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Four forces leaders can’t control
Leadership Principle #17: Don't waste time asking why some things happen. You'll never know for sure. "'Who knows, perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this.'" – Est 4:14 …
 | Stump and Stone Removal I have been presenting critical abilities a missional leader must possess in order to lead a church in either revitalization or new growth. These abilities build on one another. The first critical ability is to understand the … |
 | I don't know how Solomon did it. Two women approach him, both claiming ownership of a baby. He calmly pulls out his sword as if to divide the poor thing, and thus determines the identity of the true mother. Wow. If that's wisdom... I'm not sure I … |
| The premise behind this work is that instability is chronic, uncertainty is permanent, change is accelerating, disruption is common, and we can neither predict nor govern events. We believe there will be no "new normal." There will only be a … |
 | Many years ago a pastor told me that churches should be like the famous retailer, Nordstrom—welcoming, tasteful, and endlessly helpful. He modeled his ministry around those values and it showed. He deliberately created a "value-add" church … |
| Leadership Principle #14 – Offsite meetings work best with single-minded focus on their purpose. "'The temple that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than any of the gods.'" – 2 Chr 2:5 When Solomon built the first great … |
 | If you wish to enrich days, plant flowers; if you wish to enrich years, plant trees; if you wish to enrich eternity, plant ideals in the lives of others. S. Truett Cathy, founder Chick-fil-A …and there arose another generation after them … |
 | DENVER — Churches suffered from plummeting donations after the recession began in 2008. But in the past year, a majority of congregations experienced giving increases because of a better economy, higher attendance and more church teaching on … |
 | What's your financial IQ? Most pastors have a lot to learn. Here are ten tips for church leaders for broadening your perspective on money and society: Read some kind of financial publication, in print or online, at least occasionally. This will help … |
| Here's a cheat sheet gathered from some phenomenal pastors with whom I've partnered, each of them bringing unique gifts to the institutional table. Quick, hide this... 1. Keep your desk clean, and your mind and door open. Walt Gerber pastored the … |
 | I like studying healthy churches. Much has been written about the sad state of churches in North America, so much so that many have asked me if God is done with our congregations. Sadly, I have contributed to that perception of hopelessness. In an … |
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Tim Cool of Cool Solutions Group Initiates Facilities Management Contract with Elevation Church Campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina
Cool Solutions Group announced the signing of a Facilities Management agreement with Elevation Church in Matthews, North Carolina. Elevation Church, the 2nd fastest growing church in America, has …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Cool Solutions Group -
Church Health Survey Questionnaire
The Church Health Survey aims at helping you discern strengths, weaknesses, attitudes and perceptions in your church.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ChurchCentral.com -
Selecting Locations For Additional Campuses
In recent years, a number of visionary church leaders have joined the multi-site revolution to expand the gospel's reach into different parts of their cities, their states, and even to other …Type: Case StudySponsored by: Leadership Network -
Changes in American Megachurches
Megachurches – Protestant congregations that draw 2,000 or more adults and children in a typical weekend (attendance not membership) – show considerable consistency over the past eight …Type: ResearchSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Multi-Purpose Rooms: Maximizing Your Space
Efficient space utilization is key to getting the maximum number of functions in the least amount of square feet. Some hints on maximizing space utilization included in this article are: classroom …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Screenflex Portable Room Dividers
