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Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. HERE ARE THE 6 TIPS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Do not apologize …

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. HERE ARE THE 7 WAYS I SHARE IN THIS EPISODE Prioritize a phys…

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. HERE ARE THE 6 WAYS I RECOMMEND IN THIS EPISODE Get people se…

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. HERE ARE THE 7 RECOMMENDATIONS I MAKE IN THIS EPISODE Fountai…

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. HERE ARE THE 5 WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Don’t put your …

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. HERE ARE 6 WAYS TO CREATE MORE ENERGY ON A SUNDAY MORNING Mus…

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. HERE ARE MY 5 2024 CHURCH PREDICTIONS Churches that understan…

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram.

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. HERE ARE THE 7 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Personal storie…

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. HERE ARE THE 7 TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Go faster with …

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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. AM…

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. MI…

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. MI…

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Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 4 tips for starting new things in ministry and why you should be careful about you how talk about your job in public. 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 newslette…

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast. In this episode, I share 4 tips for starting new things in ministry and why you should be careful about you how talk about your job in public. 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 newslette…

Welcome to the final episode of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, Dylan shares 6 things he would tell his original church planting self about church leadership. Links discussed in this episode: Subscribe to the Dylan Dodson Church Leadership Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Amazon Want to be on the Dylan Dodson Church Leadership po…

While many things may change in ministry, there are some things that need consistency to help your church thrive. In this episode, we discuss 6 of those things. Welcome to episode 321 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 things we discuss in this episode: Ministries Sermon prep process Personal devotions Language for connecting, giving, etc…

Leading in ministry requires caring for people. In this episode, we share 7 ways to better shepherd your people. Welcome to episode 320 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 ways we discuss in this episode: Initiate meetings with your people Ask how you can pray and follow up Set reminders to follow up Preach to wounded people who want to be…

Recently, New City Church turned 6 years old. In this episode, Dylan shares 6 church planting reflections on what he has learned over the last 6 years. Welcome to episode 319 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 reflections we discuss in this episode: Developing a preaching rhythm takes time Be proactive about meeting your people Be conscio…

Feeling stuck in ministry? In this episode, we share 7 questions to ask yourself in ministry. Welcome to episode 318 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the questions we discuss in this episode: Would I want to go to this church if I didn't work there What would I advise my friend to do about that situation Is my problem strategy or execution Do…

There are certain assumptions about ministry and pastoring that we don't think are wise. In this episode, we share 7 ministry ideas we reject. Welcome to episode 317 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 ideas we discuss in this episode: Multiply small groups Don't look at people's giving Sermon writing can't be done early You can't enjoy yo…

What are things you can do that actually reduce the number of people who will take next steps at your church? In this episode, we discuss common things churches do (and should change!) that result in fewer sign-ups. Welcome to episode 316 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 ways we discuss in this episode: Using specific email addresses Ma…

There are a lot of pressures and challenges in ministry. In this episode, we share 7 tips on how to reduce stress in ministry. Welcome to episode 315 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 tips we discuss in this episode: Consistent preaching prep rhythm Creating ministry work boundaries Decide when you will and will not meet with people Reme…

There are many different products and services you need for your church. In this episode, we share 9 that we use at New City Church and would recommend. Welcome to episode 314 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 9 products we discuss in this episode: Subsplash Planning Center Clearstream Mailchimp The Church Co Propresenter Premier Pro Googl…

How do you know when it is time to stop a ministry that is no longer effective? In this episode, we share 6 reasons to help you think through if it is time to close something down. Welcome to episode 313 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 reasons we discuss in this episode: You have no one who wants to lead it You're more afraid of what s…

Things change all the time, so how can you best keep your people in the loop? In this episode, we share 8 ways you can communicate important changes at your church. Welcome to episode 312 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 8 ways we discuss in this episode: From stage Pre/post & bathroom graphics Small group leader guide Church email newsle…

Healthy ministry is ministry that can last over the long haul. In this episode, we share 6 things you can do to help you make it. Welcome to episode 311 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 ways we discuss in this episode: Give yourself clear end times on sermon prep Take email off your phone and check it less Have clearly defined ministry …

We all want to engage people with the Gospel. In this episode, we share 7 ways to engage more people on Sunday mornings. Welcome to episode 310 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 things we discuss in this episode: Encourage new guests to try you multiple times Encourage/challenge your people to make their local gathering a priority Acknow…

There are certain assumptions about ministry we may hold that simply aren't true. In this episode, we discuss 6 of them. Welcome to episode 307 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 false assumptions we discuss in this episode: Waiting is inherently more holy Sermon prep must be done on Saturday What you want to do is "wrong" Your church wil…

In this episode, we answer ministry questions asked in our Practical Church Planting Facebook group. Welcome to episode 308 of Practical Church Planting. ------------------------------- Mission Support Mission Support knows you want to be effective in ministry, but if you are like most pastors you probably feel like you never have enough time, ener…

As we begin a new year, we are back with our third annual church predictions. In this episode, we share 5 predictions for 2023. Welcome to episode 307 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch this episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and get our episodes delivered right to you. Here are the predictions we discuss in this episode: Short ver…

Welcome to our last episode of the year. In this episode, we reflect on and evaluate our 2022 church predictions. Welcome to episode 306 of Practical Church Planting. CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For free resources to help you plant a church that thrives, check o…

What are some practical ways to care for your people well? In this episode, we share 6 ways you can do just that. Welcome to episode 305 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 tips we discuss in this episode: Prayer cards Proactively reaching out to meet when you hear/sense a need Be intentional with your time on Sundays Have a healthy goal o…

When it comes to preaching effective sermons, there are a few common mistakes to avoid. In this episode, we share 7 common preaching mistakes. Welcome to episode 304 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 mistakes we discuss in this episode: Starting with information Preaching an encyclopedia sermon Preaching everything with the same weight N…

If you want to remain faithful in ministry for the long haul, there are certain practices and habits that are needed to sustain you. In this episode, we share 6 habits to help you stay faithful and avoid poor decisions in ministry. Welcome to episode 303 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 habits we discuss in this episode: Bible reading 5…

One of the challenges churches face is making sure people know and are up to date with everything going on in the life of your church. In this episode, we share 5 simple ways you can do that. Welcome to episode 302 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 5 ways we discuss in this episode: Add givers to your newsletter Start your sermon with an i…

One way to easily avoid the feeling of busyness in ministry is to proactively plan when you are going to complete certain tasks. In this episode, we discuss 6 of those tasks that should be planned every week. Welcome to episode 301 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 tasks we discuss in this episode: Scheduling social media Sermon prep sch…

When bringing on new leaders and/or staff, there are some important things that can make the transition healthy for the long haul. In this episode, we share 5 pitfalls that are easy to miss when bringing on new leaders Welcome to episode 300 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the pitfalls we discuss in this episode: Being too accommodating Not …

How can you keep everyone at your church in the loop with things your church has going on? In this episode, we share 6 ways to spread the word about events at your church. Welcome to episode 299 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 ways we discuss in this episode: Facebook events Upcoming events on the homepage of your website Small group l…

In this episode, we answer ministry questions asked in our Practical Church Planting Facebook group. Welcome to episode 298 of Practical Church Planting. ---------------------------------------- Mission Support Mission Support knows you want to be effective in ministry, but if you are like most pastors you probably feel like you never have enough t…