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Healthy Creative Ministry — 102 episodes
3 ways to end the chaos in church communications
Why is Church Communications so Lonely?
What it means to be a Christian creative
More knowledge, less connection: What this means for your church
The Four Creative Cores - Skills
Thank you for an incredible 2024!
The 7 Types of Rest Every Church Creative Needs This Christmas
The Traits of Healthy Systems
The Mechanics of Healthy Systems
The Four Creative Cores - Systems
Your church doesn't need to innovate
Understanding the Four Creative Cores - Imagination
Trade vs. Mission
Understanding the Four Creative Cores - Heart
The importance of building trust
How to have healthy conversations
Language that bridges the gap
Discovering a new language
The Church Communications Gap
Beware of jargon
Origin Story: How the Four Creative Cores Started
Growth opportunities this fall
How to choose unity over fear
What does it mean to be human in communication
What does an effective strategy look like?
Stop promoting your ministries
Do Systems Really Matter?
Are missed deadlines just part of working with creatives?
How can I get my pastor to stop micromanaging me?
Mission Critical or Personal Preference?
How do I know if I'm doing a good job?
How can I get my pastor to plan ahead?
Who should manage this - Comm or Ministry?
The value of creative ministry - a practical perspective
The value of creative ministry - a theological perspective
Is it time for me to quit my job?
What do I do when ministry leaders always assume our team is the problem?
How do you prioritize which announcements to give and in what venue?
How can I encourage change to change resistant leaders
How can I improve my communication ministry’s reputation?
How can I give and receive criticism well?
Is your communications strategy an idol?
A Year of Proactivity
The Great Commission doesn't rest on your shoulders
The opportunity to comfort
Busyness, Thankfulness, and Worship
Everything you need to build a healthy creative ministry
Start embracing a Biblical perspective about time
Making the right decision about new strategies
How to overcome brand strategy resistance
How to validate “expert advice”
Four words that will change your creative team
How to make decisions that help you accomplish your mission
The hidden cost of chasing trends
5 common leadership myths church creatives believe about effective leadership
How to lead change without hurting relationships on your team
How to create margin WHILE making work relationships better
7 places to find community as a creative serving the church
5 Questions that will take your creative team from crisis to thriving
How hard seasons in ministry can pave the way for great seasons
Practical steps that helped me overcome burnout in ministry
Recognizing the symptoms of burnout in ministry
My Burnout Story
How to add creative volunteers or staff to your team
13 interview questions for creatives serving the church | EP 38
How church creatives can stop last minute projects
How your church can be successful on social media in 2023 without burning you out
Remembering your identity as a creative in the church
A Practical and Biblical Strategy for Navigating Nagging Stress
When communication policies reach too far
A priority matrix deep dive with Dennis and Micah from Real Life Church
How to build a church promotional plan that will help your communications team stay healthy
How Burnout, Quitting, and Going Back Shaped My Leadership
Three Reasons Church Creatives Need to Learn the Language of Leadership
Leading yourself: a key mindset shift for success in creative leadership
How to be the best known church in your community with Justin Nava
The importance of onboarding creatives and how to do it well
7 ways you need to grow your leadership as a creative in the church
How your communication strategy can model the gospel
5 Reasons your church should be creating content for social media
The Graphic Design Workflow
The two types of church communications teams
How to turn opinion driven feedback into mission minded critique
Transitioning from a house of brands to a branded house
What is a church brand?
Clarifying how you spend your time
Being Thankful
Creating Effective Values
The Case for Clarity
Practical tools - The PACSI Matrix
Practical Tools - The SWOT Analysis
Practical tools - The PEST Analysis
Practical tools - The Eisenhower Box
The framework to develop your creative team
3 keys to balancing your mental health and your job
6 Tips for navigating toxic creative teams
The role of Systems in your creative team
The role of Heart in your creative team
The role of Skills in your creative team
The role of Imagination in your creative team
5 Things healthy creative teams say
The quest for healthy creative teams