<![CDATA[Church Changer]]>189e330e-e4ff-54d8-9573-231c8b1874b2Tue, 02 May 2023 11:00:09 +0000Captivate.fmLiquid Churchhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/54b3bd44-8a36-45c9-afd6-94d43797581c/f21k1LF3mMK_iInurXlMfWgW.jpgChurch ChangerLiquid ChurchLiquid ChurchIf you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month. For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.comhttps://churchchanger.comnoepisodicnopodcastHow The AI Revolution Impacts Your Ministry | Episode 14How The AI Revolution Impacts Your Ministry | Episode 14We cannot afford to ignore the AI revolution. Generative AI has passed fringe and fad status and has brought widespread disruption. Church leaders should view AI as an opportunity to embrace. Joining us is early adopter and entrepreneur, Kenny Jahng, to help us understand AI and strategize how church leaders and pastors can leverage AI to spread the Gospel and elevate our ministry.

]]>We cannot afford to ignore the AI revolution. Generative AI has passed fringe and fad status and has brought widespread disruption. Church leaders should view AI as an opportunity to embrace. Joining us is early adopter and entrepreneur, Kenny Jahng, to help us understand AI and strategize how church leaders and pastors can leverage AI to spread the Gospel and elevate our ministry.

]]>2a1577fd-ab08-401a-826f-3f07173865d1Tue, 02 May 2023 07:00:00 -040055:26nofull1141141We cannot afford to ignore the AI revolution. Generative AI has passed fringe and fad status and has brought widespread disruption. Church leaders should view AI as an opportunity to embrace. Joining Church Changer is early adopter and entrepreneur, Kenny Jahng, to help us understand AI and strategize how church leaders and pastors can leverage AI to spread the Gospel and elevate our ministry.Liquid ChurchTalking Diversity Without Creating Division | Episode 13Talking Diversity Without Creating Division | Episode 13Too often conversations about race and diversity only happen on the heels of tragedy. As churches, our goal must be to make the pursuit of diversity a part of our culture. To keep the conversation ongoing. To keep hands open and hearts filled with empathy. Wayne Francis, Lead Pastor of The Life Church in New York provides practical steps for you and your church to become a part of the solution as agents of reconciliation and change.

]]>Too often conversations about race and diversity only happen on the heels of tragedy. As churches, our goal must be to make the pursuit of diversity a part of our culture. To keep the conversation ongoing. To keep hands open and hearts filled with empathy. Wayne Francis, Lead Pastor of The Life Church in New York provides practical steps for you and your church to become a part of the solution as agents of reconciliation and change.

]]>e01c36d8-4b92-4c9f-ba01-2dce7fda4d93Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -040053:59nofull1131131Liquid ChurchLead Your Creative Team To Innovation and Effectiveness | Episode 12Lead Your Creative Team To Innovation and Effectiveness | Episode 12How do you navigate the natural tensions between church leaders and the staff creative team? Leaders push for results, while creatives push the envelope and sometimes all you end up with is frustration on both sides. Executive Pastor, Ben Stapley, shares clear tactics to build better team dynamics, minimize communication gaps, and increase effectiveness.

]]>How do you navigate the natural tensions between church leaders and the staff creative team? Leaders push for results, while creatives push the envelope and sometimes all you end up with is frustration on both sides. Executive Pastor, Ben Stapley, shares clear tactics to build better team dynamics, minimize communication gaps, and increase effectiveness.

]]>4ffa580e-a142-4f6e-ae14-b37745cc64e2Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -040041:32nofull1121121How do you navigate the natural tensions between church leaders and the staff creative team? Leaders push for results, while creatives push the envelope and sometimes all you end up with is frustration on both sides. Executive Pastor, Ben Stapley, shares clear tactics to build better team dynamics, minimize communication gaps, and increase effectiveness in episode #12 of the Church Changer podcast.Liquid ChurchHow To Care For LGBTQ+ Christians | Episode 11How To Care For LGBTQ+ Christians | Episode 11Talking with and about our LGBTQ+ friends can generate fear and anxiety for church leaders. It’s a conversation that’s deeply personal, highly emotional, and often confusing. How do you welcome people with open arms, showing grace, while remaining anchored in the truth of scripture? Art Pereira, Director of Community Care for Revoice, offers us a guide for loving the LGBTQ+ community.

