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Pastor's Growing Church Community Podcast

Pastor's Growing Church Community Podcast

By Dr. Brandon M. Pardekooper

If you are a pastor looking to grow your church, then you need to know the 4 levers available to you.
This podcast is designed to support, encourage, and help pastors to understand the 4 levers of church growth, know how to pull them and maximize them to grow the local church.

Pastor, this community is built with you in mind. This community of pastors understands what you are going through, the challenges you are facing, and the stresses that creates. We also understand the sacrifice you make on a daily basis. We want to come together to make a difference in our local areas.
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MH83 Is Your Church in Trouble and You Don't Know It?

Pastor's Growing Church Community PodcastMay 18, 2021

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4 Levers of Church Growth

4 Levers of Church Growth

⛪️ Church growth seems like a mystery a lot of times. What causes one church to grow in one place doesn't mean it will cause another church to grow in a different place.

🕰️ Too often what we see touted as 'ways to grow your church' boil down to exuberant hours of additional work on top of already exhausted and overwhelmed pastors.

Well, if you are a pastor who wants to see your congregation grow and your community reached, but you are tired of chasing ministry fads, then it is time to learn the 4️⃣ Levers you can pull to create growth in your church.

These are not fads, but basic principles of church growth that Jesus 👀 showed us during his ministry.

❓❓❓Are you wanting to go deeper and learn the nuts and bolts of the 4 levers of church growth?

Then you need to join me in the membership. ➡️ ➡️The Pastor's Growing Church Community membership is a space where pastors can learn the 4 levers of church growth and how to pull them without risking burnout.

🙋‍♂️Join the community today🙋‍♀️ https://www.brandonpardekooper.com/growingchurch

Mar 27, 202420:59
2 Ways Churches Need to Grow

2 Ways Churches Need to Grow

Do you know the 2 areas ⛪️ churches need⛪️ to grow?

Do you know why it is important for them to grow in these two areas? The local church is a valuable part of the community it serves...but only if it grows. This video will reveal the two areas churches need to grow in and why it is so important for them to grow. Church growth is more than Sunday morning attendance, and every pastor needs to understand the other ways to grow their church community to be most effective. ❓❓❓Are you a pastor looking to grow your church without risking burnout? ➡️ ➡️The Pastor's Growing Church Community is a space where pastors can learn the 4 levers of church growth and how to pull them without risking burnout. 🙋‍♂️Join the community today🙋‍♀️ https://www.brandonpardekooper.com/growingchurch/

Mar 20, 202423:40
MH180 Why Getting Church Volunteers is Hard

MH180 Why Getting Church Volunteers is Hard

***Interested in finding a way to grow your church and have more free time? Download your FREE GUIDE to find the 4 steps to living the ministry life you have always dreamed of. https://www.brandonpardekooper.com/abundance

Every church needs volunteers to make the Sunday magic happen, but if you are like most churches in the country, you struggle to get people to volunteer.

Why is that?

In this episode, I am going to show you 4 reasons why it is hard to get people to volunteer at church and what is playing into their decision to stay in the pew.

Oct 30, 202321:33
MH179 4 Steps to an Abundant Pastoral Life

MH179 4 Steps to an Abundant Pastoral Life

🏝️🏝️🏝️ Hey Pastor, begin living the pastoral life you have always wanted to. Get your roadmap to an abundant life now, by going to https://www.brandonpardekooper.com/abundance/. 🏠🏠🏠


Too many pastors struggle through their weeks trying to get all the stuff done while also being present for their families and watching their health.

The struggle shouldn't be as hard as it is, and today I want to talk about how you can get on the path to your own life of abundance.

Oct 23, 202336:50
MH178 Stop growing your church!!! Grow this instead

MH178 Stop growing your church!!! Grow this instead

📈📈📈 GET A JUMP ON YOUR 2024 PLANNING!!! Download your free Church Staff Budget Template to help you build your budget for 2024. Start getting your offerings to work for you and make your ministries as effective as they can be. (brandonpardekooper.com/budget)

In this episode, we will challenge the idea that you need to work hard to grow your church, and I will present a better option that will end up growing your church anyway.

