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Church management software (ChMS): where ministry meets monetary — new eBook available

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ChMs, church accounting, Church Finance, church management software, church software, church technology

February 20, 2015 at 10:05 am.

In some ways, churches must run like businesses. However, houses of worship have specific needs that secular accounting software just can’t accommodate. In this insightful new eBook, ChMS expert Michael Jordan talks about those unique needs — and how the right ChMS meets them. Download this eBook now! And, keep an eye on your inbox for additional chapters, from giving / donation tools to first-time visitor engagement.

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.

5 mistakes churches make with their online giving

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church generosity, church giving, e-giving, mobile giving, next-generation giving, text giving

February 17, 2015 at 1:48 pm.

Whichever end of the spectrum your church falls on — big, small, urban, rural, tech-savvy or still improving — I’m sure there are things about your church’s online presence that sometimes make you cringe. With that in mind, I’d like to talk about the five most “cringe-worthy” mistakes I see churches make with their digital giving strategies. My intention here is not to “throw stones,” but rather to shine a light on some of the low-hanging fruit in the oft-confusing and ever-changing world of digital giving.

New eBook examines — in-depth — the “heart” of church design: the worship space

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church architecture, Church design, church worship spaces, sanctuary architecture, sanctuary design, worship space design

February 13, 2015 at 9:57 am.

Every church is different. Even so, one thing they all have in common is the desire to create a space that evokes and contributes to a person’s worship experience. In this in-depth new eBook, “Designing Worship Spaces” series author Curtiss H. Doss, AIA — who has designed for church clients for more than two decades — talks about the unique DNA of each church, and why it must be honored in the church’s worship space design.

New eBook: How to keep your people safe — even when they’re far away

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Church liability, church mission trips, church outreach, Church risk management, ministry protection, Risk Management

February 12, 2015 at 2:39 pm.

In a smaller, more technological world, church leaders can’t afford to underestimate proactive, collaborative safety and risk management strategies. To that end, in this informative new eBook, Peter A. Persuitti, managing director, Religious Practice, at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., talks about how to proactively protect church staff and volunteers doing missionary work in third-world countries.

Consistent is better than extraordinary

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Church Growth, Church leadership, church management, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership

February 10, 2015 at 1:20 pm.

If I asked you to tell me about your 2014, you’d likely tell me about the highlights — vacations you took, job changes, big things in the lives of your kids, and other things that stand out in your mind. But, that’s not what made the biggest difference in your life in 2014. Here’s what actually made the biggest difference: You ate. You slept. You drank water. That’s why you’re alive. That’s what sustained you and allowed all of the other things to happen. When any of those slipped, so did the rest of life. Try to enjoy your vacation without food, drink or sleep. Try to have breakthroughs at work or be a sunshiny presence at home. Eat, drink, sleep. Do those three things well and the rest of life happens. Fail to do them and life is worse — or life ends.

Beware the software “safety zone”: 4 ways most churches select ChMS — for better or for worse

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February 6, 2015 at 6:00 pm.

If you’re involved with the administration, IT or some aspect of the support / business side of a church, you most likely have had some experience with what’s affectionately called “ChMS,” or church management software. How do you choose? How do you make the right choice? Is it too confusing? Do you throw your arms in the air or throw a dart at a list on your wall?
As I’ve interviewed many administrators, IT directors, event coordinators and the like, it’s clear that most church leaders make their decisions in one of four ways.

Fundraising Excellence: Powhatan Community Church — Powhattan, VA

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church capital campaign, Church fundraising, church generosity, church giving, Church leadership, good steward award

February 6, 2015 at 5:42 pm.

On May 18, 2014, Powhatan Community Church (Powhattan, VA) enjoyed its largest single giving day in the church’s 13-year history. And, founder and Senior Pastor Brian C. Hughes reported that the church was on budget to make the most aggressive budget increase in 10 years. All this exceeded the giving increase for which Hughes and his staff’s planned and prayed.

4 kinds of conflict-resolving people

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Church HR, Conflict resolution, Leadership lessons, pastor conflict resolution, pastor leadership, Staff management

February 6, 2015 at 5:07 pm.

Whether toddlers or 20-year employees, the reality is that conflict is inevitable. It’s not if, but how, you deal with it that defines you. There are four kinds of conflict-resolving people: The Wimp, The Driver, The Accommodator and The Winner.

Hurry not

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Church leadership, Leadership lessons, pastor leadership, Time management, work life balance

February 6, 2015 at 4:59 pm.

Being hurried through the day is in deep contrast to the example of Jesus, who never seemed to be in a hurry. Jesus not only refused to be hurried, but prayer and solitude was a regular part of his daily routine. Jesus told his disciples, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’ So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place” (Mark 6:31-32). This practice of solitude was a practice of many in the early church. Not only did monks and hermits practice solitude, but the Rules of St. Benedict of prayer, work, study, hospitality and renewal were embraced by both clergy and the common people.