Hello again, CLP Family! Mark and Andy are excited to share with you a few helpful tips and tricks on leading effective church staff meetings. What does a normal staff meeting look like? What is the purpose of a staff meeting? Who should be in the meeting? How often and how long should staff meetings be? Where is the best place to meet? The CLP guys talk honestly about the need to improve the old model of “information overload” at staff meetings, and give helpful insight on ways to make your meetings better. We hope this episode helps you and your staff have more effective meetings and grow as ..read more

Welcome back! We are so glad to be recording episodes again. Yes, we have been “on a break,” but we are ready to once again start pumping out new episodes of The Church Leadership Podcast. While we never take a break from being disciples, loving our families, and leading our churches, we have enjoyed the short time away from the grind of recording. In this episode, we have decided to title “The Return,” Mark and Andy give a few life and ministry updates (some of them are pretty big). Along with catching up on all that has been happening, we wanted to share a few thoughts on how to navigate the ..read more

On this episode, Andy and Mark get very transparent and discuss how to handle disappointment and hurt in ministry. Oftentimes, our expectations aren’t met or we get hurt in ministry. How do we respond without going scorched earth or giving up? Get in touch with Mark & Andy by emailing contact@churchleadershippodcast.com. Find more information on Pathways Professional Counseling mentioned in this episode here. The post Episode 157 – Andy & Mark on Handling Disappointment & Hurt appeared first on Church Leadership Podcast ..read more

In this episode, Mark & Andy share an update on what’s been going on in their lives & ministries and discuss what God has been teaching them. It’s an honest and real discussion that will encourage you as you journey in ministry! The post Episode 155 – Andy & Mark Updates & What God is Teaching Them appeared first on Church Leadership Podcast ..read more

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On today’s episode, Andy & Mark celebrate the 150th episode by giving away a couple books! To enter, follow the directions in the podcast and email contact@churchleadershippodcast.com. In this week’s conversation, the CLP guys talk about the need to not speak on every single cultural issue publicly and also knowing when it is time to speak up.   The post Episode 150 – Andy & Mark on Celebrating 150 & Staying In Your Lane appeared first on Church Leadership Podcast ..read more

Mark and Andy return after a few weeks away to discuss how to approach the different rhythms of church ministry and leadership during the summer. Rather than stress about the inconsistent numbers or attendance during summer, be encouraged to take advantage of unique opportunities this summer! The post Episode 147 – Andy & Mark on Summer Rhythms appeared first on Church Leadership Podcast ..read more

We’ve had a few rough years of ministry in the local church, and for many Easter 2022 was refreshing and encouraging. People have begun to return to the church, and many churches had lots of guests this Easter. What do we do when the emotional high of large crowds on Easter become small crowds the week after? How do we deal with let downs in ministry? This week on the podcast, Mark and Andy discuss the reality of discouragement, identity issues, and the danger of comparison. In this conversation, you will hear of some ways to keep your focus on the mission of making disciples and trust God to ..read more

On this week’s episode of the podcast, Mark and Andy talk about something all leaders in the local church deal with at some time or other, problems from difficult people and tough situations. As if leading in the local church wasn’t difficult enough already, many of us over the past couple of years have faced more than our fair share of harsh criticism, tough decisions, and personal agendas. Mark and Andy share personal experiences, along with practical advice on how to see problems with people and situations as opportunities to lead and learn. We hope this episode will help you as you seek to ..read more

It’s hard to believe, but this week marks 3 years since the launch of the Church Leadership Podcast! Thanks for being a part of our CLP family! This week’s episode is a practical discussion on how to reach new people in your church. It’s a great time of year and a great time in general after the last two years to begin ramping up your church’s efforts to reach new people for Christ! The post Episode 144 – Mark & Andy on Celebrating 3 Years & Reaching New People appeared first on Church Leadership Podcast ..read more