Operations Archives - Page 36 of 50

Operations Archives - Page 36 of 50 - Church Executive

The do’s and don’ts of renting your church facility

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August 8, 2016 at 10:53 am.

From weddings and banquets, to meetings and basketball practice, chances are your church receives rental requests on a regular basis.

Opening your church’s doors to outside organizations is another way to extend your ministry into your community — but it might also open the door for safety and liability issues, such as property damage, theft, or tumbles on slippery surfaces.

With smart planning, trusted use policies and a thorough review process, it’s possible to protect your place of worship and be a good neighbor. Keep these considerations in mind when renting your facility.

Using giving data for ministry

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August 8, 2016 at 10:40 am.

If you were asked when your church gives, how would you answer?

Never ask again: 3 tech-driven strategies to increase giving

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August 8, 2016 at 9:06 am.

You didn’t get into ministry because you enjoy asking people for money from the platform. And yet, sometimes that seems like the only option in order to fully fund the work your church is doing.

The Monday Rule

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July 1, 2016 at 2:29 pm.

The simple implementation of the Monday rule can change the climate of your church for the better significantly.

How to accommodate — and engage — kids in a multisite or portable church venue

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June 7, 2016 at 1:33 pm.

Creating an irresistible, welcoming environment for young families & their children is important for any church. For a church that meets in a rented facility, what else should be considered?

Take the long view

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June 7, 2016 at 1:13 pm.

When selecting portable room dividers, which components will deliver lasting, durable performance?

Proactive & penny wise

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June 7, 2016 at 12:00 pm.

We counsel our house-of-worship clients to be proactive by preparing for the repair and replacement expenses that are both inevitable and predictable. But, we also counsel them to be wise.

To hire relatives or not: the 4-step checklist

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June 6, 2016 at 2:04 pm.

I decided to do some research about what was happening at ministries around the country. The result of that search led to additional discussions and the following 4-step checklist when interviewing and potentially hiring family members of staff or of board members.

Don’t touch — or you might get burned!

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May 31, 2016 at 12:46 pm.

In our last article, we together began our journey to move “beyond insurance.” We then examined the first step in that process: risk identification, analysis and evaluation. Now, we undertake the next step in our journey: risk avoidance.

How the hourly wage rules will affect churches

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May 31, 2016 at 12:41 pm.

All employers — even churches — must be aware that the Department of Labor (DOL) takes the default position that all employees are nonexempt. This means they are eligible for minimum wage and overtime pay unless the employer can demonstrate that an exemption outlined by the DOL and the Act applies.