I am not easily impressed with websites but this one got my attention. Take a look!
Dr. Marty
ViewTheStory.com :: SpreadTruth.com
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Now for Something Completely Ridiculous
Okay, this has no redeeming leadership or spiritual value but I love it!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
FIND Mtg. Presentation Aug. 2009
Friends,
Here is the leadership focus presentation I made at the August FIND meeting that lays out a picture of our current situation, explains reasoning behind our current situation and offers three ways forward with a recommendation of the way that I believe we should go. Please review before the next FIND meeting in September.
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty Cauley
Here is the leadership focus presentation I made at the August FIND meeting that lays out a picture of our current situation, explains reasoning behind our current situation and offers three ways forward with a recommendation of the way that I believe we should go. Please review before the next FIND meeting in September.
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty Cauley
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Book Bag Video--Lets Put This Together
Here is a brief video highlighting the assembly and drop of of 240 book bags for a local school. St. Paul UMC did a great job, every book bag was filled, labeled with the grade it was for and delivered so that children can start the year off right!
This is why I remain:
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty Cauley
This is why I remain:
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty Cauley
Bookbags 2009 from St. Paul UMC on Vimeo.
When We Are NOT Growing
Tim Stevens of Granger Church offers some solid insights to what churches do when they are not growing. Essentially we forget that our call is to connect people to Jesus, equip them as disciples, and empower them for ministry.
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty Cauley
LeadingSmart: If You Are NOT Growing...Beware
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty Cauley
LeadingSmart: If You Are NOT Growing...Beware
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Can This Be Your Church? Can it be MINE?
Occasionally I find something that catches me completely off guard. I read and review dozens of blogs, maintain contacts with church planters, leaders, pastors, and laypersons who want to make a difference. When I came across this video, from a church that is building ministry even before it officially launches its first worship service I was blown away. Take a look, then ask yourself, could this be your church? I sure hope it can be mine! One of the reasons I remain:
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty Cauley
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty Cauley
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Upside of the Downturn
John Baldoni is an excellent resource for leadership teaching! In the article below he uses the example of how departments stores have continued to re-invent themselves as an analogy to how other businesses (and churches) can see the upside of the downturn.
For churches these are hard decisions. So much of what we do, we do only because we have always done it. We have to determine who we are as a faith community and determine where we want to go. Some churches need to decide if they are willing to pay the cost of growth or if they would rather get smaller and/or close. This is a life cycle choice.
Like our faith, all of our churches have a constant decision to make about whether we will embrace spiritual and personal renewal. Remaining stagnant is easy but in the end leads to death. Renewal means sacrifice, change, and, lets be honest, pain. Take a look at the article and let me know what you think! I remain:
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty
Use the Downturn to Your Advantage - John Baldoni - HarvardBusiness.org
For churches these are hard decisions. So much of what we do, we do only because we have always done it. We have to determine who we are as a faith community and determine where we want to go. Some churches need to decide if they are willing to pay the cost of growth or if they would rather get smaller and/or close. This is a life cycle choice.
Like our faith, all of our churches have a constant decision to make about whether we will embrace spiritual and personal renewal. Remaining stagnant is easy but in the end leads to death. Renewal means sacrifice, change, and, lets be honest, pain. Take a look at the article and let me know what you think! I remain:
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty
Use the Downturn to Your Advantage - John Baldoni - HarvardBusiness.org
Leadership after Crisis
All of us in ministry, clergy or laity, have had to come in at some time after a crisis. The crisis could be real or just perceived, but either way the issues have to be understood and the congregation moved to a place of healing and renewal. Below is an excellent article about the steps you can take to lead in that process.
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty
e-Newsletter August 2009: Leadership after the Crisis - Center for Creative Leadership
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty
e-Newsletter August 2009: Leadership after the Crisis - Center for Creative Leadership
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Leadership Network presents "THE NINES"
Take your leadership to another level for FREE! Some of the best minds are coming together for this interactive, internet seminar!
Dr. Marty
Leadership Network presents "THE NINES"
Dr. Marty
Leadership Network presents "THE NINES"
Thursday, August 6, 2009
My Blog's Word Cloud
I went to www.wordle.net to make a word cloud of my blog. This is a great brainstorming tool you could use to help your church determine their values and get a lot of ideas out at once. Take a look!
