Welcome to the official podcast of Growth Point Church. Find out more at http://growthpointchurch.org
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Discover the principles and strategies you need to go from stuck to a growing Church. Cover art photo provided by Ben White on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@benwhitephotography
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Minister Madge Obaseki is a Church Consultant. She focuses on churches who are experiencing retention challenges in their congregations or amongst staff and volunteers. She offers practical solutions including reviews of where you are and where you want to be, organisational development, ongoing support and professional training. She is the host of Healthy Church Growth Show podcast with new episodes every Monday. She shares practical insights for healthier, sustainable church growth, around ...
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At Re:Vision: A podcast about church health and growth we are envisioning and inspiring Great Commission and Great Commandment churches. Hosted by Jonathan L. Smith, Director of Church Health Strategy, you will hear from leading experts in church health and growth from around the nation. In a TED Talk format, Jonathan will equip you to lead a vibrant and growing church. You will also be encouraged by pastors who are leading revitalized churches. Learn more about church health and growth at: ...
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You are welcome to Church Growth Podcast (CGP), initiated by Dr. Bola Akin-John to offer biblical teachings that help to grow healthier churches and ministries. Dr. Bola Akin-John came into ministry since 1988; Pastored 5 denominational churches in the space of years. Started Church Growth Ministry in 1994 after hearing God said “go and strengthen pastors and support churches to grow and be healthy”. He has held hundreds of conferences across Nigeria, Africa and Europe with combined attendan ...
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Church Tips is the daily show designed to give ministry leaders and pastors practical ideas and strategies they can use to get better, break barriers, and grow the church. Hosted by Dick Hardy and Jonathan Hardy, Co-founders of Leaders.Church.
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EP 138 - What is AI Going to Mean for Pastors - Bobby Gourley
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) – You can be afraid of AI, or you can use it to further the Gospel. That’s a major piece of the conversation we had with Alabama pastor, Bobby Gourley. AI should never diminish your time digging into the word to prepare Spirit-anointed sermons. However, it can do so much to streamline your everyday tasks in the leadersh…
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EP 137 - Criticism In Ministry - Nichole Schreiber
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Have you ever felt criticism while serving in ministry? Welcome to the club! In today's Church Tips Podcast Pastor Nichole Schreiber and Jonathan Hardy do a deep dive into how to deal with criticism in the church. You want everyone to love everything you do as a pastor, but that never happens. As a lead pastor for the last 7 years, Pastor Nichole p…
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EP 136 - Why Pastors Should Be Involved in Politics - Alex Bryant
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Pastors are uniquely position to greatly influence their community, not only in the church building, but also the local regulations, laws, and procedures. Alex Bryant and Richard Hardy talk about the importance of Pastors being involved in local, and national, politics. Alex Bryant is a disciple, husband, father, author, speaker, pastor, professor,…
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EP 135 - Casting Vision and Developing a Roadmap for your Church - Timothy Jones
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Leading your church and team without a specified goal will lead to exhaustion, burnout, and frustration. Join Dr. R. Timothy Jones and Dick Hardy as they discuss pitfalls in casting vision, why your church needs a direction to move towards. Pastor Timothy Jones is a disciple, husband, father, author, and professor. Read the full transcript, watch t…
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EP 134 - Johnny Helton - I wanted to quit my church until this happened...
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There comes a time in the life of a pastor when you may be at your wits' end to know what to do to grow the church. And then the Lord drops such a God-Thing right out of nowhere to say to you, "I have you right where I want you." That was the case for Iowa Pastor Johnny Helton. Community service to Sioux City, Iowa launched with countless pastors p…
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EP 133 - Mile McPherson - The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation
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Get your copy of "The Third Option": https://amzn.to/3UIjBav Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor and author, Miles McPherson as they sit down together to talk about his newest book, The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podc…
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EP 132 - Millennials and Gen Zs Can't Replace Boomers!
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Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor Jamie Austin as they sit down together to address the aging out of Boomer pastors and the crisis it is creating in churches and denominations all over the world. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/132-millennials-and-gen-zs-arent-r…
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EP 131 - What happens when the God of Miracles doesn't give you the miracle? - Dr. Mike Rakes
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Dr. Mike Rakes and his wife, Darla, prayed for the miracle healing of their 27-year old daughter. And then, on August 6, 2019, at 3:33 in the morning she took her last breath. How do a Mom and a Dad deal with that? Can there ever be a sense of "God let us down?" Dick Hardy and Dr. Rakes sit down to talk about his book on this gut-wrenching topic, S…
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EP 130 - Mark Johnson - Jonathan Hardy Helped Grow Our Volunteer Core
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Join Dick Hardy & Jonathan Hardy, as they sit down with Pastor Mark Johnson to discuss Arrow Striker and his 4-week sermon series and the impact they had on Pastor Mark and his church. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/134-mark-johnson-jonathan-hardy-helped-grow…
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EP 129 - Walter Harvey - Succession Planning in the Urban Context
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Join Dick Hardy as he sits down with Pastor Walter Harvey to discuss succession planning in the urban context. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/135-walter-harvey-succession-planning-in-the-urban-context/Bởi Leaders.Church
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Bold moves require faith. Faith requires action. It's time to move by faith into your boldest move ever.
