January, 2012 | Church Executive

Executive reading list

Posted by admin WEB EXCLUSIVE Monday, January 30th, 2012

David Sanford suggests seven essential books

It’s not about you

Posted by admin BLOGS, Mike Klockenbrink Monday, January 30th, 2012

You’re called into a meeting to discuss a problem or situation.

House OKs bill protecting religion at memorials

Posted by admin Latest News Thursday, January 26th, 2012

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed two bills that endorse inclusion of a religious message or symbols at the country’s war memorials.

Group proposes alternative restructure

Posted by admin Latest News Friday, January 20th, 2012

Uneasy with the Call to Action’s proposed restructuring, leaders of one special-interest group have submitted an alternative reorganization for The United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking body to consider.

Lead during conflict

Posted by admin BLOGS, Sam S. Rainer III Monday, January 16th, 2012

Every position of leadership has its nuances. We pastors are no different.

Worship one; serve one

Posted by admin BLOGS, Ken Behr Monday, January 16th, 2012

Have you ever wondered where you are going to get all of the volunteers you need in your ministry?

Employee appreciation

Posted by admin BLOGS, Mike Klockenbrink Monday, January 16th, 2012

When was the last time you’ve shown appreciation for your employees or your co-worker?

Tebow’s 316 yards leads to Internet salvations

Posted by admin Latest News Friday, January 13th, 2012

When outspoken Christian quarterback Tim Tebow threw for 316 yards to help Denver upset favored Pittsburgh in the playoffs, millions flocked to the Internet to search for John 3:16 — so much so that the day after the game, that Bible verse was the No. 1 search on Google.

Landmark: Supreme Court sides with churches on employment case

Posted by admin Latest News Thursday, January 12th, 2012

In a landmark decision for churches, the U.S. Supreme Court has for the first time ruled that a “ministerial exception” allows congregations and religious groups to hire and fire ministers free of federal employment discrimination laws.

Two big disputes ahead at General Conference

Posted by admin Latest News Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Two proposals hover near the top of the controversy list as The United Methodist Church approaches this spring’s General Conference. The first would restructure the denomination, including consolidating nine of the church’s 13 general agencies under a 15-member board.The second would end job guarantees for ordained elders in good standing.