Your local church environment can be a fertile environment or it can be like the classic stony ground. Folks can come and take root or they can bounce away into the wind. Here are 19 different stupid things that I overlooked as a senior pastor.

Why People Will Vote or Will Not Vote for Your Church- It is the Economy Stupid!

19 days ago 46m 36s

In the ministry, people vote with their feet. There are many, many things that can cause a person to walk away. There are also some simple things that can be done to help people "buy in" to your church. In this episode we cover three ares that

Vibrant or Non Vibrant? Four Things to Do IN YOUR SERMON to Create Engagement and Participation

28 days ago 14m 17s

Creating a participation environment come from a well thought out sermon. Here are four things a pastor can do in his sermon that will demonstrate that the church is anticipating participation. Resources Mentioned: Rescuing an Almost Closed Chu

Dying Churches- A Missing Ingredient to Keep the Grim Reaper at Bay- Sermon Prep vs. Sunday Prep

Jun 12th, 2024 7m 51s

Dying churches are everywhere. Many of them are missing a key ingredient. They have sound doctrine, good music and fine people, but they have fallen prey to "regularism." The magnetism of "preparation" has been neglected. Learn 7 great benefits

Rescuing an Almost Closed Church- How Sunday Prep Differs from Sermon Prep- Eric Ross Interview

Jun 7th, 2024 54m 3s

The church was down to about 4 people. It was just about closed. Here is the story and some of the techniques that turned things around.

How Pastors Can Excel at Building One-on-One Relationships-Create Strong and Healthy Spiritual Bonds

Jun 2nd, 2024 40m 55s

There is great power in a church that has strong and healthy relationships. But...it doesn't come by accident. Learn several practical ways your local church have be a haven of beautiful one-on-one relationships. Resources Mentioned: Nine Rela

How to be Relationally Savvy - People Smart vs Theologically Smart - 4 Tips for Church Leaders

May 20th, 2024 12m 42s

Yes, you need to know your doctrine and your Bible. But there is more! Yes much more! Some church leaders can tend to miss the fact that they need to be "people smart" as well. In this episode, you will discover several practical tips to help y

4 Ways Pastors Should Be Connecting in Their Community Every Single Week.-- Church Outreach Hacks --

May 13th, 2024 13m 46s

Connecting with a community is an essential part of a local church's mission. We are to be the light of the world and a city on the hill. This episode covers four practical ways that pastors can lead their church in this important mission. Res

The Single Common Denominator for Spiritual Success-Daily Devotions Made Easy- #1 Bible Study Method

May 3rd, 2024 8m 17s

Did you know the common thing found in long-term successful Christians is not their attendance record at a local assembly. It is their mediation on the things of God from his Word. In this episode you can learn a super simple way to successfull

How is the Local Church to Handle the Illegal Immigration Crisis? - The Border the Bible and Biden -

Apr 28th, 2024 39m 44s

If every state is a border state, then every church is a border church. Join the discussion of the Biblical view of asylum, amnesty and the response our churches should be giving. Resources mentioned: www.reachkeep.com Coaching for pastors and

Sunday School Teacher Training- How to Conduct a 3-Hour, Children's Worker Training Event- Template

Apr 14th, 2024 57m 23s

Training Sunday School Teachers is EVERY local church's top priority. We must invest in our youth. The future is coming and IT IS THEM! This episode will give you a step by step plan to run a 3 hour, Saturday training event for your church's ch

How to Do Church in the Park- Break the Ritual! Do Sunday Morning Church in your City Park!

Apr 7th, 2024 10m 16s

Here is how we run successful and relaxing Sunday morning service in our local city park. Sometime to reach young families you need to do young family things.

Easter Sermons, Series and Strategies- 22 Fresh Sermon Ideas and Series Designs for Busy Pastors

Mar 22nd, 2024 48m 18s

Graphic Ideas Included!--- Fresh Sermons Ideas and getting folks to attend regularly are two major problems that pastors face regularly. The podcast share 5 sermon series including 22 individual ideas for messages. Please feel free to use these

Easter Prep Workshop Number 5- Follow-up- How to Get Guests to Return the Week After Easter.

Mar 15th, 2024 8m 41s

Getting guests to return to church the following Sunday after Easter is one of the best things church leaders can work on. Here are three simple tips we have learned. Watch the entire Easter Prep Series: Easter Vision- https://youtu.be/rE64QC

Easter Prep Workshop Number 4- Three Things You Should Not Neglect to Print for Easter Outreach

Mar 13th, 2024 9m 26s

Printing take some lead time. Here are three things you want to get printed way before Easter. Watch the entire Easter Prep Series: Easter Vision- https://youtu.be/rE64QCk6Qv4 Easter Training- https://youtu.be/Hj93jnkhkHo Easter Social- htt

Easter Prep Workshop Number 3- Effective Use of Social Media and Smartphones for Special Events

Mar 10th, 2024 7m 28s

This is about Effective Use of Social Media usage and the 7 million Smartphone on the planet and how to get connect to their owners. Watch the entire Easter Prep Series: Easter Vision- • Easter Prep Workshop Number 1- A "Ho... Easter T

Easter Prep Workshop Number 2- Church Greeter Training- How to Multiply Yourself-Three Training Tips

Mar 8th, 2024 7m 28s

Multiply Yourself Church Leader- Train your greeters well! Here are three ways to get that done. Pre-Easter training is essential for local church outreach success. Watch the entire Easter Prep Series: Easter Vision- • Easter Prep Worksho

Easter Prep 1- A "How-to" list for sharing your vision

Mar 2nd, 2024 8m 37s

How leaders can get their vision downstream to their people. Join us for three practical ways to make your vision portable and practical. Watch the entire Easter Prep Series: Easter Vision- • Easter Prep Workshop Number 1- A "Ho... Eas

Stop Youth Activities until... Four Things Found in Every Successful Family-Oriented Church

Feb 25th, 2024 10m 55s

These four essentials are present in church ministries that are teaching new, young families. You can have them in your ministry as well. Before you run your next youth activity, please check these out and add them in. ReachKeep Academy- http:

7 Ideas That Changed The World--The Local Church is the Most Powerful Entity that has Ever Existed.

Feb 16th, 2024 48m 47s

The seven most important thoughts that have occurred in the western culture is the premise that brings Phil Mitchell into the world of "must read." This interview will expose you to these thoughts and many more that prove the saying, The Local

Pastor's Secret Weapon- Three Sentences You Need to Say Word-for-Word to Reach Young Moms and Dads

Feb 4th, 2024 15m 59s

To reach young families sometimes you need to do young family things. Here is part three of our list of "young family things." Get the free download PDF outline to complete your journey to reaching young moms and dads through your local church.

3 Mind Blowing Stats about Smartphones and YOUR Church Members- Are We Using Smartphones Properly?

Jan 31st, 2024 3m 57s

Here are a few statistics about how much your church attenders and members use their devices. It is crazy! Resources Mentioned: www.reachkeep.com/smartphone

Two Spices for Church Leaders to Add to their Calendar to Reach New, Young Families

Jan 18th, 2024 15m 2s

To reach young families sometimes you need to dig young family things. Add these two things to your scheduling if you want to break into reaching some new families. Resources mentioned- Lower the Average Age in Your Church- • How to Lower