Episodes
We cannot afford to ignore the AI revolution. Generative AI has passed fringe and fad status and has brought widespread disruption. Church leaders should view AI as an opportunity to embrace. Joining Church Changer is early adopter and entrepreneur, Kenny Jahng, to help us understand AI and strategize how church leaders and pastors can leverage AI to spread the Gospel and elevate our ministry.
Published 05/02/23
Too often conversations about race and diversity only happen on the heels of tragedy. As churches, our goal must be to make the pursuit of diversity a part of our culture. To keep the conversation ongoing. To keep hands open and hearts filled with empathy. Wayne Francis, Lead Pastor of The Life Church in New York provides practical steps for you and your church to become a part of the solution as agents of reconciliation and change.
Published 04/04/23
How do you navigate the natural tensions between church leaders and the staff creative team? Leaders push for results, while creatives push the envelope and sometimes all you end up with is frustration on both sides. Executive Pastor, Ben Stapley, shares clear tactics to build better team dynamics, minimize communication gaps, and increase effectiveness in episode #12 of the Church Changer podcast.
Published 03/07/23
Talking with and about our LGBTQ+ friends can generate fear and anxiety for church leaders. It’s a conversation that’s deeply personal, highly emotional, and often confusing. How do you welcome people with open arms, showing grace, while remaining anchored in the truth of scripture? Art Pereira, Director of Community Care for Revoice, offers us a guide for loving the LGBTQ+ community.
Published 02/07/23
Is the church experiencing the Great Resignation… of volunteers? It’s time to rethink how you recruit, retain, and reward your volunteers. Pastor Kayra Montanez shares how the church must invest in its people and envision them to use their gifts to serve others.
Published 01/10/23
Is your church staff weary, distracted, and depleted? Those of us working in ministry too often feel we are just getting by with no capacity for extra: surviving not thriving. Let 2023 be the year you invest in and improve the emotional health of your staff. Liquid Church’s Discipleship Pastor Mike Lee offers a pathway to cultivate healthy spirituality and relationships at your church!
Published 12/06/22
Your vision requires provision! Every church should launch a Christmas Offering Campaign by Thanksgiving. Hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich offer a step-by-step guide on how to make this happen. Our guest, Nithin Thompson, Lead Pastor of City Alliance Church, shares his story of success.
Published 11/01/22
Are you ready to become a MetaChurch? Meta is a prefix that means “to transform” and it also means “to go beyond” and so putting that in front of the word church, means we’re transforming the church experience to go beyond Sunday and reach people in the local community for the other 167 hours of the week. Our goal today is not to become a MEGA church, but to become a META church that leverages the best of online ministry and the best of onsite ministry to create opportunities for people to...
Published 10/04/22
After the summer slump, it’s time to recall your congregation, engage young people, and attract new guests by launching strategic community outreaches. Get practical advice on launching successful outreaches for the Fall and Christmas seasons that match your timeline, budget, and goals. Liquid Church’s Outreach Director Kristin Flynn prepares us to roll up our sleeves and get to work!
Published 09/06/22
Successful small groups build real community, but to pull this off you must invest in strategic small group campaigns, offer virtual and hybrid group options, and equip and energize your group leaders. Fall is coming, the time for action is right now! In this episode, Liquid Church's Groups Director Danielle Botelho gives practical advice on how to improve your small group systems.
Published 08/02/22
Thousands of Protestant churches are plateaued or declining, while other congregations nearby thrive. Warren Bird helps us explore an approach to combine forces and spark a revitalization through ministry mergers.
Published 07/05/22
Make your sermons more appealing and grow your church with a strategic preaching calendar. Learn how to address people’s needs while capitalizing on seasonal trends and rhythms in American culture.
Published 06/07/22
Women should be the backbone of your strategy for re-building the post-pandemic church. The problem is, women hold only 10% of church leadership roles. Liquid Church’s Pastor of Campuses and Teaching Pastor Kayra Montanez shares 3 best practices to empower female leaders.
Published 05/03/22
If you want to stay relevant, the future of your church is hybrid. We’ll explore 3 key ways to get your church’s digital properties and strategies in shape to set your ministry up for success.
Published 04/05/22
Take two minutes to meet Tim and Lauren and hear the vision for Church Changer. It's our goal to collaborate with church leaders and make your life easier by offering practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ.
Published 03/08/22