Podcasts about mission support

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Sermon points  Give specific exampleswhen making a point  Work in multiple illustrations/stories per sermon One main idea/final point Connect the sermon to a next step at your church Now what? Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 7 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Do a service run-through  Send your announcements out ahead of time (to the person doing them) Clean the parking lot (whether your location or not) Have a new guest gift people actually want 3-4 announcement maximum  Add signage Pre-service huddle Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Kids don't have to do more than other kids Kids need discipline and behavioral expectations Do not worry if your kids act like kids Ask for approval before sharing stories  How you parent can't help or hurt your leadership  Work to ensure your kids know you love them more than you love the church  Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Kids don't have to do more than other kids Kids need discipline and behavioral expectations Do not worry if your kids act like kids Ask for approval before sharing stories  How you parent can't help or hurt your leadership  Work to ensure your kids know you love them more than you love the church  Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 7 REASONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE They move They never get connected They are upset about something  They attend infrequently They don't align with the vision/direction  They don't give financially You encouraged them to connect with a church they can connect with Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 REASONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE People have a defined timeline to make a decision  Less wasted time for prep and planning Much easier to call people to take action Keep (or gain) people's trust Instincts are more effective than you think  People want to be a part of something  Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 TASKS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Giving follow up  New guest follow up  Sermon prep  Social media videos Website check Meetings Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

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Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 7 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Two ministry nights a week I don't take morning meetings Monday's are my longest days  Two meetings a day max Respond to all emails/requests I will work later/extra on occasions it is needed Inbox zero + task list 0 end of each day Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Marco Polo Trello Board Email (messaging expectations!) Group text (or group messaging app) Google Drive (sermon notes / events checklist) Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Have a visitor focused website (address, service time, “I'm new”) Create a welcoming first impression  Create a simple + personal connection process  Give them a next step  Invite them back  Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 4 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Put your repeated tasks to show up weekly in our calendar  Add blocks to calendar as things arise On the day before (end of work day or evening) = Schedule tasks from your task manager You will always get more done if you calendar out your day  Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 2025 CHURCH PREDICTIONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: Hand out invite cards multiple weeks before that Sunday Create a shareable graphic  Take some time during announcements 2 weeks before talking about invitation + a downloadable shareable graphic Schedule more people to serve Know what the service/Sunday will be like over a month in advance Share something you will be doing at the service Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 2025 CHURCH PREDICTIONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: Being willing to sound partisan where Scripture is clear will attract people to your church There will be an increase in American church attendance You can have the largest Easter/Christmas/Special day attendance in your church's history Vertical video is not going anywhere (invest in it!) Your Sunday experience will determine if people stay (saw a post about how no one leaves a church because of the screens/lighting…) - In America, we have options. For me, I am going to a church that is organized and that I can invite people to… Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 METRICS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Sunday Attendance Small group attendance Unique giving units Connect cards Members doing what you ask them to do Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Transfers can be a real rollercoaster, am I right? The emotions, the uncertainty, the feeling like you're starting all over again - it's a lot to navigate. But I've got your back, friends. In episode 181 - Tips for Mission Transfers, I'm sharing four powerful tips to help you handle mission transfers with more ease and confidence. From allowing yourself to feel ALL the feels, to challenging your brain's negative thoughts, to getting comfortable with the unknown, these strategies will have you tackling transfers like a total pro. I even dive into the power of "future self" work and how it can shift your mindset in the moment. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.   Website | Instagram | Facebook   Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE   Free PDF Download:  Podcast Roadmap   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Understand their importance  Types of stories ranked When to do them Humor/story telling is a skill. Do not read personal stories  Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 7 QUESTIONS I ASK IN THIS EPISODE Are they a part of your church? (Internally is always ideal) Do they show up every Sunday Do they give financially Are they involved in all the things a member/partner should be doing? Are they competent for the position of need? Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textIn this episode, Aaron and Ben Webb break down the raw, unfiltered truths about life in the Air Force and the realities of serving in Special Warfare. Ben takes us through his journey from basic training all the way to serving as an AFE expert, supporting fighter jets and combat search-and-rescue missions. They dive into the pride, pressure, and resilience it takes to face constant training, overseas deployments, and the challenge of maintaining the standards that keep our forces strong. From the thrill of jumping out of planes to the responsibility of packing parachutes that save lives, Ben shares insights that only come from years of dedication and experience.If you're ready for real talk on what it takes to serve, from the early mornings to the life-changing missions, this episode delivers. The Ones Ready team doesn't hold back, giving you a close-up look at the grit, heart, and brotherhood behind the scenes.Subscribe, share, and hit up OnesReady.com for gear, tools, and insights that will keep you mission-ready.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:02 Ben Webb's Journey to the Air Force05:51 Basic Training Experience10:13 Tips for Basic Training Success11:54 Graduation and Transition to Tech School20:04 Understanding AFE and Its Importance28:00 AFE's Role in Supporting Fighter Pilots32:42 Transitioning to First Duty Station33:47 Experiencing the First Unit35:22 The Reality of Continuous Training37:19 Embracing Responsibility as a Young Airman38:59 Exploring Career Opportunities in AFE40:54 Cultural Experience in Korea42:33 Navigating Assignments and Opportunities43:49 Joining the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron45:17 Adapting to Special Operations Culture46:39 Training and Qualification in AFE48:17 Deployment Experience50:33 The Importance of Support Roles52:21 Jump School Experience59:29 Future Aspirations and Advice for New AirmenJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/joinBuzzsprout Subscription page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/680894/subscribeCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Promo Code: PODCASTKC20...

