Demystifying data: how to turn information into *actionable* insights
For church leaders, analytics and modeling can sound cold. Impersonal. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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On time & on budget
Tried-and-true strategies for making it a reality for your next church construction project
Read More >The dreaded “summer (giving) slump”
By Jayson D. Bradley Most of us — including pastors — like to imagine that the summer exists as a time of relaxation … a time away from our harried schedules. Deep down, though, we know this isn’t true. We’re actually just cramming recreational hobbies and barbecues into already bursting calendars. Parents with school-aged children […]
Read More >Building for the future
How the construction of a Family Life Center drove cost savings — without sacrificing aesthetics
Read More >Pastor Coaching 101: What it is — and what it looks in practice
By Shawn Lovejoy Seminary didn’t prepare us for this. Personnel issues. Hiring. Alignment. Firing. Culture. Vision. Systems. Multiple staff. Multiple campuses. Leadership development. Dealing with growth. Spurring new growth. Financial management. And that doesn’t even cover it all! The ministry world today is so complex. Good news! There are more resources available to us than […]
Read More >Succession planning: how to prepare the church for a new pastor
The pastoral search is not an easy process. Often, church leaders are inadequately prepared to handle pastoral transition. Nevertheless, change is inevitable.
Read More >What you *don’t* know about giving can kill your ministry potential
Every church leader recognizes that there are times when we must adapt the way we do ministry. But, when it comes to giving, we’re not always so quick to adapt.
Read More >A (financial) foundation to grow on
With six campuses, more than 36,000 active members, and 1,050 full-and part-time staff, Gateway Church in Dallas / Fort Worth simply can’t function at maximum efficiency without a streamlined, accessible and accurate accounting “engine” — something they didn’t have…until now. When Lead Director of Business Administration Monty Carpenter joined the Gateway staff in 2011, incredible […]
Read More >4 reasons why churches choose to launch in rented venues
How can churches quickly, effectively launch new campuses without the cost, upkeep & space limitations of permanent spaces? By renting alternative venues in the communities they want to reach.
Read More >The Church Executive “Leadership Library” — 9 GREAT Books for Pastors
A curated collection of great books for pastors Reaching Millennials By David Stark In Reaching Millennials, successful church consultant David Stark shares proven, practical methods for churches to attract and engage young people. Based on principles that built the early church, Stark’s strategies help leaders utilize their church’s strengths and show how churches can […]
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