The Leadership Network has a very interesting article on how three churches have broken the 50% barrier in small group participation. Differences in culture at these churches have resulted in some differences in approach, but all three had an emphasis on group leadership selection and training, participant recruiting and topic selection. All three were also quick to point out that small group strategies only serve …
I recently reviewed the conclusions from a 2012 study of senior church leadership. It was performed by Azusa Pacific University and the Leadership Network and included special permission to utilize a team assessment tool developed by Harvard researchers and Hay Group consultants. 600 people from 145 churches participated.
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Many years ago I approached the chairman of our church’s Finance Committee to see if I could join the committee. I figured that my accounting and systems background would be useful skills for the group. He seemed surprised but gladly accepted my offer. After several fairly boring meetings it became clear to me that most of the committee members had been on the committee for …
