Church Tips – Growth Strategies for Pastors & Ministry Leaders

Church Fuel CEO, Ryan Wakefield, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder, Dick Hardy, dialogue on what pastors and church leaders should focus on as they head into the holidays. Their major focus is not only on Christmas invites but even MORE on getting those December guests to return for whatever you have planned for January.  Ryan is also giving away three high-value Church Fuel resources to any podcast viewer or listener who wants them. This is one of the best podcasts we’ve ever done with a theme of how we can make heaven more crowded.Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-149-getting-December-guests-back-in-JanuaryStart a free Test Drive with Church Fuel to get access to the New Beginning Kit: https://churchfuel.com/driveGet help with planning Christmas with our Ultimate Christmas Kit:https://churchfuel.com/christmasHere are 10 Ideas to get your people to fill out your Connect Card:https://churchfuel.com/resource/connect-card-tips

Every church will eventually encounter conflict. It’s a tough but essential challenge for growth and unity. In today’s podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Pastor Tim Barker, the South Texas Network Superintendent, who oversees more than 300 churches and nearly 1,000 pastors. With decades of experience, he understands how to lead through difficult times and handle conflict in a way that honors God. Pastor Barker shares practical, biblical steps to effectively resolve disputes, remove bitterness, and move forward in unity. Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-147-dealing-with-conflict

In this podcast, we talk with Leaders.Church member pastor Bobby Gourley, on the topic of Deconstruction in the Church. This discussion will clarify for many, what is good and what is bad about deconstruction. Pastor Bobby challenges all of us to seek God in the leadership of our churches. In doing so, we need to always separate what has become accepted practice (some good, some not so good) from what Jesus really says in His Gospel.Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-148-deconstruction-in-the-church

In this podcast, we talk with Erie, PA lead pastor, Nichole Schreiber, about change. We talk about things that seem simple to us yet are not. You must hear her story of removing a couple of pews in an 80s-style church. Wow! Did that hit the fan! A pastor needs to factor in God’s will in making change, possibly doing changes in seasons, and then really identifying what the desired end result should be.  Kudos to Pastor Nichole for a great podcast!Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-146-lead-church-through-change

In today’s podcast, we speak with denominational leader, Darryl Wootton on the great topic of Sermon Preparation.  In the pastorate, we all know Sundays keep coming at us. Darryl talks very openly about the system he used over the years to bring order and structure to his sermon prep time.  His family knows it, and his team knows it.  In all cases, everything else around his time in leading the church takes a back seat to being ready to step into the pulpit on Sunday morning.Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-145-how-to-prepare-sermonsSermon Starters PDF: https://leaders.church/ss

Join us today in conversation with Wisconsin pastor Walter Harvey. The Lord has led Pastor Walter to unleash the Big C church from the small c church. And in doing so, their church has seen community transformation and engagement. We clearly understand that Sundays keep coming at us every week.  We know of our need to care for the Body. This podcast helps us broaden our perspective of “who is our neighbor?” and see community and life change! Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-143-difference-community-engagement-makes

Authors David Lindell and Brandon Lindell sit down with Leaders.Church Co-Founder, Dick Hardy to talk about the genesis of their newly released book, Lionhearted: A Man's Guide to Living Focused, Fulfilled & Fearless. They talk about what it means to live a life as a full devoted man of God, modeling what God intended in His creation of the male of the species. They pull no punches in this interview about their potentially game-changing book for men.Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-144-lionhearted/Lionhearted Leader Resources - https://lionhearted.com/leader-resources/

In today’s episode, we talk with Pastor John Dougherty as he gives guidance to 190 churches, their pastors, and constituencies in Georgia.  He encourages pastors to be open to how the Lord might be working on the heart of a volunteer to think of going into ministry. We can facilitate that when we build farm teams of leading volunteers who could begin to be considered to fill ministry positions in the church as those might materialize. Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-142-staffing-in-the-local-church/

In this episode, we talk with Refresh LED Founder, Josh Dominquez, about the uses for LED walls in churches of all sizes.  His intent is to help draw people to greater engagement in the church.  He uses the term “Digital Legos”. Josh references that LED walls are all designed to augment the movement of the Holy Spirit in the church. To the pastor, “Your whole building is an opportunity to reach people. It is not just the auditorium." Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-141-build-church-engagement/How to Utilize Visuals to Increase Engagement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G6JNuFvjkVK2zun0_0SnMsAace_hnb6Z/view

Join us as we spend time in conversation with denominational executive Gene Roncone, who leads 160 churches, 525 ministers, and 44,000 constituents in Colorado and Utah. He discusses a crisis need among pastors and that is their isolation from others, including other pastors.  Pastor Gene uses the phrase that “too many pastors are locking the door from the inside” when they most desperately need others to help them live whole and healthy ministry lives. Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-140-isolation-in-the-pastorate/Counseling Resources:Emerge Ministries: https://emerge.org/Mental Health Support: https://a.co/d/7SADgGx

