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Pastor Dino Rizzo has helped launch over 1,100 churches through ARC (Association of Related Churches). In this episode, he sits down with Brady Sticker to break down what's actually working in church planting today... and what's not.

If you're planting a church or thinking about it, this one is for you.

They cover:

• Why church planting is still one of the best forms of evangelism
• What's changed about church planting after COVID
• Why launch Sunday is just the beginning
• How much money you actually need to raise (and why it's more than you think)
• The most common mistakes new church planters make
• How to find your church's unique voice in a crowded city
• Why focus is the secret weapon most church planters ignore

Whether you're in pre-launch, just getting started, or trying to break through a growth plateau, this conversation will give you real talk from someone who's seen it all.

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0:00 - Introduction

1:06 - The Story Behind ARC & 1,100+ Church Plants

3:49 - Do We Really Need More Churches?

9:12 - Post-COVID Church Planting

12:32 - Big Launch Sunday vs Small Launches

14:45 - Long-Term Church Health

17:06 - Navigating Tense Cultural Moments

24:58 - The Most Common Mistakes Church Planters Make

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In this episode, Brady shares the Connect Church case study, where Pastor Ken Bennett and his team grew from just 120 weekly attendees to more than 900 members in only two years. Discover the exact systems they used with ChurchCandy to see this kind of explosive growth.

Brady breaks down the 3-part strategy:
0.Promote – running over 275 ad campaigns to invite new guests.
0.Pursue – building a personal concierge follow-up system to connect with families before Sunday.
0.Plug In – helping new visitors get connected, nurtured, and fully integrated into the church family.

You’ll hear Pastor Ken’s first-hand experience, see examples of their ads, and get practical strategies that you can apply at your church to see more guests, higher retention, and long-term growth.

CHAPTERS 📖

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:45 Connect Church Growth Story

02:10 The Role of Social Media & God’s Favor

03:00 Step 1: Promote with Ads

07:00 Step 2: Pursue with Personal Follow-Up

13:00 Step 3: Plug In New Guests

18:00 Recap & How You Can Implement This

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I’m donating $500 to the first 100 churches that sign up for ChurchCandy in September. This $500 will help cover the cost of your first month of running ads! Sign up below and claim your first month of ads for FREE:
👉
https://go.churchcandy.com/500-donation

📥 Download Free Resources:
Fall Festival Marketing Playbook:
https://churchcandy.com/fall-festival

In this episode, Brady presents the Ultimate Church Festival marketing plan to help churches attract large crowds for Fall Festivals or Trunk-or-Treat events and encourage attendees to return for Sunday services. The video emphasizes the importance of Facebook and Instagram ads, offering tips on creating engaging video ads with compelling hooks and incentives for RSVPs. Brady also discusses utilizing SMS and email campaigns for follow-ups and reminders, along with tactics for ensuring attendees come back for future services through felt-need sermons or family fun days. The episode includes a full SOP document available for download from the ChurchCandy website.

CHAPTERS 📖
00:00 Introduction and Mission
00:42 The Ultimate Church Festival Marketing Plan
01:52 Creating Effective Video Ads
02:47 Engaging Your Audience with Incentives
03:04 Optimizing Ad Performance
05:47 SMS and Email Campaign Strategies
07:56 Leveraging Organic and Local Media
08:42 Onsite Registration and Data Collection
09:37 Encouraging Return Visits
11:22 Follow-Up Strategies
12:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

📍 Learn More About ChurchCandy:
🌐 Website:
https://churchcandy.com

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https://www.instagram.com/churchcandymarketing

📖 Get Brady’s book for church planters, Launch Big:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH1XB7F7/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_XWCVF6K6TNSFRF8HB82D?linkCode=ml1&tag=bradysticker-20

💬 Drop a comment below with your thoughts, and share this with another church leader who needs these strategies!

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