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Church Leadership Lab

Church Leadership Lab

Written by: Ministry Brands
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Church Leadership Lab is a podcast that seeks to empower healthy churches. Through conversations, interviews, and stories, we explore what's happening in ministry today and how pastors and leaders can navigate what lies ahead. This podcast is a resource of Ministry Brands, the largest provider of church technology. We help 90,000+ churches with an integrated platform that provides online giving, people (chMS), websites, streaming, background checks, and more all to empower healthy churches. To learn more, visit https://www.ministrybrands.com.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 156 | Ben Stapley: Planning A Memorable Easter Service for Your Community

    Ep. 156 | Ben Stapley: Planning A Memorable Easter Service for Your Community
    Jan 28 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Ben Stapley, executive pastor, speaker, creative director, and church consultant with over 20 years of experience in leadership and communication.

    We explore practical strategies for planning a memorable Easter church service that truly connects with the community.

    In this conversation, we discuss:

    • Welcoming first-time Easter guests
    • Selecting impactful worship music
    • Sharing compelling stories and testimonies
    • Engaging families and children at Easter
    • Fostering an invite culture in churches

    Join us as we dive into Planning A Memorable Easter Church Service for Your Community with Ben Stapley.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4a29Ev0

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    51 mins
  • Ep. 155 | Greg Atkinson: How Churches Can Reach and Keep First-Time Guests

    Ep. 155 | Greg Atkinson: How Churches Can Reach and Keep First-Time Guests
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Greg Atkinson, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and church secret shopper with 30 years of experience in organizational leadership.

    We explore proven strategies for how churches can reach and keep first-time guests, moving them from visitors to engaged members.

    In this conversation, we discuss:

    • The importance of a welcoming guest experience
    • Secret shopper insights for church improvement
    • Practical tips for guest follow-up and assimilation
    • Digital tools to connect with newcomers
    • The impact of intentionality on church growth
    • Creating a culture of kindness and hospitality

    Join us as we dive into How Churches Can Reach and Keep First-Time Guests with Greg Atkinson.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/45UUTJb
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    51 mins
  • Ep. 154 | Nicole Lucas: How to Bring Clarity to Your Church Staff and Teams

    Ep. 154 | Nicole Lucas: How to Bring Clarity to Your Church Staff and Teams
    Jan 14 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Lucas, creative arts pastor, leadership coach, and founder of The Creative Level.

    We explore why clarity is essential for healthy church staffs and teams, and practical ways leaders can foster clear communication and thriving cultures.

    In this conversation, we discuss:

    • Why clarity matters for church teams
    • Spotting and fixing misalignment issues
    • The role of language in shaping culture
    • Building healthy communication habits
    • Managing creative and tech teams effectively
    • Practical steps for planning worship services

    Join us as we dive into How to Bring Clarity to Your Church Staff and Teams with Nicole Lucas.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4sLiy90
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    56 mins
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