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The big Baby Boomer opportunity

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February 5, 2016 at 11:29 am.

The Boomers are now 30 again. They doubled-up on years and are entering their 60s. From this point until 2030, about 10,000 Boomers will retire every day. The leadership baton is passing to Millennials. A new people are beginning to lead churches. As one among the oldest of my generation (I was born in 1980), I have been the first Millennial pastor of a few churches, following Boomer pastors in leadership. Like a lot of new, younger pastors, I inherited a large population of Boomers in my congregation. We are left with a key question: What should we do with all these Baby Boomers?

Legal dos and don’t for pastors during an election year

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February 1, 2016 at 4:42 pm.

Since 1954, churches — and other nonprofits in America — have been prohibited from engaging in certain kinds of political activity. While these limitations might be an affront to the moral conscience of many pastors across America, it has become a way of life for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Proactive, preventive church facility maintenance is the way to go

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church buildings, church campus management, church facilities, church facility maintenance, church facility management, church facility stewardship, church stewardship, church upkeep, Facility Management

February 1, 2016 at 4:36 pm.

As I’ve studied the facilities management field and researched the cause and effect of the decay of everything we build, I’m more confused about why we, as God’s stewards, do such a poor job of fulfilling those duties. We would rather put off today what we can go into debt for tomorrow. Hmm. Is that good stewardship? Sounds like many government officials.

Best practices: integrating hearing accessibility into your church culture

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February 1, 2016 at 4:22 pm.

Like a beautiful painting or a touching melody, the spoken word has the power to move us in profound ways. It can give comfort in times of need or spark the imagination with new ideas. But, for too many — due to hearing loss — the spoken word is often beyond reach.

Background check red flags: what to watch for, what they indicate — and what to do if they arise

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children's ministry, church background checks, church children, Church hiring, Church HR, Church liability, church screening, church staff management, protecting children in the church

February 1, 2016 at 4:19 pm.

Ministries need to be aware that even the best applicant on paper might not seem so squeaky clean after a background check. It’s important that church leaders have a standardized policy when it comes to identifying “red flags” that will disqualify someone from employment or volunteer positions. Even red flags such as behavior or character traits need to be thoughtfully weighed as they could expose the church to increased risk.

Science Behind the Seat: the care & keeping of your big investment

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February 1, 2016 at 4:16 pm.

The facility manager is the shepherd of the church grounds, which might include a range of duties — from landscaping, to building maintenance, to basic maintenance of the seating. It’s important for this individual to have thorough knowledge of how to properly clean upholstery and how often to tighten bolts on the seating.

Do you really need to build? When divvying up your existing space makes more sense

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February 1, 2016 at 4:11 pm.

As your church finds itself in need of more ministry space, a new building might seem like a logical solution. But, in the interest of stewardship, it pays to consider whether or not an existing space can be reimagined instead.

Maximizing ministry: examining ALL your streaming applications

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February 1, 2016 at 4:00 pm.

Having worked with many churches — often to build streaming setups from the ground up — we’ve been amazed at how their reach is expanded by the addition of an online campus. This extended reach isn’t just local, either; it can be global.

Pastor-Friendly Sound Systems: Consider your style

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February 1, 2016 at 3:53 pm.

An upgraded, more intelligent sound system “steers” Ohio’s Grove City Church — The Naz — in the right direction

Payroll: Do you have your ducks in a row?

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February 1, 2016 at 3:44 pm.

One definition of “dread” is managing payroll without qualified staff. For those churches with limited resources, ministerial staffing positions must be filled first. A common sentiment among pastoral leadership regarding payroll is, How hard can it be?

Well, it is hard. And, some mistakes could lead to serious consequences.