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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 9 MIN

Short Clip: Why Your Church Isn't Growing in 2025 (And What Actually Works) | Dr. David Bernard

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Link to the full podcast:https://youtu.be/leJ_lhYyRaY?si=KF4tCrSrclVlwVD8 Description:Dr. David Bernard outlines what pastors and ministry leaders must prioritize to see genuine, sustainable growth. He emphasizes apostolic identity, unity, and revival rooted in Acts 2, while urging leaders to think like missionaries within an increasingly secular culture. He distinguishes being biblically conservative from being culturally traditional and encourages relevance without compromise. Bernard also addresses discouraged leaders, pointing them back to prayer, renewed vision, understanding community needs, and recognizing “holy dissatisfaction” as a catalyst for God-sized direction.Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbookDownload The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint Take the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment (Free):https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching YouTube and Audio Podcast: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/leaderpodcast Connect with Ryan: Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio: https://www.apostolic-audio.com#leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentalsSend us Fan Mail

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