The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

85% of churches never reach more than 200 people. Why? Because their leadership doesn't scale. In this episode, you'll learn the top reasons leaders who want to grow their church or business fail to do so. And you'll figure out how to break through the walls of growth most leaders can't navigate. Carey also outlines the three levels of organizational success and how to get to Level 3. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY For a few days THIS week, you can get a 90-day trial membership to The Art of Leadership Academy for just $97. The 90-day trial includes unlimited access to all my courses, a private online community of church leaders, live coaching calls with me, and more — including my flagship program, the Art of Preaching. Check it out at theartofleadershipacademy.com and be sure to join ASAP, because the 90-day trial for $97 won't last long. CHURCH.TECH CHURCH.tech just launched a new feature called Ministry Tools, a brand-new section on the platform designed for everyone who has ministry work that isn't sermon-related. You can sign up for a 14-day free trial at CHURCH.tech, and if you enter the code 'Carey' at checkout, you'll get an exclusive discount of 25% off your first three months. GLOO+ If you aren't welcoming new movers to your community with direct mail, you're missing out on connections with people who need your love and support. Visit gloo.us/movers and use code CAREY20 for 20% off. Be the first to welcome new movers home. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Seth Godin returns to the podcast to unpack his creative process and shares insights from his latest work, This is Strategy. Seth also discusses how not to listen to trolls and shares lessons from learning magic tricks and his hobby as a Stereophile. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY For a few days THIS week, you can get a 90-day trial membership to The Art of Leadership Academy for just $97. The 90-day trial includes unlimited access to all my courses, a private online community of church leaders, live coaching calls with me, and more — including my flagship program, the Art of Preaching. Check it out at theartofleadershipacademy.com and be sure to join ASAP, because the 90-day trial for $97 won't last long. CONVOY OF HOPE Regardless of the size of a disaster, Convoy is committed to helping people and mobilizing and resourcing the Church to meet the needs of their community. Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Nona Jones shares how childhood abuse and trauma impact leaders. Nona also provides her top lessons from her time in senior leadership at Facebook and Meta. She and Carey go on to discuss how to examine your true leadership motivations. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: SUBSPLASH Understanding how to deepen engagement is the key to opening your church's front door and creating a community that makes people want to stay. Empower your community with the platform made for church engagement. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up. CHURCH PULSE ASSESSMENT Gloo's Free ChurchPulse assessment will give you a crystal clear picture of how your people are doing, and how healthy your church really is. Take the assessment for free at stateofthechurch.com Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Malcolm Gladwell, New York Times Bestselling Author, returns to the podcast and deconstructs his writing process and habits. Malcolm shares how to reach people in a crowded world and explains why he revisited The Tipping Point and took on a new work about the Revenge of the Tipping Point. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY In leadership, you can find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and out of ideas to grow your church. With my private online community, The Art of Leadership Academy, you finally have a go-to place to get the answers and clarity you need to keep your mission growing — available at your finger tips 24/7. To join today, visit theartofleadershipacademy.com and you'll get instant access to the training programs and community. COMPASSION Compassion International has been tirelessly fueling believers worldwide to share the good news of Jesus Christ and helping to change lives for over 70 years. My church has partnered with Compassion for over a decade, and I want to encourage your church to get involved. Find out more compassion.com/carey. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Can you trust someone? Here are the red flags. Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times Bestselling author, returns to the podcast and talks about the red flags that show you can't trust someone, how to recover from betrayal, what to do when you're tempted to quit ministry, why control is a substitute for trust, and why she didn't quit ministry and move to Montana to become a waitress. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: CONVOY OF HOPE Whether it's organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy wants to find a way to reignite a love in your congregation for compassion ministry. Learn more at convoy.org/carey GLOO Connect with the people in your church with free texting from Gloo. Visit gloo.us/freetexting and begin texting today. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Scott Ritzheimer has helped launch 20,000 businesses, and he shares the patterns of success and failure he sees in start-ups and church plants. Scott shares the seven stages founders, entrepreneurs, and church planters go through and how to avoid the common mistakes founders make. Plus, Scott and Carey explore how to know whether you're a founder or not and how top leaders can discover the founders and entrepreneurs already on their teams. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet The Art of Navigating Church Conflict Course Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: BELAY Discover the five most positive changes that come from hiring a bookkeeper for your church. BELAY is offering our listeners a free download of their resource, 5 Ways A Church Bookkeeper Can Transform Your Day. GENERIS We're approaching year-end and now is the time to get your giving strategy in place - not only to finish the year strong but to prepare you for year-end. If you're trying to figure out how to take a discipleship approach toward increasing generosity in your church, I invite you to visit Generis.com/kickstart. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Bayside Church Senior Pastor Mark Clark flips the mic and joins Carey in his basement studio for a wide-ranging personal conversation. Carey discusses how the podcast got started, how and why it grew, burnout, and the power of staying grounded amid a sea of change and growth. This fun conversation will make you feel like you're hanging out with Carey and Mark after a great dinner. *To Enter the 10th Anniversary Giveaway*: Leave a review on your podcast platform and enter at CNLP.live Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork Listen to The Mark Clark Podcast This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF NAVIGATING CHURCH CONFLICT Reduce the conflict at your church and unite people around a shared and growing mission in as little as 5 minutes a day, with my brand new course The Art of Navigating Church Conflict. Visit artofchurchconflict.com to learn more. