Most churches spend a lot of time asking the same questions: How many people showed up? How many first-time guests did we have? How many people gave? Those metrics matter. They give leaders a snapshot of health, momentum, and reach. But they don’t always tell you what’s actually happening in people’s lives. There’s a better […]
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It’s no news flash that we are living in a significantly polarized environment. And it’s made all the worse thanks to our Echo Chambers. I know of no one who likes them – or who professes to enjoy the fruit they produce. But the fact is, most of us find ourselves tightly locked into one; whether
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They had been part of the group for over a year—showing up nearly every week and joining in most of the conversations. But why then did they still feel alone? There can be a lot of conversations. This is why authentic groups matter more than ever. We don’t just need gatherings—we need grace. We don’t
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I know that creating change without chaos sounds like an oxymoron. But it doesn’t have to be. There are two things every leader needs to remember when considering when and how to make a significant organizational change, be it in focus, strategy, methods, or staffing that will help keep the chaos at bay. Here they
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It’s no newsflash that when it comes to following Jesus we face some strong cultural headwinds. But that’s not a new thing. It’s a new thing in America. But not for Jesus followers. For 2,000 years, cultural rejection and even persecution have been the norm, not the exception. That’s not to minimize the challenges and
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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
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Do you remember back to when you first began in ministry? Mission and vision seemed so clear and the outlook ahead was optimistic. But over time, it can feel like the whirlwind of daily tasks and meetings can make us veer off course. We can lose sight of the original mission. This doesn’t happen intentionally,
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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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