Mistakes are can be costly but are almost always the best teachers. A common mistake that I have seen churches make is not using a good process for making decisions related to technology. Technology has the ability to help our ministries make disciples, engage volunteers and connect with visitors, but it can also be distracting, time-consuming, and a waste of money. How we make decisions about technology can be the … [Read more...]
Church Attendance Tracking
Measuring "Life Change" One Person At A Time
As church leaders, why do we go to such lengths to track attendance? Many believe it's because we're "all about the numbers," comparing our weekend attendance to other churches. Right? Sure, having a good handle on your attendance and what it's doing overtime (growing, staying flat, or declining) is an important part of leading the church. Many things are based on attendance (seating, supplies, classroom capacity, … [Read more...]
10 Apps Your Church Can’t Do Without
A Listing Of My Favorite Church Leadership Resources
In today's post, I wanted to share my favorite church leadership products and services. I know there are many choices, but in my experience, these are the absolute best! Asset-Based Stewardship Church Management Software Church Mobile Apps Collaboration and Project Management Donor Development Financial Management (G/L) Intentional Growth Planning Service Planning and Design Staff … [Read more...]
Church Management Software
The Most Critical Tool In The Church When It Comes To Helping People Change
I did some writing a while back on the topic of "systems." Here's some of what I wrote. I had found an article that made me say "Hmmmm ..." "Teaching has the potential to shift someone’s thinking, but systems have the potential to shift behaviors.” Why did it make me say, "Hmmmm?" I realized that despite how much I am passionate about "systems thinking" and its importance to good leadership, I've never directly … [Read more...]