Build the Church
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About the podcast
Welcome to Build the Church, the podcast designed to equip pastors and ministry leaders with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and actionable insights to grow and lead thriving churches. Hosted by Josh Roberie, each episode explores church leadership, growth strategies, branding, and effective ministry, empowering you to overcome challenges and build a vibrant community of believers. Whether you're planting a new church or leading an established one, Build the Church will provide you with the tools and inspiration to lead with confidence and impact.
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- Josh RoberieHost
Episodes 70
Planting Spirit Church with Brad and Paige Straarup
What do you do when you’re certain God has called you, but the next step keeps getting delayed?Brad and Paige Straarup’s journey to planting Spirit Church in Chandler, Arizona, was eight years in the making …
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What do you do when you’re certain God has called you, but the next step keeps getting delayed?
Brad and Paige Straarup’s journey to planting Spirit Church in Chandler, Arizona, was eight years in the making. Along the way, Brad was deported while returning from their honeymoon, beginning two years of uncertainty. They also faced painful seasons of waiting to grow their family before eventually moving to Arizona with a newborn to prepare for their church launch.
In part one of this conversation, Josh Roberie talks with Brad and Paige about trusting God’s timing, confronting pride, and allowing difficult seasons to shape the way you lead.
They also share practical lessons from launching with 633 people and navigating their first year of ministry. Hear why church growth requires attention to both outreach and the Sunday experience, how to preach with depth while welcoming people who are new to faith, and how to recognize the strengths God has given your church.
For pastors and church planters navigating setbacks or preparing for a new season, this episode offers encouragement and practical questions to bring back to your team.
Follow Build the Church for part two, where Brad and Paige discuss building a culture of honest feedback that strengthens your team.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Trusting God Through Setbacks
00:00:26 Meet Brad and Paige Straarup
00:01:47 Sponsor: YourTeam.church
00:04:20 Spirit Church’s First Year
00:05:44 Helping Other Church Planters
00:08:30 An Eight-Year Journey to Launch
00:11:22 The Honeymoon Detention
00:12:44 Two Years of Waiting
00:14:08 More Waiting, Then a Church Plant
00:16:40 Trusting God’s Timing
00:18:48 Why They Named It Spirit Church
00:20:08 A Vision for Phoenix
00:21:04 The Conviction to Reach More People
00:24:16 Balancing Church Experience and Outreach
00:27:33 Feedback, Quality, and Word of Mouth
00:28:31 Finding Your Church’s Unique Strengths
00:30:28 Closing and Next Week’s EpisodeCONNECT WITH SPIRIT CHURCH
https://www.spiritchurch.co/FREE RESOURCES FOR PASTORS
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How AI Can Help You Spot People Drifting from Your Church
How can your church notice when someone starts pulling away and reach out sooner?In “How AI Can Help You Spot People Drifting from Your Church,” Josh Roberie talks with Pastor David Russell of Rise Church in …
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How can your church notice when someone starts pulling away and reach out sooner?
In “How AI Can Help You Spot People Drifting from Your Church,” Josh Roberie talks with Pastor David Russell of Rise Church in Chattanooga about using artificial intelligence to strengthen pastoral care, volunteer engagement, and discipleship.
David shares how he built an early warning system using Claude Code and Planning Center data. By noticing changes in how often volunteers serve, the system helps team leaders identify people who may need a personal conversation, prayer, or support.
Drawing on his technology and ministry experience at Church of the Highlands, David also explores how pastors can identify obstacles in their next steps process, track a guest’s second connection, and communicate more personally with people at different stages of their spiritual journey.
You’ll also hear about the spiritual profile app he’s developing and his encouragement for pastors who want to start exploring AI tools.
This conversation offers practical ideas for helping your leaders notice people, follow up thoughtfully, and care for them well.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Meet David Russell: Ministry and Technology
00:01:58 Using AI and Web Technology in Ministry
00:03:52 Developing Church Technology at Highlands
00:06:03 Personalizing Discipleship with Church Data
00:07:49 An Early Warning System for Volunteer Care
00:11:53 Using AI to Strengthen Church Engagement
00:16:02 Helping People Take Their Next Step
00:20:00 Tracking Guest Follow-Up and Second Connections
00:23:02 Building a Spiritual Profile App
00:24:59 Getting Started with AI in Your ChurchFREE RESOURCES FOR PASTORS
Explore practical tools to help you lead your team and build your church:
https://www.buildthe.church/resources/free-resourcesTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOURTEAM.CHURCH
Help volunteers discover their personality and spiritual gifts and find a team where they can thrive. Get a custom church-branded assessment with personalized team matches. Try it free for 30 days:
https://yourteam.church/Follow Build the Church for weekly encouragement and practical tools to help you gain momentum, grow your church, and go the distance in ministry. Share this episode with a pastor or volunteer leader who helps care for your people.
How to Use AI to Get Your Church Found Online
When someone searches for a church in your community, can they find yours—and get a clear picture of what visiting will be like?Josh Roberie welcomes Ian Hyatt, co-founder of REACHRIGHT, for a practical …
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When someone searches for a church in your community, can they find yours—and get a clear picture of what visiting will be like?
Josh Roberie welcomes Ian Hyatt, co-founder of REACHRIGHT, for a practical conversation about church SEO, AI search, and helping more first-time guests discover your church.
Ian explains how church websites, Google Business Profiles, and local search work together to support your digital outreach. You’ll hear what to include on a Plan Your Visit page, why visitor FAQs matter, and how photos, walkthrough videos, and thoughtful responses to reviews can help people feel comfortable taking their first step through your doors.
