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You have a unique calling on your life and your church. So, why does it feel like…
- You’re a few bad days away from burnout.
- Your ministry is scattered and people aren’t aligned.
- No one else is as passionate as you are.
- You aren’t making the impact you feel—and know—you’re called to make.
You have a unique calling on your life and your church. So, why does it feel like…
- You’re a few bad days away from burnout.
- Your ministry is scattered and people aren’t aligned.
- No one else is as passionate as you are.
- You aren’t making the impact you feel—and know—you’re called to make.

We’ve all been there…
It’s Monday morning, which means that it’s time to debrief from yesterday’s services. On the surface, everything went fine. It was a typical Sunday morning.
But typical is the issue.
It just doesn’t feel like your mission is moving forward anymore, at least not as quickly as you had hoped.
As you look to the week ahead, the weight of responsibility feels overwhelming. You know all too well the stress that comes with the role, but one else really gets it—not your staff, not your volunteers, not your board, not even your spouse.
Yet, you have to show up with the passion to ignite their spirits and create meaningful change. Even when attendance isn’t where you want it, engagement seems to be waning, and the challenges of ministry leadership are starting to take their toll.
Every day. Every week. Every year, the impact you know your ministry is capable of is being overshadowed.

“There’s too much on my plate to lead effectively.”

“Our ministry feels scattered and people aren’t committed.”

“Is my preaching getting stale? People don’t seem to respond anymore.”

“Why doesn’t anyone care as much as I do?”

“Other churches are growing… why aren’t we?”
Years ago, when you started ministry with a fiery passion, did you think it would turn into this?
Now picture a different kind of Monday morning. You’re still riding the high from yesterday’s services and you can’t help but smile as you reflect on the impact your ministry is making.
The energy and enthusiasm of your congregation were palpable, and it’s clear that your team’s hard work is reaching your community.
You know because your services were overflowing on Sunday.
As you look to the week ahead, you feel a sense of purpose and excitement.
This week, you and your team get to figure out what to do with all these people.
Is it time to add a new service?
Or overflow?
Or can we finally open that next campus?

What’s the biggest difference between growth and stagnant attendance?
Is it you? No. ❌
Is it your staff and volunteers? Not entirely. ❌
Is it the reality of today’s culture? Not exactly. ❌
Nope. Often the difference is simply a better strategy.
The truth is:
Your leadership and your church have a unique call. In some circles, talking strategy is seen as ‘unspiritual’ but you know that the best prayer also results in action.
Sometimes in the church, it’s easy to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength but forget about loving and serving God with your mind.
Effective leaders know that new thinking and new approaches lead to reaching new people.
Growing churches have a call they stay faithful to and they also invest the time and energy to develop the skills, strategies, and systems that position their church for growth. Churches that reach thousands of people have invested the time over many years to test, tweak, learn, and fail to get where they are.
What if you could access those insights, strategies, and lessons, too?
INTRODUCING

Lead with the answers and clarity that fuel your
church for growth. Starting TODAY.

What if you could…
- Write sermons that people remember and quote back to you years after you’ve preached them
- Unleash the potential of a staff and volunteer core that’s passionate about the mission you’ve set out on
- Captivate the unchurched people in your community and create an endless stream of new guests attending your church
- Grow your church without burning out in the process
- Secure an abundance of leaders that fuel your ministry for years to come
- Inspire members to give generously… without feeling awkward about it
- Become the catalyst your team and congregation need to leave a lasting impact on your community
…even if you don’t have the multi-million dollar budget or endless resources of a megachurch.

“This has been a breath of fresh air. I was overworked and overwhelmed, and our staff was stuck maintaining with the mission hung on the wall. Since joining and using the program, we’ve heard so many encouraging insights that have helped us move forward on mission with hope and invite people to join us.
I would encourage anyone in leadership, church or otherwise, to jump in and engage. That’s the key! There are a ton of resources today, but the more you engage the more you grow!”
Josiah Petermann
Step-by-step training that leads you through every aspect of a growing church.
No matter your current attendance. No matter your denomination.
It’s comprehensive, detailed, and effective—everything those other resources aren’t. You won’t be left thinking, “This all sounds great… but what do I do with it?”
And better yet, it speeds up the process. These are all tried and tested in the real world with proven and repeatable results.
Explore the training programs you’ll get instant access to.
Everything is included in your membership.
We get it. No matter how comprehensive the training is,
you’ll still have questions. That’s why you’ll also get…

