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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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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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 […]
Read More >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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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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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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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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As church leaders, we’ve seen this pattern before: A groundbreaking technology emerges, and our first instinct is often caution — for good reason. When the printing press first appeared, some worried it would help spread false teaching. When television entered homes across America, many feared it would undermine our values. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) raises […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh The “country-politan” design of this Dallas-adjacent church expansion delivers better connection, community As a multisite church with five campuses in the Dallas metro area, Community Life Church is great at growth. But when its Forney location needed to be expanded, the three co-pastors — David Griffin, Randy Wade and Paul McDill — […]
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By Keith R. Davenport, CFP™, MPAS™ Finding yourself out of work can be a challenging experience. Aside from the obvious financial anxiety it can cause, the stress of being unemployed can also take a toll on your overall mental and emotional health. Yet, according to a survey cited in Yahoo/Finance, about 68 percent of […]
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