Oct 02, 202335:33
MH177 How to Boost Your Goal Achievement

MH177 How to Boost Your Goal Achievement

*** Ever wondered what the events of Christmas looked like from the eyes of those who were there? Here is your opportunity. In the Christmas devotional experience, High Point of Grace you have the opportunity to journey for 25 days with those who witnessed the greatest moment in human history. You do not want to miss out on this incredible experience. Join in here: https://brandonpardekooper.com/highpoint

Want to move from great intentions to accomplished goals? It is hard to live a fulfilling dream life without accomplishing your goals and making incredible progress toward that dream. 

In this episode, Matt and I discuss the simple goal-achievement system that is designed to take you over the edge in your goal achievement. These simple steps are going to change your life and your ministry. 

Nov 21, 202243:26
MH176 Using the Church Cycle for Change Management Part 5

MH176 Using the Church Cycle for Change Management Part 5

Are you a visionary pastor struggling with overwhelm? Here is how you can change that: https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife

Knowing the church life cycle is essential, but where the rubber meets the road is when we try to navigate change based on the life cycle. In the life cycle, there are two specific change points. One is much easier to navigate than the other, and I will show you the difference in this episode. Both require different skill sets because they deal with different issues and that is what I am going to reveal to you today. 

Nov 16, 202220:27
MH175 3 Keys to Engaging Pastoral Staff Meetings

MH175 3 Keys to Engaging Pastoral Staff Meetings

Are you a visionary pastor struggling with overwhelm? Here is how you can change that: https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife

If you have a pastoral staff you lead, then you know that it is necessary to have staff meetings. But, what do you do when your staff complains about having to meet each week, they feel unengaged in your time together, and, maybe, you wish you could just stop having them? 

In this episode, Matt and I discuss three things you as the pastor can do to boost the engagement of your staff meetings and make it a highlight of your team's week rather than the necessary evil staff meetings can become. 

Nov 14, 202232:29
MH174 Today's Ministry Training With Kolby Kissinger

MH174 Today's Ministry Training With Kolby Kissinger

Are you a visionary pastor struggling with overwhelm? Here is how you can change that: https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife

We talk a lot about the growing shortage of pastors and ministry leaders throughout the country. It leads us to ask the question, what is happening at the Bible College and Ministry Training School level? Is ministry training struggling and what can pastors do when they identify someone with a call on their lives for ministry? 

In this episode, I sit down with Kolby Kissinger, Director of Oaks College, and we discuss what they are doing on their end to train young people for a lifetime in ministry. 

Nov 11, 202238:49
MH173 Move Your Hobby to an Income Stream Part 2

MH173 Move Your Hobby to an Income Stream Part 2

Are you a visionary pastor struggling with overwhelm? Here is how you can change that: https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife

So you have created content for your income stream, now what?

In this episode, that is exactly what Matt and I are talking about. We discuss the next steps after your content is created including how to build an atmosphere where people love to be part of what you are doing and love purchasing your services and products. 

Nov 09, 202235:27
MH172 Using the Church Cycle for Change Management Part 4

MH172 Using the Church Cycle for Change Management Part 4

Are you a visionary pastor struggling with overwhelm? Here is how you can change that: https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife

As we journey the Life Cycle of a Church, we will inevitably reach the other side of the bell curve and start moving toward the final stage of death. This is the stage where we close our doors for good. Luckily, we have some warning signs long before we get there in two earlier stages that allow us the opportunity to reinvent and restart the Life Cycle.

In this episode, we are going to look at the final 2 stages of the Life Cycle of a Church between Prime and Death and how you can identify exactly where you are.

Nov 04, 202232:34
MH171 Using the Church Life Cycle for Change Management Part 3

MH171 Using the Church Life Cycle for Change Management Part 3

Are you a visionary pastor struggling with overwhelm? Here is how you can change that: https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife

You want to build an income stream out of your hobby, skill, or knowledge and you are beginning to find your way forward. You have identified your niche and have started creating content. Now, what do you do with that content and start making sales? 

In this episode, Matt and I sit down and talk through the final four steps in creating a stream of income that supplements your ministry, your family goals, and your life dreams. 