They also discuss Google Ad Grants, the differences between grant-funded and paid advertising, and why building your church’s online visibility takes consistent attention.
If you’re a pastor or church planter looking for practical church marketing tools, this episode will help you decide where to focus next.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Helping Your Church Get Found Online
00:03:17 Meet Ian Hyatt and REACHRIGHT
00:06:42 AI Search and Church SEO Explained
00:08:20 Church Website Content and Visitor FAQs
00:12:35 Google SEO and Your Google Business Profile
00:15:14 Google Ad Grants and Paid Advertising
00:17:50 Local SEO: Reaching People Near Your Church
00:19:21 Photos and Videos That Help Guests Feel Comfortable
00:23:49 Getting and Responding to Church Reviews
00:25:00 Church Marketing Resources and Next StepsCONNECT WITH IAN HYATT
https://reachrightstudios.com/author/ian-hyatt/FREE RESOURCES FOR PASTORS
https://www.buildthe.church/resources/free-resourcesTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOURTEAM.CHURCH
Help volunteers discover their personality and spiritual gifts and find a team where they can thrive. Available in English and Spanish.
https://yourteam.church/Follow Build the Church for weekly encouragement and practical tools to help you gain momentum, grow your church, and go the distance in ministry. Share this episode with the person who oversees your church’s website or communications.
How to Build an AI-Powered Church Dashboard
What could your church’s data tell you about the people who need your attention?In “How to Build an AI-Powered Dashboard for Your Church,” Josh Roberie sits down with pastors Aaron Grijalva, David Russell, and …
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What could your church’s data tell you about the people who need your attention?
In “How to Build an AI-Powered Dashboard for Your Church,” Josh Roberie sits down with pastors Aaron Grijalva, David Russell, and Jeremy Burroughs to explore how they’re using artificial intelligence to understand church health and support more intentional ministry.
Through examples from their own churches, they discuss organizing church data, building useful dashboards, and using Claude and ChatGPT to examine trends in attendance, small groups, giving, and volunteer engagement.
You’ll hear how one pastor identified gaps in groups and volunteer growth even while attendance increased, how another made ministry data visible to his staff, and how engagement reports are helping team leaders recognize people who need a personal phone call.
The conversation also explores staff planning, sermon resources, and church apps, with an emphasis on keeping pastoral judgment and relationships central to the process.
For pastors and church leaders looking for practical AI tools, this episode offers ideas for turning the information you already collect into meaningful next steps.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 How Pastors Are Using AI in Ministry
00:07:03 Start with Clean Church Data
00:11:22 Understanding AI and Large Language Models
00:14:58 Measuring Church Health Beyond Attendance
00:17:41 Building a Dashboard Your Staff Will Use
00:22:58 Spotting Gaps in Groups and Volunteer Growth
00:28:29 Exploring AI-Generated Staff Action Plans
00:30:18 Turning Engagement Data into Pastoral Care
00:34:27 Sermon Content, Church Apps, and Next Steps
00:38:42 Closing ThoughtsExplore our free resources for pastors for more practical ministry tools.
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How to Use AI to Build a Next Steps Assessment for Your Church
How can AI help pastors understand their people and guide them toward meaningful spiritual growth?Josh Roberie sits down with Nathan Derenski of Rhythm Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Zach Morris of Essential …
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How can AI help pastors understand their people and guide them toward meaningful spiritual growth?
Josh Roberie sits down with Nathan Derenski of Rhythm Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Zach Morris of Essential Church in the Des Moines, Iowa, area to explore practical uses of Claude AI for discipleship, volunteer placement, and pastoral care.
Drawing from their experience in youth ministry, executive leadership, and church planting, Nathan and Zach explain how they’re building assessments that bring together spiritual gifts, DISC personality profiles, personal passions, and life circumstances.
You’ll hear how these tools can help identify next steps, connect people with ministry opportunities, and prepare leaders for more informed pastoral conversations. They also discuss reviewing results with people, correcting inaccurate assumptions, and improving their tools through feedback.
For pastors looking to strengthen church systems and make discipleship more personal, this episode offers a look at what two church planters are learning as they build.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Church Planting and AI Integration
00:05:13 Pastoral Journeys and Church Planting
00:09:55 Building Discipleship Assessments
00:15:05 Personalized Spiritual Growth with AI
00:19:59 The Evolution of AI Tools in Ministry
00:25:11 Assessment Accuracy and Personalization
00:30:05 Getting Started with AI at Your ChurchCONNECT & EXPLORE
Nathan Derenski — Rhythm Church:
https://rhythm.churchZach Morris — Essential Church:
https://www.esntlchurch.com/YourTeam.Church — personality and spiritual gifts assessments for volunteer team matching:
https://yourteam.church/Free resources for pastors:
https://www.buildthe.church/resources/free-resourcesFollow Build the Church for weekly, practical help to gain momentum, grow your church, and go the distance in ministry. Share this episode with a pastor or ministry leader who is exploring AI.
How to Get More Church Volunteers Using Personality Traits, Spiritual Gifts, and AI
How do you get more church volunteers and help them find a meaningful place to serve?In this episode of Build the Church, Josh Roberie explores how personality traits, spiritual gifts, and AI can support church …
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How do you get more church volunteers and help them find a meaningful place to serve?
In this episode of Build the Church, Josh Roberie explores how personality traits, spiritual gifts, and AI can support church volunteer recruitment and connect people to ministry teams.
Josh walks through YourTeam.Church, the assessment tool he created for pastors and church leaders, and explains how DISC personality insights and spiritual gifts work together to inform team recommendations. You’ll hear how personalized results, custom team profiles, and a searchable volunteer dashboard can support your Growth Track, Next Steps class, and volunteer follow-up.
