Invest in Your Strengths

Investing more resources seems like a reasonable solution to turn around a declining situation, but is it? Practical examples lead you through this thought-provoking topic. To download this summary, click here. Introduction: Do you find that some of the things you’re doing just don’t seem to provide any results? It could be that you’re investing in projects or programs that aren’t aligned with your gifting as a church. Churches, like people, can waste time and effort on areas they think they should be working on, but they aren’t good at those things. Instead, step back and evaluate honestly where your strengths and weaknesses lie. Listen for ideas about deciding where your church should be actively working. Summary: Money, effort, and time gets sucked into a “we should” program and there are no results. When you see that happening, step back, and assess your strengths and weaknesses. Quit wasting time, money, and energy on weaknesses and start focusing on your strengths. Find the posi