Matt Tullos


Yes, you might need stategic planning when...

When thermostat manipulation is the main concern of the church council.

When the leadership thinks VBS is a computer virus and the WMU is just another new wrestling federation.

When the clock on the back wall of the sanctuary is two times larger than the cross in the front of the sanctuary.

When the deacons sell cigarettes in front of the church to pay for the new carpet.

When your muffin budget overshadows your mission budget.

When you are renting out half of your parking lot on Sunday morning to a church nearby.

When the phrase “Do not touch” is embossed on the cover of the Prayer Room Bible.

When your mission statement simply states, “Go God!”

When your weekly radio broadcast is sponsored by Hooters.

When you must employ security during all called church business meetings.

When the Youth minister has been abducted by unknown students demanding an activity center and a year’s supply of pan pizza.

When most attendees begin referring to Sunday School as “Sports Week In Review” or “The Donut Party”

When electric guitar solos last 20 minutes.

When organ preludes last 20 minutes.

When the burning question on the minds of most members during sermons is, “What in the world is he saying?”

When you find that your church is transformed from a church that occasionally has a barbecue to a barbecue that occasionally has church.

When stoning is a viable option according to the constitution of your church.

When the pastors says, “All those in favor of accepting Mr. And Mrs. Willoby into our fellowship say “Whoop! There it is!”

When in year 4 of the 5 year plan the stated primary objective is liquidation of all assets.

When Mike Wallace and a camera man walk into your staff meeting just to ask you a few questions about your accounting practices.