]]>Talking with and about our LGBTQ+ friends can generate fear and anxiety for church leaders. It’s a conversation that’s deeply personal, highly emotional, and often confusing. How do you welcome people with open arms, showing grace, while remaining anchored in the truth of scripture? Art Pereira, Director of Community Care for Revoice, offers us a guide for loving the LGBTQ+ community.

]]>2f6306b4-fc48-4b79-9163-44f7399af575Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -040001:11:50nofull1111111Liquid ChurchHow To Double Your Volunteers This Year | Episode 10How To Double Your Volunteers This Year | Episode 10Is the church experiencing the Great Resignation… of volunteers? It’s time to rethink how you recruit, retain, and reward your volunteers. Pastor Kayra Montanez shares how the church must invest in its people and envision them to use their gifts to serve others.

]]>Is the church experiencing the Great Resignation… of volunteers? It’s time to rethink how you recruit, retain, and reward your volunteers. Pastor Kayra Montanez shares how the church must invest in its people and envision them to use their gifts to serve others.

]]>a4bf8144-a243-405b-b2a6-f68c1459ee94Tue, 10 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -040048:50nofull1101101Liquid ChurchHow To Invest In The Emotional Health Of Your Staff | Episode 9How To Invest In The Emotional Health Of Your Staff | Episode 9Is your church staff weary, distracted, and depleted? Those of us working in ministry too often feel we are just getting by with no capacity for extra: surviving not thriving. Let 2023 be the year you invest in and improve the emotional health of your staff. Liquid Church’s Discipleship Pastor Mike Lee offers a pathway to cultivate healthy spirituality and relationships at your church! 


]]>Is your church staff weary, distracted, and depleted? Those of us working in ministry too often feel we are just getting by with no capacity for extra: surviving not thriving. Let 2023 be the year you invest in and improve the emotional health of your staff. Liquid Church’s Discipleship Pastor Mike Lee offers a pathway to cultivate healthy spirituality and relationships at your church! 


]]>4931d79a-8ca1-45a7-9e09-a114702006c8Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -040056:17nofull19191Is your church staff weary, distracted, and depleted? Those of us working in ministry too often feel we are just getting by with no capacity for extra: surviving not thriving. Let 2023 be the year you invest in and improve the emotional health of your staff. Liquid Church’s Discipleship Pastor Mike Lee offers a pathway to cultivate healthy spirituality and relationships at your church!Liquid ChurchHow To Crush A Year-End Christmas Offering | Episode 8How To Crush A Year-End Christmas Offering | Episode 8Your vision requires provision! Every church should launch a Christmas Offering Campaign by Thanksgiving. Hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich offer a step-by-step guide on how to make this happen. Our guest, Nithin Thompson, Lead Pastor of City Alliance Church, shares his story of success.

]]>Your vision requires provision! Every church should launch a Christmas Offering Campaign by Thanksgiving. Hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich offer a step-by-step guide on how to make this happen. Our guest, Nithin Thompson, Lead Pastor of City Alliance Church, shares his story of success.

]]>aa67d7de-6d8a-400f-8f2d-b98273d770c1Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -040001:09:19nofull18181Liquid ChurchMetaChurch With Dave Adamson: Leveraging Digital Ministry For Growth & Discipleship | Episode 7MetaChurch With Dave Adamson: Leveraging Digital Ministry For Growth & Discipleship | Episode 7It’s time for churches to adopt a 21st Century model where online and in-person ministries work together seamlessly. Dave Adamson, author of MetaChurch, maps out how ministries of all sizes can effectively use technology to reach more people and make disciples. Learn how your church can extend its influence far beyond the walls of a building.

]]>It’s time for churches to adopt a 21st Century model where online and in-person ministries work together seamlessly. Dave Adamson, author of MetaChurch, maps out how ministries of all sizes can effectively use technology to reach more people and make disciples. Learn how your church can extend its influence far beyond the walls of a building.