Dr. Marty
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Dr. Marty
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Innovative Churches
If you want to see a glimpse of what churches that are reaching the culture have in common, take a look at this video about characteristics of innovative churches. The key is that with clear vision, missional focus, and clear disciple making processes there is less conflict and more action! Take a look:
Dr. Marty
Dr. Marty
18 Months Until Denominationalism Fails?
Phyllis Tickle, author and speaker on things emerging/emergence speaks to Spencer Burke of www.theooze.tv about the future of the emerging church movement, the lifespan of denominations, and whether the cross-denominational movement of the emerging church will result in the collapse of denominations. Take a look:
Dr. Marty
Dr. Marty
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Would You Join My DreamLab?
Take a look and pray about joining a small group to help you inspire and empower the dream God has put into your life. Take a look at this video and let me know if you might be interested in a small group DreamLab.
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty
DreamLAB - Mentoring Sample with Erwin McManus from Awaken on Vimeo.
Monday, August 3, 2009
National Back to Church Sunday
It is NOT TOO LATE! Sept. 13, 2009 is National Back to Church Sunday. This is a great opportunity to reach out to those who have become disconnected from a faith community to give church another try. Click on the link below to download lots of free stuff to help you promote in your area!
If you choose to do this here are some key things to remember:
1. Get Ready: be ready to receive guests warmly, practice, prepare, and plan.
2. Get Set: have a follow up strategy in mind!
3. Go! Make sure when they do show up you invite them to return, participate in other opportunities, and become part of your community!
So, give it a shot! Your empty pews will thank you!
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty
National Back to Church Sunday
If you choose to do this here are some key things to remember:
1. Get Ready: be ready to receive guests warmly, practice, prepare, and plan.
2. Get Set: have a follow up strategy in mind!
3. Go! Make sure when they do show up you invite them to return, participate in other opportunities, and become part of your community!
So, give it a shot! Your empty pews will thank you!
Consumed by the Call,
Dr. Marty
National Back to Church Sunday
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Why Churches Don’t Break the 200 Barrier � Bill Easums Observations
Below, Bill Easum hits the nail on the head again. I always say, small churches are small for a reason. If you follow blogs, Bill's is a good one because he is always pithy and to the point, not to mention brutally honest.
Want to know some of the reasons churches stay small? Here are some good ones:
Why Churches Don’t Break the 200 Barrier
Earlier I blogged about what it takes to grow a church from 0-500. Now here are my thoughts about why churches fail to break the 200 in worship barrier.
The church loses its focus on evangelism and turns inward on itself
The laity starts running the church instead of inviting their networks.
The pastor does not respond personally to every signed in visitor with 24-48 hours.
Either the pastor fails to hand-off most ministries or the church expects the pastor to do the ministry and to care for all the people.
The pastor either doesn’t learn how to hire, grow, and fire staff or a church committee does the hiring and firing of all staff.
The church doesn’t see the need to hire more staff, especially a solid worship leader.
The church members expect the pastor to focus on them now that there are enough people to sustain the budget.
Why Churches Don’t Break the 200 Barrier � Bill Easums Observations
Want to know some of the reasons churches stay small? Here are some good ones:
Why Churches Don’t Break the 200 Barrier
Earlier I blogged about what it takes to grow a church from 0-500. Now here are my thoughts about why churches fail to break the 200 in worship barrier.
The church loses its focus on evangelism and turns inward on itself
The laity starts running the church instead of inviting their networks.
The pastor does not respond personally to every signed in visitor with 24-48 hours.
Either the pastor fails to hand-off most ministries or the church expects the pastor to do the ministry and to care for all the people.
The pastor either doesn’t learn how to hire, grow, and fire staff or a church committee does the hiring and firing of all staff.
The church doesn’t see the need to hire more staff, especially a solid worship leader.
The church members expect the pastor to focus on them now that there are enough people to sustain the budget.
Why Churches Don’t Break the 200 Barrier � Bill Easums Observations
Bill Stancil: The joy of front-porch people - Opinion |
This article is strangely familiar to last Sunday's sermon. :-)
We love Bill Stancil!
Dr. Marty
Bill Stancil: The joy of front-porch people - Opinion |
We love Bill Stancil!
Dr. Marty
Bill Stancil: The joy of front-porch people - Opinion |
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