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Church communication tools: keeping youth in the loop

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church calling, church communication, church messaging, church SMS, church texting, church youth, Engaging youth, messaging technology, youth engagement, youth ministry

February 1, 2016 at 3:09 pm.

Millennials are exposed to a bewildering array of social, cultural and commercial influences, each one pulling them in a different direction. Average daily screen time among 18-to 24-year-olds is close to 10 hours, 61 percent of which is spent on desktop and mobile devices.

And yet, despite spending all that time interacting with friends, watching videos, researching homework, consuming news media, shopping and countless other activities, a hefty portion of Millennials still describe a ‘fear of missing out’ on updates and events affecting their peer group.

How do you make a meaningful connection with a generation overwhelmed by choice? Where do community youth groups fit into the landscape of the so-called “digital native”?

How to increase staff participation in your retirement plan

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church benefits, Church Finance, Church HR, church human resources, church retirement plan, church staff HR, church staff management, pastor retirement plan

February 1, 2016 at 3:03 pm.

A new employee has fulfilled their probationary period and is now eligible to receive the full benefits offered by your organization. Yet, many eligible employees choose not to contribute to their retirement — even if it means leaving matching employer contributions on the table.

The most expensive form of labor — volunteer labor

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church legal risks, Church liability, Church risk management, church volunteer labor, church volunteer management, church volunteers, volunteer management

February 1, 2016 at 9:56 am.

Not infrequently, pastors and their parish / congregational administrators, board and / or committee members are inclined to avail themselves of “donated” labor in the form of volunteers who purport to have the appropriate experience, expertise and equipment required to perform some necessary project work on or within parish buildings.

Continuing education: keeping context at the forefront

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DMin, DMin degree, pastor advanced degree, Pastor education, pastor learning, pastor study, pastor study options, seminary options

February 1, 2016 at 9:41 am.

An in-depth look at Ashland Theological Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program in Transformational Leadership with Dr. Matthew H. Bevere

Continuing education: management skills for more effective ministry

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church leader skills, church management, church pastor leadership, ministry skills, pastor continuing education, pastor leadership, pastor learning, pastor management skills

February 1, 2016 at 9:37 am.

How the Villanova University Master of Science in Church Management Degree is building capacity for leadership

Author, Pastor Mark Batterson & the secrets of pursuing “God-sized dreams”

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church leader study, church pastor education, Continuing education options, pastor continuing education, Pastor education, pastor learning, pastor study options

February 1, 2016 at 9:30 am.

New York Times best-selling author and Regent alumnus Mark Batterson ’12 (Divinity) believes in dreaming big and praying bold prayers.

It is a principle that he explored in his popular book The Circle Maker, and one that has guided his ministry for the last 18 years. As lead pastor of National Community Church (NCC) in Washington, D.C., his God-sized dreams have resulted in a vast ministry reaching thousands.

Can seminaries prepare students for the real world?

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church education, church leader study, Pastor education, pastor education options, pastor learning, pastor study options, Pastor training

February 1, 2016 at 9:26 am.

Is the purpose of the seminary to train theologians or practitioners?

For the last 50 years, theologians, pastors and congregations have been debating this very question. Indeed, higher education at-large is questioning the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Is the purpose of education to help the student to think critically or to function practically?

To be effective, a seminary has to do both.

Are you winning the wrong race?

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January 18, 2016 at 11:38 am.

There are many good races, but only one matters most.

It doesn’t matter if you win a race if it’s the wrong race. We can’t declare ourselves winners of a marathon for winning a boat race.

It’s winning. It’s just winning at the wrong thing.

Which is a form of losing.

New Year’s resolution — plant a church!

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begin church, Church expansion, Church Growth, church outreach, church plant, church planting, new church, start church

January 18, 2016 at 11:31 am.

Perhaps you’ve heard the often-told adage that 80 percent of all new church plants fail. Not true. While there’s no comprehensive research on the total number of new churches started annually, the most recent research on literally thousands of new church starts show that 99 percent of all new churches survive the first year, and 68 percent survive to year four. Moreover, of the churches that survive, more than 70 percent are self-sufficient financially by the fifth year.

The #1 key to a great church hire

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Church hiring, Church HR, church human resources, Church leadership, church recruiting, church staff management, Church Staffing

January 18, 2016 at 11:16 am.

There are many very important aspects to making a good hire. They include a good job posting, posting to the right places, reference calls, résumé review, the interview process, crafting the right job description, prayer, more prayer, and many more. However, one key stands out above the others. What is it? It’s your gut.