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There are three very important things you need to have in place for proper financial accountability.

Welcome to welcome to episode 48 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode.

Having proper financial systems in place is crucial to the integrity of your church, as well as for your church's protection. In order to ensure money is being handled properly, you must make sure you have the right systems in place for that to happen. The three financial systems we discuss in this episode are:

• Online giving
• Who/how to handle offering
• Systems of accountability

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What are some things to think through when looking for a place for your church plant to meet in?

Welcome to welcome to episode 47 of Practical Church Planting.

Finding a place to meet is a big decision for every church. When looking for a place to meet in for your church plant, what are some things to consider before committing to it? In this episode, we talk about:

• Auditorium size
• Location
• Kids space
• The feel of the building
• Parking
• How easy is it for new people to find?

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What are some things to think through when looking for a place for your church plant to meet in?

Welcome to welcome to episode 47 of Practical Church Planting.

Finding a place to meet is a big decision for every church. When looking for a place to meet in for your church plant, what are some things to consider before committing to it? In this episode, we talk about:

• Auditorium size
• Location
• Kids space
• The feel of the building
• Parking
• How easy is it for new people to find?

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Announcements can be given in various parts of your service. What are the pros and cons of each spot?

Welcome to welcome to episode 46 of Practical Church Planting.

In this episode, we talk about the four main spots announcements are often given in a service. We talk about the pros and cons for all of them and even give a few suggestions for which times we think are the best.

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Announcements can be given in various parts of your service. What are the pros and cons of each spot?

Welcome to welcome to episode 46 of Practical Church Planting.

In this episode, we talk about the four main spots announcements are often given in a service. We talk about the pros and cons for all of them and even give a few suggestions for which times we think are the best.

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We all have misconceptions going into church planting. Today we share three of the more common ones.

Welcome to welcome to episode 43 of Practical Church Planting.

There are a number of misconceptions many of us have about church planting going in. In this episode, we share three of the more popular ones, and why they aren't what we think when we start out. In this episode, the three we discuss are:

• If I plant a "different" church than anyone else, everyone will come
• Growth is all about how good my preaching is
• That church planting gets easier over time

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We all have misconceptions going into church planting. Today we share three of the more common ones.

Welcome to welcome to episode 43 of Practical Church Planting.

There are a number of misconceptions many of us have about church planting going in. In this episode, we share three of the more popular ones, and why they aren't what we think when we start out. In this episode, the three we discuss are:

• If I plant a "different" church than anyone else, everyone will come
• Growth is all about how good my preaching is
• That church planting gets easier over time

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Not every decision turns out the way we would like. Here are 8 terrible decisions we have made at New City Church.

Welcome to welcome to episode 39 of Practical Church Planting.

In this episode, we share eight terrible decisions we have made in and since planting New City Church to encourage you that we all make mistakes. Sometimes bad decisions lead us to great decisions, and sometimes nothing good comes of it and you just have to move on. Here are eight decisions we have made at New City that didn't work out so well that we share in this episode:

• Church Bible reading
• Free pizza Friday
• Monthly service projects
• Family Fun Days
• Monthly launch team meetings
• Live Streaming services
• New City Media
• Finding a space to meet

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Not every decision turns out the way we would like. Here are 8 terrible decisions we have made at New City Church.

Welcome to welcome to episode 39 of Practical Church Planting.

In this episode, we share eight terrible decisions we have made in and since planting New City Church to encourage you that we all make mistakes. Sometimes bad decisions lead us to great decisions, and sometimes nothing good comes of it and you just have to move on. Here are eight decisions we have made at New City that didn't work out so well that we share in this episode:

• Church Bible reading
• Free pizza Friday
• Monthly service projects
• Family Fun Days
• Monthly launch team meetings
• Live Streaming services
• New City Media
• Finding a space to meet

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The number of songs you do in your services affects more things than you may think.

Welcome to welcome to episode 37 of Practical Church Planting.

Does it matter how many worship songs you do in a service? In this episode, we talk about how the number of songs you sing impacts who you are going to reach, what the desired goal of your services are, and who will even show up at your church? There is no "right" amount, but understanding what you want to accomplish in your service goes a long way in deciding the number of songs you will do.

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The number of songs you do in your services affects more things than you may think.

Welcome to welcome to episode 37 of Practical Church Planting.

Does it matter how many worship songs you do in a service? In this episode, we talk about how the number of songs you sing impacts who you are going to reach, what the desired goal of your services are, and who will even show up at your church? There is no "right" amount, but understanding what you want to accomplish in your service goes a long way in deciding the number of songs you will do.

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Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group!

Following up with first-time guests is vitally important. This resource will make it easier.

Welcome to welcome to episode 36 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode.

There are many different methods and ways to follow up with first-time guests. In this episode, we talk about Text In Church, which is the program we use to follow up with and connect with first-time guests at New City Church.

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Following up with first-time guests is vitally important. This resource will make it easier.

Welcome to welcome to episode 36 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode.

There are many different methods and ways to follow up with first-time guests. In this episode, we talk about Text In Church, which is the program we use to follow up with and connect with first-time guests at New City Church.

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Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or New City Church's YouTube Channel.

Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group!

Did you know there are many free options of kids curriculum that you can use at your church?

• The Zoo
• Messages from Monsters
• Life Church Kids Curriculum
• Children's Ministry Deals

Did you know there are many free options of kids curriculum that you can use at your church?

• The Zoo
• Messages from Monsters
• Life Church Kids Curriculum
• Children's Ministry Deals

If you have a church service, you have to plan it. Here is a blueprint for how you can plan and prepare your services every week.

Welcome to welcome to episode 33 of Practical Church Planting.

In this episode, we share the service planning blueprint we currently use at New City Church. From how we create our sermons, pick our songs, add any creative elements, and work to avoid the "why didn't we think of that?!" that can happen after your weekend services.

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If you have a church service, you have to plan it. Here is a blueprint for how you can plan and prepare your services every week.

Welcome to welcome to episode 33 of Practical Church Planting.

In this episode, we share the service planning blueprint we currently use at New City Church. From how we create our sermons, pick our songs, add any creative elements, and work to avoid the "why didn't we think of that?!" that can happen after your weekend services.

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There are two main reasons often given as to why churches get stuck at certain growth barriers. We share a third that may be hard to hear.

Welcome to welcome to episode 29 of Practical Church Planting.

As churches grow, there are certain times and growth barriers that they can get stuck on. Why do churches get stuck? Two main reasons are often given; they need to create better systems and process, and those that have been a part of the church find it difficult to see things changing. Those are two real and legitimate reasons. Today we share a third, and it has to do with poor leadership. Let us explain!

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There are two main reasons often given as to why churches get stuck at certain growth barriers. We share a third that may be hard to hear.

Welcome to welcome to episode 29 of Practical Church Planting.

As churches grow, there are certain times and growth barriers that they can get stuck on. Why do churches get stuck? Two main reasons are often given; they need to create better systems and process, and those that have been a part of the church find it difficult to see things changing. Those are two real and legitimate reasons. Today we share a third, and it has to do with poor leadership. Let us explain!

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Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group!

Longer sermons aren't somehow better simply because they are longer. In fact, it could have the opposite effect.

Welcome to welcome to episode 28 of Practical Church Planting.

Longer sermons aren't more spiritual or better just because they are longer. In fact, going too long can actually hurt what you are hoping to accomplish. In this episode, we share 3 benefits of shortening your sermon.

• It keeps people engaged
• It keeps you focused
• It keeps you realistic about your abilities

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