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremiah Grube, CEO of OnSong, to explore how the OnSong app is transforming the way worship leaders and pastors manage their worship ministries. By streamlining the organization of worship music, OnSong frees up valuable time for worship leaders and pastors to focus on leading worship and connecting with their teams. Say goodbye to the old ways of planning Sunday sets—OnSong allows you to store, sort, and customize your music effortlessly. Lead pastors appreciate how this tool helps worship pastors create a seamless flow that sets the stage for the preaching of the Word.Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-139-taking-worship-to-a-new-level/ 

Even the best leaders don’t have the keys today for tomorrow’s growth.The answers you need to grow your church are out there—in the minds and hearts of leaders who are already where you want to be. And if you could fly yourself to their churches, sit down with them over a cup of coffee, you’d be set.But that’s tough. You might not have the resources to hop on a plane and travel around the country to take ministry experts out for coffee.But what if the experts came to you?That’s why we created Leaders.Church.Designed by ministry leaders like you who wanted access to the best church leadership training without shelling out lots of money and time to attend the best conferences, Leaders.Church brings the best church leadership training in the world to you.Get 47% off before Saturday, March 1, 2025.https://leaders.church/breakthrough-system

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 leadership of the local church and in some cases save the church money.Show Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-138-ai-pastors/

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 provides great perspective on navigating critics and moving the church forward. She challenges us to encourage everyone, even the critics!

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, and radio host. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-136-pastors-politics

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 the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-135-timothy-jones-casting-vision

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 pulling together to become "The Church of Sioux City" ministering to people at their points of need. Pastor Johnny walks us through how any pastor in any community can reach out beyond the walls of their church and reach people who would never darken the door of their church. Community outreach at its best!Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/ep-134-johnny-helton-quit-my-church/

Get your copy of "The Third Option": https://amzn.to/3UIjBavJoin 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/podcast/133-the-third-option-hope-for-a-racially-divided-nation/

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-replacing-boomers/

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, Surrendered and Unafraid.Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/131-what-happens-when-the-god-of-miracles-doesnt-give-you-the-miracle-dr-mike-rakes/

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-our-volunteer-core/ 

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/

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 nurturing their children's spiritual growth while passionately fulfilling their own ministry calling. Be prepared to discover invaluable wisdom on cultivating authentic relationships with your children, fostering an environment that nurtures their innate connection with Jesus. Tune in to this captivating episode and unlock the keys to instilling a profound love for the ministry within the hearts of your children, while embarking on a fulfilling journey of family and faith.

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 in ministry.Tailored for busy church leaders and parents, this podcast offers practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the unique challenges of raising kids within the context of your demanding church leadership responsibilities. Tune in to discover how you can foster strong relationships with your children while fulfilling your calling in ministry.

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, George Westlake, Senior Pastor of Sheffield Family Life Center, shares insightful wisdom about the 6 Circles of Leadership.Follow along with this incredible interview using the free 6 Circles of Leadership PDF download. It's essential to understand the 6 circles, and who resides within them as you develop as a leader and build up those around you.https://leaders.church/pdf/6-circles-of-leadership/

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 mind, the book is powerful yet succinct in discussing identifying vulnerabilities, servanthood, strategy for ministry, communication, and more. It can be consumed in bite-size pieces, making it perfect for monthly enrichment for teams.Tune in to be a part of this impactful conversation about where leadership and spirituality meet and the immense influence we have when we really love people more than our position.Purchase the book today!Barnes and NobleAmazon

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 media. Discover a fresh approach that focuses on building up the body of Christ, promoting unity, and exemplifying Christ's love in our online interactions. Tune in to gain valuable advice on how Christians and pastors can navigate social media as directed by Matthew 18 with wisdom, discernment, and a spirit of grace, while fostering a positive and uplifting digital environment.