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 7 APPS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Calendly  Todoist Logos Google Drive MarcoPolo Trello Planning Center  Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 4 STEPS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Make it clear and obvious how people can get more information Input new guest info on Sunday afternoons Have an automated system of texts + email Have a personal follow up system that you are tracking Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 WAYS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Record a short welcome video Post more than just your weekly sermon  Organize your homepage by playlists Create a custom URL  Scripture reference in the title + description Thumbnail images    Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 WAYS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Video of your people answering one question about your church  Video from of one person/couple sharing their story and how your church has impacted them Snacks/food  Promote it Baptisms Shirts, socks, or swag giveaway Decorate the lobby  Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

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 Fred Bodimer discusses Pope Francis's recent 12-day journey across Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. The Pope's trip focused on supporting remote Catholic communities and addressing pressing issues such as poverty, sustainable development, and climate change. Highlights include his visit to Vanimo in Papua New Guinea, where he provided aid to impoverished areas, and his call for sustainable development in East Timor. In Singapore, he underscored the importance of harmony among diverse groups and fair wages for migrant workers. On the return flight, the Pope offered comments on the U.S. presidential election, urging voters to choose the lesser of two evils

 Fred Bodimer discusses Pope Francis's recent 12-day journey across Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. The Pope's trip focused on supporting remote Catholic communities and addressing pressing issues such as poverty, sustainable development, and climate change. Highlights include his visit to Vanimo in Papua New Guinea, where he provided aid to impoverished areas, and his call for sustainable development in East Timor. In Singapore, he underscored the importance of harmony among diverse groups and fair wages for migrant workers. On the return flight, the Pope offered comments on the U.S. presidential election, urging voters to choose the lesser of two evils. 

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 REASONS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE It's not simple to sign up/express interest in serving You don't follow up well when people sign up  The bar is too low  You give way to many options  You have the wrong person leading the charge Unclear and/or inconsistent expectations    Get more church tips and advice Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

The Exocast team are joined on this show by Dr. Néstor Espinoza from the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, USA. Néstor is an Assistant Astronomer and Mission Scientist for Hubble and JWST at STScI, where he focusses on transiting exoplanets and their stars. He also provides support for HST and JWST as Mission Scientist for Exoplanet Science in the Instrument Division, and Néstor speaks to the Exocast gang about balancing these distinct roles,Read more

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 MYTHS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE 01:21 Ministry Myth #1: Talking About Money   06:36 Ministry Myth #2: Always Being Available   11:44 Ministry Myth #3: Ministry Must Be Hard   14:00 Ministry Myth #4: Cost as the Primary Decision Factor   17:56 Ministry Myth #5: Leadership is Lonely   19:50 Ministry Myth #6: There's a Best Way to Do Things GET MORE CHURCH TIPS AND ADVICE  Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 WAYS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Church email  Record a video Some sort of church meeting  One on one conversations Through small groups  Online meetings GET MORE CHURCH TIPS AND ADVICE  Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Today's Story: Construction Enhances Rescue Missions

