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Catapulting past critical mass at Resurrection (Leawood, KS)
Clifton Guy, Director of Information Technology at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS — the largest UMC in the nation — is a preacher’s kid. Two of his siblings are also pastors, as is his wife. “So, it’s kind of the ‘family business,’” he says. But, Clifton himself is a self-professed […]
Read More >The Monday Rule
The simple implementation of the Monday rule can change the climate of your church for the better significantly.
Read More >3 disciplines often missing from preaching today
Through my interactions with other pastors, I have found there are many of us missing three disciplines in preaching. What are they?
Read More >Online education for busy pastors
How Villanova’s Center for Church Management & Business Ethics is making it easy for busy pastors and church leaders to continue their education.
Read More >To hire relatives or not: the 4-step checklist
I decided to do some research about what was happening at ministries around the country. The result of that search led to additional discussions and the following 4-step checklist when interviewing and potentially hiring family members of staff or of board members.
Read More >How the hourly wage rules will affect churches
All employers — even churches — must be aware that the Department of Labor (DOL) takes the default position that all employees are nonexempt. This means they are eligible for minimum wage and overtime pay unless the employer can demonstrate that an exemption outlined by the DOL and the Act applies.
Read More >Why every church should move toward cultural and racial diversity
This issue of diversity is not only a demographic reality, it’s a gospel reality. What humanity segregates, God brings back together. Our churches should reflect this demographic change. Indeed, the church should lead with this demographic change.
Read More >Healthy staff norms — 9 principles for working on a church staff
In my more than 35 years spent leading congregations and staff teams, 9 principles have consistently served to improve morale, avoid problems, and help everyone achieve success in ministry.
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