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Church Leadership Lab

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3 days ago

This week, we’re pressing pause on our regular Church Leadership Lab episodes to share something a little different. Our hosts, Kendall Conner and Jess Moore, have a short, meaningful Christmas message just for our podcast community. This time of year is filled with celebration, reflection, and a powerful reminder of the hope we have in Christ. For ministry leaders, it also comes with extra services, long nights, and full schedules. As you guide your church through the Christmas season, we en...

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This week, we’re pressing pause on our regular Church Leadership Lab episodes to share something a little different. Our hosts, Kendall Conner and Jess Moore, have a short, meaningful Christmas message just for our podcast community. This time of year is filled with celebration, reflection, and a powerful reminder of the hope we have in Christ. For ministry leaders, it also comes with extra services, long nights, and full schedules. As you guide your church through the Christmas season, we en...

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Church Leadership Lab

A Special Message From Our Team for Christmas 2025

This week, we’re pressing pause on our regular Church Leadership Lab episodes to share something a little different. Our hosts, Kendall Conner and Jess Moore, have a short, meaningful Christmas message just for our podcast community. This time of year is filled with celebration, reflection, and a powerful reminder of the hope we have in Christ. For ministry leaders, it also comes with extra services, long nights, and full schedules. As you guide your church through the Christmas season, we en...

5 days ago

8 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 151 | Dennis Choy: Strategies to Keep Tech Volunteers for the Long Haul

In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Choy, executive coach, speaker, and General Manager of Design and Project Management at HouseRight. He brings over 30 years of ministry experience, including leadership roles at Saddleback Church, Skyline Church, and North Coast Church, where he helped build teams, departments, and leaders for long-term impact. We explore practical strategies for building and sustaining strong tech volunteer teams, especially for the long haul. In this conversation, we...

1 week ago

54 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 150 | Adam Erickson: Building a Culture of Digital Storytelling in the Church

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Erickson, filmmaker, church storyteller, educator, and founder of Smartphone Storytellers, a free platform training churches and nonprofits to share stories with just a smartphone. We explore how churches can build a culture of digital storytelling to highlight real-life impact and encourage healthy ministry growth. In this conversation, we discuss: • Why stories matter in church settings • Overcoming barriers to effective storytelling • Practical tip...

2 weeks ago

55 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 149 | Arthur James: How Church Leaders Can Avoid Burnout in a Busy Ministry Season

In this episode, we sit down with Arthur James, seasoned educator, bi-vocational pastor, church planter, and author of "Preaching Through Pain." We unpack practical ways church leaders can avoid burnout during busy ministry seasons and find renewed purpose and strength. In this conversation, we discuss: • Finding balance versus busyness in ministry • Leading from a place of overflow • Delegating and equipping others for ministry • Healthy rhythms for pastors and leaders • The role of physic...

3 weeks ago

52 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

A Special Message From Our Team for Thanksgiving

This week, we are pressing pause on our regular Church Leadership Lab episodes to share something a little different. Hosts, Kendall Conner and Jess Moore recorded a short, meaningful Thanksgiving message just for our podcast community. We know this season brings full tables, full schedules, and full hearts. Ministry leaders, as you serve your church and gather with family, remember to slow down and let your own soul be renewed. God is at work through you, but He is also at work in you. Take ...

1 month ago

7 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 148 | Bill Van Kirk: How to Build a Digital Strategy That Reaches Beyond Sunday

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Van Kirk, Campus Pastor at Spring Lake Church, digital communications leader, and certified ministry coach. We explore practical ways churches can build a digital ministry strategy that connects people beyond Sunday. In this conversation, we discuss: Why your website is a digital front doorUsing technology for discipleship all weekRepurposing sermons into weekday devotionalsLeveraging stories and testimonies onlineBuilding a team for digital ministryJoin...

1 month ago

45 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 147 | Joanna la Fleur: How Churches Can Tell Better Stories with Limited Resources

In this episode, we sit down with Joanna la Fleur, podcaster, TV host, and executive director of Word Made Digital. We explore how churches can tell better stories with limited resources and make the Good News compelling in the digital age. In this conversation, we discuss: • Storytelling that fits church budgets • Authentic content for younger generations • Proven digital tools and practical tips • Collecting and sharing impactful church stories • Measuring success in local church outreach J...

1 month ago

46 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 146 | Preston Hocker: How Churches Can Prioritize Safety While Staying Inviting

In this episode, we sit down with Preston Hocker, a pastor of 20+ years and experienced protection specialist. We explore how churches can prioritize safety while maintaining a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. In this conversation, we discuss: • Building a safety-minded church culture • Practical steps for church security teams • Best practices for creating safe environments • Technology for kids ministry safety • Training staff and volunteers effectively Join us as we dive into How Churche...

1 month ago

52 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 145 | Kendall Conner & Jessica Moore: How Ministries Can Inspire Generosity On Giving Tuesday

In this episode, hosts Kendall Conner and Jessica Moore explore practical ways that churches can inspire generosity and make the most of Giving Tuesday for their year-end campaigns. In this conversation, we discuss: • What Giving Tuesday means for churches • Leveraging stories of impact to inspire giving • Effective church communications for generosity • Utilizing digital giving tools and platforms • Thanking and engaging givers for future generosity Join us as we dive into How Ministries Ca...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 144 | Stephanie Lippi: How Churches Can Support Volunteers to Help Them Succeed

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Lippi, writer, speaker, and conference director at Church Facilities Conference & Expo (CFX). We explore how churches and ministry leaders can empower and provide care to volunteers to help them thrive in their roles. In this conversation, we discuss: • The heart behind volunteering in ministry • Keys to making volunteers feel seen and valued • Building healthy communication with volunteer teams • Creating relational and operational volunteer cu...