The episode also explores practical uses of AI: drafting team descriptions, suggesting team profiles, and helping leaders prepare for conversations with potential volunteers.
If you’re building a Dream Team, improving volunteer onboarding, or helping people discover their purpose through serving, this conversation offers tools you can bring into your church.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Identifying Church Challenges
00:02:55 Connecting People to Teams
00:06:06 YourTeam.Church: A Digital Solution
00:09:07 Assessment Features and Benefits
00:12:10 Customization and User Experience
00:15:06 AI Integration and Team Management
00:18:02 Conclusion and Call to ActionExplore YourTeam.Church and request a demo:
https://yourteam.church/Find free resources for pastors:
https://www.buildthe.church/resources/free-resourcesWatch the screen-sharing walkthrough on the Build the Church YouTube channel:
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Build Community and Commitment in Your Church
How can pastors help people develop lasting relationships, grow spiritually, and stay committed to their church?Josh Roberie welcomes Pastor Ben Murray of City Hope Church in Wichita Falls, Texas, for a …
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How can pastors help people develop lasting relationships, grow spiritually, and stay committed to their church?
Josh Roberie welcomes Pastor Ben Murray of City Hope Church in Wichita Falls, Texas, for a practical conversation about building community and commitment through intentional discipleship.
Drawing from his book, Give God a Year, Ben shares how his church helps new believers understand what comes next and invites people into a year of growing in faith. They discuss strengthening small groups, developing consistent habits of Scripture reading and prayer, and helping people put their faith into practice.
Ben also shares what his recent sabbatical taught him about a sustainable pace and why friendships with other pastors matter for longevity in ministry.
Listen for ideas you can bring into your new believer follow-up, small group ministry, and discipleship pathway.
IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 The Gap Between Belief and Practice
02:59 The Journey of Faithfulness
05:45 The Challenge of Giving God a Year
09:05 Understanding Works vs. Discipleship
11:49 The Importance of Community
14:58 Establishing Daily Rhythms
17:50 Encouragement for Pastors
20:50 Conclusion and ResourcesLINKS & RESOURCES
Get Give God a Year:
https://givegodayear.org/Ask about bulk book orders:
[email protected]Connect with Ben:
https://www.instagram.com/cityhopeben/Explore our free church leadership resources:
https://www.buildthe.church/resources/free-resourcesThis episode is brought to you by YourTeam.Church, helping volunteers understand their personality and connect with a team where they can serve with purpose.
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How to Make Friends with Anyone with Wayne Francis
You can care deeply about people, lead a church, and still struggle to find friendships where you feel truly known.In this episode of Build the Church, Josh Roberie welcomes Pastor Wayne Francis for an honest …
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You can care deeply about people, lead a church, and still struggle to find friendships where you feel truly known.
In this episode of Build the Church, Josh Roberie welcomes Pastor Wayne Francis for an honest, encouraging conversation about friendship, vulnerability, and the loneliness many ministry leaders experience.
Wayne shares insights from his book, Make Friends with Anyone, including five levels of friendship that help explain why some relationships stay on the surface while others go deep. Together, they discuss making time for friends, navigating betrayal, setting healthy boundaries, and overcoming the fear of letting people into your life.
You’ll also hear how understanding your friendship style can shape the way you lead, preach, and build community in your church.
Wayne’s practical challenge: start by making one new friend.
Order Make Friends with Anyone and take the friendship assessment at ShowMeMyFriends.com.
IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
02:29 Meet Wayne Francis: Brooklyn Nets Chaplain
07:12 Loneliness and the Five Levels of Friendship
11:54 Going Deeper: Vulnerability and Trust
14:09 Making Time for Meaningful Friendships
16:19 Overthinking and the Fear of Getting Hurt
18:40 Responding to Betrayal and Difficult Relationships
21:00 Healthy Boundaries vs. Barricades
23:16 Why Pastors Struggle with Friendship
25:40 Discovering Your Friendship Style
30:04 Your First Step Toward Making a New Friend
33:26 Book, Assessment, and Closing ThoughtsFind practical tools for your ministry in our free resource collection.
This episode is brought to you by YourTeam.Church, helping volunteers discover their gifts and find a team where they can thrive.
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Sunday by Design with Sheldon J Andrus III
What would change if your church planned every Sunday expecting someone new to walk through the doors?Josh Roberie welcomes Sheldon J. Andrus III, author of Sunday by Design, for a practical conversation about …
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What would change if your church planned every Sunday expecting someone new to walk through the doors?
Josh Roberie welcomes Sheldon J. Andrus III, author of Sunday by Design, for a practical conversation about creating Sunday services that help people connect and take their next step.
Sheldon shares seven habits covering service timing, dependable formats, intentional openings, guest connection, clear next steps, timely follow-up, and measuring attendance. Together, they explore how consistent preparation equips volunteers and why familiar routines deserve a fresh look through a first-time guest’s eyes.
Listen with your team and choose one improvement to put into practice this Sunday.
IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 Introduction: Sunday by Design
03:44 Sheldon J. Andrus III’s Church Leadership Journey
06:12 Why Church Growth Matters
08:55 What Is the Capacity of Hell?
10:52 Breaking Through Church Growth Barriers
12:22 Sunday OS: Your Sunday Operating System
19:07 The Seven Switches for Church Growth
24:54 Sunday by Design: Book and ResourcesExplore Sunday by Design and browse our free church leadership resources.
This episode is brought to you by YourTeam.Church, helping volunteers discover their gifts and find a team where they can thrive.
