First Impressions Last: Build a Reputation with Your Guests
Drs. Kris and Bill engage in an insightful conversation about the vital role of church hospitality in their podcast, “First Impressions Last: Securing a Second Visit.” They explore surprising statistics that reveal low retention rates for first-time church visitors and Read more…
Beyond the Blur: Strategies for a Focused Church Future
If you have a blurry vision, your church will have a bleak future. It amazes us how often we see the deer in the headlights look from church members when we ask, “What is your vision for the future of this church?” A church without a Read more…
From Slogan to Strategy: Your Mission Statement Matters
Join Drs. Kris and Bill as they dive into the crucial topic of crafting an effective church mission statement. They’ll explore what sets a great mission statement apart, how to anchor it in biblical principles, and how to make it Read more…
From Pews to Zoos: Your Church Decision Makers
Every church has more than its fair share of bullies – I call them Rats in my Herding Cats book. The truth is, it only takes one to make life on earth a bit of hell for the pastor and Read more…
The Avatar Creation Strategy You Can’t Ignore
Don’t miss our next episode of ChurchTalk.TV where we’ll dive into the transformative power of Outreach Avatars for church growth. We’ll explore why understanding your target audience is crucial, break down the elements of an effective Outreach Avatar, and share Read more…
Holiday Planning For Maximum Outreach
Don’t let another holiday season pass you by with the same old, same old. It’s time to shift gears and supercharge your outreach like never before! Join Drs. Kris and Bill for an eye-opening discussion that will transform how you Read more…
Three To Do’s for Increasing Your Visitor Count
(Not Great Audio … Tech Issues … sorry!) Let’s be clear … It’s really hard to grow a church when few visitors show up. And the truth is, if you’ve been depending on your members to do the inviting – Read more…
Why Isn’t the Church Inspiring Culture Anymore?
There’s really no doubt. The church has largely last any influence it used to have on our culture. Doubtless, there are a lot of reasons for this – and this week, Drs. Kris and Bill have a particularly lively discussion Read more…
From Pews to Zoos: Your Church Decision Makers
Every church has more than its fair share of bullies – I call them Rats in my Herding Cats book. The truth is, it only takes one to make life on earth a bit of hell for the pastor and Read more…
The Art of Transformative Sermons
Join Drs. Kris and Bill for a lively conversation on crafting sermons that resonate deeply, presenting simple solutions to complex problems, and embedding actionable calls to action for transformative impacts. Discover the 10 things your sermon must and must not Read more…
Maximize Your Sermon’s Impact with AI
Every week, you sweat bullets to create a sermon that invites your church members and guests to live a transformed life. But studies have shown, all that work you’ve done is little more than a foggy memory by Monday and Read more…
Elevate Your Church’s SQ … It’s Spirituality Quotient
The stats are in and they’re not pretty. 53% of US Churches have not yet reached their pre-COVID numbers (Hartford Research, 2024) and 66% of US Churches are in some state of decline. And to that the recent report that Read more…
Team Work Makes the Dream Work
Christianity is not and never has been a solo sport. There is no Christianity without the church. Similarly, church leadership is not a solo sport. There is no church without a team – or teams. However, in most churches, there is some serious role confusion Read more…
Beyond the Blur: Strategies for a Focused Church Future
If you have a blurry vision, your church will have a bleak future. It amazes us how often we see the deer in the headlights look from church members when we ask, “What is your vision for the future of this church?” A church without a Read more…
From Slogan to Strategy: Your Mission Statement Matters
Join Drs. Kris and Bill as they dive into the crucial topic of crafting an effective church mission statement. They’ll explore what sets a great mission statement apart, how to anchor it in biblical principles, and how to make it Read more…
From Pews to Zoos: Your Church Decision Makers
Every church has more than its fair share of bullies – I call them Rats in my Herding Cats book. The truth is, it only takes one to make life on earth a bit of hell for the pastor and Read more…
Team Work Makes the Dream Work
Christianity is not and never has been a solo sport. There is no Christianity without the church. Similarly, church leadership is not a solo sport. There is no church without a team – or teams. However, in most churches, there is some serious role confusion Read more…
From Slogan to Strategy: Your Mission Statement Matters
Join Drs. Kris and Bill as they dive into the crucial topic of crafting an effective church mission statement. They’ll explore what sets a great mission statement apart, how to anchor it in biblical principles, and how to make it Read more…
Three Easter Dilemmas
Easter’s coming … the busiest, most stressful time of the year for most pastors. Let’s face it, there’s a lot on the line – it’s likely the best attended worship service you’ll have all year! But then comes the let-down: Read more…
E-I AI Oh: Ministry and ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence is here … and it looks like it’s here to stay. But is that a GOOD thing, especially in the church? Rumors are that some pastors are letting the “godless” cloud-based computers to write their sermons for them. Read more…