Discover essential workflow settings in Planning Center that can streamline your church's follow-up process. Learn how to snooze workflow cards for timely reminders, set deadlines for task completion, and use shortcuts to access important information quickly. These underutilized features will enhance your organizational efficiency and help your team manage workflows more effectively.

Feeling stuck can be frustrating, but it’s often more perception than reality. By reframing your mindset and asking, "What can I do today that wasn't possible six months ago?" you can uncover hidden growth and progress. Recognizing small wins and incremental improvements helps shift focus from obstacles to achievements, fostering resilience and forward momentum.

Planning Center has introduced several exciting new features, including selectable individuals in People lists, improved Check-ins app functionality with Brother printers, and a waitlist option in Registrations. Additionally, the Home Dashboard now integrates real-time metrics widgets for easier access. Stay informed about all updates by visiting Planning Center’s support pages and submitting feature requests through their feedback channels.

Embracing failure as a growth opportunity is crucial for leadership development. This blog emphasizes the value of allowing team members to experience and learn from their failures, fostering resilience, adaptability, and improved problem-solving skills. By supporting rather than rescuing, leaders can help their teams turn setbacks into stepping stones for future success.

Optimizing your church's online presence through SEO is essential for reaching and engaging your community. By improving your search engine rankings, your church can attract new visitors, enhance engagement, and build trust. Start with the basics—keyword research, on-page optimization, and content creation—to ensure your church becomes a beacon of hope online.

"The Art of Followship" emphasizes the importance of following Jesus over leading, challenging the modern church's obsession with leadership. The blog explores how Jesus prioritized following, urging Christians to focus on their identity as followers. Practical advice is given on maintaining a follower's mindset, including prioritizing personal spiritual practices, observing Sabbath, engaging with church communities, and building genuine friendships.

This blog explores the evolution of church community, contrasting past face-to-face interactions with today's digital communication trends. It emphasizes the importance of blending modern technology with traditional personal connections to foster a supportive and welcoming church environment. By prioritizing in-person activities, leveraging technology wisely, and fostering a culture of care, churches can re-establish a sense of genuine community in the digital age.

Empower your church volunteers by leveraging StrengthsFinder 2.0, a tool designed to identify individual strengths and align them with impactful ministry roles. This guide explores how understanding and utilizing volunteers' unique talents can enhance engagement, increase retention, and maximize their contributions. Implementing a strengths-based approach fosters a thriving, purpose-driven community where everyone’s gifts are celebrated and effectively utilized.

Effective church growth management relies on a solid foundation and team culture. As your church expands with additional services or campuses, addressing changes like staff hiring, volunteer training, and service restructuring is essential. Centralizing documented processes, utilizing online software solutions like Notion, and standardizing procedures ensure clarity and efficiency, empowering your team to support sustainable growth and focus on your church’s mission.

Trust is earned in drops and lost in buckets, a phrase resonating deeply in the Christian community amidst numerous scandals and challenges. This blog explores the multifaceted experiences within the church, addressing the importance of hope, approachability, sensitivity, safety, and discernment for leaders and congregants alike. By fostering transparency and compassion, church leaders can rebuild trust and create a safe, supportive environment for all believers.

The blog post "The Role of the Chief Reminding Officer in Leadership" emphasizes the importance of leaders consistently communicating their vision and values to keep teams motivated and aligned. Drawing from Patrick Lencioni’s concept of the Chief Reminding Officer, it highlights the need for constant reminders to embed organizational goals deeply within the team. Effective communication, frequent reiteration, and positive reinforcement are key practices leaders should adopt to ensure organizational clarity and success.

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift to online church services and discipleship, making Learning Management Systems (LMS) vital for continuous spiritual education. An LMS enables churches to offer flexible, accessible, and engaging discipleship programs through a centralized platform. With features like interactive content, progress tracking, and community-building tools, an LMS can transform how churches equip and nurture their congregants' spiritual growth in the digital age.