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The Small Church

December 14, 2014 12 Comments

I begin with a disclaimer – I don’t believe the size of a church has any merit in the Kingdom. Neither do I believe a small church (under 200 in worship) or a large

Dispelling the Three Big Small Group Myths

December 14, 2014 0 Comments

Over the years I’ve noticed three huge myths about small groups. These three myths are so pervasive and powerful that they have caused churches to avoid initiating small group systems. And when a

Leading a Church Staff Effectively

December 14, 2014 0 Comments

I was on a coaching call the other day talking with a pastor of a church of around 500 people in worship. This was the largest church he had ever led and he

Just a few hours ago, we posted a sample board meeting agenda. Within minutes, we started receiving requests: "What would an effective staff meeting agenda look like?" The primary difference between a board

Sample Church Board Meeting Agenda

November 26, 2014 5 Comments

Every so often we get asked, "What would an effective board [or council or session or vestry] meeting look like?" As you look at the agenda, remember that a board's top priority is