Practical Church
Practical church exists to give you practical tips, advice, and encouragement when it comes to leading and growing healthy churches. Whether you are interested in planting a church, are in the process of planting a church, or just want to learn more about building healthy churches, you’ve come to the right place.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 383
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
PCP 183: 5 Reflections On Being An Online "Church" For Over 3 Months
What have we taken away from being online only for over 3 months?
Welcome to welcome to episode 183 of Practical Church Planting.
In this episode, we discuss these 5 reflections as we get ready t…
PCP 182: 4 Reasons Why Some Churches Grow While Others Don't
What causes some churches to grow while others stagnate or decline?
Welcome to welcome to episode 182 of Practical Church Planting.
In this episode, we discuss these four characteristics that gr…
PCP 181: 6 Reasons Not To Live Stream
Should you live stream your church service?
Welcome to welcome to episode 181 of Practical Church Planting.
As churches across the country slowly begin to regather in person, should you throw up…
PCP 180: 6 Reasons Not To Regather As Quickly As You Can
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen, when should your church gather again in person?
Welcome to welcome to episode 180 of Practical Church Planting.
In this episode, we discuss these six r…
PCP 179: 6 Counter-Culture Skills Effective Pastors Need To Develop
Developing these skills will help you be a more effective pastor in our culture today.
Welcome to welcome to episode 178 of Practical Church Planting.
Skills are abilities that can be developed a…
PCP 178: 6 Considerations As You Think Through Reopening Your Church
Here are some helpful things to think about as we move through COVID-19.
Welcome to welcome to episode 178 of Practical Church Planting.
As we consider what gathering as a church might look like…
PCP 177: 5 Reasons To Create A Plan To Be Financially Supported By Your Church
If you want your full-time salary to come from your church, you need an actual plan to get there.
Welcome to welcome to episode 177 of Practical Church Planting.
If your desire is to not be a bi-…
PCP 176: 7 Tips For A More Engaging Online Service
Want to make your online service more engaging?
Welcome to welcome to episode 176 of Practical Church Planting.
In this episode, we discuss these seven things you can do to create a more engaging…
PCP 175: 5 Things To Do When Giving Is Down
What can you do to increase giving when it is down?
Welcome to welcome to episode 175 of Practical Church Planting.
What can you do when finances are tight and giving is down? In this episode, w…
PCP 174: 8 Tips For Creating An Online Service
Here are some things you can do to improve your online service during COVID-19.
Welcome to welcome to episode 174 of Practical Church Planting.
In this episode, we discuss these 8 things you can …
PCP 173: 4 Tips For Leading Your Church Through COVID-19
How can you lead your church well during the pandemic?
Welcome to welcome to episode 173 of Practical Church Planting.
In the midst of so much uncertainty, churches have a lot to figure out. In …
PCP 172: 8 Tips For Preaching To An Online Audience
How can you best preach to an online audience?
Welcome to welcome to episode 172 of Practical Church Planting.
During the coronavirus pandemic when all of us are preaching to an online audience, …
PCP 171: Updates And Reflections On Things To Do During The Coronavirus
Here are some practical things your church can try as we move online during the coronavirus.
Welcome to welcome to episode 171 of Practical Church Planting.
In this episode, we share feedback on…
PCP 170: 9 Practical Things To Do During The Coronavirus
Here are some practical things your church can try as we move online during the coronavirus.
Welcome to welcome to episode 170 of Practical Church Planting.
We discuss these nine things your chu…
PCP 169: Fundraising 101
Learn some of the best tips for effective fundraising.
Welcome to welcome to episode 169 of Practical Church Planting.
In this episode, I (Dylan) have a conversation with Jordan Penley, one of the…
PCP 168: 4 Reasons To Have Consistent Gatherings Pre-launch
Consistent gatherings pre-launch are vital for a healthy new church.
Welcome to welcome to episode 169 of Practical Church Planting.
In order to have effective outreach events as you serve the …
PCP 167: 4 Tips For Effective Core Values
How can you create values for your church that your church actually values?
Welcome to welcome to episode 168 of Practical Church Planting.
How can you ensure the values you have for your church…
PCP 166: 4 Reasons Pastors Are Overwhelmed When It's Their Fault
Being overwhelmed shouldn't be a given in ministry.
Welcome to welcome to episode 166 of Practical Church Planting.
It's commonplace to hear how "busy" everyone seems to be. The problem, however…
PCP 165: 5 Easy Tips For A More Productive Day
There is always a lot to do in ministry. Here are some tips for how you can be more productive.
Welcome to welcome to episode 165 of Practical Church Planting.
Most people would say they want t…
PCP 164: 13 Resources We Use At New City Church
Here are some resources we have found helpful.
Welcome to welcome to episode 164 of Practical Church Planting.
There are a lot of helpful tools and resources for churches. In this episode, we br…