Let’s face it. Most people have believed for some time that things in the church have needed to change. We all know the data...decline, … [Read more...] about New Questions for a New Day
Just the Next Step
In the not so distant past, organizations thought they should do a strategic planning / visioning process about every ten years. Organizational life … [Read more...] about Just the Next Step
What is Your Church’s Plan for the Coronavirus?
The coronavirus has replaced politics as the headline news during the past week. The stock market had a record week of losses while … [Read more...] about What is Your Church’s Plan for the Coronavirus?
Jesus on Strategic Planning
Building a congregation’s life around a clear vision and purpose is an easy thing to believe in. Aligning that purpose with biblical teaching and … [Read more...] about Jesus on Strategic Planning
Jesus on Strategic Visioning
Building a congregation’s life around a clear vision and purpose is an easy thing to believe in. Aligning that purpose with biblical teaching and … [Read more...] about Jesus on Strategic Visioning
Who’s Your Scrum Master?
PierreSelim / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0 / GFDL The game of rugby uses an iconic formation called a Scrum, players with arms linked around one … [Read more...] about Who’s Your Scrum Master?
Is your church fragile or agile?
One of the most excruciating congregational projects I’ve ever experienced was a strategy planning process at a church where I served on staff early … [Read more...] about Is your church fragile or agile?
Making Sense of Change
Everywhere I look, I see transitions underway as we close out 2013. Whether it be friends in the news business, local congregations, ministers in … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Change
Confession from a Consultant
Time for a confession. Let me tell you a consultant’s dirty little secret: congregational strategic planning is frequently a waste of time and can be … [Read more...] about Confession from a Consultant