Tag: build
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Changing the Culture of your Church
“Culture” is the latest buzz word in church world. Everyone seems to be talking about how to build a healthy culture and avoid a toxic one. But how do you know what your church culture actually is and how can you change it if you don’t like it? A church’s culture is set by the…
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Top Posts of 2017 #9 “5 Proficiencies of Great Church Staff Teams”
Hiring and building the right teams was a popular topic on my blog this year. This one was one of the most read and shared. Great Church Staff Teams are full of team members who not only care deeply about people and are passionate about the ministry; they’re actually proficient in what they are doing.…
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Why a Teaching Team is a Better Approach to Teaching at your Church
Although the idea of a teaching team is not a new idea, I’m surprised at the amount of churches across the country that have not embraced this approach to preaching in their weekend worship services. Don’t hear what I’m not saying: I’m not advocating that you use the “main stage” to develop communicators. Don’t experiment…
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How to Build a Strong Volunteer Culture in your Church
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve never coached a church leader or consulted with a church that said they had enough volunteers. In fact, most church leaders I speak with identify a shortage of volunteers and volunteer leaders as one of the top 5 issues holding their church back from reaching the vision that Jesus has…
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The 2 Most Important Ingredients of a Winning Team
You’ve probably heard this popular African Proverb before: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” The reason this statement has become so popular and “gone global,” is that it resonates with us at a core level. We inherently know that it’s true; not just from a…