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Supercharge Your Discipleship with Michael Murphy
How do you build a church where people grow spiritually, develop as leaders, and make disciples themselves?Pastor Michael Murphy returns to the Build the Church podcast to help pastors turn their passion for …
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How do you build a church where people grow spiritually, develop as leaders, and make disciples themselves?
Pastor Michael Murphy returns to the Build the Church podcast to help pastors turn their passion for discipleship into a practical plan. Michael is the founder of Leaderscape, author of XLR8, and a coach to pastors and churches around the world.
In this conversation with Josh Roberie, Michael shares how his church went from 16 struggling small groups to 330 in 30 months—and the painful realization that inspired that change. Together, they explore why a leadership shortage often begins with a discipleship problem and how intentional small groups can help people become connected, grow in their faith, and take responsibility for discipling others.
Michael outlines four responsibilities of every small group leader:
• Lead a life-giving group.
• Help each person take one next step in spiritual growth.
• Develop two apprentices who can lead others.
• Keep the group focused on reaching people.You’ll also discover practical ways to restart a struggling small group ministry, help people become known in groups and needed on teams, and model discipleship through your own example as a pastor.
Whether you’re planting a church or strengthening an existing ministry, this episode will help you take practical steps toward a culture of disciples who make disciples.
This episode is sponsored by YourTeam.Church, a spiritual gifts and DISC assessment that helps volunteers discover their purpose and connects them with teams that fit how God created them. Try the free DISC assessment.
Find more free resources and explore coaching at BuildThe.Church.
Connect with Michael Murphy on Instagram. Send him a message mentioning this episode, your church’s size, and your biggest discipleship challenge.
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Keep leading and believing strong.
The Guest Journey Game Plan with Brad Hampton
Most churches put their best energy into the service—but guests often decide whether they will return before the service even begins.In this episode, Josh Roberie sits down with Pastor Brad Hampton of SOCO …
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Most churches put their best energy into the service—but guests often decide whether they will return before the service even begins.
In this episode, Josh Roberie sits down with Pastor Brad Hampton of SOCO Church and Hello Church to create a practical guest journey game plan. Together, they walk through the entire experience—from the moment someone discovers your church online to their arrival, first visit, follow-up, and next step into community.
You’ll learn:
- Why the first seven to eight minutes of a guest’s visit matter so much
- How to evaluate your church through the eyes of a first-time guest
- The three “front doors” every guest walks through
- How to replace unanswered questions with clarity
- Why being friendly is not the same as helping people find friends
- How to map a clear pathway from first visit to discipleship
- Why simple, consistent follow-up systems outperform complicated strategies
- How to build communication workflows that help people feel known, loved, and cared for
Brad also shares how SOCO Church prepares for first-time guests, follows up within 24 hours, and asks a powerful question before inviting people to serve: “How can we serve you?”
If you want to welcome guests well, increase the number of people who return, and help more people move from attending to belonging, this conversation will give you a practical framework you can begin using immediately.
Download Brad’s free discipleship resource:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/qdd3eg4j4xgef7f5japge/AIe6RkKvbmTMynJByzJC_4s?rlkey=k679kirgmz5z5y1e5bsnx4bc7&dl=0Help every volunteer discover how God designed them and find a team where they can thrive:
https://yourteam.churchFollow Build the Church on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/buildthe.churchTo continue the conversation or get help creating a guest journey game plan for your church, email Josh at [email protected].
Subscribe to the Build the Church Podcast and leave a review wherever you listen. It helps more pastors discover practical strategies to gain momentum, grow their churches, and go the distance.
Keep leading and believing strong.
The Roadmap to 1,000 with Roberson Pierre
What does it take to launch a church with 1,000 people—and see 126 people give their lives to Jesus—on hard ground in New England?In this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie sits down with …
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What does it take to launch a church with 1,000 people—and see 126 people give their lives to Jesus—on hard ground in New England?
In this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie sits down with Robe Pierre, lead pastor of Freedom City Church in Hartford, Connecticut, to unpack the spiritual conviction, practical church-growth strategies, and leadership systems behind an extraordinary launch.
Robe shares how sacrifice, prayer, personal outreach, launch parties, and relentless commitment helped Freedom City overcome limited resources and build a launch team made up almost entirely of new relationships. But launching big was only the beginning. A year and a half later, Freedom City was reaching 1,200–1,500 people on a Sunday while developing new believers into leaders.
You’ll also discover how Freedom City uses standard operating procedures, a clear leadership pipeline, repeatable systems, and intentionally reinforced core values to create a healthy church culture that can grow without losing its identity.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- How to set a bold vision for your church launch
- Why being under-resourced can become an advantage
- How personal outreach and community engagement build momentum
- Why church systems and SOPs help volunteers succeed
- How to document both the “how” and the “why” of ministry
- A practical leadership pipeline for developing volunteers into directors
- How to model culture before delegating responsibility
- Why clear expectations make correction easier and healthier
- How to turn church values into behaviors your entire congregation can live
- How prayer, sacrifice, strategy, and hard work create space for God to move
Whether you are planting a church, preparing for launch Sunday, building a volunteer team, developing leaders, or creating systems for sustainable church growth, this episode gives you a practical roadmap for turning vision into action.
As Robe explains, “Pray like it’s all God, and work like it’s all you.”
Follow Robe Pierre on social media: @robepierre
Learn more about Freedom City Church: WeAreFreedomCity.comThe Build the Church Podcast helps pastors gain momentum, grow their churches, and go the distance.
Keep leading and believing strong.