Nov 02, 202225:11
MH170 Move Your Hobby to an Income Stream Part 1

MH170 Move Your Hobby to an Income Stream Part 1

Are you a visionary pastor struggling with overwhelm? Here is how you can change that: https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife

Do you want an income stream to support you and your family as you serve in ministry? Well, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Matt and I sit down and talk about turning a hobby into a side hustle. Both he and I have built side hustles while being in ministry and we have navigated through a lot of questions, issues, problems, and successes. We are going to begin to show you the process you will need to go through to take your interests and hobbies and turn them into income streams. 

Oct 31, 202240:19
MH169 Using the Church Life Cycle for Change Management Part 2

MH169 Using the Church Life Cycle for Change Management Part 2

Are you a visionary pastor struggling with overwhelm? Here is how you can change that: https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife

The early stages of the church life cycle are challenging, but they can be a lot of fun. They are filled with curve balls, exciting moments, really high highs, and really low lows. In the midst of it all, the church is moving forward, growing, and people are having an encounter with God. 

But, do you know where you should focus during each stage? Are you focusing on relationships when you should be focusing on connections? (These aren't the same thing) 

In this episode, we will look at the first four stages of the church life cycle and identify precisely what you need to focus on. Plus, I am going to give you a couple of questions for each stage to help you identify where you are so you know how to move forward. 

Oct 28, 202230:02
MH168 Using the Church Life Cycle for Change Management Part 1

MH168 Using the Church Life Cycle for Change Management Part 1

Are you a visionary pastor struggling with overwhelm? Here is how you can change that: https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife

Change is a normal part of church life...at least it should be. But, timing change can be challenging. It is difficult to know when a change will be accepted, when friction can be minimized, and when to hold off. Unless you understand the stage of the church life cycle you are in. 

In this episode, we are going to begin a conversation about the Life Cycles of a Church and how it is related to navigating changes. We will lay the groundwork for upcoming episodes where we dive into the stages and give you some questions to identify whether or not you are in a given stage. 

Oct 26, 202225:46
MH167 Assessing a Prayer Team using SWOT

MH167 Assessing a Prayer Team using SWOT

Are you a visionary pastor struggling with overwhelm? Here is how you can change that: https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife  

If you have wanted to see a SWOT analysis in action, this episode is for you. In this episode, Pastor Matt and I sit down and perform a SWOT analysis evaluating his prayer team. We walk step by step through the analysis and reveal what his next steps are to move his team to the next level.   

For more insight into using SWOT for Church Effectiveness, check out these other two videos: 

  • How to Use SWOT for Churches: https://youtu.be/bGW9V5-6V40 
  • How to Assess Your Church Using SWOT: https://youtu.be/6bkWKf4SU2E  

To get your own SWOT analysis template, visit https://modern-inklings.ck.page/6825fd9801

Oct 24, 202238:14
MH166 Keys to Outserving Your Volunteers

MH166 Keys to Outserving Your Volunteers

Your volunteers are the backbone of your ministry and the key to creating margin in your time to focus on the things only you can do. However, it is one of the hardest things to do in ministry: keeping volunteers.  In this episode, I want to show you 4 ways you can keep your volunteers by outserving them. Do these four things and you will see an increase in volunteer retention, an increase in volunteer recruitment, and a volunteer culture that is self-sustaining.

Oct 19, 202220:21
MH165 4 Ways to Increase Sermon Engagement Throughout the Week

MH165 4 Ways to Increase Sermon Engagement Throughout the Week

Create your very own podcast in only 2 WEEKS with this step-by-step course ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! https://brandonpardekooper.com/podcastcourse

Do you want your congregants to engage with your sermon more throughout the week? This helps them understand their Bibles more and grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. 

In this episode, I am going to talk about providing a devotional experience for your congregations and give you 4 ways to increase engagement with your sermon throughout the week.

Oct 12, 202210:28
MH164 How to use SWOT for Church Effectiveness

MH164 How to use SWOT for Church Effectiveness

Create your very own podcast in only 2 WEEKS with this step-by-step course ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! https://brandonpardekooper.com/podcastcourse

Should you shut down that ministry? Should you funnel more resources into it? Is there a new ministry opportunity you need to take advantage of and add it to your faith community? 

This tool is a great way to know what the next step is...or isn't...to make sure you don't waste resources, and time, and serve your congregation more effectively. 

