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Using technology to tame the volunteer schedule headache

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ChMs, church management software, church scheduling software, church scheduling technology, church scheduling tools, church software, church tech, church technology, management software

August 1, 2015 at 1:50 pm.

Perhaps no other part of church is as important or as complicated as managing volunteers.

Visitors coming to the church are greeted by volunteers — those first few impressionable moments are left to volunteers. The same is true for the nursery, our children’s ministries, guardian angels patrolling the parking lot, and especially the lay leaders that lead out bible studies, Sunday school classes and children’s programs.

These critical roles in the church are bounded by a number of important concerns: Who has volunteered? Are they gifted in that way as a volunteer? (Just because you want to be a teacher, doesn’t make you a great teacher.) Have we checked their background — especially in regards to children’s ministry? Are we using them? How often do they serve? Are they burning out? What are their preferences in serving? Do they like to serve with their families? What rotation works best for them?

As a leader of volunteers, your concerns are more aggregated: How are my volunteers performing, and do they enjoy their roles? (Because if they don’t, they won’t volunteer much longer.) Do they have feedback that can make the position better, more efficient and more fulfilling?

An unforgettable guest experience

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church branding, church first impressions, church first-timers, church guest, Church leadership, church outreach, church visitors

July 27, 2015 at 11:21 am.

What do we need to do at our churches to avoid this chasm in developing a great guest experience?

An introduction to church facility stewardship

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church buildings, church facilities, church facilities managers, church facility care, Church maintenance, church management, facility stewardship

May 26, 2015 at 10:49 am.

I’m a firm believer that everything on earth belongs to God. Our money. Our houses. Our cars. The word of God. Our families. The people we encounter — and the facilities in which we worship. God has entrusted us with the stewarding of all these items.

For me, stewardship is less about what we give and more about taking care of what we have been given — of all that’s entrusted to us.

So, how do we define “entrusted”?

Project team member combinations to avoid

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church building teams, Church Construction, church facilities, church facilities management, church facility management, church project team, facility stewardship, project management

May 21, 2015 at 4:17 pm.

In the world of church facility construction, renovation and development, there are several integral roles and responsibilities that are required for every project. They might or might not be paid professionals for each role, but they are present and the responsibilities to the project are no less important. Here are the basics that virtually every project must have as part of the church’s team.

A tale of two church cafés

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church cafe, church coffee, church coffee shop, church dining, church outreach

May 13, 2015 at 3:35 pm.

Today, churches are offering a lot more than a cup of joe in a Styrofoam cup. With beverages and atmospheres that rival secular franchises, their champions have learned a lot in the process.

When a church MOVES, will its people FOLLOW?

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church move, church on the move, church plant, church relocation, church shift, new church

May 13, 2015 at 3:16 pm.

Churches relocate more than you think. In fact, your own church might be moving. Or, maybe you’re wondering how to relocate successfully sometime in the future. In either scenario, you’ll face some primary challenges:
• Communicating the church move to your members and regular attendees
(the congregation)
• Communicating the church move to your neighbors (the community)

That’s why you need a communications strategy before you make the move.

PASTOR-FRIENDLY VIDEO — Case study: Saddleback Church

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church A/V, church audio video, church technology, church video systems, pastor friendly video, Saddleback Church, worship technology

May 13, 2015 at 3:10 pm.

Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA, hosts more than 20,000 people in weekly attendance. Throughout the week, this globally recognized church offers five services and a number of different events, including concerts, workshops and other studies and seminars. The church was looking to upgrade its facility as part of its “Decade of Destiny” campaign — a 10-year vision to help members in the areas of physical, financial, relational, emotional, mental, vocational and spiritual health.

Religious institution financing truths—regardless of the lending climate

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church borrowing, Church Finance, church finances, church financial management, church lending, church loans

May 13, 2015 at 3:04 pm.

As the business administrator of a religious institution, you don’t need to be an experienced commercial developer to get a construction loan — you just need an expert ministry bank.

Understanding loudspeaker systems — what’s right for your church?

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church audio, church audio system, church loudspeakers, church speaker system, church speakers, pastor-friendly audio, sanctuary audio, worship space audio

May 13, 2015 at 2:37 pm.

Though your church’s audio system is comprised of a lot of different components, loudspeakers are arguably the most significant. As the final link between the message and the listener, the right loudspeaker system can make the difference between indifference and inspiration.

Effective student spaces: 3 tried-and-true design elements

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church youth facility, church youth space, youth facilities, youth friendly spaces, youth ministry, youth spaces, youth worship spaces

May 13, 2015 at 2:28 pm.

Many student worship spaces use design elements that promote ministry and embody many of the same elements we find in all worship spaces. However, student worship spaces typically take it to a different level. While the ultimate goal is to worship Jesus, there’s also a practical goal: to maintain a connection with the student, who’s bombarded with all the trappings of today’s culture and crowd. To be successful on both fronts, the architecture and the design of the space must uniquely “speak” to the student population.