]]>dcfb7d46-f2b9-4d61-b469-96d875a91082Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -040001:17:14nofull17171Are you ready to become a MetaChurch? Meta is a prefix that means “to transform” and it also means “to go beyond” and so putting that in front of the word church, means we’re transforming the church experience to go beyond Sunday and reach people in the local community for the other 167 hours of the week. Our goal today is not to become a MEGA church, but to become a META church that leverages the best of online ministry and the best of onsite ministry to create opportunities for people to grow in their relationship with Jesus all throughout the week. And for the first time in human history, we’re literally able to do that.Liquid ChurchOutreach As A Recall Strategy | Episode 6Outreach As A Recall Strategy | Episode 6In episode 6 of the Church Changer podcast we talk about using Outreach as a strategy to recall your congregation, engage young people, and attract new guests. We offer up practical advice on launching successful outreaches for the Fall and Christmas seasons that match your timeline, budget, and goals.

Why does this work so well? Outreach is this unique bridge between the ‘Churched’ and ‘Unchurched’, it’s almost like neutral territory, because most everyone can agree that doing good is a good thing. Stepping into a church building can be a big hurdle for people, but outreaches allow people to come together for a focused goal or mission that meets a need in someone's life or in a community. 

Whether that’s packing meals, serving at a mobile food pantry, building a house for Habitat for Humanity, or hosting a festival for families with a special needs child, all of these opportunities provide the Church with an opportunity to express our love for Jesus and His love for others. Outreaches are opportunities for acts of compassion, no strings attached. Liquid Church’s Outreach Director Kristin Flynn joins hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich and prepares us to roll up our sleeves and get to work!

If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


We'd love to hear from you!


Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

]]>In episode 6 of the Church Changer podcast we talk about using Outreach as a strategy to recall your congregation, engage young people, and attract new guests. We offer up practical advice on launching successful outreaches for the Fall and Christmas seasons that match your timeline, budget, and goals.

Why does this work so well? Outreach is this unique bridge between the ‘Churched’ and ‘Unchurched’, it’s almost like neutral territory, because most everyone can agree that doing good is a good thing. Stepping into a church building can be a big hurdle for people, but outreaches allow people to come together for a focused goal or mission that meets a need in someone's life or in a community. 

Whether that’s packing meals, serving at a mobile food pantry, building a house for Habitat for Humanity, or hosting a festival for families with a special needs child, all of these opportunities provide the Church with an opportunity to express our love for Jesus and His love for others. Outreaches are opportunities for acts of compassion, no strings attached. Liquid Church’s Outreach Director Kristin Flynn joins hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich and prepares us to roll up our sleeves and get to work!

If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


We'd love to hear from you!


Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

]]>af4bd422-ca04-4756-b0ff-9331c3a80871Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -040037:30nofull16161After the summer slump, it’s time to recall your congregation, engage young people, and attract new guests by launching strategic community outreaches. Get practical advice on launching successful outreaches for the Fall and Christmas seasons that match your timeline, budget, and goals. Liquid Church’s Outreach Director Kristin Flynn prepares us to roll up our sleeves and get to work!Liquid ChurchLeading Small Groups That Don’t Suck | Episode 5Leading Small Groups That Don't Suck | Episode 5In episode 5 of the Church Changer podcast, we explore how successful small groups build real community. God has hardwired us to desire community - we desire to be known and grow closer to God through community. To make this possible, churches must be intentional in their planning. Key ingredients to success: You must invest in strategic small group campaigns, offer virtual and hybrid group options, and equip and energize your group leaders.

Liquid Church’s Groups Director Danielle Botelho joins hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich to give practical advice on how to improve your small group systems.

If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


We'd love to hear from you!


Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

]]>In episode 5 of the Church Changer podcast, we explore how successful small groups build real community. God has hardwired us to desire community - we desire to be known and grow closer to God through community. To make this possible, churches must be intentional in their planning. Key ingredients to success: You must invest in strategic small group campaigns, offer virtual and hybrid group options, and equip and energize your group leaders.

