The Pros and Cons of Membership Follow-Up
…to get the visitors and guests to sign the registration pads, or cards, or whatever. If the church leadership are sharp, they’ll recognize that the power of suggestion when everyone…
A Delicate Matter … Senior Staff Expectations
…with this issue is difficult. Very difficult. In fact, it’s so difficult that most chuches will tolerate ineffective leadership long enough that many of the brightest and best church leaders…
Don’t Panic!
…and decline, they often fall into panic mode and begin to behave as if the Titanic is going down. Church leadership is faced with having to make changes, but they…
Can You Afford the High Cost of Church Transformation?
…with the church’s council in developing congregational expected behaviors and a leadership covenant (that includes an expectation that all leaders will attend adult faith formation groups). There has been little…
DNA and Bedrock Beliefs
…mean the six strands that answer the question “Who is this congregation?” A congregation’s DNA can be found in every part of the local church – the leadership, the members,…
Leading Church Change: Stop Trying to Get Everyone on the Bus
…vision can move mountains. 2. Discernment Over Diplomacy Discernment is the underrated leadership skill. When you cast your vision, pay attention to whose eyes light up and whose faces fall…