Leadership Network's Dave Travis shares church trends and observations.

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Keys to combatting a culture of fear.

Moving from me to we.

A 24-hour conversation with leading pastors and thinkers

Too many churches develop a “building plan”, without looking at who they are and what they’re all about.

In an effort to achieve what are, at heart, charitable ends, the government is turning to the original (and effective) charitable organization: the church.

The money is pledged, the contracts signed, the site work begun. Now is the time to take a deep breath and…do more planning!?! It is easy to focus on the building program and forget about preparing your staff for the upcoming responsibilities associated with a larger facility with more members. Bruce Anderson offers practical advice to energize workers for the next step.

There are a lot of questions that must be answered before you build. Unfortunately, if they are not asked, a church may start down that road of daring to dream, buying into a spectacular vision, then falling grievously short.

Like genetic DNA, every organization has a unique code. This is the unspoken culture that determines ministry, building, and membership. Churches that carefully consider their code unlock a powerful tool to refocus and engage their community.

Conflict is usually driven by the need for change. Conflict is a healthy reminder that we need to adapt. Find out how to deal with it in a productive way.