Leadership does not happen without vision. Vision is meant to inspire, engage, and capture the heart. In the church, vision statements are common, but not enough of them move the congregation to action.
Change, Questioning Change, Questions, Sam Rainer, change management
Leadership is, in part, the process of helping people see the need for change, embrace the vision for change, and then implement the change.
Regardless of the amount of work required, whether it’s one ministry area or the entire congregation, there are three must-haves of every church revitalization.
Improving meetings, Meetings, Sam Rainer, effective meetings
If done well, standing meetings can be of great benefit to church staff without wasting everyone’s time.
What’s happening in churches where giving remains strong while attendance drops?
Here’s a six-part checklist to help your church begin the decision process for selecting mission partners.
Don’t confuse complacency with a slow pace. Some congregations are willing to move forward; it just takes them a little longer.
Worship attendance, conversions, and baptisms are often the most scrutinized metrics in churches, but giving trends are close behind.
The time in your staff meetings spent on these four agenda items is worth it every week.
Phone calls can be an important connection point with church guests.
Three effective ways to start moving toward clarity right now.
