These ten rules have transformed the way one church communicates. The rules form a covenant signed each year by all leaders. Mark how well you live by each rule.

Recently two people asked a staff member to tell the pastor about a problem. She said, "I know the pastor would appreciate your telling him yourself. If he doesn't respond, then we'll go together." That afternoon, the members came to my office, ...

Topics:	Community, Core values, Direction, Goals, Measuring ministry, Planning, Strategy, Vision
Filters:	Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor, Pastoral care, Shepherd
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Proverbs 25:9-15, Ephesians 4:15-16
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

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Still, several church leaders felt that to motivate members to reach the lost, changing the sign was critical.

• If faced with this issue, which would be more important? Reaching the lost or church unity? Is that a false choice?
• How would you introduce such a sensitive change so that both groups keep motivated for ministry?

The change agents realized their biggest ...

Topics:	Change, Development, Empowerment, Leadership, Leadership styles, Mentoring, Motivation, Teamwork, Unity
Filters:	Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Mentoring, Pastor
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Proverbs 25:15, 1 Peter 5:1-7
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

The Case A handful of people became convinced the cumbersome denominational title on the church sign hindered the unchurched from visiting its services. The pastor agreed, but the congregation was located in the same city as the denominational headquarters. Many in the church (including the pastor) had strong denominational ties. Omitting the denominational designation in the church name would be ...

Topics:	Change, Community impact, Culture, Demographics, Outreach, Trends, Unchurched, Unity
Filters:	Church board, Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Emergent ministry, Evangelism, Outreach, Pastor
Purpose:	Evangelism
References:	Proverbs 25:15, 1 Peter 5:1
Date Added:	August 21, 2007