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In Episode 10 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Maintain a Healthy Family as a Pastor", we discuss the importance of keeping your family strong while serving as a pastor. Here are the key points covered in this episode:Consistency and personal faith: Being consistent in your faith and actions sets a positive example for your children and helps them develop their own relationship with God.First 15 minutes: Dedicate the first 15 minutes of your day to reading the Bible, worshiping, and praying. This simple routine can have a significant impact on your family's spiritual well-being.Fighting Fair: Learn to handle conflicts in a healthy way within your family. Avoid negative discussions about church or ministry, and choose appropriate times to address issues with your spouse and children.Having fun: Don't forget to enjoy life and have fun as a pastor and as a family. Make church an enjoyable experience for everyone, and set aside time for relaxation and enjoyment together.Never give up: Perseverance is crucial. Uphold the value of never giving up, both in your marriage and in your ministry. Lean on God's strength during difficult times and stay committed to your calling.Tune in to this episode to discover practical advice and insights on maintaining a healthy family as a pastor. Don't forget to subscribe to the Hello Church Podcast for more helpful content like this.Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Create and Maintain a Healthy Church Family Culture". In this episode, we focus on the key aspects of building a thriving church community.We discuss the importance of effective communication in shaping a healthy church culture, addressing topics like conflict resolution, and distinguishing between worldly and Godly values.We also emphasize the need to identify and eliminate toxic elements within our church family, such as gossip and unconfessed sin, fostering a healthier environment for everyone involved.Throughout the episode, we share practical advice, personal experiences, and insights to help you create and maintain a healthy church family culture. Join the conversation and share your own experiences and recommendations!Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Hello Church Podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss how to start a thriving Next Gen Ministry in a smaller church context.Join us as we share practical strategies for launching and developing a Next Gen Ministry within your church family. We'll emphasize the importance of having a clear vision and hiring passionate leaders who genuinely care about this ministry. These key factors can lead to significant growth and engagement within your church.Don't miss out on valuable tips and advice that will help you engage and empower the next generation in your congregation. Tune in now to discover how you can make a lasting impact within your church family.Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Hello Church! Podcast where we're talking about affordable church technology! In this episode, we're going to debunk the idea that budget-friendly means sacrificing quality and provide insights on what areas to prioritize spending and some creative ways to maximize your budget.Throughout the episode, we'll be exploring different areas in the church like the auditorium, kids' spaces, and lobbies, and offer practical advice on lighting, streaming software, sound systems, cameras, acoustic paneling, and more.We hope this episode inspires you and gives you a fresh perspective on church tech on a budget. Join our conversation as we help you navigate the world of church tech on a budget in a simple and accessible way!Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

Are you tired of feeling like your church's systems are scattered and disorganized? Do you want to learn how to set the foundation for a thriving ministry? Join us as we talk about the importance of systems and processes in smaller churches, and the impact they can have on the growth of your ministry in today's episode of the Hello Church Podcast. Your church likely has systems in place for accounting, guest follow-up, and online giving, but it's important to write them down and ensure they work cohesively together. The benefits of well-established systems go beyond just efficient administration. They can reduce stress for pastors and staff, allowing for increased focus on core ministry activities. Additionally, they provide enhanced safety and security measures, a must-have for any church.Neglecting these systems, on the other hand, can hinder your ministry's progress in critical areas such as church administration, finances, and child safety. Don't let disorganization hold back your church's growth and potential!This episode is a must-listen for church leaders looking to cultivate systems that fuel growth and elevate their ministries. Don't miss out on the opportunity to take immediate action and transform your church's systems and processes!Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

