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The value of a pastoral relations committee

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church administration, church board governance, church finances, Church leadership, pastor liaison, pastoral relations committee

January 28, 2015 at 5:20 am.

For many of us, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are a time when we give ourselves permission to overindulge in rich dishes and irresistible desserts. January brings the time to take stock of all that feasting and make a resolution to lose weight and get in shape.
Churches can also benefit from the opportunity that the New Year provides to re-think priorities. One issue to consider is how to improve communication between the pastor and the congregation. Among the most effective methods for strengthening the lines of communication is the formation of a Pastoral Relations Committee.

The CE Interview: MARI BETH POOR — finding solutions by serving

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Church leadership, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership, pastor time management

January 28, 2015 at 3:15 am.

As iServe pastor, Mari Beth Poor oversees the “on the mountain” ministries that enhance the overall experience of people attending Sunday worship services at Mountaintop Community Church. These include guest services, student ministries, children’s ministry, and worship and media. She also leads the church’s “off the mountain” community efforts and global outreach.

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.

Seminary training is more important — and obtainable — than ever

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church continuing education, Master of Divinity degree, pastor college, pastor continuing education, Pastor education, pastor M.Div.

January 27, 2015 at 5:15 am.

Seminary is not about answering every question a church leader might encounter; it is about developing a holistic biblical worldview and obtaining the right tools to understand those questions and discern the answers. It is about being prepared to apply biblical truth in a variety of social and cultural contexts. It is about speaking the truth of the gospel with humility and grace.

BCWI announces 2015 Best Christian Workplaces

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best christian workplaces, best churches to work for, Christian workplaces, Church HR, church staff management

January 23, 2015 at 12:47 pm.

This year’s 2015 Best Christian Workplaces list identifies organizations where employees experience healthy, even flourishing workplace cultures. The employees in these organizations find the work they do to be so meaningful and transformational they are willing to go the extra mile. The rich day-to-day relationships and fellowship experienced are particularly meaningful. Results indicate employees in our Certified organizations contribute more of their energy, creativity and passion on their job, according to Al Lopus, President of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI).

Expanding abuse reporting requirements: Texas, South Carolina, Colorado and National Trends

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Abuse prevention, abuse reporting requirements, Church risk management, protecting church children

January 15, 2015 at 2:08 pm.

Legislative changes to child abuse reporting statutes can significantly impact daily operations of these organizations. Leadership must stay abreast of statutory changes in abuse reporting requirements.

So you want to be a great boss? 4 tips

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Church leadership, church staff management, leadership development, pastor leadership

January 14, 2015 at 5:15 pm.

Here are 4 keys to being the best boss you can be. These keys apply to parents and coaches, as well.

Protecting international ministry members from Ebola

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Church risk management, ebola protection, international ministry, international missions, protecting missionaires

December 8, 2014 at 10:53 am.

As a provider of international evacuation for its clients — including many churches — Arthur J. Gallagher fields Ebola questions quite a bit, especially in recent months. Here’s what you (and your ministry teams) need to know.

6 values to the perfect hire!

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Church hiring, Church HR, Church leadership, church staff, church staff management

December 3, 2014 at 11:45 am.

One of the key aspects of my job is making great hires. I look at our staff of 120-plus employees and I thank God every day for the stories behind the people.
While a lot of elements go into hiring, I have found 6 overarching values that drive hiring.

Retirement plan investment choices — less really “is” more

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Church Finance, Human Resources, LEADERSHIP, pastor finance, Retirement planning

December 1, 2014 at 9:00 am.

In today’s increasingly tech-savvy environment — in which so many people own smartphones and tablets and maintain a social media presence — there is a tendency to think that a smorgasbord of choices is desirable. This is not the case when it comes to the fund choices your church offers its employees in their 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans.