Tag Archive: Church Growth

Macro and Micro Church Paradigm Shifts

In the article, Understanding Paradigm Shifts As A Church Growth Strategy, we defined a paradigm shift “as a change in thinking and acting that results from a challenge to one’s underlying assumptions.”  And, we noted that not all church paradigm shifts are of equal value or impact. Some are micro-shifts, where the impact is localized and limited, while others are... Continue Reading

Understanding Paradigm Shifts As A Church Growth Strategy

Most significant changes in business, organizations, churches, and even individuals occurs through paradigm shifts. My favorite definition of a paradigm shift is “a change in thinking and acting that results from a challenge to one’s underlying assumptions.” This definition implies there is no paradigm shift unless it is accompanied by a change in the way we think and act. What... Continue Reading

8 M Put Resources of Church and Ministry Growth

Many churches and ministries struggle because they fail to fully understand the implications of inputs and outputs. Simply, outputs are the results produced by the church or ministry. Inputs are the resources the church or ministry uses to produce those results. The responsibility of the church staff is to use the church’s resources (inputs), for maximum productivity (outputs) toward accomplishing... Continue Reading