Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 15

In church leadership, momentum is often treated as something we must protect at all costs. But what if holding onto it can actually prevent us from making wise, strategic decisions?

In this episode of Strategy Snippets, we explore the difference between pressing on and making a deliberate, tactical retreat — and why stepping back isn’t always a sign of failure.

Through practical examples, this conversation helps leaders discern when to keep going, when to pause, and how to adapt to changing circumstances without losing sight of the bigger mission.

Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 14

What do your numbers actually tell you?

In church life, attendance is often treated as the primary measure of success — but it doesn’t always give the full picture.

In this episode of Strategy Snippets, we explore the limits of relying on numbers alone and why attendance isn’t always a true reflection of discipleship, evangelism, or church health.

We also introduce a better way to think about measurement — focusing on what actually contributes to growth and long-term impact.

Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 13

When challenges arise in church life, it’s easy to feel like you have to figure everything out on your own — or to jump on the first idea that comes along. But great plans are rarely created in isolation.

In this episode of Strategy Snippets, Mel and Melinda explore why involving the right people is essential for effective planning, and how different gifts within the church contribute to stronger, more sustainable solutions.

They introduce the Working Genius framework as a practical way to identify who is best suited for each part of the planning process — from generating ideas to discerning what will actually work.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by planning or unsure who to involve, this episode will help you build the right team around you and create plans that move things forward.

You can check out the working genius at www.workinggenius.com

Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au