“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, of course, but their statement was just as striking. From their perspective, that church was irrelevant. If it disappeared, it wouldn’t make a difference to…
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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 to base it on anecdotal evidence or general feelings; 2) we tend to either use no metrics or misleading metrics. Additionally, unless you’ve only been…
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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, my dad had a simple rule: “If I’m not part of the problem or the solution, I probably don’t need to know.” That mindset shaped…
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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 rubric through which we typically think about good leaders. We judge a book by its cover far too often. James says, “Hasn’t God chosen the…
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Have you ever had one of those days where everything seemed to be going well? You felt confident in the ministry work God has called you to, excited about the unique role your organization plays in the world. Then, you open your email. You see a ministry leader you follow announcing a new initiative—one that’s…
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We live in a world where ease of use is a dominant factor in how businesses operate. Products and services are constantly being refined to remove friction and make interaction as effortless as possible. I recently experienced this firsthand when I ordered a new router on Amazon late at night, only to have it delivered…
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How often do organizations emphasize quality over quantity? At this point, everyone in America has engaged in this debate at least a thousand times just in the past year. All joking aside, it truly is a significant topic. Why? Probably because communication is more effortless and accessible than ever before. What used to take hours…
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In today’s digital world, it’s crucial for churches to track how their congregation is engaging with their communication efforts. Whether through email open rates, social media interactions, or event participation, measuring engagement helps churches connect more effectively with anyone they are attempting to reach. By using the right tools, ministries can tailor their communication strategies…
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The concept of mission drift is something that many nonprofit leaders become aware of, but often only after it’s too late. So, how does an organization that begins with a clear vision veer off course? Let’s break it down through a hypothetical example and explore how mission drift can occur—and more importantly, how you can…
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Have you ever encouraged your congregation to take action—inviting friends to church, getting involved in ministry, or serving in a specific role—only to see little follow-through? It’s a common challenge in many churches, and the disconnect isn’t always due to a lack of desire. Often, the issue stems from how we frame participation in ministry.…
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