Liquid Church’s Groups Director Danielle Botelho joins hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich to give practical advice on how to improve your small group systems.

If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


We'd love to hear from you!


Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

]]>b972f1a8-c415-47e6-bbfa-1774391013dcTue, 02 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -040052:29nofull15151Successful small groups build real community, but to pull this off you must invest in strategic small group campaigns, offer virtual and hybrid group options, and equip and energize your group leaders. Fall is coming, the time for action is right now! In this episode, Liquid Church's Groups Director Danielle Botelho gives practical advice on how to improve your small group systems.Liquid ChurchWhy Church Mergers are Exploding and How to Revitalize Aging Congregations | Episode 4Why Church Mergers are Exploding and How to Revitalize Aging Congregations | Episode 4Thousands of Protestant churches are plateaued or declining, while other congregations nearby thrive. In this episode of the Church Changer podcast, guest Warren Bird helps us explore an approach to combine forces and spark a revitalization through ministry mergers. In fact, Warren notes that almost 100% of churches are a candidate for a ministry merger, which means this topic is applicable to everyone. No church is too small, too big, too young, too old, too urban or suburban for a partnership designed to revitalize your church or another in your community.

Warren’s call to action for YOU - every church in America should be praying about whether a church merger is the right move for them. Join hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich as they explore the landscape of church mergers post-pandemic.

If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


We'd love to hear from you!


Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

]]>Thousands of Protestant churches are plateaued or declining, while other congregations nearby thrive. In this episode of the Church Changer podcast, guest Warren Bird helps us explore an approach to combine forces and spark a revitalization through ministry mergers. In fact, Warren notes that almost 100% of churches are a candidate for a ministry merger, which means this topic is applicable to everyone. No church is too small, too big, too young, too old, too urban or suburban for a partnership designed to revitalize your church or another in your community.

Warren’s call to action for YOU - every church in America should be praying about whether a church merger is the right move for them. Join hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich as they explore the landscape of church mergers post-pandemic.

If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


We'd love to hear from you!


Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

]]>83aeab94-e2fc-4a91-a68c-7ef85273fa12Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -040046:16nofull14141Thousands of Protestant churches are plateaued or declining, while other congregations nearby thrive. Warren Bird helps us explore an approach to combine forces and spark a revitalization through ministry mergers.Liquid ChurchPreaching Calendars Designed To Grow Your Church | Episode 3Preaching Calendars Designed To Grow Your Church | Episode 3Make your sermons more appealing and grow your church with a strategic preaching calendar. Hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich share how to address people’s needs while capitalizing on seasonal trends and rhythms in American culture.

In this episode, we will walk through planning a preaching calendar for an entire year - going month-by-month to provide you with a clear map for the year ahead. Ultimately the goal is that we want to cooperate with and not compete with the calendar. Cooperating with the calendar means taking into consideration holidays, vacation patterns, the start of the school year, and much more. At the same time, you also need to understand people’s needs, habits, and behaviors, which are also seasonal. This is crucial for meeting people where they’re at. 

To craft the best preaching calendar, you also need a multitude of distinctive voices and viewpoints around the table. Lead Pastors - you will be grateful for the creative ideas your colleagues bring to the conversation. This will make your life easier and your sermons better!

Listen in for your month-by-month preaching guide!

If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


We'd love to hear from you!


Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

]]>Make your sermons more appealing and grow your church with a strategic preaching calendar. Hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich share how to address people’s needs while capitalizing on seasonal trends and rhythms in American culture.

In this episode, we will walk through planning a preaching calendar for an entire year - going month-by-month to provide you with a clear map for the year ahead. Ultimately the goal is that we want to cooperate with and not compete with the calendar. Cooperating with the calendar means taking into consideration holidays, vacation patterns, the start of the school year, and much more. At the same time, you also need to understand people’s needs, habits, and behaviors, which are also seasonal. This is crucial for meeting people where they’re at. 

