What story does your church facility tell? Delta vs. US Airways
BLOGS, Tim Cool Wednesday, April 17th, 2013I fly a lot. Living in Charlotte, NC, I used to fly USAir as Charlotte is their primary hub.
Hire people you like
BLOGS, Latest News, Tim Spivey Wednesday, April 10th, 2013The job will get done better and more consistently if those on the staff like each other.
What ‘story’ does your church facility tell? – A primer
BLOGS, Tim Cool Friday, April 5th, 2013Use this as excerpt: “Story” is all around us, in virtually every aspect of our daily experiences, which means that our church and ministry facilities also tell a story. The questions for church leaders are: What story are your facilities/campus telling? Are we intentional about the story?
Stop-and-go ministry
BLOGS, Latest News, Sam S. Rainer III Thursday, March 28th, 2013By Sam S. Rainer III When God guides a church, it’s not a smooth journey. Ministry in a community is stop-and-go. The church is called to go share the only message of hope and stop for those in need. Many people are aware that something bigger than their personal world exists. They desire to take [...]
6 steps to avoid the ‘transition gap’ between construction and operations
BLOGS, Tim Cool Friday, March 15th, 2013In far too many cases, the process of creating a new building typically follows the linear path of planning, design, construction, turnover and operations. This no longer works (at least, not effectively).
Still buying IBM?
BLOGS, Ken Behr Thursday, March 14th, 2013One of the reasons we have many local churches today that have 10,000 or more members is because church leaders were willing to take risks; they were willing to be innovative.
Clear and simple pathways
BLOGS, Mike Klockenbrink Thursday, March 14th, 2013This isn’t just about asking for directions or how to read a map. It’s about clear and simple instructions or communication about the path itself.
Pastor tenure and church stagnation
BLOGS, Sam S. Rainer III Tuesday, March 12th, 2013Pastors are not staying at churches long enough to bring about considerable change. As a result, churches remain in a perpetual state of stagnation.
Generic ketchup
BLOGS, Tim Cool Monday, March 11th, 2013When I see generic ketchup at a restaurant, I say to myself: If they’re willing to save a penny per customer (two pennies at the most) by using generic ketchup – and this is one of the most visible condiments – then how are they saving money in the kitchen?
How to keep from running a deficit in your church
BLOGS, Tim Spivey Tuesday, March 5th, 2013So, how’s your church budget doing this year? It’s March now, which means it’s also a good time to look at church finances.
