CNLP 631 | Dan Clark on the How to Raise More Money for Your Church from High Net Worth Donors, Why 89% of Potential Major Givers Don't Give to Their Potential To Your Cause and Scarcity v. Abundance Mindset

Former Willow Creek Executive Pastor Tim Stevens unpacks the situation at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. In a transparent conversation, Tim dissects the dynamics of abuse at Willow Creek, outlines the problem with isolated leadership, and covers how to lead when you start with zero trust.

Tim and Carey also discuss how to build a new culture and find momentum as you reach the next generation.

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Inside the Art of Leadership Academy, over the last two years, I've seen thousands of leaders gain confidence and clarity in their leadership and connect with a group of leaders they can grow with. Join today at theartofleadershipacademy.com.

CHURCH.TECH

With Church.Tech your church's message can go further than ever and you and your team can spend more time on what truly matters; engaging with your community and spreading the hope of Jesus. Turn your sermons into small group guides, devotionals, social media content, and more. Visit Church.Tech to get started and use code CAREY at checkout.

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Jennie Allen talks deeply about how to recover from feeling numb in life and leadership. She and Carey discuss untangling your emotions, Gen Z revival, and why there are no fake Christians left.

Plus, Jennie touches on the value of being raw and transparent.

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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.

GLOO

Gloo is your all-in-one marketplace equipped with everything leaders need to supercharge ministry – efficiently and impactfully. And they’ve got tons of resources and tools for Easter Sunday – it's all right there, ready for you to use today at gloo.us/Easter.

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Cal Newport returns to the podcast with advice to church leaders and business leaders on setting boundaries and how to not be available to your congregation and customers 24/7, every day of the week.

Plus, Cal discusses why pseudo-productivity leads to burnout and why slow productivity is the future for knowledge workers and thought leaders.

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PREACHING ACCELERATOR

This coming Monday—March 11th—I'm hosting a free 1-hour preaching accelerator. During the hour, you'll get 10 actionable steps to write and deliver clear, engaging, and memorable messages every time you preach.

To register for FREE, visit PreachingWorkshop.com

BELAY

BELAY wants you to spend your time on what you do best. To help you get started, BELAY is offering listeners a free download of their resource, 24 Things to Stop Doing to Grow Your Church. 

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Daryl Cripe has worked with hundreds of church leaders and boards of all sizes. He shares the one key (more than anything else) that can reverse the decline in small, mid-sized, and stuck large churches.

Plus, Daryl shares how your church can reach new people without spending money you don't have and how to hit the tipping point in church revitalization.

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Where do you turn for advice about church leadership and growth? I host a community of growth-minded leaders. It's a place where we can tap into each other's wisdom and connect with people that we otherwise would never have crossed paths with.

Get instant access to an entire vault of online training programs and a private online community at TheArtOfLeadershipAcademy.com

CHURCH.TECH

With Church.Tech your church's message can go further than ever and you and your team can spend more time on what truly matters; engaging with your community and spreading the hope of Jesus. Turn your sermons into small group guides, devotionals, social media content, and more. 

Visit Church.Tech to get started and use code CAREY at checkout.

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Craig Groeschel is back on the podcast talking about the three things that are helping Life.Church grow right now. Plus, he spends time reflecting on his life and leadership over the last four decades and offers his best advice for leaders in their twenties, thirties, forties, and fifties.

Craig and Carey also discuss the power of pre-decisions and batch decision-making.

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CNLP 553: Craig Groeschel Breaks Down The Three Habits Every Leader Should Master

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CHURCH.TECH

With Church.Tech your church's message can go further than ever and you and your team can spend more time on what truly matters; engaging with your community and spreading the hope of Jesus. Turn your sermons into small group guides, devotionals, social media content, and more. Visit Church.Tech to get started.

GLOO

Easter deserves special attention–and Gloo's marketplace is your go-to destination for everything you need to make this Easter truly unforgettable. From powerful worship music to engaging kids' curriculum that brings the Easter story to life – it's all right there. Let Gloo help you with planning an experience that allows you to focus on what matters most – connecting with your people, your visitors, and your community. Make Easter more than just a service – make it an experience. Go to gloo.us/Easter.

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Jamie Kern Lima, best-selling author, Founder of IT Cosmetics, and former CEO of billion-dollar company L'Oreal, talks about overcoming fear and rejection.

Jamie discusses the difference between self-confidence and self-worth, why self-confidence always crumbles, and the real reason success is never enough to satisfy you.

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

I created the Art of Leadership Academy to equip church leaders with the practical resources, guidance, and connections we can't find anywhere else. The next time your church starts getting stuck, you can simply open up the App and the answer is just a video, guide, post, or DM away.  

Get instant access to an entire vault of online training programs and a private online community at TheArtOfLeadershipAcademy.com

GLOO

Let Gloo help you plan an Easter experience that allows you to focus on what truly matters – connecting with your people, your visitors, and your community. Make Easter more than just a service – make it an experience at gloo.us/marketplace.

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Dan Clark, CEO of Westfall Gold, talks about how to raise more money for your church or cause from high-net-worth donors.

Dan also shares why 89% of potential major givers don't give to their potential. Plus, Carey and Dan dive into the difference between scarcity and abundance thinking and how leaders can become more abundance-focused.

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This episode is sponsored by:

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Where do you turn for advice about church leadership and growth? I host a community of growth-minded leaders. It's a place where we can tap into each other's wisdom and connect with people that we otherwise would never have crossed paths with.

Get instant access to an entire vault of online training programs and a private online community at TheArtOfLeadershipAcademy.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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Adam Hamilton, pastor of the largest United Methodist Church in America, returns to the podcast to share field notes for other denominations and churches on what the United Methodists are learning about denominational divorce over LGBTQ.

Plus, Adam discusses how to fuse the best of the evangelical and mainline traditions when leading a church and how his church consistently sees its growth come from 66% unchurched people.

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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.

CHURCH.TECH

Pastors, spend more time on what truly matters—connecting with your community and spreading the message of Jesus. With one click, you can turn the sermon you're planning for Easter into discussion questions, small group guides, and more at Church.Tech.

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Tod Bolsinger discusses why leadership is like canoeing the mountains these days, how to disappoint people at a rate they can absorb, and how to handle the sabotage and anxiety that come from leading a church.

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Every single month in The Art of Leadership Academy, I host a Live Coaching Call, where we tackle the most pressing topics in ministry.

This month, Jeff Henderson is joining me to share actionable steps you can use in your church and to answer your questions.

If you want in on this month's Live Coaching Call, be sure to join BEFORE February 13th at TheArtOfLeadershipAcademy.com

BELAY

Start delegating today with Belay's free Ebook, Delegate to Elevate. In this eBook, you’ll learn practical tools to help you free up your time by leaning into the strengths of those around you

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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. 

Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network