Resources

This organization is a incubator program and consulting group for early-stage missional entrepreneurs. They help congregations facilitate the...

This five-minute video introduces the entire strategic planning process through drawn illustrations.

Dr. David Livermore, author and speaker on cultural intelligence, talks with Tim Shapiro and Matt Burke about how being curious about...

This organization provides support to congregations seeking to amplify their message and achieve their goals through social media, videos,...

Sacred Structures serves churches that emphasize values-driven cultures, embrace change, and engage in initiatives like church planting,...

This practical article is formatted around a series of questions and answers for church leaders on the frontlines of ministry with and for...

This article supports congregational leaders as they embark on a strategic plan. With brief checklists, definitions, and recommended...

This article from ResourceUMC describes the SMART goal concept. With the understanding that congregational leaders need to operationalize...

This book supports congregational leaders who are looking to effectively build congregational support for strategic planning and initiatives....

Thought leader Cary Nieuwhof describes how congregational life will change with technology and generational trends.