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The Better Sundays Podcast

The Better Sundays Podcast

Hosted by: Mike Holmes

Focused, practical and usable advice for churches that are looking to reach new, young families and impact their communities.

Episodes

S4E10- Why People Don't Come to Your Church- Ask Mike: What percentage of people come to your church for something or someone?

Season #4 Episode #10

Are you solving a problem every Sunday? Everyday, everyone of us are looking for solutions. The local church should be at the top of the list in giving out answers. Every church should be a fertile landing ground for...
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S4E9- Feedback and Listening Skills- 3 Proven Techniques to Help Pastors

Season #4 Episode #9

Feedback is the breakfast of champions! How are doing in listening to your people. Learn these techniques to be a better listener and have a better "listening" environment.Resource Mentioned: Get your Connection Card...
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S4E8- Personal Ambition vs. Being Your Best. Ask Mike: What to do when kids ask difficult questions in Sunday school.

Season #4 Episode #8

Do you wrestle with too much personal ambition?  Yes, we all do!Here is what I do to make sure I am doing my best with out letting the pride take over.https://youtu.be/qJrVaDPtvFkYouTube Channel-  Ask Mike: What to do...
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S4E7- Does the Church Have Customers? Yes or No?- Ask Mike: How to create discussion in your Bible study.

Season #4 Episode #7

The words Church and Customers are rarely used in the same sentence. Is there a place for consumerism in the House of the Lord? I think not!  But, then again, I think so!  Join me in this episode as we see where the...
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S4E6- Details Matter at Church- Ask Mike: Why Don't Parents Send Their Kids to the Children's Program

Season #4 Episode #6

Details, Details, Details!  Yep, There are a lot of important details to be looked at  in a local church ministry. Some of the most important ones are covered in this episode.Ask Mike- Why is it that moms and dads...
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S4E5- How to Have an Excellent Digital Presence- Ask Mike- Help with Middle Schoolers

You are shopkeeper and you have a presence in your community.  The first place people are looking it is the digital.This podcast cover three distinct areas that you need to pay attention to.Also, in the Ask Mike...
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S4E4- Excellence in Marketing Outreach- Ask Mike: Does a Pastor Even Need a Personality?

Season #4 Episode #4

Shepherds that are diligent about the state of their flocks are wise.  They also tend to be successful and pay their bills. Churches should be the same. No one should be in this for the money, but we all want to do...
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S4E3- Excellence in the Church Facility - Ask Mike: What do you do when the people of your church hate children?

In this day and age, being diligent about the Father's business include making sure you are paying attention to the church facility.  All of us "church folk" know it is just a building and the really important stuff...
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S4E2- Excellence in the Church Office - Ask Mike: What do you do when first timers don't come back a second time?

Season #4 Episode #2

Yes, church is a business, at least in the perspective of the way you handle phone calls, messages and finances.  Treat business matters with mediocrity and a sloppy attitude and see just how long you will stay "in...
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S4E1- Is The Local Church a Business?

Season #4 Episode #1

Is the local church a real business or is it some type of hybrid between an organization and a organism?Join us for Season 4 where we look at the concept of the "shopkeeper."Also, at the end of this episode is our...
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S3E15- How Pastors Can Juggle Better

Multi-tasking is a certainly a requirement for a pastor of a local church.  With so many plates to keep spinning, it is a wonder any of them even have time to listen to this podcast.This episode will give you three...
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S3E14- Craving for Resources- Annual Resource Review

Are you a leader that is obsessed with self-improvement? Do you crave to get better and better at ministry? Done with dabbling and ready for dominating?This episode is for you! In this one year anniversary session I...
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