MH111 How to Assess Your Church Using SWOT: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Yjied8w1Ztb
Oct 10, 202239:51
MH163 Scenario Planning for Future Church

MH163 Scenario Planning for Future Church

Create your very own podcast in only 2 WEEKS with this step-by-step course ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! https://brandonpardekooper.com/podcastcourse

Do you want to know what the future of the church looks like? Of course, you do...we all do. Which is why we have been talking lately about the future of the church and how you can get a better picture of where the church is headed. 

You have done your horizon scan, you have identified trends, and you have analyzed them. Now what? How is all of this useful and what are you supposed to do with it now? 

In this episode, we are going to look at scenario planning and how you can take your trend analysis from your horizon scan and start building probable futures that you can begin to act on and develop strategies for. It is simple and it can be a lot of fun as you create these scenarios. 

Oct 08, 202223:38
MH162 4 Upgrades to Make Your Sermons Engaging

MH162 4 Upgrades to Make Your Sermons Engaging

Create your very own podcast in only 2 WEEKS with this step-by-step course ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! https://brandonpardekooper.com/podcastcourse

Do you wish your congregation received more from your sermons? 

Do you wish your sermons grabbed attention more? 

Do you just wish your congregants would stay awake and off their phones? 

Well, in this episode, I want to show you 4 Upgrades to your sermon that will make it more engaging so your congregants will not only stay away, but will learn more about the scriptures and go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. 

This episode is part of a series exploring the issue of Biblical Illiteracy. Find the other episodes here:

MH156 4 Keys to Stronger Biblical Foundation in Church 

  • Listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/WIIgZNxARtb
  • Watch: https://youtu.be/e9zgE93uybU
MH159 4 Reasons Expository Sermons Are Critical in Your Church 
  • Listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4hDbodEARtb
  • Watch: https://youtu.be/WE6VOqDwsYE
Oct 05, 202229:18
MH161 Debate Over Small Groups for Discipleship
Oct 03, 202239:24
MH160 How to Horizon Scan for Future Church
Sep 30, 202232:15
MH159 4 Reasons Expository Sermons Are Critical in Your Church
Sep 28, 202225:22
MH158 Secrets to an Amazing Staff Retreat

MH158 Secrets to an Amazing Staff Retreat

Do you want to boost team morale, foster a healthy staff culture, and refresh your ministry team? It may be time to plan a fantastic staff retreat. In this episode, Pastor Matt and I will talk through what you need to do to create a staff retreat that everyone will talk about and breathe new life into your staff culture. Building an effective team doesn't just happen; this may be the one piece of the puzzle you are missing. 

Build your dream life as a pastor by using this step-by-step process: https://brandonpardekooper.com/moretimemoremoney

Sep 26, 202236:24
MH157 How to See the Future of Ministry

MH157 How to See the Future of Ministry

Build your dream life as a pastor by using this step-by-step process: https://brandonpardekooper.com/moretimemoremoney

Do you wish you could know the future of ministry? 

Do you wish you knew the challenges and difficulties your church would face in the coming years so you could be better prepared for them? 

Predicting the future is not something any of us can do with 100% accuracy, however, knowing the future we are walking into is certainly possible. 

In this episode, we are going to take a look at how you can get a clearer picture of what the future of ministry is going to look like as we launch a new series on how we as pastors and ministry leaders can begin today to prepare for the changes and challenges coming at us in the future. 

Sep 23, 202222:43
MH156 4 Keys to Stronger Biblical Foundation in Church

MH156 4 Keys to Stronger Biblical Foundation in Church

It is no secret that we have learned over the last couple of years that Christians are unfamiliar with their Bibles. The statistics are clear that people who sit in our sanctuaries week after week do not know many of the stories we assume they do, and their understanding of theology is very low. How did we get there and what are we to do to fix this?

In this episode, we are going to look at 4 keys to building a stronger biblical foundation in our churches. Implement these four keys and you will begin to see a deeper understanding of the bible spread throughout your congregation. The best part is, you don't have to add much to what you are already doing, just adjust some things in your normal routine. 

