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unSeminary Podcast

Rich Birch
Church Growth
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Crosspoint City Church
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Next Gen Leaders

stuff you wish they taught in seminary.

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Jeremy Baker
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Zenzo Matoga
Senior Pastor at Impact Church and Dove Award nominated songwriter.
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Episode: One Prayer That Changed Everything: Building an Invite Culture with Zenzo Matoga
Robert Watson
Teaching pastor at Sun Valley Community Church and author
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Episode: Don’t Make It Hard: Welcoming Newcomers to Faith with Robert Watson
Dr. Ryan Hartwig
Co-author of Teams That Thrive
Episode: Leading Staff Teams Well: Behind-the-Scenes Lessons from Growing Churches
Dr. Warren Bird
Co-author of Teams That Thrive
Episode: Leading Staff Teams Well: Behind-the-Scenes Lessons from Growing Churches
Ken McNulty
Executive Pastor at Arise Church
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Episode: Leading Staff Teams Well: Behind-the-Scenes Lessons from Growing Churches
Steece Hayes
Bivocational pastor and account manager at Higher Ground Managed IT with a doctoral degree in church revitalization.
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Episode: When Tech Holds Your Church Back: IT Fixes You Should Make with Steece Hayes
Yolanda Stewart
Executive Pastor at Mosaic Church
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Devin Goins
Executive Pastor of Strategic Development at Biltmore Church
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Host

Rich Birch
Host of unSeminary Podcast; focuses on practical ministry leadership and church growth

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • VERY PRACTICAL!

    Rich Birch consistently provides very helpful tools for Kingdom growth through church growth. His podcasts are an outstanding resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W. Warren
    United States2 years ago
  • Practical and helpful

    Love the practical nature of this show. I went to seminary, and much of what I was taught revolved around seminary and high-level concepts. This show interviews practitioners who have learned from experience. Wish I knew about it earlier!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wtrmrk
    United States3 years ago
  • Orthopraxy Strong. Orthodoxy Not So Much.

    I often listen for the purpose of gathering fresh ideas and to keep up with trends and what’s happening in other churches. Rich has a great mind and is a good communicator, and puts out quality content. But personal experience seems to drive his theology to places I’m not always comfortable with. Wish he was more Bible-driven but his content is still helpful for those leading ministries.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PastorRingo
    United States4 years ago
  • Growth and Help Resource

    I’m very thankful for Rich and his team at UnSeminary. The content is regularly updated and always applicable to leaders in church and ministry. I’ve experienced significant growth through the application of wisdom shared in this podcast. So many tools and resources shared here to help answer questions and help our teams serve the community in greater ways for the Kingdom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clueless Leader
    United States4 years ago
  • Subscribe- you’ll be glad

    Add this one to your weekly listening routine. You’ll be encouraged and glad you did. Tremendous guests. Excellent insight in ministry leadership. I love the detailed show notes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JayJayJayhawk
    United States6 years ago

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Consistently practical and growth-focused for ministry teams.
Guests bring real-world experience without fluff.
Show notes are comprehensive and helpful for implementation.
Practical and actionable guidance for church leaders.
Refreshingly practical education for church leadership.

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From 70 to 2,000: Loving People Back to Church in the Northeast with Jeremy Baker
Q: How are people learning about Elevate Life?
We encourage a culture of invitation every week and focus on effective social media advertising.
From 70 to 2,000: Loving People Back to Church in the Northeast with Jeremy Baker
Q: What does it look like for you at Elevate Life to help people in their spiritual journey?
We connect with them based on where they are at their faith journey, providing paths and classes to grow spiritually.
From 70 to 2,000: Loving People Back to Church in the Northeast with Jeremy Baker
Q: What would be some of the things that you've seen God use that are part of the equation of what He's pulling together?
People want to be seen; we need to help them find hope, especially in a hopeless season.
Don’t Make It Hard: Welcoming Newcomers to Faith with Robert Watson
Q: How do you help people move from their initial decision to follow Jesus to a growing relationship?
It's essential to invite people to say yes to following Jesus, provide line-in-the-sand moments, and foster relationships within the church community that support their growth.
Don’t Make It Hard: Welcoming Newcomers to Faith with Robert Watson
Q: What are some common barriers that the new believers face when they're starting out in their faith?
New believers often face confusion due to the church's secret language, unfamiliar terms, and complex processes. It's crucial to provide clarity and make the faith journey more accessible.

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A practical, leader-focused show exploring how churches grow, engage communities, and operate more effectively. Episodes emphasize invite cultures, newcomer onboarding, staff alignment, and leveraging technology and finances to serve ministry goals. Guests are often senior pastors or church leaders who share real-world, actionable strategies, with frequent emphasis on leadership development, evangelism, and organizational health. The show stands out for its hands-on, experience-driven guidance, clear takeaways, and detailed episode notes that help leaders implement ideas quickly.

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