Resources & Articles
Mission and Vision: Three keys to creating fresh vision
The answer to something stagnant or in decline is fresh vision. Are you living in the default mode…you’re just doing what you did last week and the week before that? While many are opposed to change, the only way you will grow is by changing. And the best way to...
Spiritual Growth: For the person who attended church for the first time…yesterday
5 Must Do Things for the First Time Visitor If our charge is to go out and make disciples, that must mean new disciples – not disciples from other churches. Nationally over 90% of the people in our country are not in church on Sunday and don’t know Christ as...
Outreach: Meeting the Greatest Needs of Your Community
Every community in the world experiences catastrophes or significant challenges at some point. That’s when the Church can shine – literally, let the light of Christ shine in times of need. Whenever something significant happens in your community, the first...
Operations: Why Staff Meetings Are Vital
Ever think that staff meetings are a waste of time? If you want a vibrant and healthy staff – staff meetings are essential. Several years ago, we had a difficult time getting anyone to attend out staff meetings. Now they are the highlight of everyone’s...
Growing Your Church with Volunteers…in three easy steps
People want to help – you just have to ask… If you want to grow your church, increasing volunteerism is one of the fastest ways. While it takes a lot of courage to ask your friend or neighbor to come with you to church – asking your close friends to help you on the...
Governance: The Four Roles of a Church Board (or Elders)
A healthy and growing church is one that has a healthy Church Board or Elder Board. Often church boards or elder boards don’t really understand their role, responsibility and authority and see themselves as the people who run the church. There’s one simple rule...
Developing the Core
If you’ve read many of our keys to success in your church, you’ll often hear us say that “people will support what they help create” is one of our leadership essential. Developing a Core Leadership Team at your church is one of the most successful ways to...
Community Outreach: does your community even know you exist?
If every single person within a 15-minute drive of your church were asked if they knew your church existed, how many of them would say they were aware of your church? We’ve had people attend one of our events who lived within 500’ of the church who told us they didn’t...
Church Budgeting: 5-Steps to Creating a Great Church Budget
Set and manage your budget the way Christ would – with care, concern and transparency. A good budget will put your church on a path thrive – not just survive. These 5-steps will help put your church on that path. Step One - The budget is set and created based on your...