Build your dream life as a pastor by using this step-by-step process: https://brandonpardekooper.com/moretimemoremoney

Sep 21, 202231:03
MH155 Build a Strong Budget for Next Year

MH155 Build a Strong Budget for Next Year

It is church planning season and it is time to put together a budget that is going to set you up for success next year. In this episode, I am going to show you the process and guidelines I used for years as an Executive Pastor to help my pastoral staff build a budget that not only ended in the black each year, but helped us get ahead and build dream ministries with the surplus we enjoyed. 

Sep 19, 202226:03
MH154 Excited about Fall 2022

MH154 Excited about Fall 2022

Fall is here and it is an exciting time. Football is kicking off, leaves are changing, pumpkin spice is on the menu, and churches are planning for the next year. In this episode, I am going to share the plans for this fall, what our goals are going to be, and how we are going to approach planning for the next year. I also give a little insight into what is happening with the podcast and what we are going to be covering over the next few months. 

Sep 07, 202224:27
MH153 Help Your Team Be Productive and Creative

MH153 Help Your Team Be Productive and Creative

When you have a team of pastors or volunteers, you are faced with the tension of giving them freedom and providing accountability. You want your teams to be productive, but you also want them to be creative and not stifled by heavy oversight. So, as a leader, how do you provide freedom to be creative while also providing accountability to be productive? 

In this episode, Pastor Matt and I give you 4 ways you can help your team be productive while also remaining creative in their responsibilities. 

***If you are a pastor wanting more time and more money in your life, then you need this easy guide. It will show you step-by-step how to find more time and create more money while pastoring a growing ministry. Go to https://brandonpardekooper.com/moretimemoremoney to get your free guide.***

Aug 08, 202241:54
MH152 Key Traits Staff Pastors Want in Their Lead Pastor

MH152 Key Traits Staff Pastors Want in Their Lead Pastor

If you are a Lead Pastor and you want to know what your staff pastors are looking for in you as their leader, this episode is for you. I sit down with two very close friends of mine to discuss the Lead Pastors we have served over the years and what we liked about them. We served on staff for a season and have shared a close bond over the years since we have all transitioned to other positions. For this episode, we came together to help Lead Pastors see what their staff are looking for in them, but also to help staff pastors know what to look for in a Lead when you are interviewing and going through a transition. 

***If you are a pastor wanting more time and more money in your life, then you need this easy guide. It will show you step-by-step how to find more time and create more money while pastoring a growing ministry. Go to https://brandonpardekooper.com/moretimemoremoney to get your free guide.***


Aug 01, 202247:38
MH151 3 Keys to Being a Pastor With a Side Hustle
Jul 25, 202256:05
MH150 Why Pastors Need A Content Business
Jul 20, 202228:15
MH149 Welcoming People to Church Post-Pandemic
Jul 18, 202249:11
MH148 This Tool Beats Social Media Engagement Every Day

MH148 This Tool Beats Social Media Engagement Every Day

***Go on a getaway for free! Follow this link and discover where you can plan your free getaway https://brandonpardekooper.com/freegetaway. ***

Are you frustrated with dealing with social media sites and running ads? Do you question whether or not they are effective and worth the amount of time you are putting into using them?

Increasing engagement on social media can be a powerful engagement strategy, and using ads on Facebook or some other social media site can increase your community's awareness of your church. But, most churches are missing out on the effectiveness of using email sequences.

In this episode, we are going to look at why you need to start using email sequencing to engage your congregation and community to bring more people through your doors and pastor people deeper in their relationship with Jesus.

For options to implement Email Sequencing I recommend Convertkit or Planning Center

Jul 11, 202222:38
MH147 3 Reasons Small Groups Aren't Great for Discipleship

MH147 3 Reasons Small Groups Aren't Great for Discipleship

***Go on a getaway for free! Follow this link and discover where you can plan your free getaway https://brandonpardekooper.com/freegetaway. ***

Do you have an effective small group community, but you are still not satisfied with the spiritual depth of your congregants?

In this episode, we are going to look at why small groups are not developing the spiritual depth we want them to, and why they most likely never will in most church settings. Then, we are going to look at what the answer is to start developing disciples effectively.


Jul 06, 202227:16
MH146 3 Secrets to Managing Congregant Expectations
Jun 20, 202230:00
MH145 #1 Mistake I made Building My Business

MH145 #1 Mistake I made Building My Business

When I started my business in 2018 I made a lot of mistakes that led to me not getting it off the ground very successfully. One mistake, though, stands out from the rest that held me back for at least two years. 

