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Continuing education, Ministry education, online education, online study model, student degrees

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

For church executives who are considering continuing education, the value of relationships can’t be overestimated — not only between them and those to whom they minster, but also with their educators. And herein lies the biggest question many potential students have about an online study model: Can it truly be as personal as in-class coursework? […]

How to be a good lending prospect now

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Church Finance, church finances, church lending

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

By Dan Mikes Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t all about “the numbers” for lenders. Leadership and process are equally important when contemplating the relationship opportunity. Whether your religious institution is contemplating an on-site physical expansion, the acquisition of a satellite facility, or seeking a beneficial refinance of existing debt, knowing how to prepare and […]

Want the best loan rate?

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church finances, church loan, church loans

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

3 market changes to consider

Learning by heart

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education, Ministry education, online education

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

More and more church leaders are discovering how (surprisingly) personal online education can be.

Green construction elements

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Church building, Church Construction, Church facility, green construction

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

Showcasing eco-friendly components in your new-build project conveys good stewardship — financial and environmental.

Driven to distraction

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Church social media, church social media liability, church social media policy

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

Making the case for a church social media policy that prohibits texting while driving

The next frontier for fundraising

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capital campaign, Capital Campaigns, Church fundraiser, Church fundraising, church management fundraising

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

10 social media tips to help pastors ramp up results

Good Steward Awards 2013: Financial education/ministry

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good steward, good steward awards

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

Asbury United Methodist Church (Madison, AL) A 2013 “Good Steward” Award winner in the area of financial education / ministry, in 2009 Asbury United Methodist Church launched a church-wide focus on financial repentance that included sermons, story-telling, and educational environments. The church registered about 970 individuals — at a time when it hosted 2,000 in […]

3 reasons to offer online giving

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church generosity, e-giving, generosity, online giving

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

By Rachel McCall Cash and checks are quickly becoming a thing of the past as younger generations push to use debit and credit cards — a result of more online and mobile interactions. It’s no wonder, then, that more and more churches are contemplating online giving. Recently, NonProfit Times reported that churches and faith-based groups […]

Life Without Limbs Ministry Unveils New Roku Channel

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May 28, 2014 at 11:33 am.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., May 28, 2014 /Christian Newswire — Life Without Limbs, a global ministry devoted to moving hearts and lives to God, has just announced the launch of an innovative new way to receive His message: a video channel accessible using Roku streaming media players. A promotional trailer for the new channel is now […]