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Why Don’t People Want to Go to Church Anymore?

October 27, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

This week, Drs. Bill and Kris have a lively conversation about the cultural phenomenon …it seems like no one wants to go to church anymore. Ever wonder why? Register for the Stop Inviting People To Church Three-Day Challenge Here. (And Read more…

Build Your Church’s Reputation in the Community

August 3, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

Sure, “Everyone” knows who you are … or at least knows what your church is all about. Right? Probably not. In fact, you’d be surprised how little your community knows about your church, even if you’re highly visible in your Read more…

Is Your Church Living a Lie? Discovering True Values

July 3, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

Join us for another lively conversation with Drs. Kris and Bill as they uncover the real priorities driving your church. They’ll explore how to spot the difference between what you say you value and what you actually prioritize. Using practical Read more…

Cooking Up a Transition: From Chaplaincy to Transformation

June 26, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

The vast majority of churches in the United States seem to have embraced the model of congregational chaplaincy. The church hired the pastor to take care of the flock. The problem with that model is that it’s not biblical and Read more…

The Avatar Creation Strategy You Can’t Ignore

October 11, 2023 Bill Tenny-Brittian

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

September 27, 2023 Bill Tenny-Brittian

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

August 30, 2023 Bill Tenny-Brittian

(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?

August 2, 2023 Bill Tenny-Brittian

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…

Growing Spiritual Giants

August 19, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

Growing Spiritual GiantsOne of the most important church axioms is As go the leaders so goes the congregation. However, in too many churches those serving in leadership would make better corporate raiders than spiritual guides. In this episode, Drs. Kris Read more…

Gaining and Keeping Volunteers

July 13, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

Volunteers are the backbone of the church. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill speak with Stephanie Bice Kelsey who has years of experience as a volunteer coordinator in one of the largest churches in the US. Stephanie shares how Read more…

From Pews to Zoos: Your Church Decision Makers

March 27, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

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

March 13, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

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…

Navigating Personal and Church Visions: A Leader’s Guide

September 15, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

Discover the crucial balance between personal and church visions in our latest ‘Church Talk’ podcast.  Join Drs. Kris and Bill for a lively conversation as they delve into the importance of distinguishing these visions, the transformative power of a personal Read more…

Mission! Mission! Mission!

July 8, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

This week Drs. Kris and Bill have a lively conversation about “Capital M” Mission – and how to make your church’s mission the #1 priority. Grab this weeks free resource at: https://www.facebook.com/billtb/ Podcast Version

Cooking Up a Transition: From Chaplaincy to Transformation

June 26, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

The vast majority of churches in the United States seem to have embraced the model of congregational chaplaincy. The church hired the pastor to take care of the flock. The problem with that model is that it’s not biblical and Read more…

Worship For the Ages

June 5, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

The reality is, many of our smaller churches are filled with grandparents and great-grandparents, with a smattering of younger Generations. Trying to create a worship service that reaches across the generational divides is difficult in the best of times, but Read more…

Gaining and Keeping Volunteers

July 13, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

Volunteers are the backbone of the church. In this episode, Drs. Kris and Bill speak with Stephanie Bice Kelsey who has years of experience as a volunteer coordinator in one of the largest churches in the US. Stephanie shares how Read more…

Team Work Makes the Dream Work

April 24, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

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

April 3, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

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

February 14, 2024 Bill Tenny-Brittian

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…