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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

Defining the "Win" in Your Nursery. Session 2- Church Nursery Training Day- Why are we here?

Season #7

A church nursery is for more than holding babies! Once you know why your nursery exists, it is much easier to develop effective guideline and responsibilities. Join us for Session #2 in the Nursery Worker Training...
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The Six Essentials for Every Nursery Worker- Session 1- Church Nursery Training Day

Season #7

Church nursery workers need training! If you are a leader, here are the six essential training categories you need to focus on. If you are a worker, here are six areas you need to be asking questions about. Download...
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A disaster in your local church is coming unless you handle this one topic well. How to fix it now.

Season #7

A local church is collection of many, many minds and ideas. The wise local church pastor knows which of these needs to be the clearest and most prominent. Join us in this weeks podcast and find out what your vision...
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Every pastor should do this to build powerful voices in their local church.

Season #7

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If you talk for living, listening becomes even more important! 3 ways pastors get quality feedback.

Season #7

Feedback is the breakfast of champions, but what happens if you are paid to always be talking? Pastors often find themselves needing context sensitive advice. They know and have preached all the principles of the...
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Five ideas on how to better pray for your congregation.

Season #7

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you:... Here are five ideas pastors are using to consistently pray for their flock. Resource Mentioned: The One-Page Blueprint...
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Should a Sermon Have an Invitation? Part 9 of 9- The Fundamentals of Effective Pastoral Preaching

Season #6

Pastors, more than anyone else, are in a position to ask people to make spiritual change in their life. This training video will inspire you to be the one who "makes the ask" in your people's lives.
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3 Ways to Implement a Sermon or Sermon Series- Fundamentals of Effective Preaching- 8 of 9

Season #6

Many folks can preach a good sermon but an effective pastor knows how to implement a sermon. If you believe in a "call to action," this is all about the action you are calling folks to! #ReachKeep #reachingyoungfamilies
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Giving Sermon Illustrations that are Effective, Memorable and Hit Home! Pastoral Preaching- 7 of 9

Season #6

Memorable sermons are better than sermons that are forgotten. People can share with their children and their friends what they can remember for themselves. Sermon illustrations help sermons to be memorable and...
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What is the Makeup of a Nutritious Sermon? Explain it. Relate it. Apply it. Pastoral Preaching

Season #6

Good delivery is nothing without good food. The Word of God must be given with clarity and ease of application. Learn the ingredients of a good, balanced, solution-based sermon. Resources mentioned- The Pastor and...
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Serving up Sermons with Interest- 5 Ways to Deliver- 5 of 9 Fundamental of Pastoral Preaching

Season #6

Pastors must feed the flock. The meal must be nutritious, but it also must be properly delivered. Don't let good food go to waste with a bad delivery. Session #5 shows us 5 ways to deliver the goods. Sermon Engagement...
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How to Develop Anticipation for a Sermon- Number 4 of 9 Fundamentals of Effective Pastoral Preaching

Season #6

Anticipation for a sermon is one of the secret ingredients that can make a huge difference in your effectiveness. People love to know what a sermon is going to be about and they especially are excited when is will...
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