How to Keep Momentum After Launch Sunday!

If you've ever put your heart into launching a new church,you know the adrenaline rush of Launch Sunday. But what comes next?

This episode offers practical insights to keep the momentum alive long after that initial launch, ensuring your church continues to grow spiritually and numerically.

Key Topics

• The significance of momentum and common pitfalls after Launch Sunday

• Strategies for maintaining and building momentum over time

• The importance of follow-up, celebrating wins, and volunteer encouragement

• Cultivating an outward focus and consistent vision casting

• Discipleship as the core of enduring growth, not just attendance

• Stewarding momentum rather than manufacturing it

Timestamps

00:00 - The real challenge after Launch Sunday: sustainingmomentum
00:30 - Launch Sunday is just the starting line, not the finish line
01:28 - Why momentum leaks and how to prevent it
02:55 - Tracking meaningful engagement over attendance numbers
03:23 - The importance of celebrating wins and recognizing volunteers
04:54 - Keep volunteers encouraged through appreciation and connection
06:19 - Maintaining outward focus with community engagement
06:50 - Continually cast vision and keep the mission clear
09:20 - Shift focus from attendance to disciple-making
10:26 - The danger of growing crowds without spiritual growth
11:27 - Building a sustainable church culture over time
12:23 - The importance of faithfulness over one-time events
12:52 - Final encouragement: steward momentum through daily faithfulness

Resources & Links

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