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Top 10 Ways Churches Retain First-Time Guests

Top 10 Ways Churches Retain First-Time Guests

Buffer Guest retention matters. You need to not only plan for guests, but also determine how you will retain those guests. Churches that do this tend to do a much better job integrating those guests into the life of the church. One of the key reasons I believe in church hospitality and intentional planning for guest retention is primarily theological. A ... Read More »

10 Resources for Leaders, Pastors, and Churches from October 6, 2015

10 Resources for Leaders, Pastors, and Churches from October 6, 2015

Buffer Good leadership resources can be hard to come by without spending heavy amounts of time researching. How do you know what you can trust? Which resources are worth reading and come from a true expert rather than a random blogger? These links and resources for leaders, pastors, and churches from October 6, 2015 should give you a good place to ... Read More »

Death By Committee: Tackling the Problems of Church Committees

Death By Committee: Tackling the Problems of Church Committees

Buffer Churches often engage in a process I call “Death By Committee.” The thinking goes like this: Joe (a new leader in the church) has been faithfully serving as a greeter, usher, parking lot guy, or a role in another ministry. He’s been faithful. He’s a devoted worker. Now we need to appoint him to a committee. If he serves well ... Read More »

7 Tips for Funding Your Vision

7 Tips for Funding Your Vision

Buffer Oftentimes we focus more on the need for vision clarity rather than providing tips for funding your vision. Vision is the picture of where you are going and the impact you are going to make. Creating a clear and accurate vision of where you are going can be a challenge, but it is quite another thing to fund it ... Read More »

7 High Impact Coaching Questions For Emerging Leaders

7 High Impact Coaching Questions For Emerging Leaders

Buffer People work for both leaders and followers — all the time, every day. You may find yourself as a leader or as a follower. But who provides resources for those in the middle who are doing a little of both?  I’ve provided these 7 high impact coaching questions for emerging leaders to use as a launching point for development and ... Read More »

9 Reasons Church Conflict Resolution Fails in Many Churches

9 Reasons Church Conflict Resolution Fails in Many Churches

Buffer Church conflict resolution fails in many churches. If you are reading this, you likely are experiencing some type of church conflict or are in the process of a church conflict resolution process in your church. Don’t fret, with the right process and knowledge about the obstacles you may encounter, you can make the right decisions to get your church ... Read More »

5 Best Henry Cloud Books On Leadership (Plus 10 Henry Cloud Quotes)

5 Best Henry Cloud Books On Leadership (Plus 10 Henry Cloud Quotes)

Buffer Dr. Henry Cloud speaks frequently at the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit and other conferences (Check out some of the Best Talks of the Summit). Dr. Cloud is also a best-selling author of multiple books and a consultant for many Fortune 500 companies. I’ve found his resources challenging and helpful over the years. He addresses critical issues such as boundaries, ... Read More »

13 Most Helpful WordPress Plugins

13 Most Helpful WordPress Plugins

Buffer I have no aspirations of becoming a web designer, nor do I consider myself an HTML code expert. This post isn’t necessarily for the tech-loving types (although they may benefit). Ever wonder what plugins are worth installing on your WordPress website or blog? Many plugins exist and are publicized; however, you may get stuck in the blur of knowing which ones ... Read More »

15 Most Common Mistakes Churches Make

15 Most Common Mistakes Churches Make

Buffer Over the last few years I’ve noticed some common mistakes churches make. We are all guilty of these…I know I am. It is easy to get into a comfortable rhythm that ignores opportunities to impact our neighbors, to improve a church’s focus, or to more strategically align church vision with ministry realities. Sound like your church? If so, do ... Read More »

7 Guest Experience Tips to Show Church Hospitality Outside of Sunday Morning

7 Guest Experience Tips to Show Church Hospitality Outside of Sunday Morning

Buffer Most people think of church hospitality occurring on Sunday mornings. But what if I told you church hospitality could extend even further using these seven guest experience tips to show church hospitality outside of Sunday morning? Yes, it does sound a little different…and I get that. But hear me out. Some churches place overly joyful and smiley greeters at the door and ... Read More »