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 Destiny.Buy the book: https://a.co/d/by4hL3VShow Notes: https://leaders.church/podcast/123-delayed-destiny-interview-with-jeffery-portmann/

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/worshipPDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunit 

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 clearly communicate expectations. The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE!http://leaders.church/worshipPDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunit 

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.church/worshipPDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

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/worshipPDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

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/worshipPDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

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 when the Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is live!http://leaders.church/worshipPDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

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 Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is live!http://leaders.church/worshipPDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

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 discuss managing your worship team, the day-to-day creative life, and being proactive with online church service!Be notified when the Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is live!http://leaders.church/worshipPDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

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 Gritty life of a  Worship Pastor. Jeff provides tips and tricks of the trade for better organization, rehearsals, and even email correspondence! Be notified when the Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is live!http://leaders.church/worshipPDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

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 songs.Smooth Transitions Blog:https://leaders.church/your-guide-to-smooth-transitions-between-worship-songs/PDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

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://leaders.church/8-things-for-your-worship-team-to-rehearse/PDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

The best, godly worship teams can still have trouble staying focused. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss tips to overcome distractions during worship practice and how to keep rehearsals fun AND productive!Worship Team Effectiveness Blog:https://leaders.church/6-steps-for-increasing-worship-team-effectiveness/PDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

Even good, godly worship teams hit bumps in the road. Sometimes tough conversations are inevitable in any leadership role including that of the Lead Pastor and the Worship Leader. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss ways to have those hard conversations with worship team members. Initiating those conversations and defusing team member tension can be a daunting task. So, before you schedule that meeting, watch this video on the right way to have those conversations.Worship Team Effectiveness Blog:https://leaders.church/6-steps-for-increasing-worship-team-effectiveness/PDF's:https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

Celebrating your worship team is crucial for increasing team morale and team development. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and Sonicflood former lead singer, Jeff Deyo as they discuss ways to show sincere appreciation for the worship team. Whether you are the lead pastor, worship leader, or part of the production team, it's important to give genuine encouragement to those leading the Church Body into worship.Worship Team Effectiveness Blog:https://leaders.church/6-steps-for-increasing-worship-team-effectiveness/PDF's: https://leaders.church/gapshttps://leaders.church/honor----- Want more free content? -----Check out this FREE Masterclass on the 4 secrets pastors can use to grow the church: https://leaders.church/4-secrets-masterclass-opportunity/

It's one thing to print a book, but how do you actually get it into people's hands? Books don't just jump off the shelves, there are strategic things you have to do. In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we're going to be sharing tips to get the book out there.We encourage you to go back and listen to the previous episodes.Ep. 104:  Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You?Ep. 105:  Arrow Striker is LIVE for You! Ep 106: Busy Pastor's Guide to WritingEp 107: Publishing on a BudgetJonathan's book, Arrow Striker, came out this week. Live with purpose and leave an eternal impact every single day. We encourage you to pick up a copy! This is a great book, not just for you personally, but for all those in your sphere of influence.A six part video series is going to be out soon, so watch for that. And you can purchase the book as an ebook, audiobook, or paperback. After you purchase, don't forget to get your name in for the Ozark Mountain Giveaway. See the show notes below for details. You are the biggest marketer for you book. YOU!How do you market, self-promote, when it's not in your nature?  You have to come to the reality that the book will not move off the shelves, if you don't talk about it. You are the number the one promoter.If you truly believe that you have a message from God, it doesn't matter what your disposition is,  get the message out to as many people as you can.Reach out and build a group of family & friends, and ask them if they would be willing to share social media posts and write a review of the book. You have something of value that the Lord has put in your heart, so do all you can to get the word out.Show Notes:Enter the giveaway by:1) Purchasing Arrow Striker.2) Filling out the form using the link below.Ozark Mountain Giveaway:https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveawayLearn more about Arrow Striker:https://arrowstriker.comLearn more about Leaders.Church:https://leaders.churchLearn more about Church University:https://churchuniversity.comWatch the video version of this episode and discover more great resources:https://leaders.church/podcast/108-keys-to-getting-your-book-in-peoples-hands/

Here's a recap of the titles for the last three episodes:Ep. 104:  Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You?Ep. 105:  Arrow Striker is LIVE for You! Ep 106: The Busy Pastor's Guide to Writing a BookToday we're going to talk about the options available to you for publishing your book. There is the more traditional option, where a publisher picks up your manuscript and they put it into print. This is the most economical option for the writer because they are putting all the money up front, but that doesn't mean they will do all the marketing for you. The other option is to self-publish. You can self-publish and then print copies of your book, or the other route is to self-publish, but have a print-on-demand option.Printing inventory is not budget friendly, not to mention paying for the design, the layout, and the editing, but you do own the rights to your book. You have to know what your goals are and establish what you are hoping to achieve through the printing of a book, as well as what the best option is for you based on the resources you have.We encourage you to grab your copy of Arrow Striker, either the paperback, audiobook, or ebook version, and enter the giveaway.Show Notes:Enter the giveaway by:1) Purchasing Arrow Striker.2) Filling out the form using the link below.Ozark Mountain Giveaway:https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveawayLearn more about Arrow Striker:https://arrowstriker.comLearn more about Leaders.Church:https://leaders.churchLearn more about Church University:https://churchuniversity.comWatch the video version of this episode and discover more great resources:https://leaders.church/podcast/107-how-to-publish-your-book-on-a-budget/

