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Stop Measuring the Wrong Things!
This post originally appeared on LarryOsborne.com and has been published here with permission. The fact is most of our old metrics don’t work anymore. COVID-19 made a mess of everything. That doesn’t mean that metrics are useless. It just means we have to stop measuring the wrong things and start measuring the right things. Metrics …
How to Not Cancel Small Groups
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, work as we know it has shifted to digital means in quick fashion. The Church has responded rapidly using streaming and social media tools to keep church services and ministries going while we ride out the storm together. Technology has made congregational meeting possible, but what about Small Group ministry? …
COVID-19 Update from Larry Osborne
The way we do ministry has drastically changed over the last few days. Larry Osborne has a special message for you on how it affects North Coast Training. Watch the video from Larry below for details. If you need help navigating ministry in this new normal, reach out to us and let us know how …
Don’t Worry…We’ll Win!
It’s a strange world out there. And it’s getting stranger all the time. I saw the other day where a federal judge ruled that Ottawa, Illinois’ traditional Christmas paintings of the life of Christ had to go. At the same time, judges in Maryland were striking down a law that had kept adult bookstores out …
Young Eagles: New Wine in New Wineskins
One of the worst things we can do for the young eagles in your organization is to hinder them to the point where they fly away to another place. In this last video in the Young Eagles series, Larry shares ways you can let them “spread their wings” within your organization. Hey, this is Larry …
Young Eagles: Encouraging and Keeping Humble
When developing young eagles in your organization, it can be difficult to know how much to encourage and how much to steer. Larry shares how to balance the two in the next video of the Young Eagles free video series. Hey, this is Larry Osborne again. And we’re continuing our look at what it takes …
Young Eagles: Give a Platform Not Just a Role
If you have a young eagle in your organization, how do you keep them from wanting to leave the nest? Larry shares some insight into how to make your organization better while also developing the young eagles you have in your midst. Hey, this is Larry Osborne here again, and I want to talk about …
Young Eagles Intro
Do you know who the Young Eagles are in your organization? Moreover, do you know what to do nurture them so they don’t fly away? That is the premise of Larry’s newest free video series, Young Eagles. Here is Larry with an introduction of Young Eagles and how to identify them in your organization. Hi, …
Plumb Lines: Worst Case Scenario
This post is part of series called Plumb Lines where Larry Osborne shares guidelines on how articulating certain “ministry plumb lines” can make decision making a snap, and can make sure that teams are in alignment with the greater mission. To start this series from the beginning, go to the Plumb Lines Intro post. Here’s …