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A Counterintuitive Look at Leadership: The Importance of Becoming a Gentle Leader

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The words “leadership” and “gentleness” do not seem to go together.  When we think of leadership, larger-than-life figures come to mind – military leaders, coaches, political figures, and business tycoons.  We think of big personalities accomplishing big things and overcoming big obstacles to do so. But there are another set of qualities to leadership which […]

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5 Ways To Improve Your Ineffective Staff Meetings

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Harnessing Church Staff Meetings for Better Communication Church staff meetings often form the bedrock for building staff cohesion, promoting healthy church communication, and ensuring church staff health. They can range from vital pulse checks to ineffective huddles depending on their execution. Today, we want to delve into insights from our 2023 Church Staff Health Assessment […]

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Executive Summary for Making Space for Inspiration from Barna Group and Aspen

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Across the nation, pastors and leaders are making their best attempts to disciple congregations and invite the community to connect with the church. In a post-Christian world where Jesus is considered one among many great spiritual teachers, the church’s challenge is to demonstrate how she is different from all the other options. Aspen Group is […]

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7 People Your Community Trusts MORE Than Your Church Staff

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Within a recent Gallup poll, startling findings emerged revealing current public perception of trustworthiness among professions. Church staff, including pastors, were ranked lower on the scale than professions like nurses, doctors, pharmacists, high school teachers, police officers, accountants, and even funeral directors. With only 37% of those surveyed perceiving pastors as having high ethical standards […]

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Tomorrow: Don’t Miss – Live Online Training to Keep More First-Time Guests

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Gather your team and discover a step-by-step system to keep more first-time guests and experience faster church growth. Join Nelson Searcy and Jason Hatley online for the 2-hour LIVE Assimilation Seminar — TOMORROW, Thursday, April 25 from 2:00pm ET to 4:00pm ET. Sign up now for one very low rate per church — Just $47 total (includes the Senior Pastor […]

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5 Elements of Healthy Long-term Fits in Church Staffing

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Aiming for Healthy Transitions: Navigating Staffing Dilemmas in Churches Churches across America are frequently grappling with recurring pain points, primarily revolving around hiring practices. It is time we collectively address and put an end to unhealthy hiring patterns that distress churches and church staff alike. For this purpose, let’s deep dive into the anatomy of […]

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