Pastor tenure and church stagnation
Pastors are not staying at churches long enough to bring about considerable change. As a result, churches remain in a perpetual state of stagnation.
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Generic ketchup
When I see generic ketchup at a restaurant, I say to myself: If they’re willing to save a penny per customer (two pennies at the most) by using generic ketchup – and this is one of the most visible condiments – then how are they saving money in the kitchen?
Read More >Webinar recording available to ministries preparing for a loan
BREA, California — The Great Recession forever changed the way commercial lenders evaluate potential borrowers and their requirements for ministries that need a loan. For ministry leaders, this means that preparation for future financing needs to look different. To help ministries prepare well, Evangelical Christian Credit Union (ECCU) produced a webinar in February titled “How […]
Read More >How to keep from running a deficit in your church
So, how’s your church budget doing this year? It’s March now, which means it’s also a good time to look at church finances.
Read More >Survey examines keys to fundraising, financial success of congregations
INDIANAPOLIS – Congregations whose clergy are aware of giving trends in their congregation and those with younger attendees were more likely to see positive fundraising results between the first half of 2011 and the first half of 2012, according to a new report from the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Indiana University […]
Read More >Church Executive, March 2013, Volume 12, Issue 3
The CE Interview: Scott Anderson, Executive Pastor, Eagle Brook Church, Centerville, MN By Rez Gopez-Sindac Scott Anderson started attending Eagle Brook Church (EBC) with his family in 1993 and joined the staff in 1997 as the facility manager after 18 years of managing restaurants for the McDonald’s Corporation. He started as a “glorified custodian” with […]
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