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New “Continuing Education” eBook examines seminary training, Bibles/Bible software, online education, the M.Div. and more

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church education, Church leadership, M.Div. degrees, online education, pastor continuing education, Pastor education, pastor studies

February 12, 2015 at 1:03 pm.

In this insightful new eBook, various academic authors examine the continuing education landscape available to church executives, including: seminary training — more important than ever; the best Bibles and Bible software programs; the prevalence of online education for pastors; do you really need an M.Div. to pastor?; and the case for formal continuing education.

Consistent is better than extraordinary

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Church Growth, Church leadership, church management, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership

February 10, 2015 at 1:20 pm.

If I asked you to tell me about your 2014, you’d likely tell me about the highlights — vacations you took, job changes, big things in the lives of your kids, and other things that stand out in your mind. But, that’s not what made the biggest difference in your life in 2014. Here’s what actually made the biggest difference: You ate. You slept. You drank water. That’s why you’re alive. That’s what sustained you and allowed all of the other things to happen. When any of those slipped, so did the rest of life. Try to enjoy your vacation without food, drink or sleep. Try to have breakthroughs at work or be a sunshiny presence at home. Eat, drink, sleep. Do those three things well and the rest of life happens. Fail to do them and life is worse — or life ends.

Fundraising Excellence: Powhatan Community Church — Powhattan, VA

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February 6, 2015 at 5:42 pm.

On May 18, 2014, Powhatan Community Church (Powhattan, VA) enjoyed its largest single giving day in the church’s 13-year history. And, founder and Senior Pastor Brian C. Hughes reported that the church was on budget to make the most aggressive budget increase in 10 years. All this exceeded the giving increase for which Hughes and his staff’s planned and prayed.

Hurry not

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Church leadership, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership, Time management, work life balance

February 6, 2015 at 4:59 pm.

Being hurried through the day is in deep contrast to the example of Jesus, who never seemed to be in a hurry. Jesus not only refused to be hurried, but prayer and solitude was a regular part of his daily routine. Jesus told his disciples, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’ So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place” (Mark 6:31-32). This practice of solitude was a practice of many in the early church. Not only did monks and hermits practice solitude, but the Rules of St. Benedict of prayer, work, study, hospitality and renewal were embraced by both clergy and the common people.

Pastor, you’re a statesman, too

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Church leadership, church pastor, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership, pastor perception

February 6, 2015 at 4:35 pm.

I use the term “statesman” not in a truly political sense, though I do believe pastors should be the most active “ambassadors” for Christ in their churches. Pastors are statesmen in that they must realize they always represent their churches. That hat never comes off.

Engaging sanctuaries: 3 design “musts”

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church sanctuary design, church worship space design, engaging church design, engaging worship spaces, sanctuary architecture, sanctuary design, worship space architecture

January 28, 2015 at 3:00 am.

Depending on the culture and style of your congregation, your sanctuary might look more traditional or more modern — there are many ways to express the beauty of Christian worship. Despite these differences, however, there are some common design elements that are useful in creating an engaging sanctuary, no matter what your worship style might be.

Safety Strategies: Clear your path to a safe church

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church accidents, Church insurance, Church risk management, church risk prevention, church safety, church slips falls, slip fall prevention

January 28, 2015 at 3:00 am.

The aisles that guide your congregation to a higher power could lead to slips, trips and falls if you’re not careful. Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council. Those injuries accounted for about 8.8 million visits to the emergency room in 2013 — a nearly 500,000 drop from about 9.3 million visits to the emergency room in 2011.

Church management software: Where ministry meets monetary

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choosing church software, choosing CMS, church CMS, church finances, selecting church software, selecting CMS

January 27, 2015 at 5:38 pm.

While churches might have to be run like businesses, there are specific needs and flexibility which non-CMS financial management applications just cannot provide. For some, the leading secular accounting software might be the answer — but we suggest otherwise. Here’s why.

Church management software: financial management Q&A

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church CMS, church management, church software, church technology, CMS selection, managing the church, maximize CMS, software selection

January 27, 2015 at 5:38 am.

Mark Kitts served as a founding pastor before establishing People Driven Software, which merged with Elexio Church Software. Today, Kitts is Elexio’s Lead Software Architect. Here, he talks about how church management software helps churches with financial management.

Worship takes shape: examining traditional sanctuary design

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church auditorium design, church facility design, church sanctuary design, church worship design, church worship space design, sanctuary design, worship space design

January 27, 2015 at 5:35 am.

As Part 2 of this “Designing Worship Areas” series begins, let’s reiterate a primary concept from
Part 1: Every church is different. Having restated that precept, let’s now look at the traditional worship space and the elements through which it contributes to a person’s worship experience.