How should churches think about strategic planning? In this episode of the *Thinking Kingdom Podcast*, we sit down with Neal Pollard to discuss vision, leadership, goal-setting, and how intentional planning can help congregations grow spiritually, evangelistically, and organizationally. We explore practical topics like:

• Strategic planning in the church
• Vision statements and mission alignment
• SWOT analysis for congregations
• Mobilizing members into ministry
• Church growth and leadership culture
• Avoiding “consumer Christianity”
• Building effective ministry pipelines
• Church relocation and long-term vision
• Evangelism, outreach, and measurable goals
• How churches can better utilize deacons and ministry leaders

Neal also shares stories from his work at Bear Valley and Cumberland Trace, including how strategic planning helped create new ministry opportunities, strengthen outreach, and unify church leadership around a common vision. If you’re a preacher, elder, deacon, ministry leader, or church member wanting to think more intentionally about the future of the church, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and encouragement. 📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share the episode! #ThinkingKingdomPodcast #ChurchLeadership #StrategicPlanning #ChurchGrowth #ChristianLeadership #Elders #Deacons #Evangelism #ChurchMinistry #LeadershipDevelopment #ChurchVision #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #MinistryLeadership #ChurchOfChrist