2 months ago

52 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 143 | Darcy Danson: Cultivating Clarity and Creativity in Your Church through Visual Design

In this episode, we sit down with Darcy Danson, creative team lead at Ministry Brands and a seasoned designer who blends creativity with purpose. We explore how visual design can bring clarity and creativity to your church’s communication and identity. In this conversation, we discuss: • Why visuals matter in church ministry • Building a consistent church brand • The power of color, fonts, and style guides • Empowering creative teams and volunteers • Tools and resources for church desig...

2 months ago

41 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 142 | Laura Howe: How Church Leaders Can Prioritize Mental Health in Their Ministry

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Howe, founder of Hope Made Strong, mental health clinician, and host of the Care Ministry podcast. We explore how church leaders can prioritize their own mental health while creating caring, resilient church cultures. In this conversation, we discuss: • Recognizing compassion fatigue and burnout • Setting healthy boundaries in ministry • Building care teams and support systems • Creating a safe culture for mental health • Empowering peer support within ...

2 months ago

52 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 141 | Healthy Church Summit Recap: Planning A Memorable Christmas Service

In this episode, we recap our recent Healthy Church Summit and some of the key takeaways we learned about planning an impactful Christmas service. We share 5 practical tips that will help guide your ministry to make your upcoming holiday season your best yet. In this conversation, we discuss: • The importance of prayer in planning • Building the right creative planning team • Choosing creative spaces for brainstorming • Incorporating classic carols and music • Crafting messages with clear ne...

2 months ago

37 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 140 | Healthy Church Summit Recap: Cut the Chaos from Holiday Church Communications

In this episode, we recap our recent Healthy Church Summit and some of the key takeaways we learned about holiday communications. We share 5 practical tips that will help to communicate things clearly about your ministry's Christmas and end-of-year plans. In this conversation, we discuss: • Planning ahead for seasonal communications • Leading with “why” instead of just details • Centralizing church event information • Prioritizing the most impactful promotions • Equipping your congregation fo...

3 months ago

29 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 139 | Corinne Noble: Leading with Creativity and Confidence in Your Kids Ministry

In this episode, we sit down with Corinne Noble – kids pastor, author, coach, and founder of Kid Min Corinne Ministries. We explore how kids and family ministry leaders can amplify their creativity and confidence as they invest in the next generation each week. In this conversation, we discuss: • Sparking creativity with limited resources • Building confidence as a kids ministry leader • Engaging families in discipleship at home • Overcoming volunteer shortages and challenges • Prioritizing r...

3 months ago

48 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 138 | Wes Herms: Easing the Burden of Church Financial Tasks with Smarter Systems

In this episode, we sit down with Wes Herms, Senior Channel Manager at AvidXchange with over five years of experience helping organizations streamline their accounts payable through automation. We explore how churches can lighten the load of financial tasks by implementing smart systems and automation tools. In this conversation, we discuss: • Digitizing and automating accounts payable processes. • Reducing risk and increasing financial security. • Saving time with remote approvals and workfl...

3 months ago

39 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 137 | Nils Smith: How Ministry Leaders Can Create Spiritual Impact on Social Media

In this episode, we sit down with Nils Smith, social media strategist and digital marketing expert who helps churches, nonprofits, and businesses maximize technology for their mission. We explore how ministry leaders can create authentic spiritual impact and meaningful community through effective use of social media. In this conversation, we discuss: The purpose behind ministry social media useMoving beyond announcements to real engagementEmpowering volunteers for digital ministry rolesRespon...

3 months ago

56 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 136 | Josh Denhart: A Framework To Reach Your Community For Christ

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Denhart, founder of LeadMinistry.com, author, speaker, and former children's pastor. We explore a practical framework for reaching your community for Christ, offering wisdom and actionable steps for church leaders. In this conversation, we discuss: The deeper purpose behind community outreachDangers of inward-focused churchesThe "good works, goodwill, good news" frameworkEarning the right to be heardReal-life outreach examples and storiesJoin us as we di...

4 months ago

40 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 135 | Tyler Harden: How to Clarify Your Church’s Identity and Mission

In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Harden, church growth consultant and co-founder of Firm Foundations Marketing. We unpack practical strategies for clarifying your church’s identity and mission to foster growth and unity. In this conversation, we discuss: Communicating your church’s identity clearlyCommon challenges in defining mission and visionEngaging leadership in the identity processDifferentiating mission from methods in ministryReaching the right people in your communityMaking yo...

4 months ago

50 minutes

Church Leadership Lab

Ep. 134 | Kendall Conner & Jessica Moore: How to Get the Most Out of Your ChMS

In this episode, Kendall Conner and Jessica Moore explore practical ways churches can maximize their church management software (ChMS) to strengthen ministry and streamline operations. In this conversation, we discuss: Creating a complete church directoryOrganizing groups for connectionSending mass communicationsAutomating follow-up interactionsRecording attendance for careLeveraging dashboards for insightsJoin us as we dive into How to Get the Most Out of Your ChMS with Kendall Conner and Je...

4 months ago

55 minutes