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Individuals and churches get stuck. Instead of staying stuck or focused meaningless activity, we need to take a step back and understand why we are stuck and how can we fix the “system” to do it.

While the world has changed, our process for discipleship has not. We are stuck in the same industrial age model of classes and content while new technologies enable new ways to convey the same idea in a deeper yet in a more immersive and simpler way. Learn a lesson from Kahn’s Academy (Bill Gates favorite teacher) and how to apply it to the church.

The growth of tribes and digital technologies create new opportunities for churches to “expand their boundaries” beyond the four walls of the church. How can churches understand the concepts of “hyper-social” and “human 1.0″ as well as new models and technologies for interaction to help create God-centered change.

Reflection is always a good thing. We get caught up in our day-to-day living and get so busy that we never have a chance to reflect on our lives or how we serve God (either on our own or as part of the church. As you reflect on your life, what would God say about you and your church?

Sermon on how Elijah needed to break out of his spiritual pity party by taking a time out to restore himself physically and listen to God’s still small voice asking “What are you doing here?” Learn how this can apply to your own life and to the church.

Many churches try to copy pop culture in their communication. Is this effective? What can we learn from pop culture trends and how can churches hijack it to be effective in spreading their message.

Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy once said, “I am sick and tired of listening to you talk about how we can get bigger. If we get better, our customers will demand we get bigger.” How does this apply to churches are and are we committed to get better every day?

YouTube can be a powerful tool of social good. Mashable highlights 5 projects that use YouTube for positive change. How can the church use YouTube to create conversation and change in the areas of global health, poverty, homelessness, hunger and others to make some change in the world.

Avoid the “shotgun” approach to church marketing. Take the time to understand your community and use personas to clarify and focus your efforts. Here is a FREE e-book to help you get started.

Research shows that once you’ve got 7 people in a decision-making group, each additional member reduces decision effectiveness by 10% A group more than 17 rarely makes any effective decisions. What does this mean for your organization?