Keeping Your Team and Volunteers Connected As a church consultant, I’ve seen firsthand that a church’s vitality often hinges on something surprisingly simple: effective internal communication. While there’s a lot of effort in reaching out to the congregation and community, we sometimes overlook the staff and volunteers. These individuals are the backbone of your church, […]
Category: Organization
Why Being a Small Church is Your Superpower
Did you know you have superpowers? Today, it seems most people equate church success with size. It’s easy for small churches to feel, well, small. We see mega-churches with their elaborate campuses, booming attendance, and extensive programs, and sometimes, a little voice whispers, “Are we missing out?” But what if I told you that your […]
Effective Church Tech Teams
Technology is critical in the worship experience, community outreach, and administrative efficiency. Many congregations struggle with establishing reliable tech teams that can sustain operations without burnout. Here are some steps to build, train, and maintain an effective church tech team. Recruiting Volunteers Make recruitment a year-round strategy instead of making desperate announcements when equipment fails. […]
The Church Consulting Process
A Guide to Church Growth Is your church feeling stuck? Are you unsure what’s next for your congregation? The Church Consulting Process can be a powerful tool to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to growth. Understanding the Process Church consulting is a collaborative partner for ministry leaders. The goal is to gain a […]
Effective Team Communication
I was recently asked to participate in a LinkedIn study related to effective team communications. The question was: “Your diverse team is facing communication conflicts. How can you align everyone’s expectations effectively?” This covers a wide array of issues. For simplicity’s sake, let’s assume that everyone on your staff speaks the same language, either as […]
Employee vs. Fractional CMO
What’s the difference between hiring an employee for a full-time position or a specialist on a contract basis like a fractional CMO? It could mean the difference between consistent production and sporadic effects. The Situation Finding the right person for a job takes time. You hope it’s a long-term fit but let’s be honest, things […]
SMART Goals
Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere? You’re busy but not productively busy? And those to-do lists? They just keep growing, right? Things slip through the cracks, and you’re like, ‘Oh man, I forgot about that!’ If this sounds familiar to you, check out SMART Goals. What Are SMART Goals? So, […]