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Legendary leadership expert Jim Collins joins us for a special tenth-anniversary podcast episode. Jim breaks down the five stages of How The Mighty Fall—one of his favorite and lesser-known works. He discusses the components of Level 5 Leadership, why growth is not a goal, the liability of charisma, and how to develop your own personal flywheel. Jim also gives a sneak peek into his next big project, which he's been working on for a decade. *To Enter the 10th Anniversary Giveaway*: Leave a review on your podcast platform and enter at CNLP.live Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF NAVIGATING CHURCH CONFLICT Reduce the conflict at your church and unite people around a shared and growing mission in as little as 5 minutes a day, with my brand new course The Art of Navigating Church Conflict. Visit artofchurchconflict.com to learn more. GLOO+ There are people moving to your community every day; will you be there to welcome them with love? With Gloo+ you can send 50 postcards every month to new movers in your area. Go to gloo.us/movers and use CAREY20 for 20% off your Gloo+ membership Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Carlos Whittaker returns to the podcast to talk about his latest experiment—becoming a monk and becoming Amish for seven weeks to detox from his phone. He shares what happened to his brain, his heart, and his soul and how technology addicted him to knowledge and control. Plus, he discussed what changes in your brain as you ditch your phone. *To Enter the 10th Anniversary Giveaway*: Leave a review on your podcast platform and enter at CNLP.live Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: UPWARD SPORTS Upward Sports, the world's largest Christian youth sports organization, wants to support your church's ministry and promote Jesus through sports. Visit www.Upward.org/Carey to learn more about enhancing your church's outreach through sports. GLOO Gloo is launching a new AI Search and Chat tool similar to ChatGPT but based on Christian perspectives and Christian content. Learn more and Pre-register for this new tool at ai.gloo.us/carey Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Sharon McMahon, also known as @SharonSaySo on Instagram, explains the business model behind the monetization of hate and how that's driving division. She discusses why some people crave certainty and how that grows churches and platforms. And Sharon shares her news hygiene recommendations so you can read the news and not lose your mind. Plus, Sharon McMahon shares why she believes the majority of people are exhausted and are craving something other than more polarization. This episode is part 7 of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork *To Enter the 10th Anniversary Giveaway*: Leave a review on your podcast platform and enter at CNLP.live This episode is sponsored by: COMPASSION YOU can bring this mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey. GLOO+ The new Gloo+ membership from Gloo offers your church free texting, time-saving resources, a new mover program, and discounts on digital and physical resources you're probably already buying at full price. Visit gloo.us/plus - and Use code: CAREY20 for 20% off. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Mark Sayers, Pastor and author, weighs in on why people inside and outside the church are so upset and the rise of the culture wars. He discusses why conspiracy theories have taken hold, the resentment of elites, and what God might be doing when it seems you can't win anymore. This episode is part 6 of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork *To Enter the 10th Anniversary Giveaway*: Leave a review on your podcast platform and enter at CNLP.live This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF NAVIGATING CHURCH CONFLICT On September 23rd, I'm releasing a brand new course called the Art of Navigating Church Conflict — it's my comprehensive training where you'll learn proven frameworks, strategies, and skills to unite, inspire, and empower your church, navigate conflict, and mitigate criticism. Join the waitlist for the course artofchurchconflict.com. CONVOY OF HOPE Whether it's organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy of Hope wants to find a way to reignite a love in your church congregation for compassion ministry. Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Theologian N.T. Wright deconstructs why Christians have bought into the culture wars, discusses how the Gospel is political, and offers his best advice on leading through the election without losing people. This episode is Part 5 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age. Plus, we're giving away 10 scholarships to the N.T. Wright's online courses. You'll have to listen to the episode to discover how to enter. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: SUBSPLASH Subsplash puts the best of today's church technology into your hands—to help you better equip your congregation and help them grow and make more disciples. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up. COMPASSION YOU can bring a mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Michael Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, discusses our political sickness, how to guide your staff when they want to share their political views, and what to preach before the election. This episode is Part 4 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: TENX10 Our friends at TenX10 are harnessing the collective knowledge of more than 125 Christian ministries, organizations, and denominations that are dedicated to effectively discipling the next generation. Visit TENx10.org today to learn more about their free resources. BELAY Discover the five most positive changes that come from hiring a bookkeeper for your church. BELAY is offering our listeners a free download of their resource, 5 Ways A Church Bookkeeper Can Transform Your Day. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

In episode three of Pastoring in a Partisan Age, Ed Stetzer talks about how to lead in an age of outrage. What happens when your political win matters more than your moral views? Should pastors preach on political agendas? How do church leaders speak about the issues of today's culture without being swallowed by partisanship? Ed discusses why he thinks 2024 will be more divided than 2020 (but why the church is better prepared), what happens when your political win matters more than your moral views, and much more. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: COMPASSION Bring a mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey. CHURCH.TECH Feel confident using AI for ministry ethically and responsibly with Church.Tech. Visit Church.tech and use code CAREY for 25% off your first three months. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

