by Scott Ball | Church Consulting, Strategic Planning, The Malphurs Group
It seems like every month someone new is announcing a new consulting group. How do you navigate the complexity? How can you be sure you have chosen the right partner? We created this list of tips you should know before hiring a church consultant.
by Scott Ball | Church Consulting, Church Growth, Church Revitalization, Evaluations, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Your church will never go where you are not intentionally leading it. If you want to lose twenty pounds, but never go on a diet or exercise, it will not happen. If you want to retire with a nest egg, but never save and invest, it will not happen. Churches often say...
by aubreymalphurs | Church Consulting, Vision
Vision matters for anyone in ministry. Vision motivates you and your church to action and effectiveness. Vision clarifies what matters most by captivating people towards a yet unseen future. But oftentimes there are vision deficiencies plaguing pastors and churches....
by aubreymalphurs | Church Consulting, Church Health, Church Revitalization
What are the indicators that you do not need a church consulting firm right now? We hear all sorts of talk about the newest tool a pastor of our church can use. Sometimes you’ll read a blog post about the three, five, or seven best of whatever to fix a certain...
by aubreymalphurs | Church Consulting, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Sunday Secret Shopper
Church security has risen to the forefront of our minds in recent years. From school shootings around the country to shootings in churches in Texas, South Carolina, and more–Americans are increasingly concerned about safety in public places. We need a healthy...
by aubreymalphurs | Church Consulting, Church Health, Developing Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Development, Staff Development
Leadership pipeline development in churches isn’t a new fad or trend that only applies to multi-site or church planting contexts. A church’s leadership pipeline cultivates the God-given spiritual gifts and abilities each person has. It requires a redesign...