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We would all love to get to our destinations faster if we had a choice. However, faith doesn't show up as a sprint but a walk. The life of Enoch shows us how to walk with God everyday of our lives.
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Sometimes nothing else matters but going back to what really matters. In week one of #faithflix, Pastor Mario J. Radford challenges us to get back to Jesus.
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Episode 1: Aligning with the Season of Leo
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Leo Season July 22-Aug 23, 2023 This episode will assist you with knowing how to do INNERSESSION during this season
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Growth is on the other side of comfort. If we stay where we've always been, we'll never get where we could be. Apostle Webster shares strategies for leaving our comfort zone.
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Don’t Underestimate Me | Pastor Melinda Weathers
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There are things that others may never see in you. Never allow the limitations of others to be what keeps you from being all that you're called to be. Special Guest, Pastor Melinda Weathers of Vision Worship Center shares the power of never being underestimated.
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God has more for us than what was. We must lean into the freshness of His presence.
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Keep Hope Alive | Pastor Brandon Colbert
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Associate Pastor, Brandon Colbert teaches that hope is a skill that can be taught like reading and writing. We must learn it, practice it and keep hope alive. #summeratgp #growthgracegather #brandoncolbert Ways to Give: Online: https://www.growthpointchurch.org/giving Cash App: $GrowthPoint Text: 859-667-1800…
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Executive Pastor, Dr. Stashia Emanuel shares about shifting your view back to Jesus. Though many things are pulling at your gaze, set your eyes on the author and finisher of your faith.
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There is a moment where desire meets destiny. If you're a teacher this is for you. If you're the student this is for you. This is your moment to jump into the possibilities of a changed life. Scripture: Acts 8:26-39
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We all get thirsty and sometimes where we go to get our thirst quenched dries up. A woman went to a well to get what she thought would satisfy because it had served her fathers. Jesus pointed beyond the fathers she had heard about to the one who would satisfy her eternally.
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EP 127 - Dick Hardy - Raising Pastor's Kids to Love Jesus
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Get ready to gain profound insights as Dick Hardy opens up about his personal experiences, sharing the joys, hurdles, and moments of triumph encountered while raising children in ministry. This podcast is a must-listen for busy church leaders and parents seeking practical guidance and effective strategies to navigate the intricate balance of nurtur…
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126 - George Westlake - Raising Kids in Ministry
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Join Dick Hardy in this episode of the Church Tips Podcast as he sits down with George Westlake, Senior Pastor of Sheffield Family Life Center, for an insightful discussion on "Raising Kids in Ministry." Gain invaluable wisdom as Westlake shares his experiences, highlighting the joys, struggles, and triumphs of parenting while being fully engaged i…
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You were designed to live a free flowing life. Have you checked your flow lately or asked why you're not experiencing a continuous flow of joy, peace or God's spirit? In week two of our Be Like Water series, Pastor Mario teaches about the flow that starts with our heart.
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EP 128 - George Westlake - Circles of Leadership
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Bởi Leaders.Church, Dick Hardy, George Westlake
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125 - Jim Bradford - Lead So Others Can Follow
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In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we talk with Dr. Jim Bradford of Central Assembly about his book, Lead So Others Can Follow. Bradford shares his passion for seeing lay leaders and pastors re-integrate their spirituality with their leadership in their day-to-day dealing with those around them. Written with busy pastors and leaders in min…
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EP 124 - Christians and Social Media - David Lindell
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we explore a different perspective on social media engagement. Join David Lindell, Executive Ministry Pastor at James River Church, as he shares insights on the importance of refraining from posting about people/ministries with whom we disagree and even those who may be wrong on social m…
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Do you like speed? Many of us have no desire to wait for anything. We even go around speed bumps because they are in our way. Speed bumps are in place to slow us down. It's hard to have a balanced life naturally or spiritual while constantly in a hurry.
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We serve a limitless God, but we are humans that need boundaries in important areas of our lives. One of the hardest areas to create limits is in the area of finances.
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Guardrails are designed to keep us safe and margin is there to keep things aligned. Sometimes we are all guilty of ignoring both that are in place to keep us from going to the edge. In week one of Margin, Pastor Mario shares how we can get order back in our lives.
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Worship is Warfare | Brandon Colbert, Associate Pastor
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There's more than one way to fight. We can use our own weapons or allow God to fight for us through worship. Worship is the greatest weapon we have in spiritual warfare.
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Choices. Choices. Choices. We all have them. When it comes to making choices, we have the free will of choice. Two sisters had one guest in their house, and each of them made a different choice. Pastor Mario shares about cycles and how to choose the better of them in our daily worship life.
