A few days ago, I shared what successful software implementation looks like for a church. The idea was that a church that wants to achieve success in implementing a new software or church management system needs to involve people who will be materially impacted by the decision from the very beginning of the process.
People know you as the office expert, but you know the role goes much deeper. Success for you is about empowering your leaders with the data and administrative support they need to understand how people are being cared for and how God is moving in your ministry.
A few weeks ago, I shared an outreach strategy to touch every household in your city that was inspired by the missional communities led by my friend Alex Absalom at RiverTree Christian Church. While the primary ideas behind the strategy could work for both missional community churches and small group churches, I realize that not every church is capable of implementing the strategy.
How long does it take for a first-time visitor to formulate an impression about your church? Seven minutes.
Every leader knows that effective delegation is a crucial skill. Over time, even those leaders who like to control everything come to the realization that in order for their church or organization to function efficiently, they must learn how to delegate.