Still buying IBM?
One of the reasons we have many local churches today that have 10,000 or more members is because church leaders were willing to take risks; they were willing to be innovative.
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Clear and simple pathways
This isn’t just about asking for directions or how to read a map. It’s about clear and simple instructions or communication about the path itself.
Read More >Cardinals searching for a CEO pope who can clean up the mess
By Cathy Lynn Grossman (RNS) With the voting now underway in the election of a new pope, the College of Cardinals will seek a prayerful, joyful pastor — and a savvy enough manager who could bring order to the medieval chaos of church bureaucracy. A CEO pope, if you will. There are three things any […]
Read More >Florida megachurch celebrates completion of new worship arena
Celebration Church in Jacksonville, FL, hosted a weeklong “Awakening Revival” gathering Jan. 29 to Feb. 2 in its state-of-the-art arena to celebrate the first-phase completion of the church building project. Stovall Weems, founder and lead pastor, wanted to create an energy that is distinctive to arena-style worship facilities, but within a more intimate space. Alabama-based […]
Read More >Research: Same-sex marriage is civil rights issue, Americans say
By Russ Rankin NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As public policy continues to change on the issue, a LifeWay Research poll shows 58 percent of American adults agree it is a civil rights issue and 64 percent believe it is inevitable same-sex marriage will become legal throughout the United States. LifeWay Research conducted a wide-ranging survey of […]
Read More >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.
Read More >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 […]
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