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From Vision to Strategy: Turning Big Ideas into Action Plans

Vision inspires; strategy aligns. Here’s a simple, step-by-step way to turn your church’s vision into measurable milestones, clear roles, realistic timelines, and regular check-ins—so your people know where you’re going and how to get there.

Sustainable Ministry: Beating Burnout with Faithful Rhythms, Boundaries, and Team Support

Prevent burnout with sustainable ministry rhythms. Set boundaries, lead by example, and trust God with the gaps. Practical steps for pastors and leaders.

Hiring for Ministry: 7 Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Church hiring that lasts starts with a clear candidate profile. Map team strengths, use assessments wisely, avoid pendulum hires, and protect your culture.

Building the Right Candidate Profile—With Your Team in Mind

Church hiring that lasts starts with a clear candidate profile. Map team strengths, use assessments wisely, avoid pendulum hires, and protect your culture.

Avoiding Mission Drift: How Churches Stay Focused on Gospel-Centered Ministry

Mission drift doesn’t happen overnight—it creeps in slowly through busyness, cultural pressures, and misplaced priorities. In this post, we explore the warning signs leaders should watch for and practical ways to keep ministries anchored in the gospel. From recognizing early drift to re-centering on mission and building a resilient culture, you’ll find strategies to ensure your church stays focused on disciple-making.

Finding Joy in the Everyday Work of Shepherding

Hiring for ministry isn’t about filling a role—it’s about protecting the mission. Here’s a proven church hiring playbook that balances character, chemistry, competency, and capacity so you build a team that actually moves the ball downfield.

Hire for the Mission: A Proven Church Hiring Playbook

Hiring for ministry isn’t about filling a role—it’s about protecting the mission. Here’s a proven church hiring playbook that balances character, chemistry, competency, and capacity so you build a team that actually moves the ball downfield.

Translating Mission and Vision into Everyday Ministry Decisions

Clear mission and vision statements aren’t meant to sit on a wall—they’re tools to guide every decision your church makes. In this blog, Brian Coates unpacks how ministry leaders can revisit these statements regularly, use them as a filter for decisions, align staff roles, and build accountability to prevent mission drift.

I See This in You: How to Call Out Leadership Potential in Others

Church health is about more than attendance or budgets—it’s about making disciples. In this blog, Hunter Melton unpacks the 5Gs, a simple yet powerful framework to help churches ask better questions and measure what truly matters in spiritual growth.

The 5Gs of Discipleship: How to Measure and Strengthen Your Church’s Health

In every church, leaders don’t just appear—they’re developed. In this practical guide, Dr. Matt Purdom outlines five key traits to help pastors and ministry leaders identify and equip the right people for the right roles. With simple questions and a gospel-centered framework, The 5 Cs of Leadership will help you multiply healthy, reliable leaders who grow your ministry and reflect the heart of Christ.

Avoiding Mission Drift: How Churches Stay Focused on Gospel-Centered Ministry

Avoiding Mission Drift: How Churches Stay Focused on Gospel-Centered Ministry

Mission drift doesn’t happen overnight—it creeps in slowly through busyness, cultural pressures, and misplaced priorities. In this post, we explore the warning signs leaders should watch for and practical ways to keep ministries anchored in the gospel. From recognizing early drift to re-centering on mission and building a resilient culture, you’ll find strategies to ensure your church stays focused on disciple-making.

Finding Joy in the Everyday Work of Shepherding

Finding Joy in the Everyday Work of Shepherding

Hiring for ministry isn’t about filling a role—it’s about protecting the mission. Here’s a proven church hiring playbook that balances character, chemistry, competency, and capacity so you build a team that actually moves the ball downfield.

Hire for the Mission: A Proven Church Hiring Playbook

Hire for the Mission: A Proven Church Hiring Playbook

Hiring for ministry isn’t about filling a role—it’s about protecting the mission. Here’s a proven church hiring playbook that balances character, chemistry, competency, and capacity so you build a team that actually moves the ball downfield.

Translating Mission and Vision into Everyday Ministry Decisions

Translating Mission and Vision into Everyday Ministry Decisions

Clear mission and vision statements aren’t meant to sit on a wall—they’re tools to guide every decision your church makes. In this blog, Brian Coates unpacks how ministry leaders can revisit these statements regularly, use them as a filter for decisions, align staff roles, and build accountability to prevent mission drift.

I See This in You: How to Call Out Leadership Potential in Others

I See This in You: How to Call Out Leadership Potential in Others

Church health is about more than attendance or budgets—it’s about making disciples. In this blog, Hunter Melton unpacks the 5Gs, a simple yet powerful framework to help churches ask better questions and measure what truly matters in spiritual growth.

The 5Gs of Discipleship: How to Measure and Strengthen Your Church’s Health

The 5Gs of Discipleship: How to Measure and Strengthen Your Church’s Health

In every church, leaders don’t just appear—they’re developed. In this practical guide, Dr. Matt Purdom outlines five key traits to help pastors and ministry leaders identify and equip the right people for the right roles. With simple questions and a gospel-centered framework, The 5 Cs of Leadership will help you multiply healthy, reliable leaders who grow your ministry and reflect the heart of Christ.

I Wish I Knew This Before Preaching My First Sermon

I Wish I Knew This Before Preaching My First Sermon

In every church, leaders don’t just appear—they’re developed. In this practical guide, Dr. Matt Purdom outlines five key traits to help pastors and ministry leaders identify and equip the right people for the right roles. With simple questions and a gospel-centered framework, The 5 Cs of Leadership will help you multiply healthy, reliable leaders who grow your ministry and reflect the heart of Christ.