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Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com In just the past couple decades, the Church has experienced a major transition as the Sunday School model has been replaced by small groups. This strategic shift was pioneered by forward-thinking leaders seeking a more effective method of discipleship relevant to their culture. While this transition was critical, I’m sure it’s not the […]

Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com Decision-making in the local church is complicated by unique pressures. Before making any decision, pastors often battle questions of uncertainty that most leaders never face… “Is this the best use of the tithes people have entrusted to us?” “Are we sure we heard God’s voice clearly on this?” “How will this affect our volunteers?” […]

Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com Churches often get a bad reputation for not being able to see things through. In fact, in nearly every church I’ve worked with, someone has shared the story of a past initiative that fell short of the finish line. What was once the reason for the team’s excitement turned into an […]

Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com If you’re a lead pastor, I have a challenge for you. Bring your entire staff together and ask this question: “What does success look like in our church?” I’ll be impressed if you walk out with fewer than 20 answers. I’ll also be surprised if you don’t agree, at least a little, […]

Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com Do your team members ever struggle to work together? Many church staffs suffer from an unhealthy tension that is actively creating distance among their team members. As individuals disagree on how their team should be operating, their commitments to each other deteriorate over time. The typical response to relational tension is to […]

Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com Ever wondered how megachurch pastors effectively lead such large organizations? With so many people and staff, how can they possibly keep everyone moving toward a common vision? In our latest research onNext Level Teams, we uncovered three leadership practices that the largest churches (3,000+) are much more likely to use. The […]

Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com 1 in 2 church staff members do not believe their team is healthy and effective. The health of a church begins with the health of its team. You simply cannot build an effective church without building a strong staff. We want to help you do just that! That’s why we partnered […]

Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com If you’ve ever wondered why you’re struggling to accomplish your priorities, it’s likely because you’re not willing to give your team a pass on something. Everyone talks about priorities in leadership; intentionally choosing what you want to do well. But there’s a flip side of priorities that rarely gets mentioned: intentionally choosing […]

Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com Recently, I passed a truck stop attempting to hire more wait staff. The sign said, “Experienced servers apply.” I couldn’t help but ask myself, “Is it really that important for a truck stop server to be experienced?” Though not usually quite as obvious, many organizations overvalue experience. Churches are no exception. […]

Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com Football season recently kicked off and weekends are finally more than lawn mowing and car washing! With it comes a constant reminder of the power of a team. Think about it: 11 players, each with different skills, playing a different position while running the same play together. When everyone does their […]