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The Hidden Flaw in the ‘Fully Devoted Follower’ Mission *By Will Mancini, founder of RunFree.co and author of Church Unique.* Willow Creek’s original mission statement was “to turn irreligious people into fully devoted followers of Christ.” It became arguably the most…
Two Biblical Words. Zero Strategic Clarity.
Why “Make Disciples” Is Not a Church Mission Statement *By Will Mancini, founder of RunFree.co and author of Church Unique.* Last article I made the case that “Love God, Love People” confuses the Great Commandment with the Great Commission. Today I want to challenge…
The 4 Tests of a Disciple-Making Church
The 4 Tests of a Disciple-Making Church By Will Mancini, founder of RunFree.co and author of Future Church: 7 Laws of Real Church Growth. This wasn’t the article I planned to write. Late one night, a vivid dream shifted my perspective. In it, a pastor gave me an…
11,733% ROI in Six Months: The $4.26M Check That Followed Vision
11,733% ROI in Six Months: The $4.26M Check That Followed Vision By Will Mancini, founder of RunFree.co and creator of the Pivvot Vision Framing process. A pastor I work with, let’s call him Mike, leads a church in central Florida in a blue-collar community. In 15…
Why “Love God, Love People” Isn’t a Church Mission Statement
Why “Love God, Love People” Isn’t a Church Mission Statement By Will Mancini, founder of RunFree.co and author of Church Unique. Go to any 10 church websites right now and read their mission statements. I’ll save you the trouble. At least 6 will say some version of:…
Why Most Church Mission Statements Fail (And What to Do Instead)
By Will Mancini, founder of RunFree.co and author of Church Unique, God Dreams, and Future Church. Many church leaders sense that something is off in their ministry. Team meetings feel scattered. Strategic decisions take longer than they should. Staff members…
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