From the new book Intentional Churches ... Now, if you have one or two moments that you hope to create each week, what if your whole team were on board? What if the greeters were aware of the exact moment you were going to push for a response? They would be primed to keep distractions to a minimum. What if your children’s ministries knew what was happening in the worship center? They would be ready to answer … [Read more...]
Planning “Q & A”
Responding To Some Recent Questions On The Topic Of Annual Planning In The Church
How far in advance of the new calendar year's Sermon Calendar do you start the planning process? When we're "firing on all cylinders," we begin the planning process the first week in October. The process begins with preparation for "data day," which is a meeting or two during which we look at the current year's measures and other inputs in preparation for a discussion about the coming year. This includes the … [Read more...]
Intentional Churches
Helping Churches Double Their Kingdom Impact ... Again And Again!
This week my church is again working with Intentional Churches to develop a plan to double our impact. It's been two years since our first session with them, and I can honestly say they've helped us to change the game around here. I'm excited about the next few days, as we regroup and realign our staff to focus on our top priorities. If you are a church leader doing everything you can to grow your church but it's … [Read more...]
Preparing For The Upcoming Ministry Season
Reflecting On What's Making The "Front Burner" As The Summer Winds Down And The Fall Season Approaches
Being an executive pastor now for more than 12 years, I've definitely grown accustom to changing ministry seasons and shifting priorities accordingly. This time of year is all about getting ready for the fall/winter season. People will be coming back to church ... vacations over and kids back in school, etc. Here's a listing of topics making the list as "high priorities" at this time of year: Growth … [Read more...]