Most churches view strategic planning as a waste of time. This could not be further from the truth! Strategic planning is one of the most important things a church can do to ensure its long-term health and success. Here are five of the most common misconceptions about...
How to Hire Team Members that Fit Your Culture and Chemistry As a pastor, one of the most important things you can do is cultivate a healthy team dynamic. Your team is responsible for carrying out the mission of your church, and everyone must work together...
When churches begin to explore strategic planning in considering their future I generally see two ideas when it comes to who should be involved: Involve everyone. Or Involve only the leaders at the top. Neither are correct. Yes, a church is a community, and strategic...
A strategic plan is only as good as the questions that inform it. If you want to create a strategic plan that will lead your church to success, you need to start by asking the right questions. But what are the right questions? Here are a few examples to get you...
Strategic planning in churches comes with lots of challenges. While we should certainly recognize and emphasize God’s faithfulness and His provision, intentional planning does not necessarily leave God out of the picture or minimize our dependency on the Holy Spirit....
