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 […]
Category: Change
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 […]
The Graveyard of Good Ideas
We’ve all seen it before. The team meeting went exceptionally well and everyone is energized by ideas that could greatly improve the church. But just six months later, conversations about “What will happen when…” have degenerated into “What ever happened to…” The initiative that once had everyone excited eventually landed in the “graveyard of good […]
“Change takes time”
“Change takes time” may be the most often used excuse for never actually changing anything. By referencing a single goal in the distant future, the path from here to there remains ambiguous and large strides are always said to be coming but never actually made. It is true that large-scale change may take several years. But […]
Good Ideas Don’t Last Forever
Every idea has a shelf life. My latest contribution to TonyMorganLive.com offers three important questions to help you determine which of your methods have expired and how to move forward. Check it out here and let me know your thoughts!
Talk Is Cheap
If you are still talking about change, your team is tired of hearing about it. The first few conversations created excitement about the possibility of a different future. But the more you talked without taking action, the more frustrating those conversations became for those around you. Conversations without action quickly turn into monologues. . Unfortunately, […]
Change Leadership [presented at Eagles Leadership Initiative]
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to present on change leadership at the Eagles Leadership Initiative in Washington, DC. This one-week program is a tremendous partnership between the American Bible Society and the Church of God to develop young leaders. Organizational change most certainly requires the support of top leadership. However, the beginnings of […]