Are you tired of feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water in ministry? Do you wish you had access to practical tools and resources that could help you manage your ministry more efficiently?If so, you won't want to miss today's episode where we'll be sharing some of our favorite resources for small churches. From powerful software to time-saving hacks, we've got you covered. Tune in now and learn how you can not only survive but thrive in your ministry. Links mentioned in this episode:Ministry Pass: Provides pastors with access to a library of sermon series and resources.Download Youth Ministry: Offers ready-made resources for youth pastors, including games, lessons, and event ideas.Sermonary: This software assists pastors with sermon writing and organization, allowing them to easily build and store their sermons in one place.Right Now Media: A platform that provides a vast library of Bible studies, teaching videos, and other Christian content.ProPresenter: Presentation software designed for churches that enables pastors to display lyrics, videos, and other media during services.B2Sign.com, UPrinting.com, NextDayFlyers, and GotPrint.com: Online printing services that offer affordable printing options for creating flyers, banners, and brochures.Canva Pro: A graphic design website that allows pastors to create eye-catching graphics and promotional materials with ease.Social media and Google My Business Listing: These tools can help churches reach a wider audience by improving their online presence and visibility.Text in Church: A tool that enables pastors to communicate with their congregation via text message.MailChimp and Constant Contact: Email marketing platforms that allow pastors to send newsletters, event invitations, and other communications to their congregation.Google Forms: This free tool is useful for creating surveys and forms to gather feedback, input, and sign-ups from church members.FrontDoor: An all-in-one digital ministry solution that combines a content library, page builder, and follow-up tool to help you build trust with people in your community before they even step foot in your church.Planning Center: A church management software that helps pastors with scheduling, volunteer management, and other administrative tasks.Church Metrics: This website provides free tools and resources for churches to track and analyze their data, including attendance, giving, and outreach.Tithly: This online giving platform helps churches collect and manage donations securely and efficiently.This episode of the Hello Church podcast provides valuable insights and recommendations for pastors of smaller churches who are looking for practical tools and resources to help them in their ministry. If you haven't already, subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today, so you never miss an episode!Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

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Episode 3 of the Hello Church podcast is all about addressing the problems pastors of smaller churches face and how to overcome them. In this episode, we cover a range of issues such as financial strain, leadership burnout, and the lack of resources and support. We're also going to discuss the temptation to compare ourselves to pastors of larger churches and the resulting feelings of inadequacy that can arise.We'll provide practical tips and strategies for tackling these problems, and emphasize the importance of creating a support network of other pastors and church leaders who can provide encouragement and advice.Whether you're a new pastor or a seasoned leader, this episode is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to navigate the challenges of leading a church. So don't miss out! Subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today and join us as we explore how to tackle the common problems pastors of small churches face.#smallchurch #churchgrowth #pastorproblems #churchproblemsWatch & Subscribe on YouTube

Change can be a powerful tool for growth and revitalization in a church, but it can also be a source of conflict and division if not handled well. As pastors of smaller congregations, you face unique challenges when it comes to making changes. Change is inevitable, and pastors and leaders must learn to embrace it. The truth is… healthy things grow, and if a church is going to grow, it will inevitably have to go through changes. This entire episode is devoted to helping you avoid the pitfalls that come with making changes in a smaller church, and giving you practical tips to approach it in a healthy and effective way. We'll also be discussing the eight-stage process for leading change:1. Develop the vision and strategy for what the change will look like.2. Establish a sense of urgency by painting the stakes of not making the change.3. Create a guiding coalition by getting a team of people on board with the change.4. Communicate the change to everyone involved.5. Empower the leaders to be a part of the action plan.6. Generate wins along the way to show progress and momentum.7. Celebrate the wins to reinforce the change and encourage continued progress.8. Anchor the change so that it becomes a part of the culture and doesn't require constant effort to maintain.Our goal is to equip you to lead change well in your church, so that you can serve your community and see your church grow in a positive way.We want to see you lead change well in your church. So, make sure to subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today! We think this season will equip you to grow your church and serve your community well.Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

One of the biggest concerns and challenges for leaders of smaller churches is how to go about growing your church. Here's the deal. Healthy things grow, and we're not just talking about numbers. Spiritual growth is vital, and a key component to the overall health of your church and when that's right, the numbers will follow. In this episode we're going to address various barriers to church growth, including complacency, lack of vision or direction, inward focus, lack of intentionality in inviting and following up with visitors, as well as the “sacred cow mentality” which prevents leaders from considering new ideas or ways of doing things that may better serve the needs of their community.We'll be discussing practical tips and strategies for church growth that cater to the unique challenges of churches with 200 members or less. So, whether you're a new pastor looking to establish your church in the community, or a seasoned pastor seeking to revitalize your congregation, this episode and entire season is dedicated to you. If you haven't already, subscribe to the Hello Church podcast today, so you never miss an episode!#churchgrowth #smallchurch #churchpodcast #hellochurch #smallchurchgrowthWatch & Subscribe on YouTube

