Operations Archives - Page 36 of 50

Operations Archives - Page 36 of 50 - Church Executive

ChMS: Dos and don’ts for engaging church volunteers

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August 8, 2016 at 12:13 pm.

DON’T waste anyone’s time. Volunteering often takes away from other responsibilities, so use volunteers’ time wisely. With everyone’s packed schedules, a donation of time is just as valuable (if not more) than a donation of money. So, communicate clearly when and where volunteers need to be and exactly what they will be doing. Texting is a great tool for communicating last-minute updates, weather cancellations, and reminders.

DO use your ChMS to get organized. Create categories and groups so your volunteers are in organized lists. Then, when you need help, you know exactly who to ask.

The spiritual benefits of capital planning

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August 8, 2016 at 11:31 am.

Each year, thousands of people come to Mater Dolorosa in search of spiritual enrichment. Mater Dolorosa — a Passionist retreat center in the San Gabriel foothills, in the city of Sierra Madre near Los Angeles — is a sacred place whose spiritual work depends on some decidedly material things. Mission-style buildings, a stunning outdoor Stations of the Cross, and many other physical improvements set the stage for lives to be changed in faith.

To help preserve the beauty and soul-changing power of the places in their care, Mater Dolorosa’s board and staff rely on a professionally prepared capital plan.

Examining church bylaws

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August 8, 2016 at 11:04 am.

The purpose of bylaws is to reflect how your church operates, as well as to provide protection and structure. The bylaws contain a detailed framework of operations, and what seems important to the church in this season might not be in the next. So, you need to have a framework that can change.

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.