The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

Kara Powell brings her latest research explaining why the next generation is deconstructing their faith and walking away from church. She discusses how to combat the toxicity of social media and what the next generation wishes the church would stop and start doing.

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THE ART OF PREACHING

What if you were confident your sermon would connect and speak the truth of the Gospel clearly every time you preached? 

My online program, The Art of Preaching, will walk you through every aspect of becoming a better communicator and preaching better sermons. 

You can learn more by visiting TheArtOfPreachingCourse.com

 

OVERFLOW

With Overflow+ Tap, your church can tap their phone against the seat in front of them and be transported to the page of your choosing, from your giving page, to digital connection cards and more. 

 

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John Ortberg returns to the podcast and breaks down the divide between leadership and spiritual formation.

John and Carey discuss the old adage, "If you're not a leader, you're a loser." Is it true?

Plus, John offers his reflections on Willow Creek and Church moral failures. 

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THE ART OF PREACHING

What if you were confident your sermon would connect and speak the truth of the Gospel clearly every time you preached? 

My online program, The Art of Preaching, will walk you through every aspect of becoming a better communicator and preaching better sermons. 

You can learn more by visiting TheArtOfPreachingCourse.com

 

GLOO

Let Gloo help with some of your planning this Easter, allowing YOU more time for fostering relationships, delivering powerful messages, and creating lasting memories for your community.

Check out Discover, an all-in-one marketplace for worship music, kids curriculum, and more. 

 

 

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In Part 5 of the Church Trends series, John Mark Comer talks about the crisis in discipleship.

John Mark also dives into the stages of spiritual growth, why weekend services and sermons aren't resonating like they used to, and how to determine your real motives. John Mark Comer and Carey discuss what's wrong with today's church services and why they're perhaps not enough, and why John Mark is no longer traveling and speaking.

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Free 2024 Church Trends Team Guide

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2024 CHURCH TRENDS TEAM GUIDE

After years of chaos and heartache for many church leaders, it’s a great time to look to the future. The horizon ahead isn’t all roses, but at least it’s addressable. 

You can get my exclusive 7 church trends to watch in 2024, insights, and a team guide for FREE at 2024churchtrends.com.

 

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.

 

 

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In Part 4 of the Church Trends Series, ProChurch Tools founder Brady Shearer outlines the social media trends for 2024.

Brady talks about how TikTok is massively disrupting social, why most platforms on social media now cater to different age groups and generations, the best social media strategy for your church, and the new metrics for digital church. 

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Free 2024 Church Trends Team Guide

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Preaching Cheat Sheet

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WESTFALL GOLD

What if generosity was part of the DNA of your church? I partnered with Westfall Gold and leaders like Craig Groeschel and Chris Hodges to create Advance, a master class video series to help pastors and church leaders grow the courage and skill to unleash generosity. 

 

CHURCH.TECH

Are you still hesitant about using AI?

Church.Tech and I partnered to give you a free guide debunking 8 myths about AI & the Church & why you need to leave these old ways of thinking behind.

Use Code Carey2024 for 10% when you sign up for Church.Tech

 

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In Part 3 of the Church Trends Series, Political Scientist and Author Ryan Burge talks about the rise of the nones—people professing no religion.

Ryan discusses the threat to democracy that the decline of religion is causing in America and why the Nones are very reachable for most churches. 

Show Notes

Free 2024 Church Trends Team Guide

On The Rise Newsletter

Preaching Cheat Sheet

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Follow @careynieuwhof

Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork

 

This episode is sponsored by:

WESTFALL GOLD

What if generosity was part of the DNA of your church? I partnered with Westfall Gold and leaders like Craig Groeschel and Chris Hodges to create Advance, a master class video series to help pastors and church leaders grow the courage and skill to unleash generosity. 

 

AICoPilot.church

Ready to dive into AI, but not sure how to get started?

My team partnered with church.tech to bring you FREE AI-powered tools for content creation, decision-making, and marketing.

Visit AICoPilot.church.

 

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In Part 2 of the Church Trends series, David Kinnaman shares the very latest from Barna on a surprising spiritual openness that’s growing in America while more people than ever are deconstructing their faith.

David discusses how to navigate that tension and reach more people. Plus, he explores research that shows that reaching women may be the key to reaching and keeping families.

Show Notes

Free 2024 Church Trends Team Guide

On The Rise Newsletter

Preaching Cheat Sheet

Watch on YouTube

Follow @careynieuwhof

Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork

 

This episode is sponsored by:

 WESTFALL GOLD

What if generosity was part of the DNA of your church? I partnered with Westfall Gold and leaders like Craig Groeschel and Chris Hodges to create Advance, a master class video series to help pastors and church leaders grow the courage and skill to unleash generosity. 

 

RETHINK LEADERSHIP

Senior leaders and executive pastors, join us this April at ReThink Leadership Conference. Connect with peers, learn from shared challenges, and gain an actionable plan for a healthier ministry. 

 

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In Part 1 of the Church Trends series, J.P. Pokluda and Gabrielle (Brie) McCullough of Harris Creek Baptist join Carey to talk about church trends for 2024. 

They discuss why the stable church is disappearing, how to deeply engage the new core of your church—Millennials and Gen Z—and why the old approach doesn't work anymore, the role of serving, giving and confession in discipleship, and the new breed of today's megachurch pastor. 

 

Show Notes

Free 2024 Church Trends Team Guide

On The Rise Newsletter

Preaching Cheat Sheet

Watch on YouTube

Follow @careynieuwhof

Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork

 

This episode is sponsored by:

BELAY

You don’t have to do it all to be a good leader. BELAY is offering listeners their eBook, Delegate to Elevate for FREE. 

GENERIS

Generis knows that while many churches take a one-size-fits-all approach to giving, there are several stages of giving that most givers go through. That's why they've developed free tools and resources to help you identify them in your church. 

 

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