in the Church w/ AI Expert, Julia McCoy

What are your thoughts on AI in the church? Our guest, Julia McCoy of Content Hacker and Content at Scale, shares her story of being anti-AI and how that quickly changed to her becoming an AI expert. -- You can find more on Content At Scale by visiting https://contentatscale.ai/ You can find more about Julia's consulting at https://ContentHacker.com FOLLOW us for more resources on how to grow your church! -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, i...

Jun 08, 202435 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Innovative Church Plant Strategies with Trey VanCamp

Watch this Full Episode -- https://youtu.be/TcWkNGVzVvU -- Ever wondered what drives someone to plant a church despite witnessing firsthand the sacrifices and uncertainties it entails? Join us for a compelling conversation with Trey Van Kamp, a fourth-generation pastor who launched his church at just 24 years old. He shares his personal journey, heavily influenced by his father's bold decision to sell everything and plant a church during Trey's childhood, and how those formative experiences prep...

May 31, 202435 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Embracing Change: From Ministry to Corporate Leadership with Ben Mandrell

When Ben Mandrell transitioned from a biology and chemistry background into a spiritual calling, he did not expect his journey to take him to Lifeway Christian Resources. As a pastor of many years, corporate America was not on his Bingo Card! This episode peels back the layers of Ben's experiences, revealing the complex beauty of life's transitions, the bittersweet farewells to congregations, and the exhilaration of embracing new chapters. For more information on Ben, visit BenMandrell.com For m...

May 18, 202440 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Planning Your Church's Worship Service w/ Jon Tyner

Worship Pastor of Olive Baptist Church (Pensacola), Jon Tyner, joins us on the latest episode of Modern Church Leader to chat about the artistry and strategy behind worship planning. As we peek behind the curtain of church operations, Jon lays out the rhythms of his week – from staff meetings to Wednesday night choir rehearsals to Sunday Services. Through the highs and lows of major events like Easter and Christmas, to the weekly Sunday service, discover how a blend of grace, planning, and digit...

May 10, 202437 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Navigating the Rhythms of Worship Leadership with Travis Cottrell

When Travis Cottrell stepped into Nashville, he probably didn't expect his journey to lead where it has. As a Christian Artist, Songwriter, and Arranger, Travis later added "Worship Pastor" to his resume at age 40. Travis's narrative is a soul-stirring blend of faith, music, and the magnetic pull of community that brought him to his current role at Brentwood Baptist Church. His reflections reveal more than just a career path—they offer a window into the life of a worship pastor that stretches fa...

May 03, 202431 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Pulpit AI: Turn One Sermon Into Unlimited Content w/ Founder, Michael Whittle

For more information on Pulpit, visit https://pulpitai.com -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff. With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it’s no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church. Learn more at https://tithely.com...

Apr 19, 202432 min

Cultivating Community in Church Leadership w/ Pastor Joakim Lundqvist

Pastor Joakim Lundquist joins us to recount his remarkable journey in ministry. His narrative is a testament to personal change and the influence one can wield when leading with conviction and purpose. Pastor Joakim's church, Word of Life, has left a global footprint with over 900 churches, and at the epicenter is their Bible school, molding future leaders and expanding the gospel's reach. This episode peels back the curtain on the strategic approach that's been pivotal in their growth, from emb...

Apr 11, 202445 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Faith-Based Gaming for Kids w/ TruPlay Games's Brent Dusing

WATCH episode HERE -- Brent Dusing of TruePlay Games joins us to shed light on the transformative power of faith-driven gaming for young minds. This conversation explores the vibrant landscape of interactive media that holds at its heart the teachings of the Bible. For more information on TruPlay visit truplay.games/mclp SUBSCRIBE to Modern Chuch Leader! -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your s...

Mar 22, 202435 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Tips for "Winning the Day" w/ Christian Ray Flores

In this episode, we tackle the unspoken burdens that weigh on the shoulders of those who lead our faith communities. Discover how pastors can combat the stress and anxiety that often accompany their divine calling, and how Christian's tailored coaching program is forging pathways toward spiritual resilience and a life led from a place of abundance. -- For more on Christian Ray Flores, visit www.christianrayflores.com For more on Christian's Coaching Program, visit www.xponential.life -- Tithely ...

Mar 15, 202427 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Making Your Church Media Efficient w/ Sermon Shots CEO & Co-Founder Corey Alderman

Discover the fusion of faith and technology with Corey Aldrin, a trailblazer who's bringing the digital revolution to the doorstep of the church. The heart of our conversation beats with Corey's latest venture, SermonShots, a tool that empowers churches to embrace AI, magnifying their messages across the digital arena. For more information on SermonShots visit https://sermonshots.com -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, an...

Mar 08, 202429 minSeason 5Ep. 2

How Strategic Marketing Can Make Your Organization Success w/ Mac Bridges & Kenz Durham

We are rolling out the pink carpet in this episode as Delight Ministries founders, Mac Bridges and Kenz Durham join us for a vibrant conversation that uncovers the secret sauce of branding and marketing within faith-based communities. -- Learn more about Delight Ministries at DelightMinistries.com Learn more about For the Girl at ForTheGirl.com SUBSCRIBE for more resources on how to lead your church/organization! -- Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay conn...

Mar 01, 202444 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Helping Your Church to Be Known for Something w/ Mark MacDonald

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE -- In an era dominated by consumerism, social media, and the constant pursuit of happiness, churches find themselves facing new challenges in maintaining relevance and connecting with their communities. As attention is pulled in numerous directions, the need for churches to adapt and engage with their audience in the digital realm has become more crucial than ever. In today's episode of Modern Church Leader, we are joined by Church Communications expert, Mark MacDonal...

Dec 07, 202332 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Developing Young Christian Leaders w/ Brad Lomenick

Shepherding the next generation of church leaders has never been more crucial. In this episode of Modern Church Leader, a seasoned leader and former director of Catalyst, Brad Lomenick , shares his experience in cultivating and equipping young, healthy leaders. Brad's insights will leave you with valuable lessons about our impact on others and the importance of creating cultures that add value to people's lives. For more information on Brad, visit bradlomenick.com You can purchase Brad's book, H...

Nov 09, 202333 minSeason 4Ep. 11
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