Church planting can be difficult even when times are good, but what is a church planter to do when faced with rolling lockdowns and increased health regulations due to a global pandemic? On this episode of Modern Church Leader, Mike McCrary, director of the Church Multiplication Network of the Assemblies of God, sits down with Frank Barry to talk about challenges and opportunities for church planters in today’s world—and how technology is helping new churches fulfill the Great Commission. - Discover church planting survival skills for the toughest of times. - Learn about resources and tactics to help your church keep moving forward. - Find encouragement from someone who’s helped hundreds of churches find their footing.

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Church Planting in a COVID-19 World

Justin Nava is a lead consultant for Mr. Church Marketer, and Tim Steele is the lead discipleship pastor at Crosswaves Church (and he’s also Justin’s pastor). Justin’s passion is helping churches craft their messaging, and Tim’s heart beats to make disciples. Together, they join Frank for this episode of Modern Church Leader to talk about all the ways the right church marketing approach can be an important part of fulfilling the Great Commission.  Discover how to promote your ministry without selling out. Learn how your church’s discipleship efforts can be enhanced by the right messaging. Find out what separates good church marketing apart—and how to avoid the alternative. 

How the Right Marketing Can Enhance Discipleship

On this special episode of Modern Church Leader, Tithe.ly&apos;s very own Dean Sweetman, CEO, and Frank Barry, COO, offer a sneak peek into what Tithe.ly plans on launching at their quarterly NEXT event, two weeks from today (March 30, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. PDT). Hear the heart behind Tithe.ly’s mission to provide all the tools needed to run your church, and discover how the power of technology can be harnessed for the kingdom of God. Find out what’s next in the fast-moving world of church technology. Learn where Tithe.ly has been, where we’re going, and how we can help you grow your church. Be sure to register for Tithe.ly Next at https://get.tithe.ly/next to be entered to win a MacBook Pro and a year of Tithe.ly All Access. 

A Preview of What's Coming Next to Tithe.ly

On this episode, Christian Ray Flores, co-founder of Third Drive and leader of Tribe Church, returns to Modern Church Leader. He and Frank talk about how the church and ministry worlds have changed in the past year. They talk about lessons learned, wins and losses, and where we go from here.  Be encouraged by a conversation about what God has accomplished during this COVID year. Learn from a church communications expert to help you navigate these strange times. Catch a vision for the future of ministry post-COVID.  

Lessons from One Year of Church in a Pandemic

What we see influences how we feel, what we hear, and how we respond to others. Esther Ellmore, creative director for C3 Los Angeles, is Frank’s guest for this episode of Modern Church Leader. She talks about all things design, explains how the beauty that surrounds us shapes our experiences, and offers a few tips for church leaders wondering where to start. - Learn how to make a worship space truly inviting. - Discover how design impacts not only the feel of your church building, but also your online ministry. - Find simple solutions for creative design, no matter how small your church is.

Elevate Your Ministry's Impact with Creative Design & Brand

What if Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok could help you make disciples for Christ? In this episode of Modern Church Leader, Dr. Malachi O’Brien, local pastor and former vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention, joins Frank to talk about all things social media. If your church doesn’t yet have an effective strategy for reaching people in their newsfeed, you need to tune in to this episode! Learn how to have an impact on your community and the world, no matter how small your church.  Discover what gets people to stop scrolling—and what doesn’t. Be encouraged to rethink the good, the bad, and the kingdom potential of your social media connections.  

Social Media Strategies for Small Churches

 What comes to your mind when you think of church branding? On this episode of Modern Church Leader, church brand strategist Mark MacDonald joins Frank to share some best practices for church branding. Learn what mistakes to avoid, where to focus your energy, and how to build brand awareness for your ministry without selling out.  Discover how to build an effective marketing strategy for your church. Learn why church branding matters to those you hope to reach. Find practical tips to keep your branding approach simple and clean.     

Church Branding Made Simple

On this episode of Modern Church Leader, Darius McDonald and Erin Shulhan of The Summit Church in Edmonton, Alberta, join Frank to discuss the challenges of keeping a mid-size church together and growing when COVID-19 restrictions only allow you to operate at 15% capacity. Plus, Darius and Erin will share how to make the most out of your church&apos;s app. - Learn how to keep everyone in your church connected, even when you can’t be together. - Explore new discipleship opportunities when nearly everything has become virtual. - Discover best practices for your church’s app and website during COVID-19.

