I finally started to "get it" during a recent telephone conversation. My posts over the last year or more on the topic of Church Management Software (CMS) have resulted in many inquiries from readers who are making CMS selection decisions. For the most part, these conversations are with church leaders who have narrowed their search for an application down to 2 options. They want my input on why we selected Church … [Read more...]
Data And Spiritual Growth
A Few Comments On The Importance Of Access To Good Data When It Comes To Spiritual Growth And Development In The Church
A while back, I was asked by my friends at Church Community Builder, to make a few comments on the importance of Church Management Software, when it comes to the role of the church in the spiritual growth and development of people. Check it out ... … [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...]
Building Strong Infrastructure
Infrastructure Development ... One Of The First Steps For The New Executive Pastor
It could be argued that building a strong infrastructure is the most important responsibility of the new executive pastor. Consequently, in all of my coaching relationships, we spend most of our time discussing infrastructure. I've posted many times on the topic of infrastructure, in one way or another. Here's a list of relevant posts. Check them out! Leadership Fundamental – Developing Infrastructure is … [Read more...]