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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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]