Congregational Culture is Crucial
by John Wimberly
Too many congregations are obsessed with finding the right pastor or creating the right programs, when we should be focused on congregational culture.
The Congregational Consulting Group, organized in 2014 by former consultants of the Alban Institute, is a network of independent consultants. We publish PERSPECTIVES for Congregational Leaders—thoughts on topics of interest to leaders of congregations and other purpose-driven organizations. — Dan Hotchkiss, editor
by John Wimberly
Too many congregations are obsessed with finding the right pastor or creating the right programs, when we should be focused on congregational culture.
by Susan Beaumont
Leaders utter a predictable battle cry when faced with possible organizational changes. “Our polity won’t allow us to do that!” They may want to consider changes that will make their organization more nimble, flexible and efficient, but they suspect that polity (denominational governance systems) will stand in the way.