In this episode, I want to show you how you can avoid my one mistake and get your side hustle, business, or income stream off on the right foot. This means you will get to where you want to be faster and probably be more successful than me at an earlier stage. 

By the way, check out the Dream Life in Ministry Cohort today to lock in your Founder's rate of $79/mo. In a couple of days, this rate will go away forever, but you have the opportunity to lock it in for a lifetime. You can go to https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife and punch your ticket for the Cohort. This is going to be a game-changer for every pastor who is inside the member's area learning and growing together. You won't want to be left outside the doors when they close. 

Jun 17, 202221:28
MH144 3 Paths You Don't Want to Be On As a Pastor

MH144 3 Paths You Don't Want to Be On As a Pastor

As pastors and ministry leaders, we are faced with incredible challenges, pressures, and obstacles as well as blessed by all the amazing things we have the opportunity to witness as we lead people in a relationship with Jesus. What we don't always realize is that we are on a path leading somewhere, and if we aren't careful, the path we are on can be great for the church, the community, and the people in our congregations while being detrimental and even debilitating for us as individuals. 

In this episode, we are going to peak into Tom Nelson's book "The Flourishing Pastor" and look at the perilous paths we may be on that are going to not end well for us, even if it benefits others. 

***I want to remind you, right now the Dream Life in Ministry Cohort is open and the Founder's price is available for only a few more days. If you are looking to upgrade your ministry life with more time, more finances, and growth in your church and ministries, then this community of pastors is what you are looking for. Visit https://brandonpardekooper.com/mydreamlife to check out all that is in the Cohort and all the bonuses you will get by joining this week. After the doors close, it all will go away, so don't miss out! 

Jun 15, 202228:18
MH143 Create Margin in Your Time and Finances Today

MH143 Create Margin in Your Time and Finances Today

Today is the day!!! The doors are open and the Dream Life in Ministry Cohort is available!!!

If you are a pastor or ministry leader looking for more time and finances while also growing your church and ministry, then this cohort is for you. Together, we are going to change the way ministry is done and make sure we are living a fulfilling lifestyle where we spend time with our families, travel, and enjoy our hobbies. 

THIS WEEK ONLY WE ARE GOING TO OFFER A FOUNDER'S PRICE FOR THOSE WHO JOIN BEFORE 6/19. So, don't waste any time and jump into the Cohort.

Jun 13, 202216:34
MH142 After 25 Years, We Are Ready to Go
Jun 10, 202222:08
MH141 3 Ways to Make Your Church Experiences Engaging
Jun 08, 202232:35
MH140 3 Reasons to Change Your Discipleship Model

MH140 3 Reasons to Change Your Discipleship Model

***The Dream Life in Ministry Cohort is opening soon: In a couple of short weeks, this cohort for pastors will open for the first time. It will change how pastors approach ministry. As a founding member, you will discover the framework that is key to living your dream life. You will be able to claim your personal life again and make a greater ministry impact. Be the first to learn when the doors open by going to https://brandonpardekooper.com/freegetaway/. When you do, you will not only receive my list of 10 Free Getaways designed for pastors but also get placed on the insider list to receive information about the Cohort as soon as it opens up.


Jesus called to go and make disciples, and over the last two years, it has become apparent this is a huge area of growth for the church. But, quite honestly, we are facing an uphill battle in trying to disciple people in our new reality. Unless we change the way we approach discipleship. In this episode I give you three reasons who you need to change your discipleship model to increase the number of disciples you are growing. 

Jun 06, 202228:52
MH139 How I Know God has Called You to Greatness

MH139 How I Know God has Called You to Greatness

***The Dream Life in Ministry Cohort is opening soon: In a couple of short weeks, this cohort for pastors will open for the first time. It will change how pastors approach ministry. As a founding member, you will discover the framework that is key to living your dream life. You will be able to claim your personal life again and make a greater ministry impact. Be the first to learn when the doors open by going to https://brandonpardekooper.com/freegetaway/. When you do, you will not only receive my list of 10 Free Getaways designed for pastors but also get placed on the insider list to receive information about the Cohort as soon as it opens up.

