Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com In our work with churches, we regularly see teams struggling in the area of staffing and structure. Getting everyone focused on the right priorities with a clear understanding of their roles has proven to be difficult. No matter how hard that may be, the quality of a church’s team greatly impacts […]
3 Steps for Leveraging Limited Resources
Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com A few years ago, I found myself sitting next to a stranger at one of the largest ministry conferences in America. After making a brief introduction, I remarked on how great the church’s production had been. The reply from my new friend, a church planter of 2 years, was surprisingly disappointing: […]
3 Gaps That Probably Exist On Your Church Website
Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com Everyone knows the value of a digital presence in today’s society. Practically every church has one. But having a website and using it effectively are two very different things. When was the last time you truly evaluated the effectiveness of your church’s site? In our latest report, Say What?! Key Research on […]
Introducing GrowthSolutions for Smaller Churches
Growing up as the pastor’s son in several smaller churches, I saw first-hand the challenges unique to congregations of a few hundred or less. While the megachurches I’ve worked with certainly have their difficulties, smaller churches don’t have it any easier. Here’s what I genuinely believe to be true: Smaller churches don’t have smaller challenges. They have a different set […]
Once-A-Day Bible for Leaders
A couple months ago, I found my daily quiet times in a bit of a slump. Looking for a new tool, I took Zondervan up on an opportunity to try their Once-A-Day Bible for Leaders (NIV). It turns out this resource was exactly what I needed. After using it for over 50 days, here are the 4 […]
What Most Leaders Miss When They Implement A New Idea
Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com Great church leaders are always implementing new ideas to further develop their ministry. Unfortunately, many fail to see fully what those ideas will require of themselves or their team. It is not uncommon for leaders to seek new “products” while resisting the underlying processes required to create them. For example… Many […]
3 Questions To Ask Before You Copy Another Church
Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com Recently, I helped a church staff evaluate the early blueprints for a new building project. I noticed a coffee bar was located in a very tight spot in the far corner of the lobby. When I asked the purpose of the coffee bar, know one on the team was entirely sure […]
3 Places To Look For Greater Self-Awareness
Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com Everyone who lacks self-awareness has one thing in common: They don’t know that they need to be more self-aware. In fact, I’ve never heard anyone say, “I really need to work on my self-awareness!” So if people who aren’t self-aware don’t know that they are not self-aware, how can we know […]
3 Critical Questions To Cultivate Your Culture
Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com I discovered a new coffee shop today. It’s by far the nicest in Canton, OH. The branding is unique and strong. The baristas are welcoming. The environment is very attractive and engaging. There is only one thing the establishment is short on: Customers. About twice an hour, the door swings open […]
10 Reasons Why You Don’t Have Momentum
Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com There’s no doubt you know how important vision is to leading an effective ministry. But despite casting a great vision, many church leaders fail to experience lasting momentum. Are you struggling to build or keep momentum in any area? You might be held back by one of these 10 reasons: You haven’t […]