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The do’s and don’ts of renting your church facility

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August 8, 2016 at 10:53 am.

From weddings and banquets, to meetings and basketball practice, chances are your church receives rental requests on a regular basis.

Opening your church’s doors to outside organizations is another way to extend your ministry into your community — but it might also open the door for safety and liability issues, such as property damage, theft, or tumbles on slippery surfaces.

With smart planning, trusted use policies and a thorough review process, it’s possible to protect your place of worship and be a good neighbor. Keep these considerations in mind when renting your facility.

CYBERSECURITY! How to identify your church's biggest risks

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August 8, 2016 at 9:28 am.

Rarely does a day go by without a headline about data breaches. That’s nothing a church would need to worry about, right? I wish that were true.

CYBERSECURITY! How to identify your church’s biggest risks

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August 8, 2016 at 9:28 am.

Rarely does a day go by without a headline about data breaches. That’s nothing a church would need to worry about, right? I wish that were true.

The rewards — and risks — of social media

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August 8, 2016 at 9:23 am.

A remote roundtable with experts

Can your church REALLY afford a pastor? Maybe not in the traditional sense…

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August 8, 2016 at 9:13 am.

More and more churches are asking themselves if they can truly afford a pastor. As a result, discussions on clergy compensation, burdensome seminary debt, and alternative pastoral models are taking place in seminaries and denominational bodies across the country — and ultimately, this question (or a similar one) is at the core of those conversations.

To hire relatives or not: the 4-step checklist

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June 6, 2016 at 2:04 pm.

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.

Don’t touch — or you might get burned!

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May 31, 2016 at 12:46 pm.

In our last article, we together began our journey to move “beyond insurance.” We then examined the first step in that process: risk identification, analysis and evaluation. Now, we undertake the next step in our journey: risk avoidance.

How the hourly wage rules will affect churches

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May 31, 2016 at 12:41 pm.

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.

Healthy staff norms — 9 principles for working on a church staff

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May 19, 2016 at 5:46 pm.

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.

Acts of violence: prevention and response

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May 19, 2016 at 12:13 pm.

By Eric Spacek, JD, ARM As church leaders, staff, volunteers or even members of the church, it is hard to imagine a religious facility being a prime target for criminals. Churches are seen as sacred and safe places; however, violent incidents of varying natures happen several times each year across the country. Because these places […]