Church Growth Archives - Page 40 of 54

Church Growth Archives - Page 40 of 54 - Church Executive

How two churches use data & technology to reach more — & raise more

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Church Finance, church fund raising, Church fundraising, church generosity, church giving

November 15, 2015 at 1:27 pm.

Funding ministry is likely the most complex part of your role as a church leader. Changing attitudes around giving and involvement don’t help; tithing and weekly attendance is no longer considered normal. These shifts are making it harder and harder for you to fully fund your vision.

It can seem impossible.

Yet, many church leaders are beginning to learn that working smarter, not harder, is the way to discover your path to developing a culture of stewardship in your church.

7 best practices for reaching your church’s budget goals

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Church Finance, church fund raising, Church fundraising, church generosity, church giving

November 15, 2015 at 1:10 pm.

As I read the Puget Sound Business Journal a few months ago — in print, I might add — I stumbled across an article titled, “7 ways to make a real connection and realize a real return on that sponsorship.” The author, Adam Worchester, made seven points about how corporate non-profit sponsors can motivate their employees to form a deeper bond with the cause they’re supporting.

I found the advice to be spot-on, so I decided to “steal” Worchester’s seven points and rewrite them specifically for churches. What follows are the seven best practices for reaching your church’s budget goals.

Church accounting basics: transparency & accountability

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church accounting, Church Finance, church finances, church financial accountability, church financial management, church financial transparency, church funds

November 15, 2015 at 12:59 pm.

How to lay the foundation for true church CHURCH ACCTNGaccounting stewardship

How technology affects worship space design

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church A/V, church architecture, church technology, church worship design, sanctuary design, worship space design

November 15, 2015 at 12:53 pm.

Acoustical, audio, video and lighting systems can drastically influence — positively and / or negatively — the entire built environment of a worship space.

Regardless of the type, size, style and so on, these systems today are much like the story of an old minister of music colleague: No one would ever allow a pianist to consistently miss notes while playing for worship.

The same is true for the technical staff and the equipment used.

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.

How to select a mission partner

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church ministry development, church partner selection, ministry development, ministry expansion, ministry partnership, ministry selection

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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church administration, Church leadership, church management, Leadership lessons, Pastor excellence, pastor leadership. church pastor leadership, Staff management

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.

Don’t say it! 4 phrases church leaders really need to get rid of

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church communication, Church leadership, church staff management, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership

October 13, 2015 at 1:41 pm.

Do you have the disease that’s going around offices, schools and teams these days? It’s really contagious and can be disastrous. It’s called “foot-in-mouth disease.”

12th Annual XP-Seminar / Dallas, Texas / February 17-18, 2016

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Church leadership, David Fletcher, executive pastor conference, Leadership lessons, leadership opportunities, Leadership training, XP David Fletcher, XP Seminar

October 12, 2015 at 4:13 pm.

12th Annual XP-Seminar Dallas, Texas February 17-18, 2016 Featuring Mel McGowan From the Magic Kingdom: Lessons Learned from Disney Dr. Paul Utnage — Survival Skills for Managing Moral Failures Bruce Woody AIA — Golden Buildings Senior Pastor Jon Platek — The New Guy in Town Senior Pastor Mike Erre — The Constant of Change David […]

2 key filters for evaluating senior leaders you don’t know

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Church leadership, leader selection, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership, pastor selection

September 21, 2015 at 12:08 pm.

Perhaps you’ve noticed, but a few people are beginning to campaign for the presidential election in 2016. Ultimately, the field will narrow to two (maybe three). I’m not a political junkie, but I try to pay attention to someone who might end up leading my country.