Maximize the Four Stages of Connection with Noah Herrin
Imagine walking into a car dealership, finding the exact car you want, and hearing, "We only sell those on the third Friday of the month. Come back in six weeks." That dealership would close its doors. So why …
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Imagine walking into a car dealership, finding the exact car you want, and hearing, "We only sell those on the third Friday of the month. Come back in six weeks." That dealership would close its doors. So why do so many churches offer their next step that way?
In this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie sits down with Pastor Noah Herrin of Way Church in Nashville, Tennessee for his third time on the show. Way Church is about to pass 1,700 salvations in just under three years, is launching its second location this September, and has become one of the clearest examples anywhere of moving a person from first-time guest to fully connected.
Noah walks through the four stages every person at your church is sitting in right now (seeking, attending, connecting, belonging), why one-size-fits-all communication is quietly costing you people, and the system he and his executive pastor Connor Crumpton built after they got tired of paying for four platforms that would not talk to each other. Then Josh and Noah get into a second conversation worth the listen on its own: why Noah started addressing hot cultural topics head-on, and what Josh Howerton told him that finally pushed him to do it.
If you have ever said "we need to shut the back door," this one gives you the framework and the practical next steps to actually do it.
In this episode, you'll learn: The only two things that shut the back door at any church: community or mission The 4 stages of connection (seeking, attending, connecting, belonging) and how to communicate differently to each Why a monthly or quarterly growth track is costing you people, and what weekly changes How Way Church defines "belonging" with three specific, measurable behaviors Why assuming one strategy works for everybody is the most common assimilation mistake How to promote your next step every Sunday without it becoming a stale announcement The story behind Church Grids, built in 10 hours a week by one executive pastor How one multisite church went from 40% to 65% growth track conversion by fixing follow-up alone Why Noah launched the Way Deeper Podcast after getting jealous of sports podcasts Why Gen Z wants to know what your church believes up front, not a year in
About our guest: Pastor Noah Herrin is the lead pastor of Way Church in Nashville, Tennessee, which he and his wife Maddie planted in 2022. Way Church is launching its second location this September and is approaching 1,700 salvations in under three years. Noah is also the co-creator of Church Grids, an all-in-one communication and assimilation platform now used by more than 30 churches, and the host of the Way Deeper Podcast.
Way Church: https://www.waychurch.com Way Revival, September 25 to 27 in downtown Nashville with Sadie Robertson Huff, Levi Lusko, and Noah Herrin: https://www.wayrevival.com Church Grids: https://www.churchgrids.com
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Planting Legacy in New York
Planting in Manhattan: Divine Timing, NYC Myths, & Pastoring at a Sustainable Pace | Ryan SchlachterWhat happens when God calls you to plant a church in the heart of New York City—and lands you in the exact …
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Planting in Manhattan: Divine Timing, NYC Myths, & Pastoring at a Sustainable Pace | Ryan SchlachterWhat happens when God calls you to plant a church in the heart of New York City—and lands you in the exact same ballroom where your grandmother ran a street ministry four decades earlier?
In this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie sits down with native New Yorker and lead pastor of Legacy Church NYC, Ryan Schlachter. Ryan shares the unbelievable story of launching Legacy Church in Manhattan, debunks common misconceptions about pastoring in big cities, and breaks down the practical systems needed to disciple people in a fast-paced, transient environment.
🎙️ Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- The Power of God's Timing: The story behind planting in the Prince George Ballroom and honoring a family legacy that spans generations.
- Debunking NYC Myths: Why New Yorkers are actually friendly (and family-oriented) despite the stereotypes.
- Overcoming Transience: How to invest deeply in leaders even when you know they might eventually move away.
- Setting the Pace of Ministry: Why matching the frantic speed of your city burns your team out—and how to build a culture of sustainable joy instead.
- Being a Lighthouse: How to pastor in the middle of cultural friction without "clutching your pearls."
- Neighborhood-Based Systems: How Legacy Church uses localized groups and weekly prayer to combat urban loneliness.
🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:
- This Episode's Sponsor: Try YourTeam Pro Tier free for 30 days at yourteam.church — Upgrade your Next Steps class with custom-branded, AI-powered personality assessments for volunteer matching!
- Connect with Ryan: Follow Pastor Ryan Schlachter and team on social media or check out legacychurch.nyc.
- Build the Church Podcast: Stay connected with Josh Roberie for practical advice, best practices, and encouragement to help you grow your church and go the distance in ministry.
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Building Connection Systems That Grow Your Church
Most growth problems aren't outreach problems—they're connection problems. Host Josh Roberie sits down with Pastor Dustin Dozier (author of The Connected Church) to discuss practical strategies for …
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Most growth problems aren't outreach problems—they're connection problems. Host Josh Roberie sits down with Pastor Dustin Dozier (author of The Connected Church) to discuss practical strategies for closing the gap between Sunday attendance and deep community belonging.
In This Episode:
- Why connection systems are fundamentally an act of discipleship.
- How to master the crucial "first 7 minutes" of a guest's church experience.
- The 30-day follow-up framework that doubled guest retention at Upstate Church.
- Uncovering hidden blind spots in your church's first-time visitor experience.
- Simple, high-impact connection wins for churches with small or volunteer-only teams.
- The simple rule for guest services: "Always lead, never point."
Episode Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview
- 02:00 – Dustin Dozier’s Ministry Journey
- 03:44 – Bridging Attendance to Belonging
- 05:12 – The Story Behind The Connected Church
- 07:57 – Key Systems for Building a Connections Team
- 10:14 – Identifying & Fixing Guest Experience Blind Spots
- 18:05 – Nurturing First-Time Guests into Next Steps
- 21:22 – Quick Wins for Overwhelmed Ministry Leaders
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The Final Marketing Push: Promotional Strategies for Strategic Sundays
Don't drop the ball at the finish line.Too many leaders do everything right in the buildup to a big Sunday, then coast when they should be sprinting. In this solo episode, Josh walks through the final …
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Don't drop the ball at the finish line.
