In this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart and Bill Van Kirk announce a new monthly, laser-focused content plan for ministry leaders. They outline a year-long scope and sequence—starting with volunteer retention—that aligns the podcast, newsletter, webinars, free resources, and courses into one cohesive system.
If you’ve ever felt scattered by competing priorities or stuck on the recruitment hamster wheel, this episode will equip and inspire you with a focused plan to build a ministry that keeps working—even when you’re not in the room.
Key Topics Covered
Retain First – Why closing the back door beats frantic recruitment
Content Saturation – One theme per month across podcast, guides, webinar, and course
Year at a Glance – From Retain and Train to Lead Meetings, Digital, and Multiply
Key Quote
“Success in ministry is not what you do. Success in ministry is what happens if you never came back.”
Scripture References
Ephesians 4:12 – “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ”
2 Timothy 2:2 – “what you have heard from me… entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others also”
Takeaway
Stop spreading your effort thin. Commit to one strategic focus each month and align every channel to reinforce it. Start with retention, then build systems for training, meetings, digital communication, and multiplication. Progress compounds when your inputs are coordinated.
Call to Action
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