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Each week contributors and authors from Church Growth Magazine join the podcast to share their insights and ideas, helping church leaders implement their vision. Free subscription at https://churchgrowthmagazine.com

Church Growth Magazine


    • Oct 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Leadership Not By The Book with David Green and Bill High

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 29:36


    On this episode of the Church Growth Magazine podcast, we welcome Hobby Lobby founder David Green and Vyne Legacy CEO Bill High - who collaborated on the new book release "Leadership Not by the Book", now available for purchase. You can find out more about Leadership Not by the Book by visiting https://LeadershipNotByTheBook.com Find more information at Church Growth magazine: https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    You've got a fake account! Social Impostors Are Stealing Your Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 36:16


    Today we focus on fake or impostor accounts on Social media. You may have this issue and not even be aware of the severity. Brian interviews Kevin Long of SocialImpostor.com. Kevin Long is the founder and CEO of Social Impostor, a company that solves problems for people, businesses and ministries on social media. Primarily focused on finding and removing impostor social media accounts that pretend to be high-profile people or brands, Social impostor also can assist with account verification, username requests, recovering hacked accounts, and more. Kevin is a serial entrepreneur who has founded three tech companies and two communications firms after working for more than a decade as a Congressional press secretary and senior professional staff member on a Congressional Committee. Kevin is a 1992 graduate of Purdue University with degrees in political science, history and a minor in English. You can find out more about Social Impostor by visiting https://www.socialimpostor.com or email Kevin directly at kl@socialimpostor.com Find more information at Church Growth magazine: https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    The Future Is Now: Automated Transcriptions, Captions, Multi-Language Support For Your Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 36:16


    Welcome to season two of the Church Growth Magazine Podcast! Today, Rev.com co-founder Dave Abrameto - info: https://rev.com - joins us to discuss the history and future of transcriptions, captions, and multi-language support for the church and your non-profit. From sermon transcriptions, podcast transcriptions to closed captions - hear from this industry leader where AI is headed. Find more information at Church Growth magazine: https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Faith and Your Church - S2E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 33:34


    Author Julia Golding, Director of https://ProjectNorthmoor.Org joins our podcast to discuss the impact authors J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis had on each other and even the church. Julia also shares from her perspective as an author the challenges (and successes) authors face when publishing books in today's environment. Learn more about the quest to acquire J.R.R. Tolkien's home at https://ProjectNorthmoor.org. To contact Julia visit http://goldinggateway.com. Church Growth magazine: https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    Helping Your Struggling Church - ROGO Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 30:03


    Almost 10,000 churches each year close their doors - and this doesn't have to be the case. Today CGM talks with Ron McCoy and Scot Camden of The ROGO Foundation (https://rogofoundation.com). Based in Southern California, the ROGO Foundation helps struggling churches through people, technology, process, and more - breathing new life into the church and their community. Ron and Scot open up about the challenges facing pastors and church leaders on today's podcast. Follow Church Growth Magazine at https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    Susanna Aughtmon - Finding Humor In Challenging Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 28:57


    Welcome to season 2! Today we talk with author & blogger Susanna Aughtmon. Sign up for her "Good Things Newsletter" here: http://sfaughtmon.com Author/speaker, Susanna Foth Aughtmon loves encouraging her readers through her books and blog, Confessions of a Tired Supergirl. Using humor and the focus of how Jesus’ grace intersects our daily lives, her mission is to uplift her people. (You can be one of them!) To connect, visit her Facebook page, sign up for her Good Things Newsletter or pre-order Guideposts’ Mornings with Jesus 2021 Devotions, where she contributes.

    Episode 21: Godwinks, Schoolhouse Rock, Prayer - with SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 40:57


    SQuire Rushnell and wife Louise DuArt join us today to share the origins of Godwinks - the series of worldwide best selling books, which spun off two Hallmark Channel movies ("Godwink Christmas"). We also spent time talking about resources for your church, (http://PrayStay.org) where SQuire and Louise have worked with churches around the world developing programs related to prayer. One of the creators of ABC's "Schoolhouse Rock", you'll love the time we spent together today. Tell a friend! More information on Godwinks: https://godwinks.com Pray Together/Stay Together: https://praystay.org Email us: brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com

    Episode 20: Dr. David Curry - The Persecuted Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 33:34


    Dr. David Curry is the President and CEO of Open Doors USA (OpenDoorsUSA.org) - the leading organization worldwide who advocates for the persecuted Christian (over 250 million). Founders of the World Watch List - Open Doors facilitates knowledge and resources for churches in the USA to educate on this very important issue. -What are the top countries with persecuted Christians? -How can my church get involved? -What similarities are there between quarantine/social distancing and being 'persecuted' (you'd be surprised) Connect with us! Email: brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com Web: https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    Episode 19: From Delhi to NYC - Bonny Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 23:15


