Breaking Free from Comparison in Ministry
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…
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Making Ministry More Accessible: Learning from Consumer Simplicity
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…
Read MoreQuality Control in Ministry Communication
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…
Read MoreTracking Engagement in Ministry Communication Efforts
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,…
Read MoreMission Drift: How Nonprofits Lose Focus and How to Prevent It
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…
Read MoreFrom Spectators to Ministers: Transforming Volunteer Culture in Your Church
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…
Read MoreWhat If Your Metrics Aren’t Telling the Whole Story?
In ministry, education, or any faith-based organization, leaders are often drawn to measurable outcomes. Attendance figures, donations, website visits, or enrollment numbers—these metrics seem to provide a clear gauge of…
Read MoreAssumptions that Hurt Leadership
If you’re like me, you’ve experienced those moments when you thought someone fully understood what was going on—only to discover later that they didn’t. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You thought…
Read MoreWhat Donors Wish They Could Say Out Loud
Over the past few months, I’ve been in conversations with high-capacity donors involved in various ministries we work with. As a ministry consultant for many years, I’ve had the privilege…
Read MoreWhat is the biggest need most ministry leaders have?
The answer might be different that you’d expect. Years ago, we conducted an informal survey with ministry leaders, specifically pastors in visible roles—teaching pastors, senior pastors, lead pastors, worship pastors.…
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