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
Discerning whether to continue or discontinue a program is challenging. Here’s some guidance for such decisions. … More Three Diagnostic Questions for Established Programs
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
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
Martin Luther sparked the Reformation 500 years ago. Today, there are 900 million Protestants, including 90 million Lutherans. I think Luther can teach us something about leading change. … More Lessons from Luther on Leading Major Change
While the “Daughter Church Model” is historically the most popular model for churches starting churches, the “Multi-site Model” is the fastest growing the past decade. If your congregation wants to multiply its impact for the Kingdom of God, consider this model first. … More Keys for Starting a Multi-site Ministry
As sure as train traffic increases with the fall harvest, each year I’ll work with a handful of churches nearing the end of their life cycles. I see a symbolic relationship between the two. … More Churches Need Skilled Switch Operators