    Bonny Andrews, founder of Live Jam Foundation in New Delhi, India joins us from New York City to share his observations on the global church. What can you do today? What is happening in India? Around the world? Visit https://www.transformcities.org/event to learn about a global Easter event - "Easter At Home" - 1 million youth from around the world celebrating Easter. Visit Church Growth Magazine at https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    Episode 18: A Message For The Church - with Rob Carman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 28:48


    Pastor and Author Rob Carman (RobCarman.com) joins CGM today to share tactics for your church while your congregation is in lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis. What should the church do? How do you keep the community intact? More information on Rob and his ministry can be found at RobCarman.com. Questions? Email us at brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com. Subscribe for free at ChurchGrowthMagazine.com.

    Episode 17: Business Continuity, Coronavirus, and the Church - with Gaspare Marturano

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 20:23


    Today, technology and business management consultant Gaspare Marturano joins us to discuss your church, your business, and business continuity (disaster planning). In this work-from-home era - do you have what you need in place to communicate with your team members, your congregation, your vendors and others? Get more info here: Link to doc: bit.ly/coronabiztodo Questions? Visit https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    Special Episode: Coronavirus: 5 Immediate Actions Your Church Should Take - with Don Corder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 20:53


    Don Corder joins us on this special episode - discussing the five actions your church should take immediately to activate your church and giving. The way your church communicates has changed -- overnight, the way your church activates giving should change as well. The full article behind the podcast is located at https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com - questions? Email us brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com

    Episode 15: Coronavirus And The Church - With Paul Louis Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 24:13


    Paul Louis Cole, from Christian Men's Network, joins us today to provide real-time thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic and the role of the church. Through examples and Biblical principles, you'll walk away with tactical concepts for your church. Join us in prayer toward the end of the podcast, where Paul prays for you - the church leader. For more information: https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com For more on CMN go to https://CMN.men

    Special Episode: Coronavirus - Sanitize, Improvise, Evangelize - With Pastor Alan Platt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 16:39


    In this special episode, Pastor Alan Platt shares on the role of the Church, how fear and anxiousness related to the coronavirus affects us all, and what the Bible says about fear. Where can we turn in the Bible? What is the role of the Church? For more information, please visit ChurchGrowthMagazine.com Questions? Email us at brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com

    Episode 13: Is She Allowed In Your Church? - with Don Corder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 27:43


    Don Corder, Publisher of Church Growth Magazine penned a recent article that has gone viral, "Is She Allowed In Your Church?" - today we go beyond the article..... How is your church living the Great Commission to go and make disciples of all people? The full article is here: https://churchgrowthmagazine.com/your-1-focus-for-2020/ - please share it with a friend or colleague. We'd love your comments and questions: brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com

    Episode 12: From Zero to 600 Church Members - with Pastor Dean Curry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 30:23


    This week we chat with Pastor Dean Curry, pastor at OurChurch.US in Tacoma, WA. Dean Curry is a husband, father, pastor, friend, and a student of all things Jesus—past, present, and future. His latest book Finale is described as a book about the end times for people who don’t want to read about the end times. For more information go to http://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    Episode 11: Pastor's Wife and Full Time Ministry - with Leana Platt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 20:44


    The role of a pastor's wife, a minister, or a church leader can be a lonely road. Today Leana Platt shares from her heart - based on her many years in the role of church leadership and supporting women around the world with Doxa Deo Church. Leana has been in full-time ministry with her husband, Alan Platt, since 1992. They are the visionary leaders of Doxa Deo which is an international ministry with 28 campuses. They have two married children, Duncan who is married to Ivy, and Amy who is married to Amie. Leana has a passion for ladies in the full-time ministry and she has developed a mentor program for young pastor’s wives. She is also an author and has written 8 daily planners for women. Leana is also a breast cancer survivor. Questions about today's podcast? Reach out - brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com // Read more: ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    Episode 10: Life of a Chaplain - with Pastor Richard Cogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 34:57


    Pastor Richard Cogan is the chaplain at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, in Tulsa OK. Today we visited about his history as a pastor, how he almost opened a church in Las Vegas, and what it's like to minister at the hospital. At CTCA, Cogan provides spiritual support and pastoral care to patients, their families, and staff members. He offers both group and individual counseling sessions. “It’s an honor and privilege to be able to minister to patients and family members in such a difficult time,” he says. “I let them know we are here to come alongside them and that they are not going through this thing alone.” Questions or comments? Email us @ brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com // https://ChurchGrowthMagazine.com

