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Practical tactics for the leaders carrying the weight of execution. Lead with clarity, build aligned teams, and drive Great Commission momentum.
Upcoming Podcast Episodes
Episode 1
How to Start Using AI at Your Church This Week
Aug 7, 2026
93% of pastors now use AI, but only about a third of churches use it in actual operations. The gap is a playbook, not permission. In this episode we break down the…
Episode 2
How to Write a Church AI Policy Before You Need One
Aug 18, 2026
Only about 5% of churches have any AI guidelines, which means most are one bad output away from a mess. We break down a one-page AI policy covering data privacy,…
Episode 3
How to Kill Your Admin Busywork With AI
Sep 8, 2026
Newsletters, bulletins, announcements, and routine emails eat hours that never move the mission. In this episode we cover how to use AI to draft and repurpose…
Episode 4
How to Turn Every Meeting Into Action Items With AI
Recording Soon
Back-to-back meetings are where decisions go to be forgotten. We break down using AI transcription to auto-generate summaries, owners, and due dates from every…
Episode 5
How to Use AI for Donor Thank-Yous and Year-End Statements
Recording Soon
Generosity is discipleship, and follow-up is where most churches drop the ball. In this episode we cover using AI to draft personalized thank-yous by name, gift,…
Episode 6
How to Analyze Giving Trends and Forecast Your Budget With AI
Recording Soon
Most XPs find a giving problem 60 days too late. We break down using AI to surface giving trends, flag lapsed givers, and stress-test budget scenarios. Tune in for…
Episode 7
How to Build a Church Budget That Reflects Your Mission
Recording Soon
Most church budgets are just last year's numbers plus 3%. In this episode we break down how to build a ministry-driven budget that funds what matters and gets…
Episode 8
How to Keep Staff Costs Under the 50% Line
Recording Soon
A common rule of thumb: staff should not exceed 50% of your budget, and a church with four well-paid pastors beats one with seven underpaid ones. We break down how…
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