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 TIPS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Do a real service run through Play under all speaking moments  Pre-service countdown video Have a consistent end of service Post-service music ready to go Bumper video/pre-sermon transition GET MORE CHURCH TIPS AND ADVICE  Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 MISTAKES I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Hosting your sermon on your church website  Posting the livestream on your website  Not having the 3 most sought after things on your homepage  Outdated events + sermons! lack of pictures from your church GET MORE CHURCH TIPS AND ADVICE  Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group  

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 TIPS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE All groups should have the same curriculum  You must communicate this and hold the line on this  Groups should all run on the same schedule  You need a plan for childcare (I recommend reimbursing) Start new groups, do not “multiply” groups Take group attendance  GET MORE CHURCH TIPS AND ADVICE  Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group  

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Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 7 RECOMMENDATIONS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Find a consistent meeting spot(s) for non-Sunday activities  Make sure the homepage of your website is extremely clear Engineer your space well  Don't elevate portable as better/holier than permanent Looking for space: Worry more about it being too big rather than too small Is it good for events + offices? Generally speaking    GET MORE CHURCH TIPS AND ADVICE  Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 WAYS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Consistent time with Jesus Have specific times you'll meet with people Prioritize your mornings  Stick to the same sermon prep schedule every week Belong to a tribe Always remember the privilege it is to be a pastor   GET MORE CHURCH TIPS AND ADVICE  Click here to sign up for the Practical Church newsletter Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group  

In this episode of the Practical Church Podcast, Dylan shares his journey of taking a break from the podcast and its return through a partnership with Mission Support, focusing on content while backend tasks are managed by Mission Support. The primary focus of the episode is on exploring seven ways to increase giving within the church community. Here are the 7 ways discussed on this episode: Mention it every week (especially if you don't pass a plate) Quarterly giving statements Make it a value at your church Connect stories to generosity  Talk about it with no qualifications First time giving follow up email Be honest when you have needs / if things are tight Dylan also shares a personal observation on the benefits of proposing meeting locations closer to oneself to save time and offers a personal growth tip on transforming frustration into hope through actionable planning. Additionally, a listener's question regarding the use of church management apps and the challenge of engaging congregation members with new software is addressed. 00:00 Welcome Back to the Practical Church Podcast! 00:28 The Journey of the Practical Church Podcast 00:53 Partnership with Mission Support: A New Chapter 01:25 What's Next for the Practical Church Community 02:07 Diving Into Today's Episode: Increasing Church Giving 02:47 7 Effective Strategies to Boost Church Giving 24:37 Personal Growth Tips: From Frustration to Hope 27:31 Q&A: Navigating Church Management Software   —— GET MORE CHURCH TIPS AND ADVICE  Missionsupport.com/practical Practical Church Facebook Group  

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What role does FEMA's mission support office play in the agency? How does it help the agency improve its performance? How does FEMA plan for the next disaster? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Eric Leckey, Associate Administrator for Mission Support at FEMA. Listen to the podcast.

What role does FEMA's mission support office play in the agency? How does it help the agency improve its performance? How does FEMA plan for the next disaster? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Eric Leckey, Associate Administrator for Mission Support at FEMA.

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 8 tips for better church announcements. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. MISSION SUPPORT This episode was brought to you by Mission Support. Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 6 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Check your email less Take email off your phone Schedule when you will check it Inbox 0 (dylandodson.com/blog/email) Make it a rule to respond to all emails within a timeframe Don't use email as a task manager Remember: emails come from people, and to ignore emails means you are ignoring people RECOMMENDED RESOURCE Calendly

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 8 tips for better church announcements. THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. MISSION SUPPORT This episode was brought to you by Mission Support. Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 8 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Welcome new people every week 3-4 announcements at most Keep it under 3 minutes Send them prior to Sunday Go over them in run-through Be clear on common phrases Keep them relevant to the majority of people Announce things no more than 3 weeks out SUBMIT A MINISTRY QUESTION To submit a question for a future episode, head to dylandodson.com/podcast. Recommended Resource CSB Pew Bible