    Episode 9: How To Start A New Church - With Pastor Jurie Kriel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 25:52


    Pastor Jurie Kriel, founding pastor of 5twelve City Church in Austin, TX joins host Brian Boyd to discuss his church plant. Originally from South Africa, Jurie started 5twelve a couple of years ago and shares the ups, downs, and what he would have done differently! More info: https://5twelve.church Read more at https://churchgrowthmagazine.com

    Episode 8: Healthy Churches Grow - With Pastor Alan Platt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 25:52


    As leaders we create healthy environments - we are environmental engineers! Pastor Alan Platt from Doxa Deo Church in South Africa, also with City Changers, shares six key environments within the church that contribute to growth on this week's podcast. Learn more at http://citychanger.org and https://www.doxadeo.org.

    Episode 7: Managing Your Creative Team - with Phil Cooke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 25:02


    Phil Cooke and host Brian Boyd share the keys to success to managing your church creative teams. These teams are key to many aspects of your church's success for current and potential members. Questions? Email us at brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com Founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group, Phil Cooke has produced media programming in more than 60 countries. He’s produced many of the most influential Christian TV programs in history, and his book “The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get it Back” challenges Christians to confront the real reasons our faith is losing influence in the culture. He's been called “one of the most innovative communicators of our generation.”

    Episode 6: Gifters and Lifters- with Pastor Rich Wilkerson Sr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 34:11


    Pastor Rich Wilkerson and his wife Robyn pastor Trinity Church (trinitychurch.tv) in Miami, Florida. Today we ask how we can activate your church members to volunteer and support your church efforts. More info on Rich can be found at RichWilkerson.com, or IChoosehonorBook.com. Questions? let us know by emailing brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com

    Episode 5: How To Use Email Marketing In Your church - with Chris Rainey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 30:21


    Chris Rainey, email marketing expert, joins CGM to share his tips and tricks for your email automation and marketing programs. Large or small, your church can benefit from consistent communication to your members. Chris Rainey has been involved in marketing and communications for more than 30 years, primarily within faith-based organizations. His experience has included TV, radio, publishing, retail, and all forms of digital marketing. He has helped authors, speakers, churches, businesses, and organizations expand their platforms and launch everything from products to fundraising campaigns. Questions for Chris? Send them to brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com.

    Episode 4: Social Media Strategies - with Nils Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 26:37


    Nils Smith -- author, speaker, and consultant to non-profits and churches joins us to share the tips you need to know. Nils has just launched a program to help churches develop their social media strategies - available for a limited time at https://www.nilssmith.com/grow. Questions? Comments? Email me @ brian@churchgrowthmagazine.com

    Episode 3: Will Your Church Attendees Return? - with Doug Murren

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 24:03


    Doug Murren -- Author, leader, speaker, and consultant, joins us this week. His article, "Grabbing Their Minds—the Key to Starting a Message" is trending this month on ChurchGrowthMagazine.com. You can learn more about Doug and subscribe to his podcasts at https://dougmurrenradio.com.

    Episode 2: Let's Talk About Ministry to Men - with Paul Louis Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 30:01


    Today Paul Louis Cole, president of Christian Men's Network (http://cmn.men) joins us to share insight on the impact of discipling an army of men at your church. An author, speaker, and leader - Paul literally wrote the book about ministry to men - with a legacy from his father, Dr. Edwin Louis Cole, author of "Maximized Manhood". Learn more about CMN and how you can launch a men’s movement in your church by visiting Majoring In Men - https://MajoringInMen.com

    Episode 1: How to grow your marriage ministry - Clayton and Ashlee Hurst

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 21:12


    Clayton and Ashlee Hurst join host Brian Boyd to share how they created and grew the marriage ministry department at Joel & Victoria Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. In this episode, you'll learn the tips to create and grow your marriage ministry - and the impact it could have on your church growth. The Hurst's book, "Hope for Your Marriage: Experience God’s Greatest Desires for You and Your Spouse" is available on Amazon. Clayton and Ashlee recommend the following resources on marriage: https://marriagetoday.com https://www.lesandleslie.com https://shaunti.com https://www.5lovelanguages.com To reach the Hursts, contact them here -- they are open to help coach, influence, or give insight to any church wanting to launch a marriage ministry! marriage@lakewood.cc clayton@lakewood.cc ashlee@lakewood.cc @claytonhhurst @ashleehurst

    Church Growth Magazine Episode 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 6:58


    Today Brian Boyd, President of Church Growth Magazine talks with Don Corder, the publisher and founder of the magazine. We share the history of the magazine and what to expect from the podcast.

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