Raw is the best way to articulate the new relevance of church. Keep in mind that the term itself has varied definitions, most of which are helpful in describing mindset of church leaders that are better at reaching people in their 20s and 30s.
Derwin Gray delivers a mini-course on vision casting.
Story-telling and understanding the nuances of story will help any leader in the daily ebb and flow of communication. Use these story types to do an inventory on your own “range” of utilizing of stories as a leader.
Culture, Culture of Discipleship, Culture of Leadership, Culture of Mission, Will Mancini
What kind of culture is most important in your church? How many “cultures” am you supposed to be working on anyway?
Annual Report, Brand, Elevation Church, LifeChurch, NewSpring Church
You’ve heard of annual reports, but have you thought of creating one for your church? The point of course is not to imitate a common corporate practice, but to leverage every opportunity to cast vision. As we scan a few reasons why you should do this, let’s start with a definition.
What do you do when the primary unstated value of your ministry is “No growth, no glory!” How do you resolve the tension of enthusiasm vs. oppression?
Innovation, Larry Osborne, Mission Statement, North Coast Community Church, Vision, Will Mancini
Three mission essentials at North Coast Community Church.
Auxano Founder Will Mancini discusses 5 ways that plug-n-playing another church’s ministry model will cost you ministry progress.
Bill Hybels, Church Unique Snapshot, Vision Frame, Will Mancini, Willow Creek
Church Unique Snapshot reveal’s Willow Creeks return to the 5 Gs.
The leader shapes the culture with the Vision Frame, informed by the Kingdom Concept. Transforming the future is made possible because the cultural perspective is held in conscious view.
Three effective ways to start moving toward clarity right now.
