Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com I’m becoming more and more convinced that the greatest responsibility of a senior leader is to develop the culture of the organization. You can try your best to control results and dictate responsibilities, but that will only end in confusion and disappointment. Staff members will ask you more questions than you […]
6 Ways Good Pastors Make Bad Hiring Decisions
Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com We all know the feeling. You hired a rockstar leader with a proven record of ministry growth. This was the kind of person you could really build a church on. Then somewhere along the way, things took a bad turn. Today, as performance is low and tensions are high, you’re wondering if you […]
How Small Church Thinking Holds Big Churches Back
Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com “We’ve had significant growth but we still think like a small church.” I’ve heard that sentiment many times from leaders. In each instance, it pointed to a common challenge that comes with church growth: We often lead from our past experience more than our current circumstance. In many cases, this is […]
5 Strategic Misconceptions About Multisite
Originally Published on TonyMorganLive.com Recent estimates suggest that as many as 8,000 U.S. churches are utilizing a multisite strategy. I’m confident we’ll see that number continue to increase. On one hand, I’m excited to see more and more churches taking steps to expand into new communities. On the other, I’m afraid that many churches are considering a multisite […]
Without These 4 Steps, Your Vision Will Fail
Originally Published on TonyMorganLive.com If you’re a church leader, you likely have a vision for this ministry year. There’s something you passionately feel your team needs to accomplish. Maybe you’d like to better minister to families. Maybe you’re hoping to start new small groups. You might even be considering the launch of a new campus. […]
5 Critical Needs Of Every Campus Pastor You Lead
Originally published on TonyMorganLive.com Leading campus pastors is one of the most rewarding roles a church leader can have. You get the opportunity to serve and celebrate God’s work in multiple communities through multiple people all at the same time! This excitement certainly comes with its own set of challenges. After all, the group you […]
Why People Like Starbucks More Than Your Church
Originally published on TonyMorganLive.com Did you know that Starbucks has provided clean water to Africa, organized local service projects, and even helped celebrate Christmas? For the next 5 minutes, let’s set aside any controversy and learn from an organization that engages many of the same causes as your church. When Howard Schultz returned as CEO of Starbucks […]
3 Keys to Make Your Church Board More Effective
Originally published on TonyMorganLive.com Ask the average pastor for a list of greatest frustrations and the church board will likely be near the top. Many feel their board is stuck in traditional thinking, untrusting, and more of a restraint than an actual resource. At the same time, the typical board is responsible for holding the […]
2 Keys To Breaking Any Growth Barrier
Originally published on TonyMorganLive.com So often in conversations with church leaders, the topic of growth barriers comes up. Everyone feels like they’re stuck just below the 100/500/1,000/5,000/___0 barrier. Truthfully, there is nothing special about numbers that end in a zero. Yet these “barriers” get treated like some mysterious force that cannot be understood. In those […]
3 Ways Church Growth Often Results in a Loss
Every time your church grows larger, you run the risk of losing something. The loss is rarely noticeable for a while. Momentum and progress cover up the gap. But when the dust settles, those who have been around certainly notice the difference. The issue may show up as a difficulty creating relationships. Maybe it is […]