“There ARE other people out there asking the same questions and going through the same things I am. This makes me feel normal.
The thing I like the most is the clarity it brings to the complex problems we are all facing as pastors.
I love that I don’t have to come up with my own content to invest into my team. I can just use what’s provided here and in the monthly team training content.
No where else will you find such quality content for pastors and church leaders for such an affordable price. It’s a must have for any pastor or church leader.”
Jeremy Cole

Hi, I’m Carey Nieuwhof
You may know me as the author of At Your Best, Didn’t See it Coming, and Lasting Impact, or as the host of my Leadership Podcast.
I started out in ministry leading 3 rural churches that had a COMBINED attendance of 40.
When I arrived to serve these churches, I quickly learned that everything needed to change.
The way the churches had done ministry meant they hadn’t reached new people in decades. It had literally been 10 years since one of the churches last had a visitor.
I knew the task ahead of us was big, and I wanted to see growth.
But how? I’m not exaggerating when I say…
I had NO budget and NO team.
So, I started searching for help.
I went to our board and asked if I could attend a conference in the US (I’m from Canada). It was a BIG investment for our church at the time.
If I could just tap into the insights the conference leaders had to share, I knew that it could lead to real change in the impact we were having.
Well, we pulled together the money to go to the conference.
I attended every single session, met countless leaders, took pages and pages of notes, and came back with countless ideas to spark our next season of growth.
And it was. It was the catalyst I needed as a leader to break through the barriers we were facing.
Since then..
Those 3 rural churches have become a multi-site ministry that thousands (of previously unchurched people) attend regularly.
I’ve also had the privilege of interviewing and spending time with world-class church and business leaders—like Craig Groeschel, John Mark Comer, Nona Jones, Francis Chan, James Clear, Simon Sinek, Annie F. Downs, Seth Godin, and Rick Warren.
But I’ll never forget feeling so isolated and uncertain before I attended that first conference. Especially compared to after…
- That ‘aha’ moment when I realized that I wasn’t being nearly bold enough in the changes I wanted to bring about.
- The confidence I gained when I talked to another church leader who had made some of the exact changes I wanted to make.
- The feeling I had when I was leaving. I knew that by God’s grace, we could do this too.
Well, time has passed, and now we live in a world where information is constantly and instantly available to us. But not all of this is great information, and most leaders feel lonelier than ever.
That needs to change.
Breakthrough insights and strategies still aren’t as apparent as they need to be—and I believe you deserve to lead with the same answers and clarity that world-class leaders do.
And that’s why The Art of Leadership Academy exists. To give you access to those exact strategies, insights, lessons, and fast-tracks.
If you decide to join, send me a DM once you’re in. I’d love to meet you!

“We have been able to implement some of the strategies and we’re seeing sustained growth in numbers and energy as a result. What a blessing!!
It has helped me (solo pastor) stay energized and excited, which my people have caught. It’s given me new ideas and fuelled my enthusiasm for growth. I’d recommend it to other church leaders to combat the burnout that comes with ministry today and shift to excitement and enthusiasm for the work God has given us.”
Mia Crosswaithe

“I am absolutely thrilled and overflowing with gratitude for this incredible community that has been an invaluable guide in equipping me to lead my church through a replant!
The unwavering support and expert advice have been a game-changer for me as a new pastor.
I’m confidently charting a course toward a bright and successful future for my church!
Mike Willis
Next Live Coaching Call: October 18, 2023
Your Biggest Christmas Ever
Having your Biggest Christmas Ever takes effective outreach and intentional planning.
During this Live Coaching Call, you’ll get a step-by-step plan to do exactly that. From invites to follow-up, learn how to:
- Avoid the #1 mistake most churches make at Christmas
- Make your Christmas services invite-friendly and engaging for the unchurched
- Turn new guests on Christmas into new-year attenders
- Love and impact your community during the Christmas season.
Plus, there will be a live Q&A where you can ask anything—and everything—about Christmas services and outreach.