What do you do when everyone in your church is in conflict? In this episode, Andy Stanley continues our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age. He discusses why picking sides sidelines the church and how to handle when we disagree politically, culturally, and theologically. Andy also talks about how he handles his critics inside and outside the church. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HEALTHY CHURCH CONFLICT Start leading a more united church by downloading my FREE Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict at churchconflictguide.com GLOO+ The new Gloo+ membership from Gloo offers your church free texting, time-saving resources, a new mover program, and discounts on digital and physical resources you're probably already buying at full price. Visit gloo.us/plus - and Use code: CAREY20 for 20% off Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Why is your church so divided? In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof kicks off our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age. Carey looks at three hidden reasons people are so upset about everything these days, including politics. He also shares practical steps you can take to bring about unity. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: CONVOY OF HOPE Convoy resources and mobilizes congregations of all sizes to meet the needs in their communities. Whether it's organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy wants to find a way to reignite a love in your congregation for compassion ministry. Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey TENX10 What if I told you that you can get a personalized assessment of your youth ministry in just 5 minutes? Well, now you can! The Relational Discipleship Inventory allows you to compare your results and your impact over time, ensuring that you and your youth ministry remain aligned with the goal of transformative, Jesus-focused engagement. To complete your free Relational Discipleship Inventory, visit TENx10.org/RDI today. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Leadership experts Karin Hurt and David Dye offer precise phrases and advice on how to handle conflict at work, exactly what to say when you're facing difficult conflict, and practical strategies on how to handle difficult bosses. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: UPWARD SPORTS Is your church eager to connect with the community and reach new families? Upward Sports, the world's largest Christian youth sports organization, wants to support your church's mission and promote Jesus through sports. Visit www.Upward.org/Church-Leaders to learn more. OVERFLOW Are you ready to see an increase in engagement in your church and get rid of QR codes? Overflow Tap enables your people to tap their phones during service and access digital connection cards, event registration, giving, and more. Visit Overflow.co/carey to learn more. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Convoy of Hope Founder Hal Donaldson talks about the cost of neglecting self-care in leadership, what Mother Teresa said to him, how to make critical decisions in leadership, and how to stop entertaining weighty topics after 8 pm. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: BELAY This month is your last opportunity to download BELAY's free resource, 25 Things a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant. It's the perfect tool to jumpstart your imagination on all the ways that hiring a Virtual Assistant can transform your life and leadership. SUBSPLASH Pastors, do you feel like you're spending too much time working outside of your wheelhouse? Expected to be a tech expert among? Join 17,000 other churches that partner with Subsplash for expert tech made simple. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author, returns to the podcast to share how to apply the principles of Supercommunicators to preaching and public speaking, what makes a leader a supercommunicator, and the brain science of communication. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY What if you could get coaching from me and some of the guests on this podcast? Every single month, that's exactly what the leaders inside the Art of Leadership Academy do. We hop on a Zoom call to talk through the challenges people are facing so you can learn from each other, with each other, and from world-class experts. On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching GLOO What if you could start sending the right message to the right people at the right time - for free? Visit gloo.us/freetexting to learn more. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Max Lucado talks about the end times, why he decided to teach on it, how to teach on it in a way that's helpful to your congregation, and why people are ready to hear messages about eternity. Plus, he talks about the green, yellow, and red flags of integrity and life at 70 years old. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY What if you could get coaching from me and some of the guests on this podcast? Every single month, that's exactly what the leaders inside the Art of Leadership Academy do. We hop on a Zoom call to talk through the challenges people are facing so you can learn from each other, with each other, and from world-class experts. On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching GLOO What if you could start sending the right message to the right people at the right time - for free? Visit gloo.us/freetexting to learn more. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Alpha's Nicky Gumbel and Archie Coates, the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, discuss the keys to church revitalization in a post-Christian era and how to create a vibrant church culture. Plus, they share field notes on Archie's succession to become Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton after Nicky Gumbel stepped back. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY What if you could get coaching from me and some of the guests on this podcast? Every single month, that's exactly what the leaders inside the Art of Leadership Academy do. We hop on a Zoom call to talk through the challenges people are facing so you can learn from each other, with each other, and from world-class experts. On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching COMPASSION As a pastor, I knew child sponsorship was an opportunity for my church to make an impact worldwide and I trusted Compassion International to make that happen. Learn more about hosting your own Compassion Sunday at compassion.com/carey TIMESTAMPS: Church Decline and Hope for the Future (00:07:01) Church Decline and Global Growth (00:13:01) Leadership Challenges (00:18:28) Leadership and Succession (00:30:37) Succession in Leadership (00:41:21) Facing the Challenges of Succession (00:44:14) Momentum in the Church (00:57:07) Leadership Challenges (01:00:34) Building Projects (01:08:34) Cultural Building (01:12:11) Alpha as an operating system (01:16:44) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof breaks down four distinct communication styles typical of dying, stagnant, shallow, and growing churches. He also gives you the tools you need to break out of a rut to become a more powerful and effective communicator. The #1 factor people look for in a church is the quality of the preaching. In fact, 86% of people choose a church based on that. So, what separates preachers and communication in dying, stagnant, shallow, and growing churches? That's what we're discussing in this podcast episode. