Why policies alone do not produce consistent outcomes By Jon Barron A ministry has an employee handbook with policies for leave, conduct, accommodations, reporting concerns, and corrective action. The policies were approved, stored and shared. Everyone assumes they provide control. Then a real situation comes up. One supervisor follows the handbook closely. Another makes an […]
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To realize its ideal expanded campus, Grace Bible Church pivoted on an uncertain project, unified its people (physically and spiritually), and created all the space the next generation could want By RaeAnn Slaybaugh When Grace Bible Church moved from downtown Nacogdoches, Texas, to a site beside the local university in 1950 — 10 years […]
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Church finances involve more than balancing a budget—they also require thoughtful decisions about compensation, benefits, retirement planning, and long-term stewardship. Join MMBB on September 22, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. Eastern for the Clergy Compensation and Lay Leaders Continuing Education Seminar, created for church officers, trustees, treasurers, finance committee members, and other financial decision-makers. MMBB financial experts will share […]
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Immeasurably More Than We Ask or Imagine Unleashing His Power at Work within Us Church and ministry leaders are carrying tremendous responsibility. We are called to lead people well, steward resources faithfully, develop healthy ministries and, ultimately, make Christ known. But what if one of the greatest resources available to your Church isn’t another program, […]
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CFX 2026 brings church leaders and ministry teams together for practical education on everything from building projects and technology to safety, content and leadership. Church Executive: The format for this year’s CFX is two co-located conferences: the Church Production Conference and Worship Facility Conference. What are the primary differences between them? Jim Wagner: Oh, […]
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Examining engaging design at Pleasant Valley Community Church in Owensboro, Ky. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh When Pleasant Valley Community Church Executive Pastor Jay Mills began looking for a partner to help expand and accommodate rapid growth, he already knew who he wanted to call. Mills had known Rodney James, founder and president of Master’s Plan […]
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Why similar organizations experience very different outcomes By Jon Barron A ministry has a major water loss over a weekend. The policy responds. Adjusters are assigned. Mitigation begins. On paper, the organization is covered. By Monday morning, however, the harder questions are operational: Where will programs meet? Who speaks to staff, donors, residents, parents, or […]
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The news and media are full of stories about how AI will either solve all of our problems or ruin our lives — and amidst all of that chatter, folks still wonder: Is AI safe? When people ask this question, they might mean several things: • Is my data safe? • Is the information […]
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Architecture That Tells the Story By RaeAnn Slaybaugh By 2015, Church of the Incarnation needed more space on its historic Dallas campus. That was clear. Yet, when this demand was answered — with the completion of 60,000 square feet of added ministry space — the new spaces didn’t look “added on.” In fact, some people […]
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Andy Stanley is a bestselling author, communicator, and founder of North Point Ministries. In his latest book, What Great Leaders Do: 7 Essentials for Enduring Impact, he distills decades of leadership experience into seven essential practices that create strong leaders, healthy organizations, and lasting influence. Andy Stanley on the leadership tensions that quietly derail churches—and […]
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