Church Tips – Growth Strategies for Pastors & Ministry Leaders
Church Tips is the daily show designed to give ministry leaders and pastors practical ideas and strategies they can use to get better, break barriers, and grow the church. Hosted by Dick Hardy and Jonathan Hardy, Co-founders of Leaders.Church.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 154
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
EP 146 - God’s Direction to Lead the Church Through Needed Change - Nichole Schreiber
In this podcast, we talk with Erie, PA lead pastor, Nichole Schreiber, about change. We talk about things that seem simple to us yet are not. You must hear her story of removing a couple of pews in a…
EP 145 - How to Prepare Sermons Week-In and Week-Out - Darryl Wootton
In today’s podcast, we speak with denominational leader, Darryl Wootton on the great topic of Sermon Preparation. In the pastorate, we all know Sundays keep coming at us. Darryl talks very openly ab…
EP 143 - Does Community Engagement Really Make a Difference for the Kingdom? - Walter Harvey
Join us today in conversation with Wisconsin pastor Walter Harvey. The Lord has led Pastor Walter to unleash the Big C church from the small c church. And in doing so, their church has seen community…
EP 144 - Lionhearted - David Lindell & Brandon Lindell
Authors David Lindell and Brandon Lindell sit down with Leaders.Church Co-Founder, Dick Hardy to talk about the genesis of their newly released book, Lionhearted: A Man's Guide to Living Focused, Ful…
EP 142 - Staffing in the Local Church - John Daugherty
In today’s episode, we talk with Pastor John Dougherty as he gives guidance to 190 churches, their pastors, and constituencies in Georgia. He encourages pastors to be open to how the Lord might be w…
EP 141 - Using the Entirety of the Church’s Building to Build Engagement in the Church - Josh Dominguez
In this episode, we talk with Refresh LED Founder, Josh Dominquez, about the uses for LED walls in churches of all sizes. His intent is to help draw people to greater engagement in the church. He u…
EP 140 - Isolation in the Pastorate - Gene Roncone
Join us as we spend time in conversation with denominational executive Gene Roncone, who leads 160 churches, 525 ministers, and 44,000 constituents in Colorado and Utah. He discusses a crisis need am…
EP 139 - Taking the Worship Team Mechanics to a New Level - Jeremiah Grube
In this episode, we sit down with Jeremiah Grube, CEO of OnSong, to explore how the OnSong app is transforming the way worship leaders and pastors manage their worship ministries. By streamlining the…
Discover the Breakthrough System that 3,500+ Pastors Have Used to Grow the Church
Even the best leaders don’t have the keys today for tomorrow’s growth.
The answers you need to grow your church are out there—in the minds and hearts of leaders who are already where you want to be. A…
EP 138 - What is AI Going to Mean for Pastors - Bobby Gourley
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – You can be afraid of AI, or you can use it to further the Gospel. That’s a major piece of the conversation we had with Alabama pastor, Bobby Gourley. AI should never d…
EP 137 - Criticism In Ministry - Nichole Schreiber
Have you ever felt criticism while serving in ministry? Welcome to the club! In today's Church Tips Podcast Pastor Nichole Schreiber and Jonathan Hardy do a deep dive into how to deal with criticis…
EP 136 - Why Pastors Should Be Involved in Politics - Alex Bryant
Pastors are uniquely position to greatly influence their community, not only in the church building, but also the local regulations, laws, and procedures. Alex Bryant and Richard Hardy talk about the…
EP 135 - Casting Vision and Developing a Roadmap for your Church - Timothy Jones
Leading your church and team without a specified goal will lead to exhaustion, burnout, and frustration. Join Dr. R. Timothy Jones and Dick Hardy as they discuss pitfalls in casting vision, why your …
EP 134 - Johnny Helton - I wanted to quit my church until this happened...
There comes a time in the life of a pastor when you may be at your wits' end to know what to do to grow the church. And then the Lord drops such a God-Thing right out of nowhere to say to you, "I hav…
EP 133 - Mile McPherson - The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation
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Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor and author, Miles McPherson as they sit down together to talk about his newest book, The Third Option: Hope…
EP 132 - Millennials and Gen Zs Can't Replace Boomers!
Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor Jamie Austin as they sit down together to address the aging out of Boomer pastors and the crisis it is creating in churches and denominations all over the world.
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EP 131 - What happens when the God of Miracles doesn't give you the miracle? - Dr. Mike Rakes
Dr. Mike Rakes and his wife, Darla, prayed for the miracle healing of their 27-year old daughter. And then, on August 6, 2019, at 3:33 in the morning she took her last breath. How do a Mom and a Dad…
EP 130 - Mark Johnson - Jonathan Hardy Helped Grow Our Volunteer Core
Join Dick Hardy & Jonathan Hardy, as they sit down with Pastor Mark Johnson to discuss Arrow Striker and his 4-week sermon series and the impact they had on Pastor Mark and his church.
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EP 129 - Walter Harvey - Succession Planning in the Urban Context
Join Dick Hardy as he sits down with Pastor Walter Harvey to discuss succession planning in the urban context.
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EP 127 - Dick Hardy - Raising Pastor's Kids to Love Jesus
Get ready to gain profound insights as Dick Hardy opens up about his personal experiences, sharing the joys, hurdles, and moments of triumph encountered while raising children in ministry. This podca…