Church Development, Discipleship, Leadership
Have you ever considered how often we have come to view churches as like sports teams? Not in the cooperation sense but the competitive sense. We have “our” team that we root for. We identify with their brand, wear their colors, and root for them to win against the...
Church Development, Leadership, Visionizing
How well are you moving your vision for ministry forward? At least once a year it’s time to take stock and arrive at a clear picture of the state of your church by asking questions like: How are you doing? Where are you going? What kind of progress are you making? ...
Church Development, Church Planting, Leadership, Missional
You’ve got a good thing going. God has blessed you indeed. And you are blessed to be a blessing. It’s time to start thinking about reproducing the good things that God has done in you and through you. Multiplying groups, ministries, and churches is how we...
Church Development, Leadership
Does every ministry in your church support one another and your overall vision and mission? If not, it’s time for you to take a discerning look at the environments, relationships, and processes you have in place. It is possible to develop church structures that...
Church Development, Leadership
Is your leadership team all that it can be? Developing more and better leaders takes time and energy but your effort could potentially be rewarded tenfold. This series of blog entries covers the ten essential dynamics that allow a church to grow in ways that are...
Church Development, Coaching, Leadership
If you have experienced a dynamic coaching relationship, you can point to the impact it has had on your life. Coaches come alongside others to help them create clear pathways toward their goals. Cultivating a coaching culture within your ministry is an effective...