Too many leaders do everything right in the buildup to a big Sunday, then coast when they should be sprinting. In this solo episode, Josh walks through the final marketing push: the last few weeks before launch day, Easter, back-to-school, Christmas, or any target Sunday you're building toward.
You'll get a practical checklist, plus real examples from real churches, covering everything from your countdown posts to your Google Business profile.
In this episode:
- Why it takes about seven touches before someone walks through your doors, and why every touch should point to your website.
- The one decision your website should drive people to make.
- The most powerful post you can make: a personal invite from you, on camera. (Not a logo. A face and a voice.)
- Countdown posts that actually work: graphics, behind-the-scenes setup reels, POV walkthroughs, and the sticky-note "tomorrow" video.
- Creating anticipation and FOMO instead of making announcements.
- Launch day and the follow-up post: capture the energy in real time, then circle back later in the week.
- Turning your contact list into a nurture sequence four weeks out.
- Website essentials: service time, date, and location front and center, a photo of you and your family, and kids ministry info people can find.
- Local SEO, your Google Business profile, digital missionaries, and why you should search your church in incognito mode.
- Mailers, invite cards, outreach, and the non-digital push.
- Why you are the CIO of your church: the Chief Invite Officer.
Real examples featured from Boundless Church (Covina, CA), Waychurch (AZ), New Circle Church (KY), Balance Church, Awaken Church (Atlanta), and Discover Church (San Marcos). Screenshots and clips are on the video version, and links are below.
Resources:
- Hello Church, for turning your contacts into a nurture sequence: https://www.myhello.church
- REACHRIGHT, for church SEO and the Google Ad Grant: https://reachrightstudios.com
- Church of the Highlands free prayer resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/prayer
- YourTeam.Church: https://yourteam.church/
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The VIP Team: How to Stop Losing the Guests God Sends You
Your church doesn't have an invitation problem. It has a connection problem.In this episode, Josh sits down with Michael Murphy, founder of Leaderscape, author of XLR8, and former executive pastor at …
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Your church doesn't have an invitation problem. It has a connection problem.
In this episode, Josh sits down with Michael Murphy, founder of Leaderscape, author of XLR8, and former executive pastor at Hillsong Church. Michael has helped churches around the world connect guests and build disciple-making systems, and he shares the strategy at the heart of it all: the VIP team.
You'll learn why every guest should be treated as God's guest, why your welcome team is as important as your worship team, and the step-by-step guest experience Michael teaches churches from plants of 70 to multi-site movements in the thousands.
In this episode:
- The conviction that changes everything: they're not visitors, they're God's guests.
- Make disciples vs. let disciples, and the spiritual battle behind guest connection.
- Why your welcome team is as important as your worship team.
- The VIP team explained: undercover angels with one job.
- The numbers: 4% of attendance in guests, 8% of the room ready to receive them.
- The scripted conversation that turns a greeting into a friendship.
- The second mile: offering brunch, and why it works even when guests say no.
- The connection card at the end, not the beginning. No pressure, all warmth.
Resources:
- Connect with Michael: DM @michaelrmurphy on Instagram and mention Josh and the Build the Church podcast.
- Read XLR8 by Michael Murphy, with a foreword by Pastor Chris Hodges.
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Party With the Pastor: The Fun Way to Connect New People
What are your first-time guests talking about on the drive home? Pastor Victor Ehiemere says his entire goal is to "hijack the conversation on the way home," and it's one of the biggest reasons The Well …
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What are your first-time guests talking about on the drive home? Pastor Victor Ehiemere says his entire goal is to "hijack the conversation on the way home," and it's one of the biggest reasons The Well Church has grown so fast.
In this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie sits down with Pastor Victor Ehiemere, a trained medical doctor turned church planter who leads The Well Church in Maryland. Since launching in 2022 with around 470 people, The Well has grown to 1,300 to 1,400 every weekend, with 2,800 this past Easter, largely because they've become experts at connecting first-time guests and helping them take a next step.
At the center of it all is a simple, fun idea Victor calls "Party With the Pastor." If you've ever struggled to move people from the crowd into your Growth Track, next-steps class, or small groups, this conversation will give you a practical, repeatable strategy you can start using right away.
In this episode, you'll learn: How to "hijack the conversation" so guests talk about your church all the way home What a "Party With the Pastor" is, and the exact 15-minute (5-5-5) formula that makes it work Why Victor tells his church, "We're here more for the first-time guests than we are for you" How to naturally feed your Growth Track every single month without begging people to sign up The in-person and online "feeder" systems that get guests to the party (cards, texts, personalized videos) Why "nothing makes a person stick to a church more than finding a friend" How a doctor from Nigeria ended up planting one of the fastest-growing churches around
This is a masterclass in church connection, guest follow-up, and assimilation for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders who want people to move from attending to belonging.
About our guest: Pastor Victor Ehiemere is the lead pastor of The Well Church in Maryland, which he planted with his wife, Pastor Amby. He's a trained medical doctor, a communicator, and the creator of resources to help people take their next step of faith.