Welcome to season four of the Hello Church! podcast, hosted by David Crowson and Mike Hernandez, two pastors excited to guide other pastors of smaller churches through the unique challenges facing congregations of 200 or less.This season of the Hello Church! podcast will be focusing on congregations with 200 members or less, and offer valuable insights and advice based on David and Mike's experiences in church planting, youth ministry, and church revitalization.David, a worship leader at a church plant, brings his lifelong ministry experience and creative arts background to the table. Mike, a lead pastor at a revitalized local church, shares about his journey from youth ministry to serving in a megachurch, and finally, revitalizing a church that was on the brink of closing.The theme of season four of the Hello Church! podcast, "Healthy Things Grow," revolves around the idea that growth comes from nurturing healthy leadership, culture, family, and finances. Over the course of 10 episodes, David and Mike explore various aspects of church growth including leading through change, fostering growth, and building a thriving church community.The mission of this season of Hello Church! is to empower and encourage pastors of smaller churches. Join David and Mike on a journey to strengthen and grow your church through their insightful conversations and practical guidance. Subscribe to season four of the Hello Church podcast today and never miss an episode!Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

We're excited to announce the latest season of the Hello Church! podcast!Season four is your go-to resource for pastors of small churches, focusing on addressing the unique challenges of leading congregations with 200 members or less.This season we're talking through things like growing your church, equipping volunteers, and effectively managing resources on a tight budget. We'll also chat about how to utilize technology affordably, and challenges facing next-generation ministry.We know how overwhelming it is running a small church. Our goal is to provide practical solutions for creating sustainable systems to navigate daily pastoral challenges, and offer actionable tips for leading well through change.Season four of the Hello Church podcast is dedicated to empowering pastors of smaller churches in their journey to grow and strengthen their congregations.Don't miss an episode as we strive to offer valuable insights and support tailored specifically for leaders of smaller churches.Subscribe to season four of the Hello Church podcast today, and equip yourself with the tools and knowledge needed to face the challenges of leading a small church with confidence and success.Watch & Subscribe on YouTube

Your church is doing a lot of things, investing time and resources in ministries and events. But how do you know if those investments are bearing fruit? In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about metrics. Measuring metrics beyond counting the offering and the total Sunday attendance is key to knowing what areas of your church are thriving, which need some extra attention, and possibly which ones may need to be cut to allow time and money to be invested in an area that will reach more people and meet more needs.Don't lead through macro data - lead through the micro level.

In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about the Sunday morning offering.The offering moment in our services has changed drastically in the last 20 or 30 years. No longer is it a time when everyone pulls out their checkbooks during service, hurrying to fill them out before the offering plate passes by. Now many opt to give electronically. Is that good or bad? Or is it just different?With the shift in how we collect the offering, the offering talk is often diminished and devalued. But, when we hesitate to talk about generosity during the Sunday morning service, we rob people of an opportunity to learn what the Bible says about giving and offering and to provide a compelling moment where they are motivated or challenged to give. Listen as we discuss the importance of casting vision and sharing stories every Sunday.Offering Talks Resource Mentioned in This Episode:https://resource.ministrypass.com/offering-talks/

In this episode of Hello Church! we are discussing church ordinances, specifically baptism and communion, as a part of your Sunday morning service.As a pastor, it is likely you have sat through or led hundreds or maybe thousands of these services, but we are always looking for ways to improve and level up our Sunday morning experiences. In this episode, you will find practical nuggets you can use to increase baptisms in your church and provide powerful and meaningful experiences while acknowledging those in your service that are either Christians but not members of your church or who are unbelievers and still exploring what it means to follow Christ.

