There are many ministries and nonprofit organizations that lack a dedicated staff member responsible for coordinating and managing communication and marketing efforts. In fact, a majority of ministries do not…
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One of the most pressing concerns for pastors, church leaders, and board members is how to measure the spiritual health of their congregation. We know it’s important. We know that…
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A while back, a friend recommended the book Measure What Matters. At the time, we were deep into creative and tactical work for ministries, trying to develop better metrics for…
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When we evaluate ministries and their communication, one of the key areas we assess is consistency. As much as I’d like to think of myself as someone who embraces change,…
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The lack of truth-filled communication is one of the biggest relationship killers. Why? Without truth, trust erodes, understanding falters, and vulnerability—so essential for connection—disappears. This isn’t just an issue for…
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Everyone knows communication is important. If you look at your bookshelf right now, I’d be willing to guess that you have at least three books on communication. You might have…
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“That place could burn down, and it wouldn’t matter.” I remember the moment I heard someone say those words about a church we were consulting for. They weren’t suggesting arson,…
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How do you figure out the true health of your church? This is kind of a danger zone for pastors and leadership teams for two reasons: 1) we are prone…
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Gossip is one of the most common—and damaging—issues in many churches. While we know biblically that gossip is wrong, many people don’t even realize they’re engaging in it. Growing up,…
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Your best leaders are probably hiding in plain sight. How can you spy them? Beginning on a philosophical level, you might be off to a good start by upending the…
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