🔗 The Well Church: https://www.mywellchurch.com ▶️ Pastor Victor TV (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@victorehiemere
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⏱️ Chapters (adjust timestamps to your final edit) 00:00 Intro 00:00 From medical doctor to church planter 00:00 The Well Church's growth story 00:00 Why they're obsessed with connection 00:00 What is "Party With the Pastor"? 00:00 The 15-minute formula (5-5-5) 00:00 Hijacking the conversation on the way home 00:00 The feeder systems: cards, texts, and personal videos 00:00 Following up into Growth Track and groups 00:00 Why finding a friend is everything 00:00 Pastor Victor TV and next-step resources
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101 Simple Outreach Ideas for Churches (Many Are Free!) with Dave Thomas
People can doubt your faith and disagree with your theology, but they can't deny it when you're serving them. In this episode, Josh Roberie sits down with Dave Thomas, pastor of Courageous Church in …
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People can doubt your faith and disagree with your theology, but they can't deny it when you're serving them. In this episode, Josh Roberie sits down with Dave Thomas, pastor of Courageous Church in Charleston, SC, to share 101 simple outreach ideas your church can start using today—many of them completely free.
You'll hear how one school breakfast transformed an entire church-community relationship, why a single bottle of water led to a changed life, and the best practices every church should follow before serving (including how NOT to get chased by the police).
Want the full list plus 101 BONUS ideas? Email [email protected] or DM Josh the word "outreach."
Why Your Church Should Be on TikTok with Pastor Chris Moore
"Grandma is on TikTok." And according to Pastor Chris Moore, she might just be the cheapest person your church can reach online.Most churches are completely ignoring TikTok, and according to Pastor Chris Moore …
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"Grandma is on TikTok." And according to Pastor Chris Moore, she might just be the cheapest person your church can reach online.
Most churches are completely ignoring TikTok, and according to Pastor Chris Moore, that's exactly why it's one of the cheapest and most fruitful places to reach new people right now.
In this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie sits down with Chris Moore, ARC church planter, lead pastor of Valley Church in Phoenix, Arizona, and founder of Good and Faithful Studio. Chris pulls back the curtain on the TikTok ad strategies he's used to help churches reach their communities for a fraction of what they're spending on Facebook and Instagram, plus a few "gatekeeping secrets" he's never shared publicly before.
If you're a pastor or ministry leader who feels behind on social media, this conversation will give you practical, doable next steps to get the word out about your church.
In this episode, you'll learn: Why the cheapest audience to reach on TikTok is actually 50+ (yes, grandma is on TikTok) How Chris's TikTok ads performed 3x better than Meta, with "plan your visit" costs as low as $7 to $11 What makes a scroll-stopping church ad (and why over-producing it can hurt you) The simple daily ad budget sweet spot for the best return on investment Whether your church needs its own TikTok account or can just run ads Why a pastor's personal account often out-performs the church's account The Facebook group strategy Chris used to build an audience of 25,000+ people in his city Chris's wild journey from youth pastor, to selling bulldogs online, to digital marketing
About our guest: Pastor Chris Moore is the lead pastor of Valley Church in Phoenix, AZ, and the founder of Good and Faithful Studio, a creative agency providing done-for-you social media, photo, and video for churches. He's also the creator of Blessed Babysitting, a new app helping churches and families book faith-aligned childcare.
Good and Faithful Studio: https://goodandfaithful.studio
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Faith-Based AI from Gloo
In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Brian Ayers from Gloo about the transformative role of artificial intelligence in ministry. They explore the intersection of AI and …
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In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Brian Ayers from Gloo about the transformative role of artificial intelligence in ministry. They explore the intersection of AI and human flourishing, discussing research on AI's impact on spiritual growth and the development of tools like Church.tech and Glue AI Chat, designed to empower pastors and enhance their outreach efforts. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning AI with Christian values and the potential for technology to support meaningful connections within the church.
https://chat.gloo.com/api/auth/authorize-anonymous-user?redirect=/
https://gloo.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-flourishing-ai-benchmark
From Prison to Purpose: Your Story's Not Over with Donnell Mann
In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Pastor Donnell Mann, who shares his incredible journey from a life of addiction and incarceration to becoming the lead pastor of …
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In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Pastor Donnell Mann, who shares his incredible journey from a life of addiction and incarceration to becoming the lead pastor of Your Story Church in Houston. Donnell emphasizes the importance of personal stories, the transformative power of faith, and the role of community in recovery. He discusses the challenges he faced, including serious legal charges and the impact of his past on his family relationships. Through his experiences, Donnell highlights that God is always writing our stories and that hope can be found even in the darkest times.
Creating AI-Powered Ministry Content
In this episode of The Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie unpacks how pastors can use AI to stretch their sermons, strengthen their messages, and create engaging ministry content all week long.Building …
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In this episode of The Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie unpacks how pastors can use AI to stretch their sermons, strengthen their messages, and create engaging ministry content all week long.
Building on the first two episodes—Is AI Hijacking Modern Ministry? and Mastering AI Prompts for Ministry—Josh shares practical ways to harness AI as a thought partner, not a replacement. Learn how to use AI to write social media posts, blogs, text messages, email drafts, small group lessons, and more—without losing your authentic voice or calling.
Whether you’re a church planter, pastor, or creative leader, this episode will help you turn Sunday’s message into a week’s worth of ministry impact using the power of AI.
Listen to discover:
- How to transform your sermon into social media content and reels
- The best ways to use AI for blog writing and SEO growth
- How to make your communication (texts, emails, and announcements) more personal and effective
- How to build small group lessons and meeting agendas in minutes
- Why AI should sharpen your work—not replace it
Links & Resources:
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Follow on Instagram @buildthe.churchMastering AI Prompts for Ministry
AI only works as well as the questions you ask. In this episode, Josh shares three mindset shifts and a simple five-step prompt framework to turn AI into a creative thought partner while you remain the thought …
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AI only works as well as the questions you ask. In this episode, Josh shares three mindset shifts and a simple five-step prompt framework to turn AI into a creative thought partner while you remain the thought leader. Expect practical examples, guardrails, and ready-to-use wording you can try this week.
