The Orchard Network Podcast

We all only have some much energy and attention we can give in a give day, week or even year. Effective ministry leaders are constantly evaluating where to place their energy for the greatest kingdom impact. In this episode we will talk about how you can manage your energy well as a church leader.

You may have heard the saying that if you lose your why, you lose your way. In this episode of the Orchard Network Podcast, we will talk about Orchard's "why" and how that why has fueled our response to poverty and injustice in Southern Africa. We will discuss how the right "why" makes all the difference in developing a healthy and dynamic ministry. Also, we will talk about how that "why" not only affects how we lead, but gets to the very heart of God's call and our our opportunity to cultivate spiritual maturity on a daily basis.

Ministry is a team sport. Healthy growing churches are those who have learned the biblical principle of building and developing teams. In this episode, we will share the most important practices in creating teams that thrive and produce fruit.

What is your church known for? What comes to mind when the people in your neighborhood think of your church? Jesus said that his followers and the Church would be known to the world by their love. In this episode, we will talk about what you can do as a pastor or church leader to help your church expand its impact by becoming known for its compassion.

In this month's episode, we will talk about the secret to becoming the world's absolute greatest leader. We all want to make a big impact, be effective and be a great leader. Learn what it takes to be great from a biblical point of view. 

Ministry leaders need encouragement too. During stressful times, pastors and church leaders are constantly offering encouragement from God’s word to people in need. How do church leaders stay encouraged so they can care for their community? Mike, Michelle and Brian will have a conversation about what they are learning personally about how to trust God as the struggle of the pandemic continues.

Do you struggle in finding ways to resource your ministry? You have a vision to make an impact in your community, but wonder where the resources are going to come from to turn that vision into reality. In this episode, we will talk about what you can do to make sure your church or ministry is properly resourced for maximum impact.

Do you want to make a lasting impact in your community? How do you do that? What should you focus on? Is it evangelism, caring for the needs of people or something else? How do you decide which one is most important? Or, maybe there is another way to approach this debate. Join Mike, Michelle and Brian as they talk about what the life and teaching of Jesus teaches about how to make a real, lasting impact in your community.

In this episode of the Orchard Network Podcast we will discuss how churches can often get stuck during times of uncertainty. Mike, Michelle and Brian will provide helpful tips on how to get unstuck and how grow your ministry during uncertain times. You will also receive a three step process to create a 1 year strategic plan that will propel your ministry forward in 2021.

In this episode of the Orchard Network Podcast we will have a conversation about how you can make a real difference in your community. The starting point is having the right perspective about your role. We will talk about two types of church leaders when it comes to making an impact in community and explore what it takes to be the kind of leader that reaches beyond the walls of the church.

In our first episode of the Orchard Network Podcast we are going to be reflecting on the last year with all its many challenges, hurdles and losses. As church leaders, we are often good at caring for the needs of others who are hurting or experiencing loss, but we typically are not as good at taking care of ourselves. During this episode we will have a conversation about how to stay emotionally, mentally and spiritually healthy during seasons when you experience loss upon loss. We will also talk about how to avoid some of the devastating pitfalls of painful seasons that can undermine your ministry to those in need.