Are you a church leader looking to stay ahead of the curve in a constantly changing culture? Discover three key trends that could be impacting your church's growth and mission! Learn how to reassess your approach to leadership, understand the changing dynamics of trust, adopt a missionary mindset when tackling challenges, and more! These strategies will help you navigate the shifting landscape around religious leaders in today's society.

Topics Include:

• Understanding the changing dynamics of trust
• The concept of "pushing the mission forward" versus "slowing down" in organizational practices.
• The shift in societal perceptions of pastors and religious leaders.
• Adopting a missionary mindset and understanding the cultural context as potentially pre-Christian.
• The importance of assessing and adapting ministry practices in response to cultural shifts.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER:

Rich Birch is one of the early multi-site church pioneers in North America. He led the charge in helping The Meeting House in Toronto to become the leading multi-site church in Canada with over 5,000+ people in 18 locations. In addition, he served on the leadership team of Connexus Church in Ontario, a North Point Community Church Strategic Partner. He has also been a part of the lead team at Liquid Church - a 5 location multisite church serving the Manhattan facing suburbs of New Jersey. Liquid is known for it’s innovative approach to outreach and community impact. Rich is passionate about helping churches reach more people, more quickly through excellent execution. His latest book Church Growth Flywheel: 5 Practical Systems To Drive Growth At Your Church is an Amazon bestseller and is design to help your church reach more people in your community.

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Leveraging the 10 minutes before every service opportunity can take an average weekend to an over-the-top experience. In this workshop, we will get uber practical and give you a tool to use to make better use of the huddle times you have with your team.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• 6 Key Elements of a successful huddle
• The value of incorporating fun
• The role of huddles in building relationships within a team
• How huddles can prevent problems from escalating and foster proactive problem-solving.
• Developing commitment and a sense of purpose among team members

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

► check out Rich Birch at https://unseminary.com

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ABOUT RICH BIRCH:

Rich Birch is one of the early multi-site church pioneers in North America. He led the charge in helping The Meeting House in Toronto to become the leading multi-site church in Canada with over 5,000+ people in 18 locations. In addition, he served on the leadership team of Connexus Church in Ontario, a North Point Community Church Strategic Partner. He has also been a part of the lead team at Liquid Church - a 5 location multisite church serving the Manhattan-facing suburbs of New Jersey. Liquid is known for it’s innovative approach to outreach and community impact. Rich is passionate about helping churches reach more people, more quickly through excellent execution. His latest book Church Growth Flywheel: 5 Practical Systems To Drive Growth At Your Church, is an Amazon bestseller and is designed to help your church reach more people in your community

The best way to build a team is to stop recruiting! In this workshop, we will dive into the mindset as a leader and how it impacts our ability to build teams that are so irresistible that we don't need recruiting to fill them up. Plus, we will look at simple ways all of us can improve the experience of our team every weekend!

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• The Influence of Mindsets on Leadership and Outcomes
• Gifts versus Gaps
• Shaping the culture of volunteering through mindset shifts
• Five factors present in irresistible teams that reduce the need for excessive recruitment

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Grit by Angela Duckworth
• Christine Kreisher & Irresistible Teams.

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Have you ever wondered how some leaders seem to effortlessly navigate challenging situations and stay composed while achieving success? In this video, we explore top leadership strategies to boost personal leadership, build resilience, and achieve great results. Discover practical tips such as "thinking high," building a supportive community, and pre-determining affirmations that can help you overcome any obstacle and thrive in the face of adversity. Listen now to learn how to become a resilient leader!

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Embracing Mission and Mindset
• Finding the Right Support System
• Discovering your personal motivation
• Prioritize with purpose
• Nurturing Resilience Through Honour
• Embracing the Reality of your Calling
• Respect your seasons
• Gain Giraffe Perspective
• Create Tangible Reminders

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Explore the secrets of building a resilient team that can handle anything. From understanding the importance of people, pressure, and persistence, to learning how to master tension and navigate obstacles, gain valuable insights to unlock your team's full potential.

Whether you're leading a small startup or managing a large corporation, these practical tips and insights can help you create a culture of resilience that will empower your team to achieve long-term success.

TOPICS:

• The definition of a team and the importance of collective problem-solving
• The three main things every person desires
• Managing tension and pressure within a team
• Why you should become a curator of tension
• Strategies for creating personal margin for unexpected pressure
• The importance of persistence in building a resilient team
• How to create a culture where people refuse to quit on each other

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Discover the secrets to developing a strong and resilient mindset. From the importance of having a growth mindset to building a habit of quality reflection, we'll share the key traits and habits that can help you navigate life's challenges with grace and fortitude. Learn how expressing gratitude, seeking support, and embracing change can help you not just bounce back but grow and thrive after adversity. Click now to unlock the power of resilience!

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• How gratitude can improve mental health and build resilience
• The difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset
• The importance of having a mentor, pastor, or friend to help navigate life's challenges
• The process of reflection and adaptation in building resilience
• Why resilience is not about bouncing back but about integrating difficult experiences into our lives
• Practical tips for cultivating gratitude and resilience in your own life

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There is no such thing as work-life balance. You always end up cheating something. The key is creating rhythms.

Creating a rhythm of work and rest is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding burnout. Without it, it's easy to become overworked and stressed, leading to relational, physical and mental health problems. A rhythm of work and rest ensures that you have dedicated time to focus on work or other responsibilities while also making time for self-care, relaxation, and rejuvenation. This balance allows you to be more productive, focused, and effective in your work while improving your overall well-being.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Embracing healthy rhythms rather than balance
• Living by priorities in 5 keys areas
• Identifying and adapting to seasons
• Embracing a team rhythm of work and rest
• Communicating and monitoring each other's seasons to create unity and accountability.
• Tips for when to take vacations or when to schedule downtime.
• Establishing a weekly work/rest rhythm and having a monthly reflect/reset routine.

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In times of uncertainty, a healthy team culture is essential. It has a major impact on the ability of teams to adapt and pivot, collaborate effectively, and make decisions efficiently.

Discover 5 practical ways to build a stronger and more resilient team culture that can thrive even in the face of challenges.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• The importance of team culture during times of uncertainty
• What team culture is and why it matters
• The impact of uncertainty on team culture
• The role of leadership in shaping and maintaining a healthy team culture
• The importance of caring for team members well-being.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

► Podcast on developing trust within a team: https://pod.fo/e/171fe9

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