4 Indicators That Your Church Is Making Progress

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“Progress is everywhere.” – Sports Illustrated’s Peter King after visiting the San Francisco 49ers training camp

Is your church making progress?  Other than attendance and giving numbers, are there other indicators that progress is being made?  More importantly, would the people sitting in your congregation each week feel that your church is making progress?  How would they know?

Sports Illustrated’s Peter King is my favorite sports writer.  Recently, King visited the San Francisco 49ers training camp.  He walked away extremely impressed and feels the team is positioned for a great year.  You can read his glowing report by clicking here.

As I read his article, I was fascinated by four signs of progress that excited King about the 49ers.  I immediately thought about my own local church.  Do I see these very same signs when I attend each week (I do by the way)?  Do you see these signs at your church?

1. Great Leadership At The Highest Positions - Churches that are making progress have gifted and extremely talented individuals in all senior leadership positions?  49ers CEO Jed York recently hired Facebook’s Gideon Yu as the team’s new president.  This is on top of his acquisitions of general manager Trent Baalke, who trained under Bill Parcells, and, of course, head coach Jim Harbaugh.
2. Facilities Matter – Churches that are making progress understand that excellent facilities matter.  A leaking roof is a sign to chuch members that something else is leaking.  Old carpet and paint is a sign that the ministry is also out of date.  The 49ers have started construction on their new state-of-the-art stadium.  They are also constructing a multi-million dollar weight training facility. All the turf has been replaced with sod and a team Hall of Fame facility is planned.
3. Top Talent Is Retained – Churches that are making progress retain their top talent.  A loss of talent causes concern, insecurity, and a loss of momentum.  All 11 members of the team’s top-ranked defense remain intact.  This rarely happens because of NFL free agency.
4. Upgraded Talent In Under-Performing Areas - The answer to every problem is a person.  Not only do churches that make progress retain top talent, but they also constantly upgrade under-performing areas.  While the 49ers had the NFL’s best defense, their offense was pedestrian at best.  During the off-season, the team added talent and speed at key positions in Randy Moss, Brandon Jacobs, and LaMichael James.

Great Leadership In The Highest Positions.  Facilities.  Top Talent Is Retained.  Upgraded Talent In Under-Performing Areas.  How is your church doing in these four areas?  Are you making progress?

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