Does your church do an annual report? Most churches I run into don't use the language of "annual report." Some who do, simply print a black and white sheet with a bunch of numbers. But consider for a moment how [...]
Vision and Strategy Church Trends for 2011 and Beyond
This time of year, I enjoy reflecting and sharing the observations I gain from working with a diverse group of church leaders in North America. Here is my take on what to expect not only this year, but for years [...]
This time of year, I enjoy reflecting and sharing the observations I gain from working with a diverse group of church leaders in North America. Here is my take on what to expect not only this year, but for years [...]
Hiring Church Staff in 2011? Try this Radical Idea
The cost of hiring the wrong pastor or staff person multiplies quickly. If there's not a fit with the church culture, it may take years for the natural progress of church decision-making to solve the problem. Through the resolution journey, [...]
The cost of hiring the wrong pastor or staff person multiplies quickly. If there's not a fit with the church culture, it may take years for the natural progress of church decision-making to solve the problem. Through the resolution journey, [...]
11 High-Impact Planning Ideas for Senior Pastors for the New Year
#1 Write down your top 12 leaders and an action-item bullet point for each one. How can you invest in each this year? How will you spend time with them? What tools do they need? Do they require more support, [...]
#1 Write down your top 12 leaders and an action-item bullet point for each one. How can you invest in each this year? How will you spend time with them? What tools do they need? Do they require more support, [...]
The 5 Defining Questions for Every Visionary Church Planter
Church planters stand in a unique intersection that brings five overlapping points of tension when it comes to vision and ministry DNA. I see these five tug-of-war ropes with every planter I meet. Each of these tensions starts with a defining [...]
Church planters stand in a unique intersection that brings five overlapping points of tension when it comes to vision and ministry DNA. I see these five tug-of-war ropes with every planter I meet. Each of these tensions starts with a defining [...]
We Wish You an Epic Christmas
With a 17 and 14 year-old in the house, we hear the word "epic" quite a bit. Every positive happening is an epic win. Every mistake is an epic fail. Right now there's a grandma's houseful of little cousins mimicking [...]
With a 17 and 14 year-old in the house, we hear the word "epic" quite a bit. Every positive happening is an epic win. Every mistake is an epic fail. Right now there's a grandma's houseful of little cousins mimicking [...]
Your Clarity Favorites: Top 7 Posts in 2010
I'm on the family drive from Houston Knoxville for Christmas, reviewing your favorite posts in the last 12 months. Romy and I are sitting in the back seat with Jacob and Joel at the helm. This is Jacob's first year [...]
