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In view of a call: Leadership and martyrdom in the Midwest

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First Baptist Church Maryville IL, Fred Winters, John Harris, shooter

August 1, 2010 at 4:55 pm.

Pastor Fred Winters was shot by an intruder into the services nearly 18 months ago at First Baptist Church in Maryville, IL. The shooter was subdued and later judged mentally unstable. This account is from John Mark Harris, who was being voted on that same Sunday by the congregation to become the adult pastor. It is a riveting account that reminds churches everywhere that they are not immune anymore from violence in the sanctuary.

Existing buildings offer churches an economical alternative

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August 1, 2010 at 4:47 pm.

The approach to construction called the “big box” — purchasing and renovating an existing building to meet a church’s expansion plans — was a passing thought five years ago that now  is a highly viable option, with more boxes available than ever.

Don’t let your multipurpose room sound like a train station

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August 1, 2010 at 4:43 pm.

Churches often complain about the noisiness of their existing multipurpose spaces.

Meet Pete Wilson

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August 1, 2010 at 4:18 pm.

If Pete Wilson were to preach about the Great Flood, his parishioners at

Background checks and credit reports make for good employees

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August 1, 2010 at 3:51 pm.

A growing number of small businesses — and churches are among them — are looking to rebuild their work force as the economy continues its long ascent from the prolonged recession.

Using high capacity leadership is about calling, not capacity

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August 1, 2010 at 10:20 am.

“Many churches haven’t changed their leadership style at all; they are still small and denominational, and the work is expected to be done by the pastor — not much different really from the Jane Austen days,” Buford notes.

The rules for churches ‘getting  political’ are complex, intricate

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August 1, 2010 at 10:02 am.

The TVs are squawking, the blogs are ablaze, conservative radio is, of course, fanning the flames. The 2010 mid-term election season will affect everyone in the church pews of America. Let’s face it, the government has passed legislation (and is contemplating more) that virtually all of the members of your congregation care about — one way or the other.

Safeguard against violent ‘insiders and outsiders’

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August 1, 2010 at 9:57 am.

During the past 15 years violence has migrated from the workplace through the school system and college campuses and has now set its sights on churches.