One of the most significant innovations in creating and implementing formal processes is the use of "workflow tools." What does that mean? You ask. That's a good question. I've not talked to many, especially in the church, who are doing anything along these lines. A "workflow process" is one that is all electronic, notifying and prompting people involved in the process along the way. Here's a simple example. … [Read more...]
Identifying First-Time Guests
Exploring This Very Important Part Of A Good Church Growth Strategy
Those of us who measure the number of first-time guests we attract each weekend know one crucial thing. We're only counting a portion of the "actual" number of first-time guests. In other words, many first-time guests do not identify themselves. Therefore, we don't know they are there. The "front of the house person," regardless of title, in addition to other responsibilities, is responsible for "connections" at … [Read more...]
The Impact Of Church Systems
The Church Systems And Processes You Implement As A Leader Directly Impact The Behaviors And Outcomes Of Those You Lead
I remember a post written by a senior leadership team member at Church Community Builder on the topic of "church systems and processes." It confirmed much of what I believe and have shared here on Executive Pastor Online related to building a solid and effective infrastructure. I think it was a college football analogy as an example of how ... The church systems and processes you implement as a leader directly … [Read more...]
Monthly Reporting
Sharing The Contents Of A Pretty Good Monthly Report For The Board Of Elders
I've recently had a number of conversations with church leaders wondering about monthly financial and overall performance reporting. Each month I've prepared a "Leadership Team Monthly Report." I'm sharing the report's contents and some other thoughts on reporting in today's post. I've written about KPMs (Key Performance Measures) and the importance of measuring results in previous posts. Needless to say, the … [Read more...]
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