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Every single month inside the Art of Leadership Academy, we hop on a Zoom call to talk through the challenges leaders are facing so you can learn from each other, with each other, and from world-class experts. On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching OUTREACH Discover how your church can get involved in the Back to Church Sunday movement happening this fall. Go to BackToChurch.com to learn more. TIMESTAMPS: Quality of Preaching and Communication (00:03:30) Factors of Great Communication (00:06:05) Expressing a Compelling Idea (00:07:02) Elements of Great Delivery (00:09:12) Sermon Impact Matrix (00:13:55) Irrelevant Talks (00:14:58) Academic Messages (00:16:09) Trivial Messages (00:17:14) Powerful Messages (00:19:13) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Rich Villodas discusses how to know whether your soul is in danger, the exact disciplines and strategies he uses to maintain and grow his personal integrity, how he's approaching the 2024 Election differently, and why many Christians are on the broad—not the narrow—path. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: GLOO+ Gloo+ is your new all-in-one solution that will revolutionize your ministry. With free messaging, sermon kits, outreach tools, and discounted church products, you'll save your church thousands of dollars and countless of hours. Check it out at gloo.us/plus. And now, use code Carey20 to save 20% off. TENX10 Discipling the next generation doesn't need to be confusing or cost you a ton of money in resources. TenX10's resource library provides you with access to high-quality resources that are created and curated by youth ministry experts. And many of them are offered to you free of charge! Visit TENx10.org today to learn more. TIMESTAMPS: Maintaining moral integrity and Christian virtue (00:05:53) Personal habits to protect integrity (00:08:38) Navigating public feedback and success (00:12:26) Financial Meeting Practices (00:21:19) Healthy Board Relationships (00:23:32) Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World (00:28:41) Balancing Spiritual Health and Performance with Staff (00:32:09) The Deeply Formed Life for Kids in a Smartphone Era (00:34:42) Approach to the upcoming election year (00:38:19) Mistake made in 2016 election (00:40:40) The Narrow Path book and the sermon on the mount (00:42:56) Nurturing anger and breaking the cycle of outrage (00:49:29) Naming Injustices with Love (00:54:12) Money and Anxiety (00:55:13) Stewardship and Generosity (00:57:20) Living a Generous Life (01:04:44) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Brad Hill, Chief Solutions Officer at Gloo and former President of Ministry Brands, discusses how to double your church outreach and reach more people, the NIHITO principle, and the early adopter advantage in the future of tech and AI. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: COMPASSION As a pastor, I knew child sponsorship was an opportunity for my church to make an impact worldwide and I trusted Compassion International to make that happen. Learn more about hosting your own Compassion Sunday at https://compassion.com/carey GENERIS Generis is on a mission to close the gap between your current resources and your God-inspired vision. For free financial reporting resources and tools to better understand your church's generosity health visit http://generis.com/carey TIMESTAMPS: Changes in church approach to ministry (00:06:45) Early adopters in tech (00:07:22) Early Adopters and Innovation (00:15:41) Laggards and Risk Tolerance (00:18:26) Tech Resources and Ministry (00:23:26) Rapid Scale and Acquisitions (00:27:31) Challenges in Christian Giving (00:34:35) The Evolution of the Church (00:36:44) The Role of Technology in the Church (00:41:23) Future Possibilities with AI (00:46:45) The potential of AI in ministry (00:49:14) Challenges and opportunities in embracing AI (00:51:34) Effectiveness of church outreach (00:55:30) Challenges in following up on outreach leads (00:59:25) Improving conversion rate in outreach (01:03:59) Engaging Volunteers in Digital First Response (01:07:01) Timeliness in Responding (01:09:23) Importance of Customer Retention (01:11:32) Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity (01:14:21) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Priscilla Shirer, author, evangelist, actress, and speaker, discusses how to improve your communication skills, how she learned acting skills, and how actors learn to cry on demand. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: OVERFLOW With Overflow's newest product, RoundUps, your church members are able to turn their everyday purchases into incremental donations. Learn more about the most innovative giving platform for your church, visit Overflow.co/Carey SUBSPLASH Out of the 168 hours in a week, how many hours does your church actually have the full attention of your people? That's where Subsplash comes in. Today you can join 17,000 other churches who partner with Subsplash to go beyond Sunday and make disciples. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up. TIMESTAMPS: The early signs of leadership (00:16:02) Unexpected paths and opportunities (00:18:19) Pursuing excellence and learning from experts (00:23:11) Developing acting skills (00:26:16) Discussing the upcoming movie "The Forge" (00:33:55) The evolution of Christian entertainment (00:36:19) Simplicity as success (00:50:00) Fear of not delivering enough value (00:51:26) Supporting female leaders (00:55:27) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Steve Cuss talks about how to recognize if you have chronic anxiety (or anxieties). Steve and Carey discuss how to handle people who get their kicks out of kicking the leader and the problem with the complex job descriptions of Lead Pastors. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE PREACHING CHEAT SHEET I'd love to share a copy of my preaching cheat sheet with you. It's easy to follow, just 10 simple prompts—with examples—that you can start using as early as this Sunday. Download your copy for FREE at preachingcheatsheet.com. BELAY For an inside peek at how a virtual assistant can transform your life and work, BELAY is offering a free download of their resource, 25 Things a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant. TIMESTAMPS: Wearing multiple hats as a pastor (00:06:41) Dealing with criticism and anxiety (00:13:10) The complicated job description (00:16:14) Compassion fatigue and news exposure (00:19:36) Unique challenges of pastors (00:21:33) Lead pastor mistakes and learning (00:30:20) Health assessment of younger leaders (00:35:59) Generational differences in anxiety (00:36:55) Understanding anxiety types (00:42:04) Managing chronic anxiety (00:45:59) Trauma and the body (01:00:39) The importance of self-care (01:04:09) Synchronizing emotions with the gospel (01:07:05) Challenges of leadership and unrealistic expectations (01:08:30) Perpetuating well-meaning legalism in the church (01:09:47) Focus on self-improvement and well-being (01:13:26) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Dr. Alison Cook discusses how therapy has become the new church. She and Carey also discuss the dangers of spiritual bypassing, what to do when you want to escape your life, and how much cognitive dissonance is normal for leaders. Show Notes 1:1 Meeting Guide The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: GLOO Don't let your message fade into the background. Sign up for free texting with Gloo today, at