No-Questions-Asked 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
It matters to me that this makes an actual difference for you and your team…which is why I’m offering this guarantee.
If you’re not satisfied with the quality of the content, or for any other reason whatsoever, you will get a full, immediate refund. Just shoot us an email at support@careynieuwhof.com.
Ready to lead with the answers and clarity that fuel your church for growth?
INDIVIDUAL PLAN
$447 / year (USD)
9 On-Demand Courses
Live Coaching Calls (Monthly)
Online Community of Senior-Level Church Leaders
Staff and Volunteer Development (Monthly)
Membership renews yearly in USD. You can cancel your membership at any time, but we think you’ll love sticking around.
TEAM PLAN
$347 / team member / year (USD)
9 On-Demand Courses
Live Coaching Calls (Monthly)
Online Community of Senior-Level Church Leaders
Staff and Volunteer Development (Monthly)
Membership renews yearly in USD. You can cancel your membership at any time, but we think you’ll love sticking around.
Questions that leaders like you asked before they joined.
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What does my commitment look like? And how many hours will this take?
Many of the training programs take 3-6 hours to complete. You can choose to take the training at your own pace, with (or without) additional time to dive deeper into the material with your team.
In addition, monthly Live Coaching Calls are 60 minutes in length and packed with value. It’s the condensed teachings you need to hear, without any fluff. If you can’t make it live, a recording is uploaded following the live call.
Bottom line:
This training works if you do the work. 2-3 hours per month is plenty of time to make meaningful change, but we think you’ll love it enough to invest more time than that.
What if I don’t have a big budget for hiring staff?
You don’t need a big budget to have a high-impact ministry. You’ll get access to extensive resources that work both individually and as a team. Plus, access to resources that help you develop better leaders—both staff and volunteers.
How do I pay?
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Is there an option to pay monthly?
Yes, if you’d prefer to pay for membership to The Art of Leadership Academy monthly, it is $54/month. You can sign up for a monthly plan by clicking the button below.
Do I have to join The Art of Leadership Academy to access the course?
No. You can purchase individual courses as well.
Some benefits, such as access to our Community, Coaching Calls, and Monthly Team Training, are exclusive to members.
What is the refund policy?
It means a lot to me that this material makes a difference in your ministry and in your leadership. With all my resources, I offer a no-questions-asked 30-day guarantee.
Just email us at support@careynieuwhof.com and we’ll be happy to help.
“WOAH… this seems like A LOT. Am I too busy to use it all?”
We get it. You are BUSY.
We could just hand you a 15-minute crash course or a “Top Tips” blog post, instead. But if those types of resources make a meaningful difference in your ministry, you wouldn’t be here, would you?
There are thousands of generic resources you’ll find that simply don’t move the needle.
And while you do get access to A LOT (this is made to be wildly comprehensive), it’s broken down into specific skills and strategies that will move the needle where—and when—it matters most.
Want to…
- Communicate a powerful mission to your congregation?
- Recruit better volunteers?
- Ditch your notes while preaching?
- Delegate responsibilities to a staff member?
- Free up 10 productive hours each week?
- Get direct and meaningful sermon feedback?
- Create a more effective assimilation process?
There’s training for all of that (and more) that can be done and in action in less than 30 minutes.
And if you aren’t sure where to start, just ask our support team and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Start making real progress with the very first program you choose
Our most successful students follow the simple steps outlined in the training programs.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How do you transform the trajectory of your church? Piece-by-piece.
By following the application steps, exercises, guides, and done-for-you resources, you’ll have noticeable growth before you know it.
The next time your church starts getting stuck, you’ll know where the answer is waiting.
This training and community is always here for you. Waiting in your back pocket.
When a curveball is coming your way, you’ll be ready to smash it out of the park.
There’s a certain comfort in knowing that…
- When you’re in the middle of something you’ve never faced before, you can get wise advice in a matter of minutes…
- When it’s been ages since you’ve revamped something at your church, and you can’t remember where to start, the answer is there with the click of a button…
- And when a decision is sucking you under and you need to get inspired fast…
You can go back, re-watch a video, do an exercise, or send a DM, and you’ll get clarity on what’s holding you back.

What’s the value of…
- Another family attending your church? Another TEN families attending your church?
- Taking a complete day off every single week to spend with friends and family? No distractions and no work.
- A welcome experience that gets new guests coming back, week after week?
- A renewed vision that gets the next generations attending and engaging with your mission?
- Another baptism because your sermon inspired real change in someone’s life?
Leadership and strategy development without blowing your budget

Get instant access to it all as a member of
The Art of Leadership Academy.
INDIVIDUAL PLAN
$447 / year (USD)
9 On-Demand Courses
Live Coaching Calls (Monthly)
Online Community of Senior-Level Church Leaders
Staff and Volunteer Development (Monthly)
Membership renews yearly in USD. You can cancel your membership at any time, but we think you’ll love sticking around.
TEAM PLAN
$347 / team member / year (USD)
9 On-Demand Courses
Live Coaching Calls (Monthly)
Online Community of Senior-Level Church Leaders
Staff and Volunteer Development (Monthly)
Membership renews yearly in USD. You can cancel your membership at any time, but we think you’ll love sticking around.