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Protecting children in the church: the true cost of stewardship

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November 15, 2015 at 12:40 pm.

Ministries have a bold task. You want — and need — to be good stewards of your communities and congregations. That can often lead to conflicting methodologies when it comes to balancing budgets.

While you want to devote the majority of your money to your missions, outreach and education programs, you also understand the importance of recruiting quality volunteers and employees, and prioritizing hiring procedures.

This, of course, has a dollar value, too.

The CE Interview: Chris Hodges

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November 15, 2015 at 12:30 pm.

In February 2001, Chris Hodges founded Church of the Highlands with a launch team of 34 people. Today, nearly 15 years later, around 30,000 attendees gather to worship each weekend in its multiple locations throughout Central Alabama.

Balancing religious freedom & employment rights

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November 15, 2015 at 11:23 am.

The young woman had been a mathematics teacher at the church-related high school for more than seven years. She was beloved by her students; they praised her ability to convey difficult concepts in an accessible, clear and engaging style.

Connecting congregants to inspiration with assistive listening

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November 15, 2015 at 11:20 am.

Congregants attend their houses of worship for many different reasons. Some find inspiration from the messages and music they hear, and others enjoy connecting with the community. Whatever the reason, if they can’t hear the messages that inspire them — or if they lose the feeling of connection they get with fellow congregants because they can’t participate in conversations — they might stop attending.

Risk management report — CBO: Collaboration = Better Off

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November 15, 2015 at 11:16 am.

At this year’s BoardSource Leadership Forum (BLF) — a gathering of more than 800 non-profit trustees, directors, executives and specialized service providers — I was struck by a fundamental conversation: Someone raised the issue of why we call ourselves “nonprofit.”

Continuing education: which “more” do you need?

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November 15, 2015 at 11:11 am.

When surveyed, a majority of pastors and church executives somewhat agree or strongly agree they need more than graduate courses in Bible, theology and traditional ministry.

In response, Corban University’s School of Ministry (CUSM) offers “more” in its most popular and important degree programs.

How messaging tech can drive fundraising efforts

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November 15, 2015 at 11:05 am.

Did you know that everyone with a mobile phone — even if it’s not a smart phone — has access to SMS (text) messaging? And, virtually everyone knows how to use it.

How to select a mission partner

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November 9, 2015 at 11:02 am.

The requests come through different means — email, in-person, lunch meetings, over coffee, phone calls, and social media. The asks all differ slightly, but the spirit of most of them is the same: Will you support my ministry?

The 6 most recognized attributes of Christian leaders

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November 9, 2015 at 10:47 am.

They’re watching you. They’re noticing you. They’re evaluating you. They’re mirroring you. Who are they? They are the people you’re leading.

Listening when you can’t possibly hear everyone

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October 22, 2015 at 1:59 pm.

If you’re like me, you want your voice heard — even at the top levels of leadership. I may not be able to have lunch with the President of the United States, but I do want to feel like he’s listening to me. I don’t believe it’s an unreasonable expectation of followers to want their voices heard by top leaders.