What I'm Learning: Lead from the Inside Out
Kevin Harney: "I have learned that I accomplish far more in six days of labor than in seven."
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What I’m Learning: Pastors Need Friends, Too
Karl Vaters: "The most important lesson I've learned in recent years is to be a member of my church, not just its pastor."
“Look Outside Your Walls”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit
An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?
Try This: Take Free Christmas Portraits
Idea Starter: Photograph, print and deliver Christmas portraits to the needy.
The Innovative Church
Inside the Jan/Feb issue: Erwin McManus on Imagining the Future, Larry Osborne on the messy side of innovation, 25 best ideas and the churches behind them, and the Outreach Interview with Gabe Lyons
Ensure Your Church is as Helpful as Possible With a “Concierge”
Idea Starter: Have volunteers specialize in connecting people to resources inside and outside the church.
Randy Frazee: Macromanage From Mission
“Macromanage from a clear mission, vision, values and plan, and you don't have to wear yourself out micromanaging.”
Host a Sports Clinic
Idea Starter: Partner with local celebrity athletes and coaches to mentor and teach kids the fundamentals of a sport.
A Place to Belong: First Hattiesburg
Jeff Clark: “When we got past losing all the rich people and the community influencers, we exploded in growth. It freed us up to be who we really are: a church for the unchurched.”
Try This: Bag Groceries at Self-Checkout Grocery Stores
Idea Starter: Help shoppers’ grocery store visits go much more smoothly and quickly.