Breaking 1000 Podcast
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Practical coaching and proven systems to help churches break the 1,000 barrier. Each week, Scott Wilson, Hunter Wilson, and Mark Brewer turn big vision into week-by-week steps—building Ephesians-4 teams, running 90-day cycles and cooldowns, measuring what matters, and multiplying ministry through leaders of leaders.
Expect honest stories, templates you can steal, and clear next actions to grow healthy, sustainable churches.
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The Pain All Growing Churches Face | Ep 21
Every growing church experiences it: people leave.Not always because something went wrong — but because growth brings change. And when a church moves into a new season, not everyone moves with it.In…
How to Grow Your Church Without Losing Culture | Ep 20
Growth exposes leadership maturity.Every pastor wants to stay relational. To know names. To show up in crisis. To be the shepherd who’s present.But as your church grows, you face a hard truth:You…
The Staff Shift That Unlocks Growth for Your Church | Ep 19
Most churches don’t plateau because of vision.They plateau because of how they staff.In this episode, Scott, Hunter, and Mark unpack the staff shift that determines whether your church stays stuck —…
The Hard Call Every Growing Church Faces | Ep 18
Every growing church eventually faces the same hard call:deciding which ministries further the vision—and which ones don’t.In this episode of the Breaking 1000 Podcast, Scott, Mark, and Hunter walk…
The Trap That Keeps Churches From Growing | Ep 17
There’s a trap many churches fall into — often with the best intentions — that quietly limits growth, burns out leaders, and keeps ministries from becoming what God designed them to be.In this…
Why Some Leaders Get Mentored — and Others Don’t | Ep 16
Two people can meet with the same mentor and walk away with completely different results.The difference usually isn’t the mentor — it’s how prepared the leader is to receive.In this episode of the…
Blind Spots Are Killing Your Leadership (Here’s the Fix) | Ep 15
In this episode of the Breaking 1000 Podcast, Scott Wilson and Hunter Wilson break down the difference between having goals and actually growing as a leader. The missing link? A growth team.Scott…
Pastor, Growth Is Impossible Without This | Ep 14
Most pastors want to grow — but growth doesn’t start with better strategies or more discipline. It starts with something deeper.In this episode, Mark, Scott, and Hunter unpack the foundational…
Pastor, This Is KILLING Your Innovation | Ep 13
Maker vs. ManagerVisionary pastors are called to innovate — but many church leaders spend their best hours stuck in meetings, putting out fires, and managing the day-to-day. If your calendar feels…
The Most Painful Leadership Decision: Firing A Friend | Ep 12
There are few leadership moments more painful than realizing a friend on your staff may need to transition out. And in a church, where team and family often overlap, that weight can feel…
Stop Dropping the Baton: How Great Staff Earn More Trust | Ep 11
The #1 way staff build trust with their leader is by receiving delegation well — not just taking the task, but owning the responsibility and follow-through.In this episode, Mark, Scott, and Hunter…
How to Handle Questioning Attitudes on Your Staff | Ep 10
When a team member keeps asking “why?”, it can feel like you’re dealing with a questioning attitude rather than simple curiosity. Those moments can be frustrating—but they’re also revealing. Most of…
How to Hire: A Pastor’s Guide to Building a Great Team | Ep 09
Hiring isn’t just about filling a role — it’s about building a team that carries the mission forward.In this episode, Scott, Hunter, and Mark unpack how pastors and leaders can hire with clarity,…
Clear Signs Your Church Is Ready to Grow | Ep 08
Another Service?? You can feel it — the room’s full, parking’s tight, and your team’s running hard. But how do you know it’s time to add another service?In this episode of Breaking 1000, Mark,…
Don’t Be the Lone Genius | Ep 07
It can be scary to delegate.Every pastor has felt that tension — “If I hand this off, what if they mess it up?” You’ve carried the vision, the weight, the pressure to get it right. But the truth is:…
People ALWAYS Leave (and That’s Okay) | Ep 06
Seasons change, and often with them, staff. Every leader will face moments when a team member’s grace for a season lifts — not as a sign of failure, but as part of God’s plan.In this episode, Scott,…
The Smartest Financial Move Your Church Can Make This Year and It’s | Ep 05
Most pastors only call their banker when there’s a problem — but what if your relationship with your banker could unlock growth, favor, and opportunity before you even need it?In this episode of…
The Anti–Death-by-Meeting Playbook | Ep 04
Most teams don’t hate meetings—they hate bad meetings. Scott and Hunter break down a simple, repeatable system to turn meetings into momentum: clear purpose, the right people (not just the…
Don’t Be the Hero: How to Cast (and Keep) Vision | Ep 03
Vision that works isn’t a one-time speech—it’s a system. In this episode, we cover how to define vision (Matthew 25 “double”), pick metrics, and run 90-day cycles with strategic cooldowns. We talk…
Everyone Has to Dunk: Raising Standards Without Lowering the Rim | Ep 02
Performance ≠ multiplication. Scott and Hunter walk through the meeting that changed everything: naming the 650 ceiling, refusing to lower the rim, and building stairs so everyone can “dunk.” We…
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