The Hidden Dangers of ROI in Church Leadership

The Elephant in the room in YOUR church - it’s time to address it.
This week, Jim and Frank explore the complex topic of ROI (Return on Investment) in ministry. They discuss how it influences church decision-making, and share thoughts about the tension between financial stewardship and metric tracking. There’s a key difference between an ROI mindset and a mission-driven funding pursuit that may not have immediate tangible returns.
In this Episode:
Understand the pitfalls of letting ROI drive every ministry decision
Is God giving you a sign to stop a certain slow-growing ministry?
The importance of open, honest conversations about ROI and its impact on church decisions
00:00 - Intro
04:48 - The potential pitfalls of ROI in church decision-making
10:55 - Church ministry ROI and the impact of impatience on decision-making
19:52 - Examples of impact and the importance of patience
25:02 - Patience in ministry leadership, tipping points, and long-term planning
29:52 - ROI in church leadership development

[@richbarrett]

Great conversation. Thank you.