The Path to Meaningful Metrics
In our work with churches, we consistently hear leaders want more on this important topic. In fact, this one area scores the lowest in our Church Activation Assessment when leaders assess themselves on how they are doing in activating the Great Commission. So, we’re back again this time with another look at church metrics. Our last post acknowledged that church leaders […]
4 Principles for a Healthy View on Church Numbers
Church leaders have a strange relationship with numbers. Maybe it’s because our formal education didn’t emphasize it much. Perhaps it’s because we have read the numbers in Exodus too many times and the cubits fried our numerical circuitry. Maybe it’s because our church boards consist of business leaders who are super comfortable with numbers. Whatever […]
3 Reasons You Believe the Church Competition Lie
The story is commonplace. We begin a conversation about the principles of ChurchOS, and before you know it, the church leader is moaning and groaning about churches in their area. That church has a multipurpose building that we will never have. They have a multi-million dollar endowment. Their pastor is an outstanding teacher. They benefit […]
5 Questions to Ask When You Hear “Our Vision is Not Clear!”
This week, another driver ran a red light and crashed into my car. My mind immediately jumped to worst case scenarios: “My insurance rates are going to skyrocket. There may be a lawsuit. Murphy’s law is attacking me again.” In this age of anxiety, it is natural to expect the worst case scenario to be […]
The Number One Reason Churches Get Stuck
If you’re like us, you want to build an agile and enduring church that is around for generations to come. After all, the church was meant to advance. Jesus said he would build it, and the gates of hell would not prevail against it. Every church has amazing potential. So, why are so many churches […]
From the Front Lines of Ministry: Part 9
During the COVID-19 crisis, our team gathers to discuss the latest From the Front Lines of Ministry. We are using ChurchOS to stay clear and focused. See how other church leaders around the country are using ChurchOS as they navigate the new normal. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CALL: Integrating online and physical services Strategies for speaking […]
From the Front Lines of Ministry: Part 8
During the COVID-19 crisis, our team gathers weekly to discuss the latest From the Front Lines of Ministry. We are using ChurchOS to stay clear and focused. See how other church leaders around the country are using ChurchOS as they navigate the new normal. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CALL: Pastors get super honest about the weight […]
The View From Above the Battlefield
Jesus was a master storyteller. His parables are great examples of engaging his audience and revealing spiritual truths in a way that captures an audience. We like to use parables, too, at Intentional Churches, for those same reasons. The most powerful word picture we use with ChurchOS is the battlefield image. At first, that may […]
From the Front Lines of Ministry: Part 7
During the COVID-19 crisis, our team gathers weekly to discuss the latest From the Front Lines of Ministry. We are using ChurchOS to stay clear and focused. See how other church leaders around the country are using ChurchOS as they navigate the new normal. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CALL: Simple practical ideas on getting your people […]
What’s Going to Go, What’s Going to Stay
What’s Going to Go, What’s Going to Stay Lee Coate is a connector and mentor through his work in the local church. He currently serves as the Executive Pastor at The Crossing Church in Las Vegas, NV. We spent just a few minutes talking with Lee about what is going to stay and what is […]