Is Artificial Intelligence Hijacking Modern Ministry?
On this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie unpacks one of the biggest questions facing pastors today: Should churches embrace generative AI—or avoid it altogether?From the Roman roads and …
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On this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie unpacks one of the biggest questions facing pastors today: Should churches embrace generative AI—or avoid it altogether?
From the Roman roads and Gutenberg’s printing press to the rise of the internet, Josh shows how technology has always shaped the way the gospel spreads. He explains what generative AI actually is, how pastors can use it for sermon prep, creative brainstorming, and content creation, and the ethical pitfalls to avoid—like privacy, bias, and over-reliance on machines.
You’ll walk away with practical guardrails, inspiring examples, and a clear conclusion: AI isn’t a magic wand, but it can be a powerful kingdom tool when stewarded wisely.
Whether you’re skeptical or curious, this episode will help you think through AI’s role in your ministry and how to harness it without losing your voice or authenticity.
Church Planter Story: From South Africa to Alaska
Jax and Annette Britz share their incredible journey from South Africa to Alaska, driven by faith and a calling to plant Echo Church. They discuss the challenges and confirmations they faced along the way …
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Jax and Annette Britz share their incredible journey from South Africa to Alaska, driven by faith and a calling to plant Echo Church. They discuss the challenges and confirmations they faced along the way, including the unique culture of Alaska, the importance of community, and the divine signs that guided their decision. Their story emphasizes the power of trusting God's plan, even when it seems impossible, and the significance of unity in marriage during such a transformative journey.
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In this episode, Josh and Amy sit down with Jimmy and Irene Rollins to discuss balancing love, laughter, and longevity in marriage. They also discuss the Rollins' book "Two Equals One," which provides …
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In this episode, Josh and Amy sit down with Jimmy and Irene Rollins to discuss balancing love, laughter, and longevity in marriage. They also discuss the Rollins' book "Two Equals One," which provides practical tools for couples to navigate their differences and strengthen their relationships.
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Episode Resources:Two Equals One Book: https://amzn.to/3Z0nlGy
Free financial tools and resources for churches: https://liveyourparable.com/believe-again/
Learn more about weekly coaching with Josh to help you revitalize or relaunch your church. Email [email protected].
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In this episode of the Believe Again podcast powered by Parable Church Accounting and Bookkeeping, host Josh Roberie welcomes Greg Daley and Dan Pourbaix from Parable to discuss the importance of budgeting …
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In this episode of the Believe Again podcast powered by Parable Church Accounting and Bookkeeping, host Josh Roberie welcomes Greg Daley and Dan Pourbaix from Parable to discuss the importance of budgeting, finding hidden money in church budgets, maximizing end-of-year giving, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
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Pastoring Through an Election with Greg Surratt
In this conversation, Pastor Greg Surratt shares insights on pastoring through an election season, emphasizing the importance of unity, humility, and creating a safe space for diverse political opinions within …
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In this conversation, Pastor Greg Surratt shares insights on pastoring through an election season, emphasizing the importance of unity, humility, and creating a safe space for diverse political opinions within the church. He discusses the challenges pastors face in navigating the political climate, the significance of understanding one's calling, and the need for love and respect among differing viewpoints. Greg also provides practical advice for pastors on how to maintain their values and encourage their congregations during divisive times.
Resources from Greg Surratt:
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Episode Resources:
Join the many pastors who trust Parable to handle their finances with care and expertise. Parable now offers 25% off onboarding exclusively for Believe Again listeners, so connect with them today! liveyourparable.com/believeagain
Free financial tools and resources for churches: https://liveyourparable.com/believe-again/
Learn more about weekly coaching with Josh to help you revitalize or relaunch your church. Email [email protected].
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SummaryIn this episode of the Believe Again podcast, hosts Josh and Amy Roberie discuss the complexities of trauma-informed ministry and its significance in pastoral care and discipleship. with Dr. Andy …
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Summary
In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, hosts Josh and Amy Roberie discuss the complexities of trauma-informed ministry and its significance in pastoral care and discipleship. with Dr. Andy Yarbrough. The conversation highlights the need for pastors to educate themselves about trauma, foster curiosity about individuals' experiences, and engage in their own healing processes to support their congregations effectively.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Trauma and Ministry
06:51 Understanding Trauma-Informed Ministry
14:30 The Role of Pastors in Trauma Awareness
21:01 Signs of Unresolved Trauma in Congregations
25:41 Understanding the Sanctification Process
27:21 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Ministry
29:55 Holistic Discipleship and Pastoral Care
32:35 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing
35:20 The Role of Presence in Ministry
39:34 Validating Feelings in Spiritual Formation
42:04 The Deeper Work of Discipleship
44:33 Connecting Trauma-Informed Ministry to Outreach
Episode Resources:
Free financial tools and resources for churches: https://liveyourparable.com/believe-again/
Learn more about weekly coaching with Josh to help you revitalize or relaunch your church. Email [email protected].
VisitPlanner will help you reach more first-time guests than any other tool. Find out more here: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/Pnb4EL23fSwg3kT8s1mw.
Dr. Andy Resources:
My Well Lab Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-well-lab-with-dr-andy-yarborough/id1715581793
The Well Clinic - https://www.mywellclinic.com/
Rhythms Course - https://www.myrhythms.life/
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