I remember reading Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend a while back. it was a great read! I loved how Andy Stanley addressed the need; when developing policies, processes, and procedures; to think in terms of guidelines, rather than strict, black and white decisions when dealing with people issues with staff and the church at large. In chapter 4, Just As I Ain't. Andy Stanley … [Read more...]
Can I Tell You The Hard Truth?
Activate Your Church With Intentional Churches' "Activate Experience"
With only 18% of churches focusing on evangelism now (per Christianity Today), The leaders at Intentional Churches are concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned many churches inward. So how do we continue without losing sight of Christ’s mission to seek and save the lost? Here’s what you can do: Align your team to double Kingdom impact Meet online to discuss and evaluate how to prioritize the lost … [Read more...]
It’s Your Fault
Addressing A Common Cultural Characteristic In Many Organizations
I recently re-read a booklet entitled Culture Shift by Dr. Price Pritchett. One chapter was right to the point, in my view, concerning a common cultural characteristic in many organizations. Still, it is especially prevalent in those where rapid change is the norm ... like a church during a pandemic. The chapter is entitled, Taking Personal Responsibility for Fixing Things. The local church is an environment that … [Read more...]
Complacency
Don't Create "False Urgency" When Trying To Address Complacency
I recently reread the book A Sense of Urgency by John Kotter. Good read! I'm a frustrated reader most of the time. I pick up a book with a good title or maybe by an author I like, only to find out after I've invested some time that it's the same old stuff written differently by someone different. Not the case this time. I like how Kotter addresses the issue of "false urgency." When leaders are frustrated or … [Read more...]
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