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Critical components of SMART church goals


This article from ResourceUMC describes the SMART goal concept. With the understanding that congregational leaders need to operationalize broad church goals into concrete steps, this article describes what makes a goal "SMART" and how to ensure an objective is Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.

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Church Strategic Planning in 4 Easy Steps!
This article from Smart Church Management provides an overview of strategic planning for congregations. Written...
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Faith-Based Hiring Best Practices: A Step-By-Step Guide For Ministries
The staff at the Church HR Network understands that a "good hire" is someone who aligns with your...
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Avoiding Splits – Fighting Fair in Church: Guidelines for an Effective Church...
This article addresses the problem of church conflict and the lack of training for pastors to...
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Setting Church Budget Percentages That Keep Your Ministry Healthy and Growing
This article from Vanderbloemen offers a breakdown of key data to help congregations set a...
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3 Myths about Digital Worship
In “ 3 Myths about Digital Worship,” Tim Snyder of the Lewis Center,...
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A Planning Handbook For Small-Sized Congregations
This online article provides planning and resources for synagogues to create strategic...
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How Strategic Planning Saved My Rabbinate
In this article, Rabbi Ragozin tells the story of how engaging with Dennis Friedman, a...
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Keshet Conversations: High Holiday Safety for LGBTQ+ Jews of Color with Joshua Maxey
This article from Keshet introduces readers to the principles of LGBTQ+-friendly security...
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6 Reasons Worship Attendees Aren't Group Participants
Lifeway Research believes that ongoing Bible study groups create environments that promote...
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How Churches And After School School Programs Can Partner with Students
This article explains how churches and after-school programs can team up to support...
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4 Practices to Help Small Church Stay Nimble and Open to Change
This online article is authored by Allen Stanton, an ordained elder in The United Methodist...
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