gloo.us/freetexting COMPASSION Watch how God uses YOUR church to impact the world when you host a Compassion Sunday. Find out more at compassion.com/carey TIMESTAMPS: The rise of therapy in the culture (00:00:01) Therapy as the new church (00:00:20) The intersection of faith and psychology (00:02:04) Challenges in the church regarding mental health (00:04:38) The dangers of spiritual bypassing (00:19:02) The need for deep transformational work (00:28:34) The impact of compulsive availability (00:31:15) The normality of escape fantasies and cognitive dissonance (00:39:01) Dealing with shame in a religious context (00:46:13) Shame and its neurobiology (00:46:15) Understanding shame and guilt (00:47:15) The practice of Naming, Framing, and Braving (00:50:51) The challenge of numbness in leadership (00:53:51) Addressing toxic leadership situations (01:01:59) Options for dealing with toxic environments (01:06:46) The importance of healthy communities (01:08:59) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Every organization and every church has them: toxic people. But how do you spot them? In this teaching, Carey Nieuwhof covers six subtle signs leaders miss. Carey outlines exactly what you need to do to make sure you limit the impact of toxic people in your church and shows you what you need to do to stack your team with healthy leaders. Show Notes 1:1 Meeting Guide The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF TEAM LEADERSHIP Thousands of leaders have used the material in The Art of Team Leadership to grow their leadership and learn how to better lead, manage, and motivate a team. You can learn more by visiting theartofteamleadershipcourse.com. CHURCH.TECH If you're ready to spend more time making disciples and less time stuck behind a screen, visit Church.Tech and use the code CAREY at checkout for an exclusive 25% discount off your first three months. TIMESTAMPS: Toxicity and its Impact (00:00:04) Introduction to Toxic People (00:01:02) Recognizing Toxic Behavior (00:02:51) Metaphor of Toxicity (00:04:53) The Leader's Role in Addressing Toxicity (00:06:49) Obvious Signs of Toxic Behavior (00:07:50) Subtle Signs of Toxic Behavior (00:08:55) Reciprocity and Dominance in Relationships (00:11:05) Seeking Attention and Hijacking Conversations (00:13:27) Early Engagement and Frequent Communication (00:14:30) The signs of toxic behavior (00:16:20) Types of people: Wise, foolish, and evil (00:19:12) Dealing with foolish behavior (00:23:19) Handling evil people (00:25:33) Stacking the organization with wise people (00:27:36) Creating a healthy culture (00:28:47) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Legendary leadership expert Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley talk about the backstory of the One Minute Manager. They also discuss seagull management, the power of simplicity and brevity, and how to stay fit, engaged, and contributing at age 85. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: COMPASSION As a pastor, I knew child sponsorship was an opportunity for my church to make an impact worldwide and I trusted Compassion International to make that happen. Learn more about hosting your own Compassion Sunday at http://compassion.com/carey GLOO Take the pain out of communicating with your people, get free texting with our friends at Gloo. Check out http://gloo.us/freetexting TIMESTAMPS: Co-authorship and Writing Process (00:07:40) The One Minute Manager (00:18:28) Spiritual Foundation of Leadership (00:24:23) Simplicity in Leadership (00:26:30) Development of Situational Leadership (00:29:10) Focus on Middle Management (00:35:32) Influencing Top Managers (00:37:19) Seagull Management (00:37:54) Creating Memorable Metaphors (00:39:21) Ego's Anonymous (00:41:27) Servant Leadership (00:48:44) Refiring at 85 (00:50:52) Longevity in an Organization (00:55:07) The One Minute Reprimand to Redirect (00:59:45) Fear and Trust (01:00:55) Unequal Treatment and Fairness (01:03:38) Leadership in Absence (01:05:53) Collaboration and Leadership (01:10:01) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

James (JP) Poulter talks about the best and worst-case scenarios for AI in the next decade, practical AI tools you should start using now, and the pastoral implications for AI for every church leader. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE If you're looking to level up your leadership and level up your church, I'm hosting my very first conference — the Art of Leadership LIVE — in Dallas, Texas, from September 16th-18th. It's time to break free from what's been holding you back. You can secure your spot by visiting theartofleadershiplive.com TENX10 Our friends at TENx10 are committed to making faith matter more to the next generation, and right now, they're offering you a free five-minute assessment called the Relational Discipleship Inventory that measures your youth ministry's efforts. Visit TENx10.org/RDI today to complete your free assessment! TIMESTAMPS: Discussion on the threats of AI (00:05:53) Ethical considerations in technology development (00:13:21) Worst Case Scenarios for AI (00:21:57) Best Case Scenarios for AI (00:25:49) Perplexity and Beautiful AI (00:29:40) Comparison of Cloud and ChatGPT (00:32:09) Training Data and Applications of Language Models (00:35:11) Conversational AI and its Importance (00:38:50) Ecclesia's Agenda (00:42:34) Church's response to AI (00:46:56) Integration of AI in ministry (00:48:27) Understanding and using AI responsibly (00:50:07) Transparency and disclosure with AI usage (00:54:49) Ethical Use of AI (01:02:01) Humanizing Tasks with AI (01:03:46) AI in Church Ministry (01:07:43) Empowering with AI (01:09:12) Responsibility and regulation (01:12:47) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

William Ury, co-founder of the Harvard Program on Negotiation and one of the world's leading experts on negotiation, coaches leaders on how to fire underperforming staff and handle angry church members. Plus, he shares strategies and tactics he's used negotiating with Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un (and Dennis Rodman), de-escalating nuclear conflict and negotiating peace in the Middle East. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: GLOO Our friends at Gloo are offering your church free, unlimited texting for up to three groups. This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your church's communication strategy efficiently. Don't let this opportunity pass by. Visit gloo.us/freetexting SUBSPLASH Out of the 168 hours in a week, how many hours does your church actually have the full attention of your people? That's where Subsplash comes in. Today you can join 17,000 other churches who partner with Subsplash to go beyond Sunday and make disciples. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up. TIMESTAMPS: William Ury's background and expertise (00:03:07) The impact of Ury's paper on Middle East peace negotiations (00:07:48) The role of anthropology in negotiation (00:15:53) Case study: Camp David negotiations (00:19:06) Reframing positions into Interests (00:33:41) Averting Nuclear War (00:36:33) Trump's Victory Speech (00:38:35) Meeting Dennis Rodman (00:39:32) Negotiating with Kim Jong Un (00:41:14) The Framework (00:45:53) Negotiating with yourself (00:47:02) Negotiation strategies (00:57:16) The Third Side (00:57:46) Leadership and conflict resolution (01:00:30) Congregational conflict (01:01:54) Negotiation and compromise (01:03:48) Conflict in staff management (01:11:26) Dealing with employee layoffs (01:15:20) Handling emotionally charged situations (01:16:26) Negotiating with a president (01:20:03) Managing conflict in a congregational setting (01:24:40) Navigating turbulent times in the church (01:32:04) Negotiation insights (01:34:43) The role of the church in conflict resolution (01:55:56) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Matt Chandler joins the conversation today and opens up about hitting the wall in his late thirties. He discusses recovering from a dead heart and from brain cancer, lessons he learned from his leave of absence after an Instagram exchange, and gives some incredibly insightful lessons on how to revitalize a dying church. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE I recently took a look at the list of leaders who are registered for my first ever conference this September in Dallas, Texas - The Art of Leadership Live and let me tell you, it's shaping up to be quite a stellar group of people. I'm already excited to connect with a number of people I've met before — some of whom have even been guests on this podcast You can learn more by visiting theartofleadershiplive.com BELAY Strike the work-life balance you deserve. Text CAREY to 55123 to receive a free download of Belay's eBook, Rise Up & Lead Well. Or visit belaysolutions.com/cnlp TIMESTAMPS: Impact of childhood experiences on extroversion (00:07:05) Realization of calling to ministry (00:09:01) Struggles and self-awareness in late 30s (00:15:36) The impact of childhood on identity (00:19:26) Communication style and personal experiences (00:22:50) Revitalization of Village Church (00:29:01) Challenges and changes in leadership (00:31:06) Challenges of church growth (00:36:26) Lessons from mistakes (00:43:08) Facing personal crisis (00:47:18) Empathy for those in distress (00:56:57) Lessons from a ministry interruption (00:59:30) Power imbalance and influence (01:08:37) Enduring marriage and leadership (01:11:42) Living out the Gospel in daily life (01:17:43) The Overcomers Podcast and Book (01:20:52) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Global investment banker, financier, and philanthropist Ken Costa talks about the 100 trillion dollar wealth transfer that's happening over the next decade as Boomers pass on their wealth to their Millennial and Gen Z children. He discusses what happens when the next generation inherits that much money and the key to wealth for beginning investors. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: GLOO Forward-thinking pastors are turning to texting—a direct and effective way to reach your congregation. Our partners at Gloo are offering free, unlimited texting to up to three groups in your system. Visit gloo.us/freetexting TENX10 What if I told you that you can get a personalized assessment of your youth ministry in just 5 minutes? Well, now you can! To complete your free Relational Discipleship Inventory and access other expertly curated resources, visit TENx10.org today. TIMESTAMPS: Misconceptions about money and faith (00:10:45) Compound interest and investment (00:22:16) The $100 trillion wealth transfer (00:25:40) Influence of wealth transfer on the housing market (00:28:44) Impact of technology and inheritance (00:32:06) Generational divide and church's role (00:35:16) Technology's empowering role (00:38:49) Preparing for the wealth transfer (00:43:09) Churches and estate planning (00:46:05) The vision for generational unity (00:50:29) Financial advice for younger generations (00:52:31) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

41% of Americans experience burnout after taking time off in the summer. In this episode, Carey breaks down why rest isn't enough to sustain a leader. He explains what's at stake when you return from vacation (or Sabbatical) and continue to lead tired. Carey outlines four strategies that will help you sustain peak leadership performance after you return from your summer break. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: AT YOUR BEST My program, At Your Best, is a proven strategy to get your time, energy, and priorities working in your favor — not against you. Ready to start building the life you've only dreamed of? Visit AtYourBestCourse.com CHURCH.TECH With a single click of a button you can actually turn your message into small group guidance, devotions, social media content, and more. Visit https://get.church.tech/carey/ and use code CAREY at checkout TIMESTAMPS: The problem with time off (00:00:02) Rethinking rest (00:01:00) The impact of burnout (00:02:02) The importance of sustainable pace (00:04:02) Time and energy audit (00:15:09) Categorical decision making (00:17:53) Managing energy (00:21:40) Finding non-work focus (00:24:23) Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

UnSeminary's Rich Birch returns to the podcast to talk about what growing churches are doing right now, the first 100 days of a new attender's journey at your church, whether to live stream or not live stream your services, and how to create a compelling invite culture at your church. If you're looking for a conversation about practical church growth, this is it! Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: GLOO With texting, your messages are guaranteed to be seen. Thanks to our friends at Gloo, you don't need to squeeze another subscription into your budget to make it happen. Visit gloo.us/freetexting. OVERFLOW With Overflow+ Tap, your church can now tap their phone against the seat in front of them and instantly be transported to your giving page. Head to overflow.co/carey to learn more. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network TIMESTAMPS Church growth trends and diversity (00:07:21) Increasing Diversity in Churches (00:15:02) The Impact of Diversity on Church Attendance (00:19:39) Streamlining Newcomer Pathways (00:21:09) The 100-Day Connection Window (00:22:07) The Shift from Foyer to Online Engagement (00:24:46) Creating Accessible Encounters (00:26:13) Building Community Spaces (00:29:37) Challenges of engaging online attendees (00:31:18) Impact of church decisions on culture engagement (00:35:11) Building a Compelling Volunteer Experience (00:44:51) Understanding the Diffusion of Innovation Curve (00:45:42) Equipping People for Invite Culture (00:46:33) Strategies for Creating an Invite Culture (00:49:28) Leveraging Shareable Weekend Teaching (00:52:41) Strategic use of events and gimmicks (01:04:50) Differentiating Sundays (01:11:28) The invite culture litmus test (01:13:26) Leveraging time change Sunday (01:16:28) Building strategies around data (01:17:14) Unlocking invite culture (01:18:03)

