Author: Bill Tenny-Brittian

Bill is the Managing Partner at The Effective Church Group. He began ministry as a church planter in the early 1980s and over the past 40 years he's grown churches from one side of the nation to the other. In 2002 he joined Bill Easum's consultation group and began partnering with churches and church leaders to help them reach their fullest potential. He is the author of twelve books and the editor of Net Results magazine. Reach Bill here.

Your Leadership Team Defines Your Church’s Future

Your leadership team defines your church's future

304 Words … Est Reading Time: 1.25 minutes What’s New? Most churches are struggling to find transformational leaders, but the good news? You can create them. So What? leadership isn’t wishful thinking—it’s a necessity. Without the right leaders, your church’s mission stalls. This matters because healthy leaders make healthy disciples who drive vibrant, Christ-centered communities. […]

7 Traits to Become a Visionary Leader

Leadership isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you develop. Sure, some people seem to have been born with natural leadership qualities, but the truth is, we’re all leaders in one way or another. The real issue isn’t whether you’re a leader; it’s whether you’re a visionary leader. There’s a world of difference between leadership […]

Church Planning for 2025: Connecting with the Unchurched in the New Year

As we step into 2025, churches across the nation are grappling with a shifting landscape. The challenges of reaching the unchurched haven’t gone away—they’ve simply evolved. That’s why it’s more important than ever for churches to plan intentionally and strategically. The truth is, without church planning, most churches will either coast along or struggle to […]

The Invisible Church: A Wake-Up Call About Your Church Reputation

Building Your Church Reputation

Let me share something that might sting a little: Your church reputation isn’t what you think it is. In fact, most people in your community don’t even know you exist. I know what you’re thinking – “But we’ve been here forever! We have that great sign out front! We do so much good work!” Trust […]

4 Lessons a Congregation Can Learn from Product Fundraising

Imagine your church just hosted a product fundraiser to fund a youth mission trip. Your congregants worked together to promote your campaign and sell cookie dough to other community members, resulting in $6,000 raised for your church. The campaign was a success not only because you met your fundraising goal but also because you leveraged […]