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The Performance Cycle
It’s all about scalability. How can an organization leverage its leadership? Its knowledge? There are only so many leadership people to go around and good leaders are extremely difficult to find. So …...
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The church has a responsibility to its attendees and members when they are faced with financial hardship. However, there are three clear biblical guidelines for how individual Christians and churches...
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Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish and communicate the guidelines for correcting inappropriate church member behavior at YOUR CHURCH. Scope This document contains YOUR CHURCH’s policy...
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The Impact Of Church Systems
I remember a post written by a senior leadership team member at Church Community Builder on the topic of “church systems and processes.” It confirmed much of what I believe and have shared here on...
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The Management System
The Management System is the “backbone” of any serious effort to develop infrastructure in the church. It actually enables growth through leveraging (scaling-up) the talent and expertise of key...
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Church Strategic Plan
Statement of Purpose The Strategic Plan is the church’s guiding document developed by the church staff and Eldership, containing the detailed plan for accomplishing the church’s mission. It is always...
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Documenting A “Strategy”
Documenting a strategy is one of the most important steps in any “plan and execute” leadership culture. I will blog more about a “plan and execute culture” in a future post, but for now, suffice to...
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Writing A Team Charter
Our church operates using the Carver Policy Governance method when it comes to senior leadership. It’s a “staff-led” model, with the Leadership Team functioning as the “board” defining the “end” of...
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Strategic Planning Facilitation
I just returned from the Washington DC area where I helped a church through a Strategic Planning Process. I was there all day Friday and Saturday. I really enjoy leading church staff and lay leaders...
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Workflow Process Implementation
One of the most significant innovations in the creation and implementation of formal processes is the use of “workflow tools.” What does that mean? you ask. That’s a good question. I’ve not talked to...
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Service Planning and Design Operating Procedure
Purpose The purpose of this operating procedure is to establish, document, and communicate the process for planning and designing weekend services at YOUR CHURCH. Scope The service planning and design...
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New Book: Intentional Churches
I wanted to let you in on some exciting news. As you know, I’m a certified Coach, with Intentional Churches, an organization that really gets church growth! Our new book, Intentional Churches, is...
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As a Facilitator and Coach, serving with Intentional Churches, I can’t tell you how excited I am about this new book. These guys really get ministry and they’ve created a “method” for churches...
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Finance Team Charter
Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish and communicate the Finance Team charter as set forth by the church’s Board of Elders. Scope The Finance Team is formed and empowered by the Board of...
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Building Infrastructure Is Critical!
Truly good leadership is hard to find. Many people in leadership positions (it has been my experience) shouldn’t be. It’s sad but true. So, when an organization is fortunate enough to have solid...
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Where Do I Start?
Especially for a church leader with very little staff and a desire to grow, developing infrastructure can be a daunting task. The question is, Where do I start? Once a church leader is convinced that...
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The Reorder Point Based Supply System
A continuous challenge in the growing church is making sure every area has what it needs at all times regarding supplies. You know … paper towels, cleaning materials, paper, and the myriad of other...
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How To Write An Operating Procedure
The heart of any serious effort to develop infrastructure in the church is the Operating Procedure. Here on Executive Pastor Online, you’ll find lots of content about infrastructure development and the...
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Writing By-Laws For Your Church
The highest level document for any church or non-profit organization would certainly be the by-laws. I periodically get requests for input on writing or updating by-laws. Of course, I always direct...
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The Importance Of The “Dashboard”
When you think of the word “dashboard,” what comes to mind? Your car? If you’re a pilot, your instrument panel? I remember a class I took in college entitled “Management Information Systems (MIS).” It...
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