Mastering Communicating Change in Your Ministry with Dawn Nicole Baldwin
Jul 11, 2024
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Dawn Nicole Baldwin from Mavericks discusses keys for communicating change in ministry. Understand why change efforts often fail and how to address resistance. Focus on aligning messages with church vision, engaging key stakeholders, and empowering communication professionals.
Address disagreements, lack of understanding, and uncertainty in change communication for church leaders to succeed.
Allow space for dissenting voices but ensure alignment with vision and benefits to maintain change effectiveness.
Deep dives
Launching a New Church Location
Leadership teams looking to maintain momentum in a successful church are encouraged to consider starting a new location. Portable Church Industries offers a resource to aid in launching a new location in 150 days or less. This resource provides a step-by-step plan and a readiness tool to assess a church's preparedness for expansion.
Mavericks Organization's Approach
Mavericks, led by Dawn Nicole Baldwin, focuses on helping ministries expand their reach more effectively. They offer downloadable resources, community coaching, workshops, and one-on-one assistance to churches seeking growth and greater impact. Mavericks' shift to a one-to-many approach aims to make resources more accessible and efficient for churches.
Overcoming Communication Challenges in Change Management
Effective communication plays a crucial role in facilitating successful change within churches. Senior leaders often face challenges when communicating change, leading to resistance or lack of clarity. By addressing issues of disagreement, lack of understanding, and uncertainty about next steps, church leaders can enhance their change communication strategies.
Evolving Communication Strategies for Churches
The landscape of communication in churches has evolved significantly over the years, with increased competition for individuals' attention. Clear and focused communication strategies are essential, emphasizing the importance of strategic communication as a key channel for connecting individuals with the church and its mission. Despite the shift towards professional communication approaches, some church leaders may still undervalue the strategic impact of effective communication practices.
Thanks for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Dawn Nicole Baldwin from Mavericks, an organization which helps churches be more effective in their communications. Is there a major change your church is thinking about, but you’re not sure how to communicate it? How do you ensure that your messages are aligned […]
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