How to Maximize a Brainstorming Session | Interview with Executive Pastor Ben Stapley

How do you lead a creative brainstorming session that produces results? Join Phil Cooke in this Part 2 interview with Executive Pastor Ben Stapley as we discuss how to implement and maximize a brainstorming session in a church or ministry setting. Plus, find out the difference between a church communications director and media director and who your first three hires should be as your church grows. Includes creative leadership tips on team building!

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*More About This Episode* How to Maximize a Brainstorming Session | Interview with Executive Pastor Ben Stapley 

For over twenty years Ben Stapley has created and captured moving and memorable moments for individuals, non-profits & corporations across the globe. He also consults for churches, teaches at universities and speaks at conferences about leadership, communication and creativity including Modern Church Leader, First Impressions Conference, Capture Summit, Church Facilities Expo and SALT. 

Ben received a BA in Video Communications from MBI in Chicago. After graduating he worked in Toronto as a television producer for Context, a national news program. He designed compelling services at South Ridge Community Church as the Director of Programming & Media. During this time he received a MDiv from Missio Seminary in Philadelphia. After that he worked at Liquid Church as the Creative Arts Pastor. He then served at Christ Fellowship Miami on the executive team as the Experience Director and at The Life Christian Church in West Orange NJ as the Executive Pastor. 

 

Ben is currently the Executive Pastor at Zarephath Christian Church leading staff and volunteers to execute the vision and mission of the church. ZCC is located in central New Jersey and is known for its compassion and community outreach.

 

Ben and his wife Rose enjoy life with their two lovely daughters, Violet & Scarlet in New Jersey. Find out more: https://www.benstapley.com/

 

00:00 Phil Cooke introduces Ben Stapley and brainstorming tips to come!

01:58 The difference between a church communications director and a media director 04:20 Order of hierarchy in a church media team

12:08 Why you need church photos and the importance of your photography team

16:32 Best practices for brainstorming meetings

19:18 Techniques for productive brainstorming sessions

25:40 Brainstorming and how to deal with skeptics

27:55 Creative processes and how to handle differences

36:24 Why your church needs an R&D department

40:21 Creative tips to get past creative walls 43:21 Outro with Phil Cooke and how to get his book, "Ideas on a Deadline"

 

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