We know the great commission, that we are to share the gospel with everyone, but as churches, we can sometimes struggle to do this well on a Sunday morning.  In this episode of Hello Church!, we will discuss how to preach the Word in a way that new or unbelievers will understand and not find intimidating. Honestly, it starts well before the service, even before they walk in the door when we ask for their information to connect with them. No other company asks for as much information in the beginning as the church does.When it comes to the Sunday sermon, you attract what you openly communicate.  Listen to this episode to hear the do's and don'ts of creating a safe environment where people want to invite friends and feel confident a visit to your church won't destroy a relationship they may have been cultivating for years. 

Every week churches welcome new guests on campus. Some are new believers, and some are just new to that particular church. Either way, their first-time experience is critical in their decision to return and engage with your church community. In this episode of Hello Church! we will be discussing ways to increase the number of first-time guests that become regular attenders. Creating a positive first-time experience begins before visitors ever step foot on your campus. Is your church intentional in its digital evangelism strategy? It starts with ensuring your website and social media platforms are current and accurate, especially with service times! But, we will discuss additional ways to help set guests up for success.Once guests make the decision to visit your church, what will their experience be like? We'll share what every church should consider through the lens of a new visitor. From the moment guests pull into the parking lot to the follow-up communication after they leave, how can churches be intentional in creating a welcoming experience at every step?

In this episode of Hello Church! we talk with Jonathan Malm of churchstagedesignideas.com. Church stage design is not going to be the thing that grows your church. But, it does impact the overall Sunday experience for your congregation and will affect the first impression of new visitors. During our conversation, Jonathan shares some of the most creative ideas he's seen over the years. From the simple to the complex, listeners will gain practical tips on creating effective and impactful church stage designs. 

During this season of Hello Church!, we are talking all about planning your Sunday service and a huge part of your service is worship. Planning your worship as a piece of your Sunday message levels up the impact of both the message and the worship experience.In this episode, we discuss what pastors should be aware of when it comes to planning the weekly worship experience and the value of auditing your worship sets from the past year.

Imagine a Sunday morning service with no volunteers. No one watching the toddlers in Children's Ministry. No audio techs monitoring the mics for the sermon or lyrics on the screen for worship. No one greeting guests as they walk in the front door. Let's hope you don't have any new visitors that Sunday because they likely won't be returning. Volunteers are essential to the Sunday morning service, and almost every church will tell you they need more volunteers. So, what's the key? More Sunday announcements?  Volunteer fairs?In this episode of the Hello Church! podcast, we will discuss the best practices for recruiting, preparing, and appreciating the volunteers in your church. 

What's your favorite part of a Sunday morning church service? If you thought announcements, you're right. It's possible to have fun with your announcements and make them memorable. Here's how you can make your announcement segment flow smoothly, be more informative, and have fun.If there's a lot going on at your church, be selective in choosing Sunday morning announcements. Set up criteria for choosing events and stick to them. Whichever announcements you choose, promote them on your social media channels. Use social media and emails to highlight the details of the events you promoted on Sunday morning.In this episode of Hello Church, we talk about the ten commandments of church announcements. If you plan your service, you should also plan your announcements. Reinforce the announcements by making them visual, using graphics or videos, and having different people present them.

Welcome to the first episode of season 3! This season we'll be talking about The Service - the elements that make up a Sunday morning church service - to make your service be about preaching the gospel and being in community with other believers. Today, we're looking at the big picture - planning your service.Planning gives you focus, allows you to be flexible with that focus, and allows you to be creative without losing focus. It helps us point our efforts in one direction. But not everyone likes to plan – there are reasons for that. Some people don't know how; it can be a hassle to put a plan together, it takes a lot of time and energy, and plan outcomes vary tremendously.We ask seven questions that will help you plan your service. As we walk through each question, think about how it applies to you and your service. The first question is about the theme of your message and service. What songs, videos, and illustrations will help support it? When should the offering and announcements happen? How your service ends is our last question.In this episode of Hello Church, we talk about how you plan your worship service for a body of believers with purpose, knowing your plans can, and probably will, change.

