The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

Leadership expert Les McKeown talks about the rise of mini-celebrity pastors, the limits that places on church growth and team development, and how to overcome the growth barriers you're facing as church leaders.
🔗   Show Notes
📩 On The Rise Newsletter
🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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STATE OF THE CHURCH
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CHURCH LAW & TAX
For nearly 40 years, the online Church & Clergy Tax Guide has been the go-to resource U.S. pastors trust to handle taxes with confidence.
It's updated with the latest changes—including how to navigate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and now you can even ask Richie, their new AI assistant, to explain how it applies to your church WITHOUT the legal or tax jargon.
Go to ChurchLawAndTax.com/carey to become a member and access the guide today.
 
 
 
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John Mark Comer talks about his 21-day venture into the desert and a silence unlike any he's known in his life.
Plus, he clarifies where he stands in terms of the left or the right (and the Christian past), discusses major challenges for modern discipleship and the church, and adds his own church trend.
🔗   Show Notes
📩 On The Rise Newsletter
🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
🎥 Watch on YouTube
Follow @careynieuwhof
Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. 
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2026 CHURCH TRENDS
Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, interactive Q&A, and podcast series.
Head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
CHURCH SALARY
If you want an easy, data-backed way to know what fair pay looks like for YOUR team (or even yourself!), head to ChurchSalary.com/carey and start for free today. 
STUDIO C
One of the biggest questions pastors are asking right now is:
How do we support real spiritual formation—without rushing people, and without losing the personal touch as our church grows?
StudioC has created a short Member Engagement Assessment to help leaders gain clarity on how well their church is supporting spiritual formation today.
You can take it for free at TheStudioC.org/Carey.
 
 
 
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YouTuber Ruslan KD sits down to explain that ambiguity from preachers on cultural issues is costing them more than they think.
He shares how the next generation is looking to the church for what to think and how to think.
In this episode, we do a deep dive into how the next generation is leveraging YouTube and social media to preach the Gospel.
🔗   Show Notes
📩 On The Rise Newsletter
🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
🎥 Watch on YouTube
Follow @careynieuwhof
Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. 
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2026 CHURCH TRENDS
Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, interactive Q&A, and podcast series.
Head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
IGNITER MEDIA
Igniter is offering you an exclusive discount on any of their memberships and a FREE exclusive sermon series package valued at $330, which includes a complimentary sermon bumper, title graphics, worship backgrounds, social graphics, Canva templates, and a ProPresenter theme.
Check it out at IgniterMedia.com/carey.
GLOO CONTENT STUDIO
Gloo Content Studio is built around a simple idea: one message can power a whole week of ministry. If you want to reclaim your Mondays and extend the impact of your preaching, check out Gloo Content Studio.
Head to gloo.com/carey to try it.
 
 
 
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Even as teenagers, Gen Zers Luke LeFevre and Daniel McLeod were preaching at their high school and at raves. They share why Gen Z is so bold, what's creating the surge in church attendance, and why so many Gen Z are not using their gifts in local churches, and how to change that.
🔗   Show Notes
📩 On The Rise Newsletter
🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
🎥 Watch on YouTube
Follow @careynieuwhof
Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. 
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
 
2026 CHURCH TRENDS
Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, interactive Q&A, and podcast series.
Head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
CHURCH LAW & TAX
The online Church & Clergy Tax Guide is the go-to resource U.S. pastors trust to handle taxes with confidence.
It's updated with the latest changes—including how to navigate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and now you can even ask Richie, their new AI assistant, to explain how it applies to your church WITHOUT the legal or tax jargon.
Go to ChurchLawAndTax.com/carey to become a member and access the guide today.
BELAY
Giving patterns continue to evolve, so we want to equip you with a deeper understanding of what's changing. Grab this free resource from our friends at BELAY called "The Giving Shift: A Guide to New Donor Trends and Behavior."
Download it instantly, text CAREY to 55123
 
 
 
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Is America in revival? Well, not quite, according to Barna CEO David Kinnaman, who joins Carey to discuss 2026 church trends.
New data shows overall American Christianity is still in decline AND that Gen Z men are dialing into Jesus, young adults are the most churched group in America, and that we're setting ourselves up for a succession crisis. 
🔗   Show Notes
📩 On The Rise Newsletter
🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
🎥 Watch on YouTube
Follow @careynieuwhof
Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. 
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
 
2026 CHURCH TRENDS
Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, interactive Q&A, and podcast series.
Head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
VISITORREACH
Reach new visitors with VisitorReach. Churches that partner with VisitorReach connect with 20 to 120 new people each month and see new visitors walking through their doors weekly! Learn more today at VisitorReach.com/Carey
 
ASPEN GROUP
Aspen Group believes your church building is an essential tool for spiritual formation, and they're passionate about crafting spaces that engage community, drive discipleship, and build faith.
If this sounds like the team you'd want to partner with for your church space, visit aspengroup.com/carey
SUBSPLASH
Subsplash integrates your website, mobile app, giving, media, live streaming, church management, and messaging together —all on one platform designed for churches.
Simplify your church's tech stack, save time, and start multiplying your kingdom impact.
Head to subsplash.com/carey today and save $500 when you sign up.
 
 
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