To craft the best preaching calendar, you also need a multitude of distinctive voices and viewpoints around the table. Lead Pastors - you will be grateful for the creative ideas your colleagues bring to the conversation. This will make your life easier and your sermons better!

Listen in for your month-by-month preaching guide!

If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


We'd love to hear from you!


Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

]]>92475a24-42b0-4a4d-977d-32a09cd10a2fTue, 07 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -040047:05nofull13131Make your sermons more appealing and grow your church with a strategic preaching calendar. Learn how to address people’s needs while capitalizing on seasonal trends and rhythms in American culture.Liquid ChurchBest Practices To Empower Female Leaders | Episode 2Best Practices To Empower Female Leaders | Episode 2Women should be the backbone of your strategy for re-building the post-pandemic church. The problem is, women hold only 10% of church leadership roles. Liquid Church’s Pastor of Campuses and Teaching Pastor Kayra Montanez shares 3 best practices to empower female leaders.

Best Practice #1: Upgrade Your People Practices: Here's one way to do that... offer a Flexible Schedule. A flexible schedule can look like offering work from home days, respecting guardrails around work hours, and offering flexible hours that accommodate personal appointments. It’s understanding that kids get sick, schools close even when offices are open, and women are owning most of the “juggle.” What you communicate with a flexible schedule is TRUST. Learn more about why this matters and hear from our hosts what it looks like in practice!

Best Practice #2: Be A “Door Opener” For Female Leaders: This is about 2 things: Putting females in positions that stretch them as leaders; and simultaneously mentoring them through it. The mistake churches make is they shy away from putting women in positions of influence and then they make it even harder for women to gain access to coaching or mentoring. But, there are women in your churches who have killer marketplace experience who could have a tremendous impact on your ministry

Best Practice #3: Create A Culture Where Women Can Lead: Well, if you want to understand the holdup to a culture of female leadership, you have to understand the pushback. And the pushback for women comes from two categories: the “stained glass ceiling” and the “sticky floor”.  Credit to Kadi Cole for coining both terms. The stained glass ceiling represents things that aren’t in a woman's control because they’re not in charge. For example, equal pay for equal work or equal titles for equal work.On the other hand, the sticky floor represents “the attitudes and learned behaviors that women do to themselves that keep them from growing in their leadership abilities.” The sticky floor is different for every female… and when we take the time to uncover them, you can unleash your female leaders!

If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


We'd love to hear from you!

  • Email us at Info@ChurchChanger.com
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  • Check out our website at...]]>Women should be the backbone of your strategy for re-building the post-pandemic church. The problem is, women hold only 10% of church leadership roles. Liquid Church’s Pastor of Campuses and Teaching Pastor Kayra Montanez shares 3 best practices to empower female leaders.

    Best Practice #1: Upgrade Your People Practices: Here's one way to do that... offer a Flexible Schedule. A flexible schedule can look like offering work from home days, respecting guardrails around work hours, and offering flexible hours that accommodate personal appointments. It’s understanding that kids get sick, schools close even when offices are open, and women are owning most of the “juggle.” What you communicate with a flexible schedule is TRUST. Learn more about why this matters and hear from our hosts what it looks like in practice!

    Best Practice #2: Be A “Door Opener” For Female Leaders: This is about 2 things: Putting females in positions that stretch them as leaders; and simultaneously mentoring them through it. The mistake churches make is they shy away from putting women in positions of influence and then they make it even harder for women to gain access to coaching or mentoring. But, there are women in your churches who have killer marketplace experience who could have a tremendous impact on your ministry

    Best Practice #3: Create A Culture Where Women Can Lead: Well, if you want to understand the holdup to a culture of female leadership, you have to understand the pushback. And the pushback for women comes from two categories: the “stained glass ceiling” and the “sticky floor”.  Credit to Kadi Cole for coining both terms. The stained glass ceiling represents things that aren’t in a woman's control because they’re not in charge. For example, equal pay for equal work or equal titles for equal work.On the other hand, the sticky floor represents “the attitudes and learned behaviors that women do to themselves that keep them from growing in their leadership abilities.” The sticky floor is different for every female… and when we take the time to uncover them, you can unleash your female leaders!