Man Overcomes The pain of Loss His Daughter & Shown that We Come to Earth on A Mission --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ndeworld/support

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast.  THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. MISSION SUPPORT This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Do not multiply (split) your groups All your groups need to run the same (you can have extras, just not groups) Push groups a few times a year (ideally during a break) Do not try to be all things to all people Write an easy to follow group leader guide SUBMIT A MINISTRY QUESTION To submit a question for a future episode, head to dylandodson.com/podcast. RECOMMENDED RESOURCE The Church Co

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast.  THE PRACTICAL CHURCH NEWSLETTER If you're looking for more practical insights to grow in ministry and some free resources, subscribe to the Practical Church newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. MISSION SUPPORT This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE 5 REASONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE You've accepted the mindset that ministry has to be hard You don't have a consistent work schedule  You don't have healthy ministry boundaries (phone, email, availability) You don't take (enough) breaks (this includes your weekly rhythms) You don't sleep enough SUBMIT A MINISTRY QUESTION To submit a question for a future episode, head to dylandodson.com/podcast. RECOMMENDED RESOURCE Deep Work by Cal Newport

Maj Gen (Ret), USAF, Garrett Harencak is the President and CEO of Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS). Harencak joined Mission Support and Test Services, LLC after nearly four years as Vice President of Strategic Defense Programs for Jacobs Engineering. While at Jacobs, he also served as Deputy Program Manager of the Missile Defense Agency Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions contract, providing overall strategic vision, leadership, direction, and management for all employees, missions, projects and activities related to the contract. Harencak's organization, through his leadership, developed and communicated the vision for safe, secure, environmentally and fiscally sound contract execution with full authority and accountability to manage and integrate all contractual, financial and technical performance designed to ensure quality, cost control, timeliness of performance, effective business relations and customer satisfaction.Before joining Jacobs, Harencak served in the United States Air Force for more than 39 years and rose to the rank of Major General. Positions he has held include Commander of USAF Recruiting Command; Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration; Commander at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Kirtland Air Force Base; Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Military Application (NA- 10), National Nuclear Security Administration; and Commander of the 509th Bomber Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base.Harencak holds a bachelor's degree in humanities from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a master's degree in management from Abilene Christian University, and a master's degree in national security studies from the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base. He is Adjunct Professor of Nuclear Deterrence and Assurance for the Air Force Nuclear College at the Air Force Institute of Technology, and a member of the Board of Regents, Strategic Deterrent Coalition, Washington, D.C.EPISODE NOTES:Follow NucleCast on Twitter at @NucleCastEmail comments and story suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.orgSubscribe to NucleCast podcastRate the show

In this episode, we welcome Eric Leckey, Associate Administrator for Mission Support at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Academy Fellow,  to discuss what makes a community resilient, how FEMA works with state, local, and tribal governments to build resiliency, and how FEMA focuses on preemption and preparedness. Links:View FEMA's Strategic PlanSupport the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_

Published: November 10, 2021 What are your year-end giving strategies? How will you close the calendar year and capitalize on the giving season? Jim Friend is joined by Lisa Quist, the new Executive Director of Mission Support and Chief Development Officer for the Franciscan Friars of Atonement. As the Executive Director, Lisa provides strategic leadership for their comprehensive multichannel fundraising program, which generates revenue that supports the ministries of the Friars. Prior to joining the Friars, Lisa served as the Chief Development Officer of the Edmundite Missions located in Selma, Alabama, where she led all of their philanthropic strategies that supported the Mission's transformative life-saving and life-changing programs. Lisa is relatively new to her role, and she also discusses what to focus on first as a new Development Director. Please join us for this informative discussion. Watch the video presentation of this discussion. https://youtu.be/hLeEINjnC-Y Don't miss Changing Our World's FORGING FORWARDDon't miss the webinar series FORGING FORWARD, a virtual philanthropic conference designed to bring you nonprofit experts from around the country who are leading through the COVID-19 crisis. Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.