By Mr. Tyler Howard, CFP®, MBA The term “financial advisor” refers to a person who provides financial guidance and helps people manage various aspects of their finances. Just about anyone can call themselves a financial advisor, and there is no standard industry definition for one. People often use terms like financial planner and financial advisor […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh When three pastors at Tennessee’s First Baptist Cleveland decided to take a phased approach to their church’s massive building project, it wasn’t the original plan. But after taking stock and heeding change of heart, it was the best one. Senior Pastor Jordan Easley was called to First Baptist Cleveland while leading […]
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Avoid the Cold Reality of a $25,000 Mistake This Winter By Matt Parmerlee As temperatures drop and winter approaches, ministry buildings that don’t have safeguards in place could be inundated with trouble due to frozen, burst pipes. The flood of damage can lead to unusable facilities and stressful repair processes. There’s a perception that water […]
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By Cary Mayo Each individual church is unique because of its members and the surrounding community. As organizations, church staff and volunteers work tirelessly to maintain a healthy church that accomplishes their mission by serving their congregation, pouring into their communities, and reaching the world for the gospel. However, church attendance has declined throughout the […]
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RON JOHNSON, JR. / PASTOR / LIVING STONES CHURCH / CROWN POINT, IND. Ron Johnson, Jr., (literally) grew up in the church he now pastors. Today, 30+ years later, Living Stones is celebrating massive growth that came about in the unlikeliest of times. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh When Ron Johnson, Jr., was a child, his father […]
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Keeping your ministry safe & effective By Olivia Massimiano “Compliance” may not be a top concern—or even a familiar idea—to your church leadership team. But navigating the complexities of payment processing and charitable donations is crucial for maintaining a safe and effective ministry. Having a basic grasp of these regulations not only helps safeguard your […]
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By Eric Spacek Summer is around the corner and many churches are preparing for a rush of activity around weddings, festivals, kids camps and more. Summer also kicks off storm season, which means there’s no better time to review (or create) a severe weather plan to safeguard your church from severe weather. As a church […]
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By Denise Craig, CAE CCA You won’t be in your role forever. Whether you are serving as the Senior Pastor, the Church Administrator, or as the Facility Manager, one day someone else will be leading at your church. It could be through retirement, moving on to another role, or an emergency no one could have […]
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By Eric Spacek April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, making this a perfect time to review your organization’s policies and practices to protect children from sexual assault. With this in mind, we spoke with Eric Spacek, assistant vice president – Risk Control at Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1, who outlines how organizations can help […]
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The rhythm of giving in churches often mirrors the seasons and economic sequences, with 55% reporting decreased giving due to inflation and peaks during the winter holiday season with a decline as spring and summer vacations pull congregants away from attendance at their home churches. While it’s a predictable cycle, it can often leave churches […]
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