Dr. Gavin Adams, former Woodstock City Church Lead Pastor and entrepreneur, talks about why leading a church is harder than leading a business. He also discusses overcoming your insecurity as a leader when working with gifted people and offers top advice from Home Depot, Popeye's, and Coca-Cola on leading and scaling change. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY You can keep learning from your own mistakes, or you can fast-track your growth and learn directly from people who have been in your shoes before—including me. I'm active in the Art of Leadership Academy community almost every day each week, and it's truly me... not a bot, AI, or team member. You can learn more and join today at theartofleadershipacademy.com. Leave worrying and agonizing in the past — it's time to start GROWING as a leader and as a church. SUBSPLASH Has there ever been a more distracting time to be alive? Subsplash puts the best of today's technology into the hands of churches—to help you break through the noise and make disciples. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Tara-Leigh Cobble talks about how and why she changed her mind on the power of digital discipleship, lessons from 350 million downloads on the Bible Recap podcast, how neurofeedback therapy and the Word of God transformed her brain and helped her sleep, and character traps young leaders need to avoid. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE If you're looking to level up your leadership and level up your church, I'm hosting my very first conference — the Art of Leadership LIVE — in Dallas, Texas, from September 16th-18th. http://www.theartofleadershiplive.com BELAY Strike the work-life balance you deserve. Text CAREY to 55123 to receive your free download of Belay's eBook, Rise Up & Lead Well. https://resources.belaysolutions.com/cnlp Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Kadi Cole returns to discuss creating a safe space for self-reporting pastoral misconduct before it starts or before it escalates. Carey and Kadi dive into how this one thing could drastically change our churches. Plus, Kadi shares why older female leaders often resist younger female leaders, the remaining pay gap between women and men on church staff, and how to equip business and church leaders to mentor the next generation. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE CHURCH NETWORK Church leaders, the race we're running is a marathon, not a sprint, so don't go it alone. You're invited to build community and grow with other church operational leaders at The Church Network Conference on July 9-12 in Lexington, KY. http://www.thechurchnetwork.com/2024conference GLOO Want to break through the noise and connect with people at every step of their journey in faith? And save money while you do? Gloo+ gives you impressive benefits for introducing people to the radical love of Jesus. Find out more at gloo.us/glooplus Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Lee Strobel, award-winning author and former journalist, talks about sharing truth in an age that doesn't believe in it. Lee discusses logical trip lines, why the future of evangelism is probably relational and informational, and the best arguments for and against Christianity. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE CHURCH NETWORK Church leaders, the race we're running is a marathon, not a sprint, so don't go it alone. You're invited to build community and grow with other church operational leaders at The Church Network Conference on July 9-12 in Lexington, KY. http://www.thechurchnetwork.com/2024conference COMPASSION Is your church united, both locally and globally? Partnering with Compassion in one of their 29 field countries is a great place to start. Over the years, our church has held several very special weekends where we come together to sponsor children and Compassion equips us with excellence every time. http://compassion.com/carey Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Prof G, Scott Galloway, joins the podcast for the first time to talk about why a generation of young men are filled with rage and shame and what we can do about it. Plus, he discusses the biggest threat AI poses, offers an atheist's view on faith, and he and Carey rethink how to be the church. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: GLOO Did you know people respond to direct mailers 5 to 9 times more often than they do other channels like email and social media? Combine that with texting, and your church has a new outreach superpower. Learn more at Gloo.us/GlooPlus GENERIS As a Church leader, you know about the importance of generosity, but do you know how to inspire people to live passionately generous lifestyles? Whether you're on the verge of a campaign, or simply looking to transform the hearts of your church through generosity, the team at Generis provides custom solutions that will meet you and your church right where you are. Visit generis.com/carey Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Jon Tyson talks about secularism and how to respond to the new obsession with identity. He discusses generational differences in the church, getting older in leadership, and what he learned from Eugene Peterson. Plus, Jon dives into AI, technology, discipleship, and providing an alternative to the culture. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE CHURCH NETWORK Church leaders, the race we're running is a marathon, not a sprint, so don't go it alone. You're invited to build community and grow with other church operational leaders at The Church Network Conference on July 9-12 in Lexington, KY. Register today at thechurchnetwork.com/2024conference CHURCH.TECH With a single click of a button, you can actually turn your message into small group guidance, devotions, social media content, and more. Visit get.church.tech/carey/ to get started and use code CAREY at checkout. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Annie F. Downs talks about how churches are missing opportunities in ministry to and with single men and women. Plus, she discusses a new take on sexual purity, how to finish well, why your 50s, 60s, and 70s are your best decades, the state of publishing and podcasting, and lessons from New York. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE I'm excited to announce the Art of Leadership LIVE, my first—ever leadership conference, which will be held in Dallas, Texas, this September. With a select group of leaders, you'll be able to have the safe, unfiltered conversations you can't have anywhere else, learn strategies that challenge and change you, and build connections with the right people. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time by visiting theartofleadershiplive.com. GLOO With Gloo's FREE texting service, it only takes 5 minutes to send that last-minute update, create a devotional, rally your volunteers, or even get more people praying. When you sign up you can send unlimited texts, free, forever. Go to gloo.us/freetexting to sign up. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

