Pastors get one major change their first year in a new church. How well they understand that change largely determines their success year one. … More Pastors Get One Major Change Year One
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
