by Derek Sanford | Mar 30, 2025 | Podcast
Reimagining Worship Gatherings Through a Missional Lens, Stage Props, Does Church Membership Still Matter, and Teaching vs. Training vs. Coaching Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle explore sermon props from the megachurch days, discuss the role and...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 25, 2025 | Articles
In the aftermath of the pandemic, many churches have struggled to reengage their communities—especially when it comes to volunteerism. But at our church, things look a little different. I recently sat down with Barna to talk about how Grace Church has built a thriving...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 24, 2025 | Podcast
Unleashing the Church Beyond Sunday, The Dreaded Church Van, and a Mini Structure for Communication Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle discuss insurance liabilities and youth group road trips, the Predictable Success framework, unleashing the church...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 17, 2025 | Articles
As pastors, one of our greatest responsibilities is to lead our congregations not just in worship, but in practical obedience to Christ’s commands. And one of His most essential teachings—the one He says sums up the entire Law and Prophets—is to love our...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 16, 2025 | Podcast
Focusing a Big Church on Front Yard Missions | A Fixation on Choreography | Teaching Leadership vs. Training Leadership | Leadership Meta-Metaphors Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle discuss the impact of choreographed pageantry in church...
