Hello Church!
On the Hello Church! podcast, powered by Ministry Pass, Justin Trapp, Wade Bearden, David Crowson, and Mike Hernandez share the lessons they have learned, and are still learning, about sermon series, preaching, and how pastors can move their church forward while still maintaining a healthy ministry/life balance. Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode on Hello Church! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Episodes
133 episodes since 2020
How to have a healthy family as a pastor
In Episode 10 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Maintain a Healthy Family as a Pastor", we discuss the importance of keeping your family strong while serving as a pastor. Here are the key points covered in this episode:Consistenc...
July 05, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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26:25
How to Have a Healthy Church Family
Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hello Church Podcast, "How to Create and Maintain a Healthy Church Family Culture". In this episode, we focus on the key aspects of building a thriving church community.We discuss the importance of ef...
June 28, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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26:39
Next Gen Ministry for Smaller Churches
Welcome to Episode 8 of the Hello Church Podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss how to start a thriving Next Gen Ministry in a smaller church context.Join us as we share practical strategies for launching and developing a Next Gen Minis...
June 21, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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28:15
Church Tech On A Budget
Welcome to Episode 7 of the Hello Church! Podcast where we’re talking about affordable church technology! In this episode, we’re going to debunk the idea that budget-friendly means sacrificing quality and provide insights on what areas to prior...
June 14, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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38:41
Systems & Processes for Growing the Small Church
Are you tired of feeling like your church's systems are scattered and disorganized? Do you want to learn how to set the foundation for a thriving ministry? Join us as we talk about the importance of systems and processes in smaller...
May 17, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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28:41
Top Resources for Small Churches
Are you tired of feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water in ministry? Do you wish you had access to practical tools and resources that could help you manage your ministry more efficiently?If so, you won't want to miss to...
May 10, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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51:30
Volunteer Handbook for Small Churches
How to get, keep, and grow your volunteers at a small church.
May 05, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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32:36
Overcoming Small Church Problems for Pastors
Episode 3 of the Hello Church podcast is all about addressing the problems pastors of smaller churches face and how to overcome them. In this episode, we cover a range of issues such as financial strain, leadership burnout, and the ...
May 03, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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39:54
Leading Through Change for Small Church Pastors
Change can be a powerful tool for growth and revitalization in a church, but it can also be a source of conflict and division if not handled well. As pastors of smaller congregations, you face unique challenges when it comes to making changes.&...
April 19, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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36:17
Growing Your Small Church
One of the biggest concerns and challenges for leaders of smaller churches is how to go about growing your church. Here’s the deal. Healthy things grow, and we’re not just talking about numbers. Spiritual growth is vital, and a key component to...
April 19, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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28:44
Meet the new hosts for season 4 of the Hello Church! podcast!
Welcome to season four of the Hello Church! podcast, hosted by David Crowson and Mike Hernandez, two pastors excited to guide other pastors of smaller churches through the unique challenges facing congregations of 200 or less.This season...
April 12, 2023
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4:11
Hello Church! Season 4 is Coming Soon!
We’re excited to announce the latest season of the Hello Church! podcast!Season four is your go-to resource for pastors of small churches, focusing on addressing the unique challenges of leading congregations with 200 members or less.
April 04, 2023
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Season 4
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1:11
Measuring Metrics In Your Church
Your church is doing a lot of things, investing time and resources in ministries and events. But how do you know if those investments are bearing fruit? In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about metrics. Measuring metri...
February 21, 2023
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12:45
Inspiring Generosity and the Offering Talk
In this episode of Hello Church! we are talking about the Sunday morning offering.The offering moment in our services has changed drastically in the last 20 or 30 years. No longer is it a time when everyone pulls out their checkbooks du...
February 07, 2023
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18:27
Ordinances and Sacraments in the Sunday Service
In this episode of Hello Church! we are discussing church ordinances, specifically baptism and communion, as a part of your Sunday morning service.As a pastor, it is likely you have sat through or led hundreds or maybe thousands of thes...
February 07, 2023
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14:31
Connecting With Unbelievers During the Sunday Service
We know the great commission, that we are to share the gospel with everyone, but as churches, we can sometimes struggle to do this well on a Sunday morning. In this episode of Hello Church!, we will discuss how to preach the Word in a way...
January 31, 2023
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17:30
Welcoming First Time Guests Into Your Service
Every week churches welcome new guests on campus. Some are new believers, and some are just new to that particular church. Either way, their first-time experience is critical in their decision to return and engage with your church community. In...
January 24, 2023
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20:21
Creating Creative Church Stage Design
In this episode of Hello Church! we talk with Jonathan Malm of churchstagedesignideas.com. Church stage design is not going to be the thing that grows your church. But, it does impact the overall Sunday experience for your congrega...
January 17, 2023
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29:10
Planning Your Sunday Morning Worship
During this season of Hello Church!, we are talking all about planning your Sunday service, and a significant part of a church service is worship. Planning your worship as a piece of your Sunday message levels up the impact of both the message ...
January 03, 2023
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19:19
Sunday Service Volunteers
Imagine a Sunday morning service with no volunteers. No one watching the toddlers in Children's Ministry. No audio techs monitoring the mics for the sermon or lyrics on the screen for worship. No one greeting guests as they walk in the front do...
December 28, 2022
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16:15
Sunday Service Announcements
What’s your favorite part of a Sunday morning church service? If you thought announcements, you’re right. It’s possible to have fun with your announcements and make them memorable. Here’s how you can make your announcement segment flow smoothly...
November 15, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:13
Planning Your Sunday Service
Welcome to the first episode of season 3! This season we’ll be talking about The Service - the elements that make up a Sunday morning church service - to make your service be about preaching the gospel and being in community with other believer...
October 25, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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31:01
Pastor's Sermon Prep Toolbox
Sermon Preparation is very important for pastors - they don't know everything or have all the answers about any given biblical topic. Even if they do have enough information for an upcoming sermon, they still want to communicate with their peop...
May 03, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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28:30
Get More Impact Out of Your Message with Follow Up
We're talking about what you can do after you have preached your sermon. You put 8 hours, minimum, into your message prep and after a 30 minute sermon on the weekend, what can you do to get more impact out of those 8 hours. What can you do to h...
April 26, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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20:57
How to Get Feedback On Your Messages
Among all the responsibilities you have in your life as a pastor, improving your sermon writing and delivery should be of high importance. One of the biggest contributor to improvement is the lack of critical feedback.Because pastors pre...
April 19, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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19:33