The Leadership Roundtable Podcast Evaluating the Past & Planning for the Future - The Leadership Roundtable Podcast w/ Dr. Conway Edwards (S2, Ep. 1)
Jan 17, 2020
Dive into the art of evaluating past experiences for effective leadership. Explore the seven cycles of church life and strategies for retaining members while fostering growth. Discover the critical distinction between lag goals and proactive lead measures for success. Learn how feedback from secret guest surveys can enhance church engagement and operations. Uncover the importance of tracking trends in conversions and financial health to ensure sustainability and community involvement.
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Seven Cycles of a Church
- Churches progress through seven cycles from launch to life support, each with distinct challenges.
- Recognize your church's cycle to strategize growth and avoid decline into maintenance or closure phases.
Compensate for Church Attrition
- Expect to lose about 10% of your church attendance annually; matching this loss with first-time guests keeps you neutral.
- To grow, increase your first-time guest count beyond your total attendance to counter attrition.
Shift from Pioneers to Settlers
- Churches often shift from pioneering passion to settling into maintenance and preservation.
- Reigniting the founder's mindset and frontline obsession is crucial to regaining growth and mission focus.
