The Six Metrics of Church Health
We hear quite a bit these days about the importance of metrics in the local church. Statements...
Read MoreWe hear quite a bit these days about the importance of metrics in the local church. Statements...
Read MoreIn the church world, pastors typically measure the ABCs–Attendance, Buildings, and Cash. There’s nothing wrong with measuring attendance, financial position, program enrollment, and space. In fact, these...
Read Moreby Stephen Blandino | Church, Leadership
The small group movement in local churches continues to grow rapidly in the U.S. and around the world. The number of small group books, curriculums, blogs, and resources seems to be growing just as fast. With the ever increasing...
Read MoreFor several months I’ve been meeting with a team of leaders to evaluate and innovate our discipleship strategies at Christ Church. These planning times are essential to clarify direction for the future. Unfortunately,...
Read MoreHerb Kelleher, Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Southwest Airlines, once observed, “A company is never more vulnerable to complacency than when it’s at the height of its success.” So how do you know if your...
Read MoreIn recent posts I’ve been talking about the importance of employee and volunteer engagement. Billions of dollars are lost annually because of disengaged employees who have zero emotional buy-in or passion for their work....
Read Moreby Stephen Blandino | Church, Leadership
The great management legend, Peter Drucker, once wrote, “A time of turbulence is a dangerous time, but its greatest danger is a temptation to deny reality.” Consider that quote carefully. I find it particularly...
Read MoreEvaluation is an important, yet often neglected, part of organizational life. When an infatuation with strategy blinds a leader’s ability to evaluate outcomes, the organization drifts to the edge of irrelevance. British...
Read MoreMany leaders today are working hard to identify and create a church, ministry, or organizational model that will produce meaningful impact. Bookshelves are loaded with the latest strategies, ideas, and moles for building a...
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