It’s one thing to “envision a preferred future,” it’s something else again to lead a congregation to the promised land. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill explore what it takes to develop effective tactics from core strategies. (Third in a four-part series.)
Category: Administration
Individuals aren’t the only ones who grieve. When a congregation experiences loss, whether their beloved pastor of thirty-two years has retired, the church matriarch has died … or quit the church, or the building burned down, grieving is a reality. However, few church leaders are equipped to deal with it. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill explore congregational grief and how to lead a congregation for hurt t healing.
There’s a movement by many in the emerging and emergent church to dispense with “organizing” a church, that is, to delineate organizational and decision-making structures. However, even a cursory look at nature reveals a structured organization that keeps life in harmony. In this episode, Drs. Bill and Kris explore the fractal model of church organization … what it is, why it’s one of the most innovative and flexible organizational structures, and how you can put it into practice in your congregation.
Think teams are only for mega churches? Think again. Even the smallest church can improve its effectiveness by adopting the team approach. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill explore how to use teams and how to make the shift from committees to teams.