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Protecting youth

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Church social media, social media

July 25, 2014 at 5:07 pm.

How to develop an adult electronic communication policy

Are you “truly” covered online?

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July 25, 2014 at 3:56 pm.

How to review your insurance policy for social media risk coverage compliance

Establishing guidelines for electronic communications

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Risk Management, social media

July 25, 2014 at 3:50 pm.

By Emilie M. Pierschalla and Edward A. Steele, CSP According to a national survey conducted in 2012 by a Christian-based digital advertising agency, 46 percent of religious organizations say social media is their most effective method of outreach. The same survey found that 51 percent of congregations have at least one senior staff member who […]

Social media use poses real-world risks

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Risk Management, social media

July 25, 2014 at 3:42 pm.

9 factors to consider (and mitigate) now to avoid disaster later

New-school giving options

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e-giving, echurchgiving, egiving, generosity, Pushpay

July 25, 2014 at 3:23 pm.

Strategies and advice for accommodating the next generation of generosity

Q & A: The state of church giving

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e-giving, echurchgiving, egiving, generosity, Pushpay

July 25, 2014 at 3:10 pm.

Tim Abare, president of eChurchGiving, talks about what has (and hasn’t!) changed when it comes to generosity.

Building a business that encourages generosity

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e-giving, echurchgiving, egiving, generosity, Pushpay

July 25, 2014 at 3:03 pm.

The origins of Pushpay involve a most unlikely element: a bike.

Funding ministry — simply

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e-giving, echurchgiving, egiving, generosity, Pushpay

July 25, 2014 at 2:27 pm.

In an age when digital giving is common — but often frustrating and impersonal — Pushpay provides an experience that’s beautifully simple and can provide points of connection between a church and its members.

The happy debrief

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Church leadership, church management, Staff management

July 23, 2014 at 1:23 pm.

“So, how did the project / event go?” When we ask for feedback, what we really want to hear is all the good stuff — People loved it! We were under budget! Better than expected! That was freaking awesome, and I can’t wait to do it again! Thank you all for your hard work, and […]

The Playground

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Church leadership, Staff management

July 23, 2014 at 12:05 pm.

When you hear the word “playground,” what comes to mind? It takes me back to elementary school, waiting for the bell to ring for recess. Boom! I was out the doors and onto the playground. Every day was a new adventure. It could be a game of tag, kickball, who could go the farthest on […]