Part 4 of 4 posts (click here for Part 1, 2, and 3) by Dr. Donald E. Ross Nelson Searcy Coaching Alum Lead Pastor of Creekside Church (Mountlake Terrace, WA). Issue # 9: Lifecycle. Studies show that a church has about a 50-year lifecycle and it’s important to know where your church is on that ride. This fifty year bell … Read More
What Does it Take to Lead a Turn-Around Church? (Part 3)
Part 3 of 4 posts (click here for Part 1 and Part 2) by Dr. Donald E. Ross Nelson Searcy Coaching Alum Lead Pastor of Creekside Church (Mountlake Terrace, WA). Issue #6: Endurance. Although things must change, it will take time. Researcher Gary McIntosh states that a turn-around church can take from five to twelve years, depending on the setting. … Read More
What Does it Take to Lead a Turn-Around Church? (Part 2)
Here’s Part 2 of 4 posts (click here for Part 1) by Dr. Donald E. Ross, Nelson Searcy Coaching Alum and Lead Pastor of Creekside Church (Mountlake Terrace, WA). Issue #3: Leadership. If you’re leading a turn-around church, you must be able to paint a constant verbal picture of your church’s preferred future, based in reality. You’re probably the only … Read More
What Does it Take to Lead a Turn-Around Church? (Part 1)
As you might imagine, I get a lot of questions from pastors who are facing all sorts of ministry situations. That’s one of the reasons I write this blog – to provide some answers when you’re not sure of your next steps. However, there are some issues that I haven’t faced personally or otherwise don’t feel as well-equipped to write … Read More
Is There Such Thing as “Too Much Space?”
Recently I did a series of posts on the Top Three Growth Barriers that all churches face, regardless of size (click here to read), and from the feedback I’ve received it was helpful to many of you. One question that I have gotten (and often get at live events about this) is about SPACE, the top growth barrier: “Is there … Read More
What are the Top 3 Barriers to Church Growth? #3 – Sharing
Today I want to wrap up a series of posts about the Top 3 Growth Barriers that all churches face, regardless of size. As a quick reminder, I’ll be teaching this (and a lot more) LIVE in Seattle today, then San Francisco and Los Angeles this week – click here for more info. But for those of you who can’t … Read More
Can You Meet Me in Seattle, San Francisco or Los Angeles Next Week?
Can you meet me in Seattle, San Francisco or Los Angeles next week for one of three FREE Live Events I’m doing for Senior Pastors? Seattle, WA Area Tuesday, August 10 San Francisco/Oakland Area Wednesday, August 11 Los Angeles, CA Area Thursday, August 12 We have a great group signed up already, but we still have room for you (and … Read More
What are the Top 3 Barriers to Church Growth? #2 – Self-Development
Yesterday I shared the first of the top three Growth Barriers that all churches face, regardless of size (click here for that post). The second barrier to growth in your church is: SELF-DEVELOPMENT The best definition of Self-Development that I’ve found is the combination of Leadership Ability and Spiritual Maturity. Ken Blanchard describes this concept when he says that a … Read More
What are the Top 3 Barriers to Church Growth? #1 – Space
I’m in Jacksonville this morning – in the middle of the “Top 3 Growth Barriers Tour.” I’ve been traveling the country doing a series of “Senior Pastors Only” training events on the Top 3 Growth Barriers that every church faces, regardless of size. I will be out on the West Coast next week – click here for more info. But … Read More
Can You Meet Me in Jacksonville Next Week?
Can you meet me in Jacksonville, Florida next Wednesday for a FREE Live Event I’m doing for Senior Pastors? Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday, August 4th We have a great group signed up already, but we still have room for you (and your Worship Leader – more about that later). There’s no time to waste though, this event is only 6 … Read More