Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 35 Can something as good as the Bible become unhealthy in the way we use it? In this episode, Mel and Melinda explore the darker side of strategy and how good…
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 34 Everyone is busy. But leadership development is too important to put in the too hard basket. In this episode, Mel and Melinda explore practical ways churches…
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 33 Financial integrity isn't only about meeting legal or accounting requirements. Sometimes it's found in the simple practices that shape how a church handles…
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 32 Church programs can be incredibly valuable—but sometimes we create a program to solve something that might be better addressed through relationship. In this…
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 31 Choosing songs for church is about more than finding music people enjoy—or matching a song to this week’s sermon. In this episode, Mel and Melinda explore how…
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 30 Why is it so hard to get volunteers? Church leaders often assume people are simply too busy to serve. But what if the problem isn't people's capacity—it's how…
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 29 What does our church program say about how we value the people we lead? Church activities may be well-intentioned, but every extra meeting, event or…
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 28 Church leaders are passionate about people—but that doesn't mean our systems, meetings, and workflows should be inefficient. In this episode, Mel introduces…
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 27 We often assume people don't come because they're not interested. But what if the real barriers are the ones we've unintentionally created? In this episode,…
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 26 Small groups are often praised for helping people stay connected to church. But is that really their purpose? In this episode, Mel and Melinda challenge the…