    If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

    For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



    Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

    Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


    We'd love to hear from you!


    Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

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    Hack #1: Host a blog on your website and reverse engineer your content: A blog is a great tool for SEO and bringing new people to your website. The trick is to create a blog focused on what people want to read about, not what you want to talk about. Compelling blog content can drive new visitors to your website. Learn how to create content people are searching for!

    Hack #2: Start advertising on Google for FREE: When we talk about promotion, marketing, or advertising, the common hurdle most churches face is their budget. That’s why “free” is so valuable! Learn about Google Ad Grants specifically for nonprofits, which could result in $120,000 of free advertising for your church each year! 

    Hack #3: Rename your videos on YouTube: Most churches already have a YouTube page, but they’re not putting their best foot forward or following best practices. One of the most important things you can do is write your YouTube titles and descriptions in a way that's designed for search... after all, YouTube is actually the second largest search engine in the world. We'll tell you how!

    If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

    For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



    Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

    Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


    We'd love to hear from you!


    Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

    ]]>    If you want to stay relevant, the future of your church is hybrid. Hosts Tim Lucas and Lauren Bercarich explore 3 key ways to get your church’s digital properties and strategies in shape to set your ministry up for success.

    Hack #1: Host a blog on your website and reverse engineer your content: A blog is a great tool for SEO and bringing new people to your website. The trick is to create a blog focused on what people want to read about, not what you want to talk about. Compelling blog content can drive new visitors to your website. Learn how to create content people are searching for!

    Hack #2: Start advertising on Google for FREE: When we talk about promotion, marketing, or advertising, the common hurdle most churches face is their budget. That’s why “free” is so valuable! Learn about Google Ad Grants specifically for nonprofits, which could result in $120,000 of free advertising for your church each year! 

    Hack #3: Rename your videos on YouTube: Most churches already have a YouTube page, but they’re not putting their best foot forward or following best practices. One of the most important things you can do is write your YouTube titles and descriptions in a way that's designed for search... after all, YouTube is actually the second largest search engine in the world. We'll tell you how!

    If you’re a church leader looking for practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ, Church Changer is for you. Join co-hosts Tim Lucas (Lead Pastor, Liquid Church) and Lauren Bercarich (Digital Director, Liquid Church) as they interview special guests, spotlight awesome churches, and share proven strategies in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner, so you can put them into practice at your church. We’re sitting on a hinge point in history and the way we “do church” has forever changed. Together, let’s push past organizational pain points and rip the lid off your leadership! New episode drops the first Tuesday of every month.

    For Leader Guides and to learn more about the Church Changer Network, go to ChurchChanger.com.



    Tim Lucas: Tim loves cheerleading for and collaborating with other churches! As the founding and Lead Pastor at Liquid Church in NJ, Tim is happy to share his learnings (the wins and misses) so others can increase their impact.

    Lauren Bercarich: Lauren’s roots are in journalism and her heart (and current day job) are in ministry as the Digital Director at Liquid Church! She loves telling good stories and equipping other churches with practical tools that reap real rewards.


    We'd love to hear from you!


    Plus… if you enjoyed the show, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

    ]]>    a9fa466e-9d13-415e-bb40-e25cf8c891ecTue, 05 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -040037:34nofull11111If you want to stay relevant, the future of your church is hybrid. We’ll explore 3 key ways to get your church’s digital properties and strategies in shape to set your ministry up for success.Liquid Church    Introducing: Church ChangerIntroducing: Church ChangerTake two minutes to meet Tim and Lauren and hear the vision for Church Changer. It's our goal to collaborate with church leaders and make your life easier by offering practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ.

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    ]]>    930d89ab-0651-403a-9489-5e64300d6b1bTue, 08 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -040002:20notrailer111Take two minutes to meet Tim and Lauren and hear the vision for Church Changer. It's our goal to collaborate with church leaders and make your life easier by offering practical advice and real tools to help you get your job done and reach more people for Christ.Liquid Church