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The #1 Thing Followers Want from Their Leaders

By Preston Poore Gallup’s recent global leadership research uncovered something surprising. The number one thing followers want from their leaders is not trust, stability, or even compassion. It is hope. More than half of all positive leadership traits people named pointed back to hope as the defining quality they look for in a leader.¹ That […]

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Giving USA 2025: U.S. charitable giving grew to $592.50 billion in 2024, lifted by stock market gains

70th annual report reveals giving to most nonprofit subsectors rose in 2024 What to Know Key findings from Giving USA 2025: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2024 report that individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $592.50 billion to U.S. charities in 2024. Total giving grew 6.3% in current dollars, reaching a new high by that measure (3.3% when adjusted for inflation). A strong stock market and GDP growth helped fuel the increase in total giving, which was led by individual and corporate giving. All recipient subsectors saw donations increase in current dollars. When adjusted for inflation, giving to seven […]

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WHERE LITTLE FEET MEET BIG FAITH: Making an impact with kids’ space design

  By Alaina Butler Creating a children’s space that is thoughtfully designed, emotionally safe, flexible, and joy-filled is a key way to make sure the next generation knows they are welcome in your church facility. A well-designed kids’ ministry environment can help how children see church, understand God, form their earliest church community, and establish […]

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EXPLORING FRACTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Wait … fractional leadership? Huh?   Wait … fractional leadership? Huh? The term might conjure up concerns of leaders being carved into fractions. Trust me, that’s not what we’re talking about. Rather,  we’re referring to fractional access to these individuals in leadership roles. The concept has been around for a long time The idea behind […]

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CONNECT, LEARN AND GROW WITH PEERS IN THE NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY

BMWL National Nonprofit Conference set to analyze major new tax law and brief non-profit leaders across the country on key developments Held annually for more than 30 years, the Batts Morrison Wales & Lee (BMWL) National Nonprofit Conference continues to affirm BMWL’s commitment to supporting those who serve others. This full-day virtual event, broadcasting live […]

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Stewardship Practices of Thriving Ministries

By Brian Lindquist The modern insurance landscape is much different than it was even five years ago. Record losses, inflation, high construction costs, and more have all contributed to rising insurance costs. This industry-wide trend has many ministries asking questions about how to maximize the value of their insurance. There are many factors that drive […]

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The Church Network Celebrates 30 New Certified Church Administrators (CCAs)

  Dallas, TX — June 10, 2025 — The Church Network proudly announces that 30 church executives have earned the prestigious Certified Church Administrator (CCA) credential. These professionals join a community of over 900 others who have received this designation since 1979. The 2025 CCA class successfully completed rigorous coursework, a congregation-specific project, and an […]

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STILL UNDECIDED: the issue of church school funding hits a stalemate … for now

Last week, the Supreme Court handed down its “non-decision” in the latest church school funding case, affirming the lower court decision by an equally divided court. No reasoning was given, nor was a breakdown of how the justices voted provided, leaving undecided the central issue as to whether a state can directly fund a church […]

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The Long-Term Impact of Cutting Church Staff Development Budgets

By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA  In times of financial strain, churches often face tough decisions about where to make budget cuts. One area that frequently gets reduced is staff development. While this might seem like a quick fix to balance the budget, the long-term effects can be detrimental to the church’s overall culture, health and […]

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Will the Supreme Court soon approve first religious charter school?

MAY 1, 2025 — On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two consolidated cases from Oklahoma which starkly present the clash between the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause and its Establishment Clause. The first Clause says that the government can’t penalize or interfere with the free exercise of religion; the second says that […]

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