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The importance of understanding church guests has grown every year as I consult with churches. In fact, for almost two decades I've conducted ministry observations during weekend services. I call it the Guest Perspective Evaluation. You might think of it #4 - Your guests represent step one of accomplishing the Great Commission—these are the people coming to you! How much does your church spend on foreign missions? Compare that amount to how much we invest into the fish that swim #8 - Building a great ministry to guests nourishes a culture of hospitality because of the concrete reminders to the entire congregation that guests matter. Think of your hospitality ministry as "missional training wheels" in your church. Focusing on welcoming [...]

Every month for the last decade, the Auxano team conducts ministry observations during weekend services. We call it the Guest Perspective Evaluation. Here is why I keep this strategic component in Auxano's toolbox. Okay, each reality by itself may not [...]

I often remind people that I was a spiritual formation pastor before I starting coaching leaders around clarity and vision. This often flavors how I see the world. Even though I have committed my life to helping leaders and ministries [...]

I often remind people that I was a spiritual formation pastor before I starting coaching leaders around clarity and vision. This often flavors how I see the world. Even though I have committed my life to helping leaders and ministries [...]

The name change series continues with this post. It covers another of the Five Strategic Reasons to Change Your Church's Name. The fourth reason to change your church's name is: When a name streamlines communication by shortening or modifying to reflect common [...]

Today and tomorrow, I am in Dallas for the RightNow Conference. Today was a fantastic experience. Follow the tweets tomorrow at #RN10 or if you live the Dallas-Forth Worth area swing on by Irving Bible Church.I am a huge fan [...]

Today and tomorrow, I am in Dallas for the RightNow Conference. Today was a fantastic experience. Follow the tweets tomorrow at #RN10 or if you live the Dallas-Forth Worth area swing on by Irving Bible Church.I am a huge fan [...]

I ran into Marian Liautaud with Christianity Today last week. She made the remark, "Gosh it seems like Church Unique is staying active as a book." She meant it as a compliment which I gladly received. But part of me [...]

I ran into Marian Liautaud with Christianity Today last week. She made the remark, "Gosh it seems like Church Unique is staying active as a book." She meant it as a compliment which I gladly received. But part of me [...]

Sam Chand is one of the few thought leaders today that discusses the relationship between culture and vision in the church. His new book is entitled, Cracking Your Church's Culture Code, Seven Keys to Unleashing Vision and Inspiration. His ministry [...]

Sam Chand is one of the few thought leaders today that discusses the relationship between culture and vision in the church. His new book is entitled, Cracking Your Church's Culture Code, Seven Keys to Unleashing Vision and Inspiration. His ministry [...]

Last year on my birthday, I tweeted 40 thoughts on clarity. I thought it would be a good excuse to send more tweets than usual in a day. Since I never included them in a blog post, here they are, [...]