Strategy Snippets with Mel & Melinda

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 20
 
In this episode, Mel and Melinda explore how “momentum culture” shapes ministry thinking, and why discipleship is often forgotten because of its slower nature.
The conversation also touches on healthier ways to measure growth, the importance of community and serving, and why pastors shouldn’t define success purely by numbers or excitement.
 
Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 19
 
In church life, it’s easy to set clear goals — but much harder to ensure that what’s happening day-to-day is truly aligned with them.
In this episode of Strategy Snippets, we explore how to assess whether your current activity is really moving you toward your intended outcomes, and why regularly reviewing your direction matters.
If you’ve ever had the sense that things aren’t quite heading where you hoped, this episode will help you ask better questions and realign your efforts with what really matters.
 
Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 18
 
Fasting can be a powerful way to unite a church in prayer and deepen spiritual engagement — but how it’s led can make a significant difference.
In this episode of Strategy Snippets, we unpack the practical elements behind a highly engaging fasting campaign, from communication and preparation to creating opportunities for people to participate meaningfully.
If you’re considering leading a fast in your church, this episode offers practical insights to help you create clarity, build momentum, and make space for God to move.
Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 17
 
In many church contexts, planning and strategy can feel at odds with faith — as if relying on structure means relying less on God. But is that really true?
In this episode of Strategy Snippets, we explore how planning can be a deeply spiritual activity when it’s shaped by prayer, wisdom, and alignment with God’s heart.
From biblical examples to practical insights, this conversation challenges the idea that strategy is “unspiritual” and reframes it as a way of stewarding what God has entrusted to us.
 
Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au

Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 16
 
It’s easy to talk about vision and priorities — but the real test is whether they show up in everyday church life.
In this episode of Strategy Snippets, we explore how leaders can move values from words into action, and why what we do consistently matters more than what we say occasionally.
If you want your church’s values to be more than just statements, this episode will help you think practically about how to embed them into the way things actually work.
 
Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au

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