Church Executive, September 2011, Volume 10, Issue 9

The CE Interview: DeForest B. Soaries Jr., Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, Somerset, NJ
By Ronald E. Keener
When “Buster” Soaries awakes at 3:00 in the morning, unable to sleep, he says he is usually “trying to figure out new ways to convince people to accept God’s plan for their lives.”

What happened to drama in churches?
By Sharon Sherbondy
After its introduction at Willow Creek, and with a three decade run, drama sketches began waning, even at Willow.

Using technology to enhance, not replace, the church experience
By Jeremy Skaggs
Tulsa church develops its own app for communication with members – and offers it without charge to other churches.

Remain efficient across multiple locations
By Lauren Hunter
Church for All Nations is multisite and interstate in using technology to serve its members.

When the church enters bankruptcy
By Daniel P. Dalton
Crystal Cathedral and Archdiocese of Milwaukee are recent examples of churches taking Chapter 11 on their financial woes.

What exactly is online learning?
By Jason D. Baker
Church leaders are increasingly turning to continuing education options to help fill the information gap.

The way we worship smells bad to God
By Tony Sippel
‘Our self-focused society gives off a stench because people are not interested in knowing or pleasing God.’

Churches roll with bigger, better buses
By Ronald E. Keener
Full-size buses are a viable option for church leaders due to chassis improvements.

Take a few simple steps to improve your church’s security
By Jeffrey A. Hawkins
It doesn’t matter the size, location or denomination – all churches are vulnerable to crime.

The Hills updates name and vision
By Bill Southern
Church’s move to two multi-sites reflects diverse and widespread membership.

Departments

Ron Keener

Speaking Volumes
By Ronald E. Keener

Risk Management
By Eric Spacek

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