FFU - Knoxville

Knoxville Fast Fire Updates

Andy and Chris

Since we were together last…

What has been our greatest success?

Seeing fruit of maturing relationships of trust.

Quick response for marriage initiative.

Group of churches see themselves as one team.

Pastor leadership team able to produce a vision document that is compelling and foundational.

Non profit relationships are closer.

Trying a national network of training for leaders to mobilize their city leaders to reach and influence the city.

What has worked well?

Getting good delivery system for connecting resources to needs

Small success in churches come together as one team for training and initiatives.

Training churches to strengthen their communities.

What is "stuck"?

Churches still use old paradigm of measuring success with internal metrics.

Donor Community seems wary and skeptical of innovation and risk.

What has been your biggest surprise?

Leadership transition in several key community organizations.