A critical part of any organizational culture is instilling the norm that we "plan and execute." It's not "ready, fire, aim." It's "aim, ready, fire!" But why is planning so important to the success of the organization? I'll borrow a quote from a previous post I wrote on strategic planning to answer this question. Why plan? Why is planning or “choosing a direction” so important? Especially in the church, it’s … [Read more...]
John Wooden On Learning
This Week's Great Book Quote
"The best leaders are lifelong learners; they take measures to create organizations that foster and inspire learning throughout. The most effective leaders are those who realize it’s what you learn after you know it all that counts most." John Wooden … [Read more...]
The Best Of The Blogosphere For The Week Of August 29th
This Week's Top Posts From Around The Web
The #1 Asset Leaders Have For Problem Solving - Brian Dodd 4 Components Of On-The-Way Leadership - Scott Cochrane 2 Priorities Every Pastor Must Embrace During The 2020s - Scott McConnell Discovering The Lost Art Of Communication - Matthew Moseley 4 Rarely Used Church Communication Tactics - Mark MacDonald And this week's funny video.... … [Read more...]
Faith And Church Building Programs
The Huge "Leap Of Faith" Required Of The Church When It Comes To Land And Buildings
It occurred to me for the first time early in the life of our church when we were in the beginning stages of raising funds for land and a new building. To buy land and build a building, the church has to run a capital campaign to raise funds. And, to run a capital campaign, church leadership must “vision cast,” which means having some idea of what is going to be built. Right? But, how do the leaders know what's … [Read more...]
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