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Many have tried and failed to be morally, ethically, and spiritually good. It is not that good doesn't exist in every human but without God, we fail to live up to that standard. We needed an example that was more than good. One that would put us in right standing again. Jesus was more than a good man, He was God's man.…
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God Has A Plan For You | Pastor Jennifer Biard
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God is the Chief Architect, but He's trusted you with being the general contractor. Pastor Jennifer concludes the groHER Women's conference with a special word for every builder.
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EP 123 - Delayed Destiny - Interview with Jeffery Portmann
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Do you ever feel stuck? You’re doing everything possible to move forward and experience growth, but the breakthrough you’re looking for just isn’t happening. Join church planter and director of the Church Multiplication Network, Jeffery Portmann, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Jonathan Hardy as they talk about Jeffery Portmann's new book, Delayed De…
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We all arrive at a destination for different reasons, whether it's for safety, shelter or comfort; there's always a reason. In John 4, a woman comes to a well, and while we speculate on the reason; one encounter with Jesus changed everything. We're learning what worship is, and how it changes everything.…
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EP 122 - How to Equip & Develop the Worship Team - Jeff Deyo
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Set your team up for success and grow your ministry by building up and developing the worship team members. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they talk about equipping and developing your worship team members. The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.church/worship P…
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EP 121 - Worship Team Expectations - Jeff Deyo
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Set expectations for your worship team to decrease burnout and increase participation! By communicating what is expected, your worship team members can focus on what's important, instead of worrying about what might happen. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they discuss practical ways to cle…
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EP 120 - How Do We Increase Worship Engagement in Your Congregation - Jeff Deyo
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Engagement and participation of your congregation is crucial as you develop and grow in your worship ministry. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they discuss ways to increase participation, and keep the congregation engaged. The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.c…
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EP 119 - What is Worship? - Jeff Deyo
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Worship expands beyond the stage and the team, it's a lifestyle. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they begin the discussion on what it means to live and lead a life of worship. The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.church/worship PDF's: https://leaders.church/gap…
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EP 118 - 4 Principles to Engage Your Congregation in Worship
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In this episode, Jeff Deyo talks about tearing down the walls in your congregation and encouraging them to engage in worship. These 4 keys can help you bring your worship ministry to the next level! The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.church/worship PDF's: https://leaders.church/gaps https://leaders.church/honor ----- …
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EP 117 - Responding to Worship Criticism, Part 2
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In this episode, Jeff Deyo continues the discussion about dealing with criticism as a worship leader. Criticism can be a tough topic to deal with when it comes to people's music preferences and styles of worship. While we can't please everyone, we can serve everyone, and knowing how to respond to criticism will make all the difference. Be notified …
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God's design was to bring the Israelites back into relationship with Him. The last piece of furniture in the tabernacle was the Ark of the Covenant. It the spot that God met and spoke to them. There is a meeting spot and God is waiting for you there.
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EP 116 - Responding to Worship Criticism, Part 1
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In this episode, Jeff Deyo talks about dealing with criticism as a worship leader. Criticism can be a tough topic to deal with when it comes to people's music preferences and styles of worship. While we can't please everyone, we can serve everyone, and knowing how to respond to criticism will make all the difference. Be notified when the Worship Le…
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EP 115 - The Nitty Gritty of the Worship Pastor’s Life, Part 2
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In this video, Jeff Deyo is continuing the discussion on the nitty gritty life of a worship pastor. In this episode, we're talking about getting started as a worship pastor, balancing ministry with personal life, and more. If you're new to the worship pastor position or want to brush up on some of the basics, this video is for you! Join us as we di…
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The entire Bible is really a love story about a God reuniting with a people that always belonged to him. Sin separated us, but the Son reunited us. Disclaimer: Technical difficulties prevented the end of the message to be captured.
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EP 114 - The Nitty Gritty of the Worship Pastor’s Life, Part 1
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Before the worship team begins to sing, there are countless hours of rehearsals, preparations, team coordination, and emails. Worship pastors and leaders need to understand the foundational components of leading a team before they take the stage and lead your congregation in worship. Former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, dives into the Nitty Gr…
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As much as we want to hear from God, God equally wants to hear from us. Did you know that your prayer is like incense that rises up to heaven? In this message, Pastor Mario shares that God wants you to bring the smoke.
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EP 113 - Your Guide to Seamless Worship Transitions
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Don't drag your feet on worship transitions. They may seem complicated and require hours of thought and testing, but in reality, they can be simple and easy to train your worship team! Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they approach and tackle the often-awkward transitions between worship so…
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EP 112 - How to Work in Unison with the Worship Production Team
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Don’t allow the tension between your worship team and production team to grow. Alleviate that tension and bring them together. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss ways to alleviate tension, and communicate efficiently with the production team. Worship Team Rehearsal Blog: https://l…
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