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HERE ARE THE SIX TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Start on time

• Give people a reason to show up for it (needs to be long enough, helpful info, inspiration, leadership, not a bunch of small talk/useless info

• Email reminder every week

• Prep for it

• Meeting flow

• End with energy

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Welcome to the Practical Church podcast, brought to you in partnership with Mission Support.

Mission Support

This episode was brought to you by Mission Support. Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again!

HERE ARE THE SIX PROBLEMS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Arriving late
• Coming to you with questions they should be asking their leader
• Awkward announcements and transitions
• People don't know what's going on at the church
• Nobody signs up after a general announcement
• People don't confirm on Planning Center

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Welcome to the Practical Church podcast, brought to you in partnership with Mission Support.

Mission Support

This episode was brought to you by Mission Support. Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again!

HERE ARE THE FIVE WAYS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Share honestly
• Be clear on what you can and cannot share
• People can handle "hard", but not confusion
• Share Scripture over vision
• People will be as "ok" as the leader

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