Better Meetings begin with Better Questions

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What if every meeting you ran led to action, alignment, and real progress? I know Andy Gilbert, and have attended some of his GoMadThinking Training. In the linked article he challenges us to use better questions, before and during meetings… So much of what he says translates well in our Church context… Questions require an answer, and when we see a question our brains cannot do other than consider an…

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Taming of the ToDo

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🗓️ Do You Have a Trusted To-Do System? Do you have a diary and to-do list system that you truly trust? One that helps you stay on top of tasks, appointments, and commitments – without feeling overwhelmed? Or do you just rely on memory, doing whatever comes to mind, hoping that if something’s really important, someone else will remind you? Whether you call it a to-do list, a must-do list,…

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10 Things to consider in Digital Ministry

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1. Purpose Before Platform Know why you’re doing digital ministry. Is it to reach new people? Disciple existing members? Provide worship to the housebound? Your purpose will shape the tools and tone you use. 2. Know Your Audience Understand who you’re trying to connect with—age, digital literacy, spiritual needs, location. Different demographics will respond differently to email, YouTube, Instagram, or Zoom. 3. Be Present, Not Just Posted Digital ministry isn’t…

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iOS MindMapping App

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iOS MindMap App Having been a long time user of the iThoughts App on iOS, it was disappointing when the app was discontinued. However I have recently discovered SimpleMind – and can thoroughly recommend it – simple clean interface that has much of the functionality of iThoughts – and if you can export an OPML file from iThoughts, you can simply import it to SimpleMind (some links and detail may…

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Theology of Innovation: Biblical Foundations for Embracing New Ways

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The word “innovation” can sometimes feel out of place in church conversations. It sounds too business like, too trendy, or even too risky. Yet at the heart of the Christian story is the boldest innovation the world has ever seen: “Behold, I am making all things new” (Revelation 21:5). God is in the business of transformation — and that means change is woven into the life of faith. Creation itself…

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17 things to do each day

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1. Tackle a mission-critical but non-urgent task – Invest time in something essential for long-term success before it becomes urgent. 2. Complete a task someone else is waiting on – Keep projects moving by delivering what others need from you. 3. Do something purely for enjoyment – Make space for creativity, relaxation, or a personal passion. 4. Make progress on something you’ve been avoiding – Break through procrastination by taking…

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