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The Better Sundays Podcast

The Better Sundays Podcast

Hosted by: Mike Holmes

Focused, practical and usable advice for churches that are looking to reach new, young families and impact their communities.

Episodes

• Part 1 of 4 • How to Get Normal People to Come to Church-

Season #7

Normal people in this world don't think at all like churchy folks. Being immersed in the world of "church' and "ministry" tends to make you presume everyone should just come to church because it is the right thing to...
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This Church Needs Fixing!- Assessment and analysis of a Rocky Mnt. area Independent Baptist church.

Season #7

On a recent training assignment, I spent an entire Sunday morning assessing every aspect of this independent Baptist church that had access to. Here is my report and analysis. The names have been changed to protect...
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CLUTTER- A problem pastors can easily fix, but it is not something that they can easily prevent.

Season #7

Nearly every church struggles with problem, yet it is not all that hard to solve. Resources Mentioned: Guest Centric https://www.reachkeep.com/podcasts/the-better-sundays-podcast/episodes/2147714574 Core Value...
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Why Older Pastors Often Struggle to Attract and Retain Younger Families in Their Local Church

Season #7

There is a characteristic about older pastors ( and older people in general) that can often be viewed as a negative. This episode will show several ways to reverse this weakness and turn it into a strength....
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What Parent's are Looking for in a Church Nursery. Session 3-Church Nursery Worker Training Day

Season #7

What is important to a mom should be important to us. Parents are the judge of what makes a good nursery. They will vote with their feet. Please listen to these three simple things that are super important to moms and...
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Defining the "Win" in Your Nursery. Session 2- Church Nursery Training Day- Why are we here?

Season #7

A church nursery is for more than holding babies! Once you know why your nursery exists, it is much easier to develop effective guideline and responsibilities. Join us for Session #2 in the Nursery Worker Training...
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The Six Essentials for Every Nursery Worker- Session 1- Church Nursery Training Day

Season #7

Church nursery workers need training! If you are a leader, here are the six essential training categories you need to focus on. If you are a worker, here are six areas you need to be asking questions about. Download...
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A disaster in your local church is coming unless you handle this one topic well. How to fix it now.

Season #7

A local church is collection of many, many minds and ideas. The wise local church pastor knows which of these needs to be the clearest and most prominent. Join us in this weeks podcast and find out what your vision...
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Every pastor should do this to build powerful voices in their local church.

Season #7

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If you talk for living, listening becomes even more important! 3 ways pastors get quality feedback.

Season #7

Feedback is the breakfast of champions, but what happens if you are paid to always be talking? Pastors often find themselves needing context sensitive advice. They know and have preached all the principles of the...
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Five ideas on how to better pray for your congregation.

Season #7

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you:... Here are five ideas pastors are using to consistently pray for their flock. Resource Mentioned: The One-Page Blueprint...
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Should a Sermon Have an Invitation? Part 9 of 9- The Fundamentals of Effective Pastoral Preaching

Season #6

Pastors, more than anyone else, are in a position to ask people to make spiritual change in their life. This training video will inspire you to be the one who "makes the ask" in your people's lives.
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