Church Growth Archives - Page 50 of 55

Church Growth Archives - Page 50 of 55 - Church Executive

A construction comeback!

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Capital Campaigns, church building project, Church Construction, construction campaign, construction fundraising, new church building, new church facilities

March 30, 2015 at 11:37 am.

Time — and, of course, the Great Recession — have altered the ways church building campaigns are done. Here, several stewardship experts weigh in.

The CE Interview: MATT CHANDLER — The Intentional Builder

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CE Interview, Church leadership, Leadership lessons, matt chandler, pastor leadership, the village church

March 30, 2015 at 11:28 am.

There’s a sense of newness one can quickly surmise about Matt Chandler: a new urgency to preach the gospel in the aftermath of a victorious but very difficult bout with cancer; a back-to-the-roots commitment to planting healthy churches following his recent appointment as president of Acts 29 Network; and a rising influence as a young church leader.

Achieving Accessible, Inclusive Churches

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accessible churches, church accessibility, church audio, hearing loss in the church, worshiper hearing loss, worshipper hearing loss

March 16, 2015 at 4:13 pm.

Achieving Accessible, Inclusive Churches Highlights from a Church Executive panel discussion on accommodating worshipers with hearing loss By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Recently, Church Executive led a live panel discussion to examine the risks churches face by failing to provide a welcoming, inclusive worship experience for all — including worshipers with hearing loss. Here are some highlights […]

The top 5 traits of absurdly great leaders

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March 9, 2015 at 3:56 pm.

If you feel you’re missing the mark, you’re not alone. If you feel like you’re just an absurd leader instead of an absurdly great leader, you’re not alone. These are high marks. However, if you make these your top priorities in leadership, you will find that you will soon be the best of the best in leadership. You will discover that you are an absurdly great leader in the season ahead.

6 questions to challenge your church facility technical know-how

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church buildings, Church facility, church facility management, Facility Management, facility stewardship

March 9, 2015 at 3:43 pm.

If you haven’t intentionally committed as much time in making it one of the most efficient and effective operational systems as you have developing your network and IT infrastructure, you have missed an incredible opportunity to impact the financial status of your church. Also, remember that your facilities will have one of (if not the longest) life cycle of any other component of your operational systems.

How to engage first-time givers — new eBook Available

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Church fundraising, church generosity, church gifting, Church gifts, church giving, church money, church stewardship

March 4, 2015 at 1:08 pm.

In an insightful new eBook, “Creating a Culture of Generosity” series author Derek Gillette discusses how church leaders can engage and connect with these unique givers — in a way that builds a long-term relationship.

How to avoid “the money pit” when purchasing a church facility

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church acquisition, Church expansion, church facilities, Church property, church real estate

February 23, 2015 at 11:08 am.

A litany of items must be explored and navigated by any church looking to acquire another facility. Be careful to not get too excited about the “deal” that you do not perform adequate due diligence. The time, energy and/or money invested will be worth every dime and minute.

The difference between a “can do” church and a “can’t do” church

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Church Growth, Church HR, church leaders, Church leadership, Church success, pastor leadership

February 20, 2015 at 5:15 pm.

Every church also faces obstacles. What is the difference between churches that approach obstacles with a “can do” attitude over others that have a “can’t do” attitude? What makes a church have a lively optimism over a dead pessimism?

3 shades of leadership grey

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Church HR, church leaders, Church leadership, pastor leadership

February 20, 2015 at 5:04 pm.

There are 2 types of people in the world — rule-breakers and rule-keepers. I admit that I am a rule-keeper. There, I said it. As such, you might think that I am a black-and-white type of guy. The reality is that I’m not all that much. Here are 3 reasons why.

New eBook spotlights finances & administration — especially for church leaders

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church administration, church finances, church governance, Church leadership, pastoral relations

February 18, 2015 at 12:17 pm.

In a valuable new eBook, “Finances & Administration for Church Leaders” Rev. Dr. Sara Day, CFP®, examines the value of a pastoral relations committee — among the most effective methods for strengthening the lines of communication between the pastor and the congregation.