Sermon Preparation is very important for pastors - they don't know everything or have all the answers about any given biblical topic. Even if they do have enough information for an upcoming sermon, they still want to communicate with their people, help them understand the Bible, and portray scripture accurately, to the best of their ability. We asked the pastors in our Facebook Pastor's Circle, which is a great place to meet other pastors, what they needed in their toolbox.  Many pastors have a sermon preparation toolbox, but what are the must-have tools? Of course, the most important one is a Bible or 3 - there are so many kinds of Bibles. We talk about all the tools you might want to add to your sermon preparation toolbox today, in this episode of Hello Church Podcast.

We're talking about what you can do after you have preached your sermon. You put 8 hours, minimum, into your message prep and after a 30 minute sermon on the weekend, what can you do to get more impact out of those 8 hours. What can you do to help the message live beyond the weekend and leverage your hard work into Monday and through the following weekend? This episode of Hello Church! Podcast will help you get a greater return on all the hours you put into your message prep and allow the truth of God's Word to live beyond the pulpit.https://hellochurchpodcast.com/digital/

Among all the responsibilities you have in your life as a pastor, improving your sermon writing and delivery should be of high importance. One of the biggest contributor to improvement is the lack of critical feedback.Because pastors preach the good news every week, improving and growing as a communicator is very important. 90% of people chose the church they attend based on the pastor's preaching so your message needs to be biblical, clearing, interesting, and relevant and practical.  This episode of Hello Church! explains why asking for feedback from members of your congregation is so crucial; being critiqued will help your sermons become more potent and more compelling than ever.Get the free Sermon Evaluation Formhttp://hellochurchpodcast.com/critique

SPECIAL EPISODE: Last year we recorded an episode of Hello Church! featuring 7 sermon illustrations you can use for Easter. We decided to take a break from Season 2 of Hello Church! to re share this episode with you! You'll discover ideas that can help you finish out your Easter week sermon prep.We will be back next week with an all new episode of Hello Church!, but for now I want to present 7 Sermon Illustrations You Can Use This Easter!

Easter Sunday is the most important Sunday of the year as we are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. There will be so many people at church: new people, unchurched people, relatives of attenders, people who haven't attended in a while, and your church family. There's a lot happening on Easter.There are several things to consider while working through your Easter message. Keep it short and simple, just focus on the resurrection. Put a lot of effort into your message before that weekend and be sure you've internalized it. Give as much thought to getting your guests to come back as you did to your message. Plan the following Sunday's message or new sermon series, use a promo video to invite people back, and talk about it at the end of your Easter message. The next Sunday's service should be similar to your Easter message: clean, consistent in sermon length, and have the same type of music set. In this episode of Hello Church! we examine the significance of the Easter Sunday sermon and how to craft it, and the importance of your next sermon series as you are inviting your Easter visitors to come back to learn more about Jesus and be part of your community.GET THE EASTER SERMON PREPARATION GUIDEhttps://hellochurchpodcast.com/easter

You want every eye watching and every ear listening. You want the attention of your people on the message you are delivering through the power of the Holy Spirit. All you need to do now is get out of the way and the way you do that is through an intentional delivery. The research is complete. The outline is filled in. The writing is finished. And you've practiced your sermon. Your delivery is the final stage of your sermon and everything from your cadence, to your appearance, to your gestures goes into a strong delivery. In this episode of Hello Church! Podcast we talk through simple but powerful delivery details to help you optimize the other aspects of communication that have nothing to do with your words. The message you are preaching has eternal significance and the last thing you want to do is distract from the work of the Holy Spirit.