Keeping Your Church Connected in a Virtual World

Joining Frank for this episode of Modern Church Leader is Jeff Martin, an executive director with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the author of "Empower: The 4 Keys to Unlocking a Volunteer Movement." Watch as they discuss the amazing things that happen when volunteers are given ownership over their area of ministry. Plus, they’ll talk about what it takes to move from the endless cycle of recruiting volunteers to a culture where trust and risk build momentum for the future. - What are the necessary ingredients to creating a healthy volunteer culture? - What are some of the biggest mistakes to avoid as a church leader when it comes to recruiting and keeping volunteers? - How can empowered volunteers make a difference during COVID?

Building a Volunteer Movement in Your Church

 On today’s episode of Modern Church Leader, communications director for North Central Church, Mim Jordano, joins Frank to discuss the amazing and affordable communications technology now available to churches of every size. Great-looking and customizable church apps are no longer just for megachurches. Learn how to unlock today&apos;s powerful discipleship and communication possibilities to make sure everyone in your congregation is in the know. 

Church Communication Strategies for Any Size Church

Keeping online viewers engaged is one of the toughest challenges for churches today.  In today’s episode of Modern Church Leader, Frank Barry, Tithe.ly’s COO, chats with Livingwater Church’s Associate Pastor, Dr. Garfield Harvey about how to change-up your Sunday Service to boost engagement. They discuss ...   - Ways to make your online services engaging. - How to utilize your church’s strengths online. - What makes a viewer keep coming back every week.

3 Ways to Change-Up Your Sunday Service to Boost Engagement

Because of COVID-19, technology is now a new priority for churches to ensure their community is engaged, connected and growing.   On today&apos;s episode, Tithe.ly COO Frank Barry and CEO Dean Sweetman talk about the benefits technology can have when furthering your ministry and making disciples.   They will be discussing how technology can... - Save you time - Boost your engagement - Help you shepherd others   Tune in to see how Tithe.ly is keeping up with the latest in technology - https://get.tithe.ly/next

How to Use Tech to Make Disciples

As we all know, COVID has taken a hit in all areas of our churches. But what about our students? Are they being taken care of? Do we still have the passion to connect with them? Is the drive still there to build lasting connections?   In this episode of Modern Church Leader, Frank Barry chats with Campus Minister of Rise Church, Nate Leo, about simple steps you can make to connect with your students during COVID. They will discuss …      - The "why" behind connecting with students      - Your best next step to engaging with your student ministry      - How you can see a difference in your church through your students

COVID Campus Ministry: 3 Steps to Connecting with Students

With church doors beginning to re-open, there is no better time to re-focus your attention to first-time guests.   In this episode of Modern Church Leader, Frank Barry will chat with the founder of First Impressions Conference—Greg Atkinson—about the importance of making a great first impression with your guests.   They will discuss … - Do How to maximize your digital-first impressions - Why first impressions are essential - 3 ways you can make a great first impression - Why you’re not keeping guests coming back

How to Keep First-Time Guests Coming Back

It’s no secret that COVID-19 changed church giving. Many church leaders are wondering if they will ever recover or experience a healthy giving Sunday again.  In this episode of Modern Church Leader, Tithe.ly COO Frank Barry sits down with Warren Bird, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Equipping for ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability).  Dr. Bird is recognized as one of the United States’ leading researchers about megachurches, multisite churches, church planting, large church compensation, and high-visibility pastoral succession.  An ordained minister with a big heart for the local church, Dr. Bird will share his recent findings of church giving and share practical answers to the financial questions many churches are facing.  They will discuss ... - The financial challenges churches are facing - How optimism in the church is being affected - The role of online giving for churches - What steps churches are taking to inspire generosity during uncertain times

The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Churches

Welcome to Modern Church Leader, a show for church leaders to learn business strategies, leadership skills, church tech tips, and generosity. Tune in for short, daily tips to help you grow your church to be more effective, efficient, and powerful for the kingdom of God. For more information, visit tithely.com.

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