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

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