George Kamel talks about his rise from a college graduate intern at Dave Ramsey to an on-air personality. He outlines how to effectively pitch yourself to an influencer as a young leader, how to get noticed and promoted in leadership, shares EQ tips, and gives financial advice for Millennials and Gen Z in the new housing reality. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE I'm excited to announce the Art of Leadership LIVE, my first—ever leadership conference, which will be held in Dallas, Texas, this September. With a select group of leaders, you'll be able to have the safe, unfiltered conversations you can't have anywhere else, learn strategies that challenge and change you, and build connections with the right people. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time by visiting theartofleadershiplive.com. SUBSPLASH Out of the 168 hours in a week, how many hours does your church actually have the full attention of your people? Subsplash puts the best of today's technology into the hands of churches—to help you break through the noise and make disciples. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Duck Dynasty's Willie and Korie Robertson share the backstory behind the rise of their A&E reality show and how they got started. Plus, Willie and Korie discuss the terrible side of rapid growth and how to make marriage, family, and friendship work when you're in the spotlight. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: CHURCH.TECH Picture this: Your sermon transformed into text messages, mid-week encouragement, small group discussions, daily devotionals, and other materials that keep your congregation engaged. Just go to Church.Tech, upload your latest sermon, and discover all the ways your message will go further than ever. Get 10% off a subscription with my code CAREY2024. PARKHILL Is your church space no longer working for you? My friends at Parkhill are experts in designing spaces that your church community can utilize for years to come. Best part? They do it within YOUR budget, not theirs. Visit https://parkhill.com/faith Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

What's the value of imagining your own funeral? Daniel Harkavy, author and top leadership coach, discusses the significance of imagining your funeral when you're a young leader. He and Carey dive into life planning, self-leadership, team effectiveness, and what separates the best leaders from the rest. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: OVERFLOW What if church giving could be as simple as the contactless tap-to-pay methods in coffee shops? With Overflow+ Tap, your church can tap their phone against the seat in front of them and instantly be transported to your giving page. Head to overflow.co/carey to learn how you can tap into the future of giving! BELAY BELAY wants you to spend your time doing what you do best. To help you get started, BELAY is offering listeners a free download of its resource, 24 Things to Stop Doing to Grow Your Church. https://resources.belaysolutions.com/cnlp Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

How do you plant a church without a playbook? Shauna Pilgreen discusses planting a church in San Francisco without a playbook, church planting mistakes, and best planting practices in a post-Christian and progressive culture. Plus, Carey and Shauna explore how to communicate with deeply unchurched people. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: PARKHILL Is your church space no longer working for you? My friends at Parkhill are experts in designing spaces that your church community can utilize for years to come. Best part? They do it within YOUR budget, not theirs. GLOO In Gloo's premier online marketplace, your church can find the tools you need to uplift your worship programs, strengthen leaders, and energize your Children's Ministry. And with my code, CAREY20, you'll unlock 20% off your ENTIRE order! Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Jeff Jones discusses rebranding Christianity. He and Carey talk about how to know what the community really thinks about your church or business and how to calculate the net promotor score for your church or business. Plus, Jeff and Carey dive into what the church can learn from Dominos Pizza and other rebranding campaigns. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: CHURCH.TECH Texting connects us to our communities, but creating meaningful content is draining. Church.Tech will craft texts, emails, and social posts from your sermon, ensuring your message stays consistent as it goes further than ever before. Visit church.tech/texting TENX10 TENx10 has collaborated with various youth ministry experts and organizations to bring you free tools for your youth ministry. Access these free resources by visiting TENx10.org. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Jon Chasteen talks about what he learned after being picked (at age 34) to be the senior pastor of a megachurch after the founding pastor's moral failure. He discusses the keys to leading broken churches and organizations you inherited, does a post-mortem on leading a church after a moral failure, and shares how to know when to kill what your predecessor built or when to leave it alone. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Fill in the leadership gaps of what you didn't learn in seminary. Between the private online community and 9+ leadership courses in the Art of Leadership Academy – you'll feel relaxed instead of pressured, calm instead of stressed, and planned instead of chaotic. If you'd like to join, today is the day to jump in before the price goes up forever. Join today at theartofleadershipacademy.com. PARKHILL As we better understand the way generations interact and Building Community becomes a more significant driver, we're seeing a strong pivot from the row to the circle, platform to table, and seats in the room to seats on campus. Church leader, if you're investing in facilities, you need to check out Parkhill. They're working with churches to find creative facility solutions that fit your budget. Visit parkhill.com/faith to learn more. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Former Willow Creek Executive Pastor Tim Stevens unpacks the situation at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. In a transparent conversation, Tim dissects the dynamics of abuse at Willow Creek, outlines the problem with isolated leadership, and covers how to lead when you start with zero trust. Tim and Carey also discuss how to build a new culture and find momentum as you reach the next generation. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Inside the Art of Leadership Academy, over the last two years, I've seen thousands of leaders gain confidence and clarity in their leadership and connect with a group of leaders they can grow with. Join today at theartofleadershipacademy.com. CHURCH.TECH With Church.Tech your church's message can go further than ever and you and your team can spend more time on what truly matters; engaging with your community and spreading the hope of Jesus. Turn your sermons into small group guides, devotionals, social media content, and more. Visit Church.Tech to get started and use code CAREY at checkout. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Jennie Allen talks deeply about how to recover from feeling numb in life and leadership. She and Carey discuss untangling your emotions, Gen Z revival, and why there are no fake Christians left. Plus, Jennie touches on the value of being raw and transparent. Show Notes PreachingWorkshop.com On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: SUBSPLASH Growing churches focus on discipleship in our digital world and your church can be one of them. Join 17,000 other churches partnering with Subsplash to make disciples in a hybrid reality at subsplash.com/carey and receive a $500 credit when you sign up. GLOO Gloo is your all-in-one marketplace equipped with everything leaders need to supercharge ministry – efficiently and impactfully. And they've got tons of resources and tools for Easter Sunday – it's all right there, ready for you to use today at gloo.us/Easter. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network