In this episode, I pull from Louie Giglio's book Don't Give the Enemy a Seat At the Table and challenge the thoughts that are holding you back. I know you are called to do great things and it is time you are free to pursue those things. Your circumstances do not determine what you can do for the sake of Christ, but it is what God says about you. 


Jun 03, 202224:39
MH138 When Winning Causes You to Lose in Ministry

MH138 When Winning Causes You to Lose in Ministry

***Dream Life in Ministry Cohort: In a couple of short weeks I am going to open the doors to the Dream Life in Ministry Cohort. This is a cohort for pastors to help them design their own personal dream lives while also learning how to build a more effective team, increase engagement at your church, and design streams of income. If you want to be the first to know when the doors open, just go to https://brandonpardekooper.com/freegetaway/. When you do, you will not only receive my list of 10 Free Getaways designed for pastors but also get placed on the insider list to receive information about the Cohort as soon as it opens up.

I AM COMPETITIVE!!! And if you are, then I am so glad I am not alone. But, if we are being honest with ourselves, being competitive hasn't always made ministry easy, and if you are like me there have been some bumps along the way because of our competitive natures. 

Well, in this episode, I want to help you with your competitive nature and show you how you can be a great team member, build up those around you, and excel in your ministry role by simply doing one thing before you compete against them. I promise you that it will change the way your ministry goes moving forward. 

Jun 01, 202232:20
MH137 #1 Ministry Hack to Get More Sermon Engagement

MH137 #1 Ministry Hack to Get More Sermon Engagement

***Dream Life in Ministry Cohort: In a couple of short weeks I am going to open the doors to the Dream Life in Ministry Cohort. This is a cohort for pastors to help them design their own personal dream lives while also learning how to build a more effective team, increase engagement at your church, and design streams of income. If you want to be the first to know when the doors open, just go to https://brandonpardekooper.com/freegetaway/. When you do, you will not only receive my list of 10 Free Getaways designed for pastors but also get placed on the insider list to receive information about the Cohort as soon as it opens up. 

As pastors, we all know that most people forget our sermons within the first two days of the week. But, what if there was a way to increase engagement with your sermons that increases retention, and ultimately leads to greater impact and life change? And what if you could do it all without almost no effort at all? Is that something you are interested in?

Well, I want to show you the #1 ministry hack you need to accomplish this, and it is so easy you are going to wonder why you have never tried it before. 


May 27, 202222:29
MH136 The Secret to Influencing Peers

MH136 The Secret to Influencing Peers

What do you do when you have to lead your peers, but they are under no obligation to follow you. We can't rely on our position, we have no leverage, and we don't hold transactional control over them. So, how do we influence our peers, coworkers, and teammates even though they are not obligated to follow us? 

Well, in this episode I am going to show you the secret to influencing your peers, getting them to follow you, and showing to your pastor you are capable of leading people even when they are under no obligation to follow. 

May 25, 202226:24
MH135 Support Your Pastor, Even When You Don't Agree

MH135 Support Your Pastor, Even When You Don't Agree

If you are a staff pastor, do you agree with everything your pastor does?

I hope not for two reasons: first, you lose yourself when you become a ‘yes’ man, and second, you rob your pastor of your insight and perspective.

But, the challenge is, how do you manage your very strong opinions and insights and still be super supportive of your pastor.

In this episode, we are going to talk about how you can be on board with your Pastors ideas, even when you aren’t sold with every decision.


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May 23, 202228:40
MH134 Hanging 20 Feet in the Air Taught Me This Ministry Lesson

MH134 Hanging 20 Feet in the Air Taught Me This Ministry Lesson

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Are you a staff pastor looking to serve your lead pastor well? Do you want to show how valuable you are to the pastoral team and your congregation? Well, in this episode I am going to show you a sure-fire way to get the attention of your Lead Pastor and reveal how valuable you are to the team.

May 09, 202226:08
MH133 It Was an Accident, But It Totally Paid Off

MH133 It Was an Accident, But It Totally Paid Off

Early on in ministry, I stumbled upon a couple of secrets that made me highly effective in ministry. Those over me trusted me and empowered me with greater leadership opportunities while my peers appreciated my efforts. All because I accidentally stumbled upon two secrets I want to pass on to you in this episode. 


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May 04, 202221:53