6. You think about the obstacles associated with the future more than you think about the opportunities.
This kind of thinking breeds a culture of fear. Decline is right around the corner, if not already present.
7. Your volunteer turnover is too high. Something needs to change in your volunteer culture or structure.
8. Your volunteer turnover is too low.
Something needs to change because you have no room for new people. Many dying churches have the same people serving in the same role for decades.
9. You’re not hearing stories of life change. Stories are the currency of effectiveness.
10. You haven’t done anything exciting in the last six months. Stagnation starts subtly.
11. You’re not offending people. Organizations that make a difference always anger someone. Just make sure you’re offending the right people.
12. Your average age is creeping higher. A sure sign you’re missing the next generation.
13. People are afraid to suggest new ideas. Your leadership culture may have become more about preservation than innovation.
14. People are content with the status quo. When you think you’ve arrived, your vision is departing.
15. You are talking about the same issues in meeting after meeting.
You’re stuck, and progress will become increasingly difficult until you tackle this.