Here's a recap of the titles for the last two episodes:Ep. 104:  Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You?Ep. 105:  Arrow Striker is LIVE for You! In Arrow Striker, you’ll discover how to live every single day with purpose so you can have an eternal impact on the people around you. God wants to use your sphere of influence to get messages out that He has birthed  inside you.Where do you start writing a book? The first thing is mental preparedness. Prepare your mind to take action. Make deadlines for "fluid" benchmarks. Create time blocks. Those blocks could be 30 -60 minutes once-a-week. It could be that you get up one hour earlier everyday to have the margin to do what God has told you.Mind mapping. Take out a sheet of paper or a white board and write down all words and phrases that come to mind, along with illustrations, stories and statistics. Each of those words or phrases could potentially be a chapter in your book.If you did these steps, in 3 months you could make a massive dent on the creation of the content for your book. You could have all your chapters outlined. It just depends on the time you allow to work on these three things: Start, Time Block, and Mind mapping.Go purchase your copy of Arrow Striker! Either the paperback, audiobook, or ebook version.Show Notes:Enter the giveaway by:1) Purchasing Arrow Striker.2) Filling out the form using the link below.Ozark Mountain Giveaway:https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveawayLearn more about Arrow Striker:https://arrowstriker.comLearn more about Leaders.Church:https://leaders.churchLearn more about Church University:https://churchuniversity.comWatch the video version of this episode and discover more great resources:https://leaders.church/podcast/106-the-busy-pastors-guide-to-writing-a-book/

In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we talk about Arrow Striker going LIVE!In Arrow Striker, you’ll discover how to live every single day with purpose so you can have an eternal impact on the people around you. This is an incredible book, for both pastors and the people in their churches. For today ONLY, we are offering five $50 Amazon gift cards to celebrate the launch of the book!When you enter the Ozark Mountains Getaway giveaway, you'll automatically be entered to  win one of these $50 gift cards! Enter the giveaway by:1) Purchasing Arrow Striker. 2) Filling out the form using the link below.Ozark Mountains Giveaway:https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveawayPurchase Arrow Striker:https://arrowstriker.comLearn more about Leaders.Church:https://leaders.churchLearn more about Church University:https://churchuniversity.comWatch the video version of this episode and discover more great resources:https://leaders.church/podcast/105-arrow-striker-is-live-for-you/

In this episode, co-hosts Dick & Jonathan Hardy share a brief update on how Arrow Striker became a #1 best seller in another Amazon category Monday night and what that did to Amazon's inventory.Fortunately, there's still hope to grab your copy as more books will be available at any hour!What does this mean for now?1) You can still buy the book ebookAudiobookArrowStriker.com (Order through Leaders.Church rather than Amazon)2) We’ve extended to Thursday the $50 Amazon gift cards giveaway to celebrate book release.3) The giveaway for an Ozark Mountain Vacation Getaway is still happening!Order Arrow Striker (ebook, audiobook, or paperback)Go to ArrowStriker.com/giveaway to fill out entry form. Ozark Mountain Giveaway:https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveawayLearn more about Arrow Striker:https://arrowstriker.comLearn more about Leaders.Church:https://leaders.churchLearn more about Church University:https://churchuniversity.com

In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we talk about the #1 action you need to take to get your book from concept to print. Many pastors and ministry leaders have something to say, and they have a desire to put those thoughts into a book. If you find yourself in this situation, this episode is for you.Jonathan Hardy, first-time author and co-host of the Church Tips podcast, shares tips based on his fresh experience writing Arrow Striker, which is set to release on October 4, 2022.And to celebrate the release of Jonathan's book, he's giving away an Ozark Mountain Vacation Getaway. Enter the giveaway by: 1) Purchasing Arrow Striker.2) Filling out the form using the link below.Ozark Mountain Giveaway:https://www.arrowstriker.com/giveawayLearn more about Arrow Striker:https://arrowstriker.comLearn more about Leaders.Church:https://leaders.churchLearn more about Church University:https://churchuniversity.comWatch the video version of this episode and discover more great resources:https://leaders.church/podcast/104-pastor-got-a-book-idea-in-you/

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, pastor and author Chase Replogle unpacks his new book, The 5 Masculine Instincts.Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources: https://leaders.church/podcast/103-chase-replogle-the-5-masculine-instincts/The 5 Masculine Instincts BookRESOURCES FOR MINISTRY:https://leaders.churchhttps://churchuniversity.com

In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, author Louie Giglio is unpacking his new book, At the Table with Jesus.Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources: https://leaders.church/podcast/102-louie-giglio-at-the-table-with-jesus/At the Table with Jesus Book LinkDon't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table Book Link