Fly on the Wall Podcast With Chris Sonksen
Be a “Fly on the Wall” as Chris Sonksen takes you behind the scenes on a coaching call with a ministry leader. In each episode, you’ll get to hear how a coaching call happens, practical tips on how to grow your ministry, and what it takes to be a healthy leader in today's culture. You'll get to be a "fly on the wall" and listen to a live coaching session between Chris and a church leader like yourself.
Fly on the Wall Podcast With Chris Sonksen
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You’re doing the work. Preaching your heart out. Leading your team. Pouring into your people.
But if your first-time guest numbers are low, you’re likely fighting against a quiet drift—and growth will stall before you even realize it.
In Episode 181 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, I talk with my friend Jason Norman about one of the most vital ingredients for church growth: invite culture.
We break down:
✅ The real numbers you should be hitting with first-time guests
✅ Why new blood is the key to more new blood
✅ The 9-month window most guests bring someone—then stop
✅ How one church uses a Harley-Davidson-inspired bell to celebrate first-time guests
✅ A simple strategy to track and celebrate who’s actually inviting
If you’re serious about growing your church (and not just maintaining what you’ve got), this episode is a must-listen.
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Fly on the Wall Podcast, presented by Church Boom, takes pastors into a live coaching session with Chris Sonksen, CEO & Founder of Church Boom. Each episode features a pastor, just like you, as they share the challenges they face and get practical advice on how to overcome them.