Strategic Planning

This specific theme is designed to help you understand the importance and benefits of strategic planning. Table of Contents: Forward Responsibility God's work requires the discipline of planning. Peter Barnes Strategic Planning Made Simple Lessons learned from one pastor's experiences with strategic planning. Michael R. Baer Leading Through Change What to know before you start. Steve Goodwin Should a Congregational Survey be Part of the Process? Church surveys can help--but only under certain conditions. James F. Engel A Winning Plan Strategic planning is especially important when congregations are on the cusp of something big. Ben Heimsath Giving Communication the Attention it Deserves Why churches need to build "communication" into their strategic plan. Lynne M. Baab Appreciative Inquiry What church leaders can learn from this method of diagnosing an organizational culture. Sharon Swing What to Preach Next How to implement a "strategic plan" into your preaching schedule. Ed Young