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 Larry …
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. Now, …
Plumb lines are guides that ensure that builders are staying in alignment to a true point. What do plumb lines have to do with ministry and how are they supposed to help leaders on the day-to-day tasks? Larry Osborne shares some guiding principles for church leaders in this new free video series. You know today …
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. Hear what …
Is margin part of your annual minsitry budget planning? If it’s not, there are some factors to consider when leaving margin out of your planning. In his book, Sticky Teams, Larry Osborne goes into depth on the subject and shares what he’s learned over the years. In the “Talking about Money” chapter, Larry refers to …
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2016 giving is now in the books! Whether you had a banner year, met budget, or came up short, there are essential assessments that will help you understand and improve your giving in 2017 and beyond. To help you assess your current financial situation and increase the stewardship opportunities at your church, we recently interviewed …
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Saying thank you to your congregation is one the easiest ways to show your appreciation. In fact, studies show that a sincere “thank you” goes far beyond social niceties and actually motivates people to be more giving themselves. With that in mind, here are a few practical ways you can say “Thank You” to your …
The year’s Sticky Teams Conference is all about Exploring Ministry Off the Map and what that looks like for leading teams, reaching communities and building better churches. How do we do ministry differently, how do we train our teams, and how can we make an impact on our community? In planning for Sticky Teams, we …
Everybody wants to leave a legacy. But the reality is we can’t control the impact or the length of our legacy. We’re prophets to our own generation (Acts 13:36) who serve God, play our role and are gone.That said, how we live and lead does have an impact on our endurance. Our perspective, the way …
We’re gearing up for Sticky Teams 2016 in San Diego this October 17-18 and are excited to see what God has planned for everyone that attends! Our theme this year is unique because we’re taking the teachings of Larry Osborne’s “Sticky Teams” book to the next level and “Exploring Ministry Off the Map.” Get a glimpse …
