By Gregory S. Love & Kimberlee D. Norris Youth Leader Arrested for Sexual Abuse of 14-Year-Old Girl screams the frontpage headline of a major metropolitan newspaper — yet again. As detectives investigate, several other teen girls come forward with additional allegations. Parents of students in the program express hurt, anger and bewilderment: how could this […]
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By Colin Nass, CFP®, AEP®, RICP® Your credit score is one of your most important assets. It should be treated with care because it impacts your overall financial health. Your credit score influences how much money you’ll spend on interest and fees. A very good credit score will likely get you the best rates and […]
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DR. MARLOW D. McGUIRE, SR. (DMIN) / DIRECTOR / THE BLACK CHURCH STUDIES INSTITUTE / ROCKBRIDGE SEMINARY Black Church studies takes center stage with a new emphasis offering at Rockbridge Seminary By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Although the Black Church Studies Institute at Rockbridge Seminary has been in development since 2020, its real origin predates that period, […]
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Strategies for Closing The Church’s Back Door How do you keep first-time visitors from slipping out the back door? This is one of the most important questions asked by churches across the country today. How do you show them what your church is about? How do you begin to involve them in your ministry? How […]
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With portable room dividers, your space can change as needed to accommodate small or large groups. Non permanent walls are portable, tackable, and affordable. Innovative Room Dividers have: • Sound-absorption • Locking corner casters • Tackable panels • Self-leveling casters • Full-length hinges • Position control hinge • Stable support base • Secure […]
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In the past several years and especially through the pandemic, more churches than ever have discovered the benefits of technology. Through management software, online giving, live streaming services, and dozens of other digital solutions, church leaders have realized that these tools are more than flashy luxuries—they’re essential to the future of ministry. But a willingness […]
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The 2022 Clergy Tax Preparation Guide for 2021 Returns and 2022 Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches are now available on the MMBB Financial Services website. These reports by Richard R. Hammar, J.D., LL.M., CPA, the senior editor of Church Law and Tax Report, are intended to provide a timely, accurate and authoritative discussion of […]
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Pushpay releases State of Church Technology Report, uncovering digitalization trends among faith-based institutions By Shanda Boyett Have you ever wondered how the church down the street is using technology? Or how they plan to approach church needs with technology in the future? Well, now you can get a sneak peek. Pushpay just released the 2021 […]
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By Kate Zabriskie Managing people who work from home is nothing new for many leaders, but getting the mechanics right can be another matter. With a few smart moves, anyone can learn to manage a remote workforce effectively. Move One: Recognize that you may have been thrown into the deep end of the pool […]
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For the creators of Summit TV, their stories are beacons — for pastors and church members alike — that signal, I’ve been there, too. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh A visit to the Summit Integrated Systems website uncovers a wealth of church audio, video and lighting products and expertise. As a leader in this space, that’s expected. […]
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