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Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers

Written by: Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington
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We’re here to help pastors and churches grow so that they can go. Churches can grow without going, but they can’t go without growing. Do you ever feel like church growth and sending is an uphill battle? You’re not alone, many leaders face common barriers that hinder mission success. At Breaking Barriers, we understand these challenges because we’ve been there. Now, we are on a mission to guide churches and leaders like you with Biblical strategies to help your church grow to go. Join Pastors Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington from Mercy Hill Church in Greensboro, NC.Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • E99 - Personality Assessments in Ministry | Helpful or No?
    Jan 19 2026

    Discover how personality assessments like StrengthsFinder and Working Genius help church leaders hire the right staff and build stronger teams. Learn practical ways to use personality profiles for team development, understand your staff's wiring, and create a healthy church culture. Perfect for pastors and ministry leaders looking to improve hiring, reduce staff conflict, and maximize team strengths. Topics include: when to use assessments, how to apply them in hiring, team communication strategies, and balancing pragmatic leadership tools with Biblical principles.


    Here's a few that we've used:

    - Clifton Strengths: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx

    - DISC: https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc

    - APEST: https://www.alanhirsch.org/tests

    - Working Genius: https://www.workinggenius.com/

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    34 mins
  • E98 - Strategic Planning for Church Growth - 5 Key Principles
    Jan 12 2026

    Discover the 5 key components of effective strategic planning for churches and nonprofits. Pastors Bobby, Andrew, and Randy share insights from their 3-day strategic planning retreat, covering accountability systems, SWOT analysis, 3-year vision planning, yearly goal setting, and 90-day rocks. Learn how to move from long-term vision to weekly execution using proven frameworks like EOS. Perfect for church leaders and nonprofit executives looking to create alignment, build trust, and execute their mission with clarity.

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    40 mins
  • E97 - How to Execute on Big Days
    Jan 5 2026

    Learn how to execute successful big days at your church with practical project management strategies. In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we dive deep into the execution side of church event planning—from clarifying vision and setting goals to using RACI charts, building accountability culture, and managing teams effectively. Whether you're planning Christmas services, Easter celebrations, or other major church events, discover proven systems for keeping everyone aligned, avoiding common pitfalls, and creating momentum through strong execution.


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    44 mins
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