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Church Leadership And Infrastructure Development

“What We Do” Leadership

It's Not What We "Say" That Influences People, It's What We "Do"

I remember a Michael Hyatt post a while back that told the story of 46 penguins at the San Francisco Zoo and how they were impacted by six new penguins from Ohio. I'm not sure the post is still there, but it was basically about how the six new penguins “influenced” the other 46 by doing nothing but behaving differently. They didn't stand up in front of the room and “cast vision.” They didn’t go around and talk to … [Read more...]

What Are Your “Core Values?”

A Reminder For Those Churches That Haven't Yet Taken The Time To Put Their Values On Paper ...

Having a list of "core values" is an essential part of defining the nature of any organizational culture. Core Values are also a critical part of any "strategy." Stating those things that help define your philosophy or approach as a church (or any other organization for that matter) is an important part of the overall strategy. Around here we say these are the things we're "willing to die on the fence over." They … [Read more...]

Writing By-Laws For Your Church

Some Guidance On Writing The Highest Level Document In The Church

The highest level document for any church or non-profit organization would certainly be the by-laws. I periodically get requests for input on writing or updating by-laws. Of course, I always direct them to the Resources area of my site, where I've included a sample of a full set of by-laws. Check it out HERE. A good set of by-laws should contain: Name and Purpose - What's the name of the church and its … [Read more...]

How To Write An Operating Procedure

Some Thoughts On Writing One Of The Most Important Documents In Any Organization

The heart of any serious effort to develop infrastructure in the church is the Operating Procedure. Here on Executive Pastor Online, you'll find lots of content about infrastructure development and the role of the Management System in this process. More than any other document type in the Management System will be the Operating Procedure and associated forms, work instructions, effectiveness measures, etc. The … [Read more...]