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

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 12

Many churches and leaders find themselves hitting the same ceiling — working harder, trying more, but not seeing growth. Often, the issue isn’t effort or vision. It’s the systems and processes shaping how things actually work.

In this episode of Strategy Snippets, Mel unpacks how everyday processes — the way decisions are made, problems are handled, and responsibilities are carried — combine to form systems that either create space for growth or quietly limit it.

Using practical examples and a biblical lens, this episode explores how leaders can identify where capacity is being capped and begin to create structures that support sustainable growth, healthier teams, and better care for people.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re hitting a ceiling in ministry, this episode will help you ask the right questions and start creating space for what’s next.

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

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 11

In this episode of Strategy Snippets, Mel and Melinda explore why solving the problem isn’t the only goal — how you move forward as a team matters just as much. They unpack the dynamics that often show up in meetings, from dominant voices to quieter contributors, and why these can make collaboration difficult.

They introduce a simple and practical framework — Six Thinking Hats — that helps teams think more clearly, hear every perspective, and work toward better decisions together. This approach creates space for different viewpoints, reduces conflict, and helps teams move forward with greater unity.

If you’re leading a church, ministry, or team and want to navigate challenges more effectively, this episode offers a practical way to bring people with you.

Link for Six Thinking Hats

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 10

In this episode of Strategy Snippets, Mel and Melinda discuss how inconsistency, lack of reinforcement, and everyday leadership habits shape culture over time. They explore why culture is built through small, repeated behaviours — and how intentional leadership can strengthen it in churches and organisations.

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

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 9

In this episode of Strategy Snippets, Mel and Melinda discuss how leadership habits, accountability, and everyday decisions shape culture over time. They explore why culture is formed long before crises arise — and how intentional leadership can strengthen it in churches and organisations.

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

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 8

How do you create real culture change?

In this episode of Strategy Snippets, Mel and Melinda discuss why culture change starts with measuring reality, making it visually effective, and helping people understand why change matters. They explore practical ways leaders can move from intention to lasting change.

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