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Church planter Noah Herrin continues the 2025 church trends series as he and Carey discuss high-growth church planting. Noah shares how he created a ministry model that leads with community over content and how a 14-month-old church that attracts 700 people on the weekend has built a congregation with an average age of 25 years old. 🔗 Show Notes ☕️ 2025 Church Trends Leader Guide 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork DOWNLOAD FOR FREE: 2025 Church Trends Leader Guide The Art of Leadership Academy On Tuesday, January 21st I'm hosting a coaching call to discuss the church trends of 2025. Join me and the members of the Art of Leadership Academy. ECFA Today, more than 2,700 organizations proudly display the ECFA seal, signaling to millions of donors that their contributions are stewarded with utmost care. Learn more at ECFA.org/triumph Gloo+ Gloo+ is quickly becoming the fastest-growing platform for pastors and ministry leaders. Unlock the tools to build a thriving, stress-free ministry while focusing on what matters most: faith. Use code CAREYSAVE20 for an EXTRA 20% off - go to gloo.us/glooplus. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Seth Godin returns to the podcast to unpack his creative process and shares insights from his latest work, This is Strategy. Seth also discusses how not to listen to trolls and shares lessons from learning magic tricks and his hobby as a Stereophile. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY For a few days THIS week, you can get a 90-day trial membership to The Art of Leadership Academy for just $97. The 90-day trial includes unlimited access to all my courses, a private online community of church leaders, live coaching calls with me, and more — including my flagship program, the Art of Preaching. Check it out at theartofleadershipacademy.com and be sure to join ASAP, because the 90-day trial for $97 won't last long. CONVOY OF HOPE Regardless of the size of a disaster, Convoy is committed to helping people and mobilizing and resourcing the Church to meet the needs of their community. Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

In Part 4 of the Church Trends Series, ProChurch Tools founder Brady Shearer outlines the social media trends for 2024. Brady talks about how TikTok is massively disrupting social, why most platforms on social media now cater to different age groups and generations, the best social media strategy for your church, and the new metrics for digital church. Show Notes Free 2024 Church Trends Team Guide On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: WESTFALL GOLD What if generosity was part of the DNA of your church? I partnered with Westfall Gold and leaders like Craig Groeschel and Chris Hodges to create Advance, a master class video series to help pastors and church leaders grow the courage and skill to unleash generosity. CHURCH.TECH Are you still hesitant about using AI? Church.Tech and I partnered to give you a free guide debunking 8 myths about AI & the Church & why you need to leave these old ways of thinking behind. Use Code Carey2024 for 10% when you sign up for Church.Tech Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

In Part 3 of the Church Trends Series, Political Scientist and Author Ryan Burge talks about the rise of the nones—people professing no religion. Ryan discusses the threat to democracy that the decline of religion is causing in America and why the Nones are very reachable for most churches. Show Notes Free 2024 Church Trends Team Guide On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork This episode is sponsored by: WESTFALL GOLD What if generosity was part of the DNA of your church? I partnered with Westfall Gold and leaders like Craig Groeschel and Chris Hodges to create Advance, a master class video series to help pastors and church leaders grow the courage and skill to unleash generosity. AICoPilot.church Ready to dive into AI, but not sure how to get started? My team partnered with church.tech to bring you FREE AI-powered tools for content creation, decision-making, and marketing. Visit AICoPilot.church. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

In Part 6 of our mini-series on Integrity in the Church, Carey replays all of his interviews with Tim Keller in one episode and offers some thoughts on the life and legacy of the late Tim Keller. Topics covered with Tim include how he would preach differently if he was starting over, the biggest regret he had when he learned he had cancer, his insights on why the evangelical church is declining, and how culture is changing the future of the church. This long episode brings you the best of Tim Keller all in one place. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Academy On The Rise Newsletter The Preaching Cheat Sheet

In 2021, Saddleback founding pastor, Rick Warren, announced he was retiring as senior pastor to embrace a new role. In this wide-ranging interview, Rick talks about how to leave a legacy of integrity, why so many megachurch pastors fail, what he told Bill Hybels, and lessons learned over 42 years at Saddleback. Catch the full interview plus bonus footage on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CareyNieuwhof

In 2021, Saddleback founding pastor, Rick Warren, announced he was retiring as senior pastor to embrace a new role. In this wide-ranging interview, Rick talks about how to leave a legacy of integrity, why so many megachurch pastors fail, what he told Bill Hybels, and lessons learned over 42 years at Saddleback. Catch the full interview plus bonus footage on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CareyNieuwhof

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business.