Visitors can form first impressions of congregations before they darken church doors. The question is, how can your church make the best possible impression? … More Unexpected Ways Churches Make First Impressions
I hear too often that church members are afraid of change. What members fear are the losses that come with change, not change itself. … More Churches Fear Loss More Than Change
Discerning which outreach opportunities churches should embrace or let go is challenging. Here are three questions to discern which to implement. … More Three Diagnostic Questions for Outreach
While strategic planning in churches is making a comeback, there is still resistance to strategic planning in churches. Here’s some help in handling objections. … More Handling Objections to Strategic Planning
It seems everyone has had a negative experience with “vision.” So, why is vision-casting still popular? … More The Staying Power of Vision
Core values are one explanation as to why Christians will drive past a couple of churches of their own denomination to attend a church. … More The Essence of Core Values
From time to time I find leaders who struggle to explain strategic planning to their congregations. Here’s some help. … More Making Sense of Strategic Planning
Most people aren’t “geeked” about strategic planning. Yet, an increasing number of church leaders are inquiring about core values and vision-casting. … More Strategic Planning Makes a Comeback
A true inspiration stands behind the silliness and sacrilege of many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Here’s three ways St. Patrick still impacts God’s people today. … More St. Patrick: Beyond Shamrocks and Green Beer
One of the most neglected steps in leading change is communicating why the change is being made. Here’s how to address this issue. … More The Neglected Step in Leading Change