Art makes us feel all the emotions: happy, sad, angry, awe, and wonder. Applied to sermon graphics, they can reaffirm the message of the Bible.Your sermon series graphics should reflect the big idea of your message or series. Knowing your audience and what you want them to feel and remember from your message can help when choosing colors and objects for your graphic. Because the content of your message is timeless, make sure your graphic is clear, don't worry about being clever. Getting feedback from other communicators is helpful; don't forget to have a couple of people proof the final product for spelling and punctuation.In this episode of Hello Church!, we talk about the importance of sermon series graphics as they apply to your church branding while piquing the interest of your people.Follow Hello Church! on InstagramHello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary.Watch Hello Church! on YouTubeJoin the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors

Pastors, how memorable are your sermons? You prepare your sermon by praying, determining the topic, then researching and studying the Bible passage. Then you craft your message for your congregation, but will they remember it?Charles Spurgeon said sermon illustrations are like windows, they let the light in and illuminate your sermon. Your illustration will capture the attention of those listening, and by using an illustration for each point, you will keep it. A good illustration builds a bridge between biblical times and modern times. Sermon illustrations shed light on each of your main points and help you deliver a powerful message that your people will be able to apply to their lives.In this episode of Hello Church! we talk about the importance of using Sermon Illustrations and how to use them to make your sermons memorable.Follow Hello Church! on InstagramHello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary.Watch Hello Church! on YouTubeJoin the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors

Have you stood up in front of the congregation and five minutes into your message, asked for a mulligan? Hopefully not. Still, there is a good chance you've preached a sermon and wished you could go back and start over. A strong introduction sets the tone for your entire message. It is what draws people in and tells them, "what I am about to share is relevant to you." The best way to craft an introduction that captures attention is to wait until the very end of writing your sermon after you've completed come up with your applications, illustrations, speaking points, and conclusion. With your message drafted you can focus your attention on writing a rich introduction with depth, informed by the entirety of your sermon. In this episode of Hello Church! we talk about how to take advantage of your sermon introduction and give you several questions to answer prior to taking the stage so that your congregation is waiting with bated breath, with anticipation.Follow Hello Church! on InstagramHello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary.Watch Hello Church! on YouTubeJoin the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors

How important is the conclusion of your sermon? Here is what Pastor Rick Warren has to say, "A sermon without a conclusion is a sermon without a purpose. Changed lives come from great conclusions." The conclusion is the most important part of the sermon and it seems so fitting that it is often the most difficult portion of the sermon to draft. But the struggle is worth it! Yes, you want your entire sermon to be strong, but if you have to pick one area to solidify with the limited time you have, the conclusion is where that investment should go. Why? Because a strong conclusion will make even the roughest of sermons great. In this episode of Hello Church! you'll learn several prompts or filters you can use to inspect your conclusion and move forward with your sermon in confidence, knowing that when your message is preached people will be inspired to follow Jesus in new and transformational ways.Follow Hello Church! on InstagramHello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary.Watch Hello Church! on YouTubeJoin the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors

Can you remember where you were and who you were with when you saw The Passion of the Christ for the first time? You might be surprised how many people would be able to tell you everything about that experience. People who heard that same story told hundreds of times suddenly remember everything about their experience with Mel Gibson's film. Why? Because stories make sermon stick. Preachers need to be good storytellers and luckily for those of us who aren't great storytellers by nature, there are lots of prompts, strategies, and tricks to tell better stories.In this episode of Hello Church! Podcast we share how to elevate your storytelling through 7 different types of storytelling as well as a list of storytelling fails you will want to avoid. The last thing you want when telling a story, whether it's yours or one from scripture, is to get in the way of the core message and miss out on the impact it could and should have on listeners.Follow Hello Church! on InstagramHello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary.Watch Hello Church! on YouTubeJoin the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors

There is no right way to create a sermon outline. But is there a right way for you? Absolutely! You want people to leave your church with new understanding of God's Word, contemplating how it applies to their lives today. Whether you realize it or not, that's a pretty tall order to fill. Fortunately, God's Word is filled with the best stories, narratives, and teachings every compiled into one book. The challenge is not the material — the challenge is our delivery of the material. A good sermon outline will help your messages make sense, logically, by providing you a pathway to maneuver through the content you've prepared in a way that is engaging, interesting, and compelling. In this episode we talk about what types of sermon outlines exist, why a strong sermon outline matters, where sermon planning goes wrong, and how to transform your sermon outline into a strong delivery that leaves your people thinking about how God's Word applies to their life today.Follow Hello Church! on InstagramHello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary.Watch Hello Church! on YouTubeJoin the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors

How do you start planning your message? Do you focus on the conclusion first? The opening? Do you look draw inspiration from a story or illustration? Of all the places you could start there is one place you should start. Every message should begin with a big idea. Call it the central theme, call it the main point, call it whatever you like — but this big idea is not a statement you decide, but rather it is poignant summary of the passage your preaching and the point from which your entire message is developed. In this episode we unpack why the big idea matters, what your sermon main point should include, the process to discover your big idea, and using your big idea to influence your message and the delivery of your central theme. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary. Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors LIMITED TIME BONUS MENTIONED:  http://ministrypass.com/bonus *This offer was mentioned when the bonus was still available, and may be expired if clicked after end-date. Requests to use the offer may be declined if it is out of the bonus window.*

Hello Church! is coming back with a brand new season of content to help YOU! Be sure to subscribe to Hello Church! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! This season of the podcast is going to be filled with advice on how to write, prepare, and preach your best sermons. Tune in next Tuesday, February 1st, for the kick off of the new season!Follow Hello Church! on InstagramHello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary.Watch Hello Church! on YouTubeJoin the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastors

On this episode of Hello Church! we dive into questions that you asked us in our Facebook Group, the Pastors' Circle on ministry, leadership, preaching, and more. We wanted to wrap up the year talking about a few things that some pastors want to hear more about! Be sure to leave a review of the podcast in Apple Podcasts and share this with your fellow pastors! -- To stay connected with us, follow our instagram, http://instagram.com/hellochurch. Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch and join the Pastors' Circle, a Facebook group exclusively for Pastors: https://facebook.com/groups/pastorscircle. 

In this episode, our hosts dive into the sermon writing tool that every pastor needs: Sermonary. This sermon writing app helps pastors save time each week in sermon preparation, and helps them write and preach their sermons all in one clean, easy-to-use app. Not to mention, Sermonary even has a library of resources of sermon research, illustrations, and more! Check it out on sermonary.com and start your free trial today. --Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/9wMEnJ9W8wY--To stay connected with us, follow our instagram, http://instagram.com/hellochurch. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloChurchPod with your takeaways from this episode! Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch

Need new ideas for a sermon series to preach through this Christmas season? In this episode, our hosts go over some of their favorite Christmas and Advent sermon series that can be beneficial to you and your church. These ideas can help you spark inspiration for your upcoming series, or you can go to ministrypass.com to get the series mentioned so you can get started preparing your Christmas sermon series faster.--Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/NCv6kiMqV7g-- Series Mentioned: - Mary's Christmas: https://ministrypass.com/resource/marys-christmas-the-christmas-story-through-marys-eyes/ - Signs of Christmas: https://ministrypass.com/resource/the-signs-of-christmas/- Good News (Advent Series): https://ministrypass.com/resource/good-news-an-advent-christmas-series/- In Good Company (Advent Series): https://ministrypass.com/resource/in-good-company/- Advent: The Unexpected King: https://ministrypass.com/resource/advent-the-unexpected-king/- Advent: Watching and Waiting: https://ministrypass.com/resource/advent-watching-and-waiting-2/- Joyful Expectation: An Advent and Christmas Series: https://ministrypass.com/resource/joyful-expectation-an-advent-and-christmas-series/- Among Us: A Christmas Story: https://ministrypass.com/resource/among-us-a-christmas-story/- Star of Bethlehem: https://ministrypass.com/resource/star-of-bethlehem/-- To stay connected with us, follow our instagram, http://instagram.com/hellochurch. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloChurchPod with your takeaways from this episode! Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch

Welcome back to Hello Church! This week our hosts discuss their tips on how you can turn your sermon series into a book. Sermons require the equivalent to a research paper in research and writing time, so why leave the sermon to only a Sunday morning? Repurpose the hard work you have put into writing and preparing a sermon series by editing it and making it into a book that you can use at your church. Listen to the episode to hear more from Justin and Wade on their tips! -- To stay connected with us, follow our instagram, http://instagram.com/hellochurch. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloChurchPod with your takeaways from this episode! Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch

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In this episode, we discuss how pastors can balance their ministry life and personal life well. Pastors can quickly feel the effects of burnout, and we wanted to share our tips on how pastors can balance their life to avoid burnout and continually serve at home and in the church to the best of their ability.  Read the full blog post here: https://ministrypass.com/secrets-pastors-use-for-a-good-ministry-life-balance/-- To stay connected with us, follow our instagram, http://instagram.com/hellochurch. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloChurchPod with your takeaways from this episode! Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch

Without a preaching plan, you wouldn't be able to have these 5 benefits of a preaching calendar! Looking for a great sermon calendar to help you create a roadmap for your church next year? Stay up to date with all things Ministry Pass as we release new Sermon Calendars every October! -- To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Sermonary https://instagram.com/sermonary. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloChurchPod with your takeaways from this episode! Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch

Although we sometimes toss around word “burnout” lightly, the truth is that burnout is a serious emotional and physical condition that cause untold amounts of harm. In this resource, we'll take a closer look at the causes and results of burnout, as well as a variety of tips for avoiding it. Most of all, we want you to take action to avoid burnout this year. Let's face it: the last couple of years for pastors have been anything but easy. But you don't have to be another statistic. Yes, you can avoid burnout and remain healthy and motivated in your ministry. In this episode, we talk about ways pastors and church leaders can avoid burning out. 

SERIES MENTIONED:The Book of Jonah: https://ministrypass.com/resource/the-book-of-jonah/The Book of James: https://ministrypass.com/resource/the-book-of-james/7 Deadly Sins: https://ministrypass.com/resource/the-seven-deadly-sins/Breaking Bread: https://ministrypass.com/resource/breaking-bread-dining-like-jesus/Out of Many, One: https://ministrypass.com/resource/out-of-many-one-unity-in-the-body-of-christ/Bad Religion: https://ministrypass.com/resource/bad-religion-when-good-christianity-goes-wrong/The More of Less: https://ministrypass.com/resource/the-more-of-less-finding-contentment-in-christ/Enough is Enough: https://ministrypass.com/resource/enough-is-enough-practicing-gratitude-contentment-and-thanksgiving/The Lost Art of Gratitude: https://ministrypass.com/resource/the-lost-art-of-gratitude/The Power of Thanks: https://ministrypass.com/resource/power-of-thanks/The Content Life: https://ministrypass.com/resource/the-content-life/

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In this episode, we break down our best tips on how to write an outline a sermon. -- To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Sermonary https://instagram.com/sermonary. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloChurchPod with your takeaways from this episode! Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch

We believe writing and preparing sermons for your church should be one of the biggest highlights of pastoral ministry rather than one of its greatest burdens. That's why we designed Sermonary, a revolutionary tool to help you write your sermons faster and more efficiently than ever before. Today, we want to talk about 10 ways Sermonary can help you become a better communicator and sermon writer. — To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Sermonary https://instagram.com/sermonary. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloChurchPod with your takeaways from this episode! Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch

As a pastor, you may find yourself looking to earn some extra money in order to be able to provide for your family. At the same time, ministry is time-consuming, so you need something that doesn't require your full-time focus! The question you're asking yourself has to be, “How can I leverage my core strengths in order to make a little extra income?” In this episode, we'll walk you through some tips to help you generate extra side income while pastoring!  Read the full blog post here: https://ministrypass.com/7-tips-for-pastors-on-how-to-generate-extra-side-income/ — To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Sermonary https://instagram.com/sermonary. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloChurchPod with your takeaways from this episode! Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch

What kind of small group model should your church use?Some groups are more about fellowship (interest-based groups), some are focused on Bible study (like a Sunday school class), and others are centralized around the Sunday sermon. We think sermon-based groups can be really effective, and we'd love to tell you why.Read the blog post here: https://ministrypass.com/why-you-should-use-a-sermon-based-small-group/ — To stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Sermonary https://instagram.com/sermonary. Tweet us with the hashtag #HelloChurchPod with your takeaways from this episode! Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/hellochurch