016: Gain Momentum by Launching the Fall Season of Ministry

09/05/23 • 25 min

In this episode of the Leading Your Church Podcast with Rich Cochran, titled "Gain Momentum by Launching the Fall Season of Ministry," Rich shares practical steps for church leaders to kickstart their fall ministry season.
Rich emphasizes the importance of clear planning, setting goals, and efficient resource allocation. Effective communication within the church community is key, and Rich offers insights into fostering strong relationships and community spirit.
At the end of the episode Rich offers 10 dangers for ignoring this season of your church year. Leading change in your church means you will maximize this prime season in your church.

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In this episode we look at 4 things to help you invest your time each week. This is a very practical episode to help you think through your priorities, rhythms, how many hours you spend each week, and two tools to help you make better decisions.
Rich is a recovering workaholic and has been on the edge of burnout. He learned some things to help create a better work week. Listen in and learn from his experience and then figure out what works best for you and your family.

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017: Defining Reality

Leading Your Church Podcast
Episode 017: Defining Reality

Introduction:
- Welcome to Leading Your Church! In this episode, Rich Cochran joins us to explore the critical aspects of "Defining Reality" within your church. Get ready to delve into historical stats, community demographics, SWOT Analysis, the art of asking impactful questions, and the challenges of neglecting to define reality in your church.
Church Historical Stats & Community Demographics:
- Rich Cochran stresses the significance of understanding historical church statistics and the demographics of the community. Key insights include:
  - Analyzing past trends and growth to inform future strategies.
  - Aligning ministry efforts with the needs and diversity of the local community.
SWOT Analysis for Churches:
- Exploring the application of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis in the church context. Rich Cochran highlights:
  - Identifying internal strengths and weaknesses to leverage or address.
  - Seizing external opportunities and mitigating potential threats within the church environment.
Art of Asking Good Questions:
- Rich Cochran shares the art of posing impactful questions to grasp and shape church reality. Strategies covered:
  - Crafting probing questions to unearth insights from congregants and leaders.
  - Using questioning as a tool for reflection and refining the church's vision.
Challenges of Neglecting Reality Definition:
- Rich presents compelling challenges arising from neglecting to define reality in a church setting, emphasizing:
  - Missed opportunities for growth and adaptation.
  - Potential disconnection between the church's vision and the community's needs.
Conclusion:
- Summarizing the episode's key learnings, urging leaders to utilize historical data, demographics, analysis tools, and effective questioning to shape a robust church reality aligned with the vision.