Shaping culture
One of the growth lids most organizations hit is when their organizational culture is contrary to their organizational goals.
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Managerial hurdles
Much debate exists in the academic world on the difference between managers and leaders.
Read More >Social networking at work
One question that I seem to be asked on a regular basis is: Do you allow your staff to use some type of social networking at work?
Read More >Seeking feedback
At Fairhaven Church, we’ve pushed formal performance appraisals to the side in favor of informal coaching. That’s working well for us, but one downside to not having that formal meeting is we may miss the opportunity to get good feedback from our employees
Read More >Rick Warren: ‘What on earth is he here for?’
When author Jeffery L. Sheler finished the task of writing a biography of Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren, Sheler described it as an “honest, thorough, authoritative, and nuanced treatment of the life of one ordinary man who has been set in an extraordinary place and time with extraordinary gifts, and who is doing his best to complete the course he believes his God has set before him.”
Read More >Push/pull management
If I push and you pull, we have movement, things get done. If we both push, or both pull, we often create an immovable object. Church ministries should not be immovable objects.
Read More >Churches upgrade connection
After 14 years in IT work with a megachurch, Mike Gold decided to put his practical, hands-on experience to work for a leading corporate firm where he can work with dozens of megachurches.
Read More >Safe haven
On Sunday, February 14, three hooded men walked into the New Gethsemane Church of God in Christ church in Richmond, CA during midday services and opened fire. Two victims of the shooting were hospitalized and are expected to survive. This is just one of too many recent acts of violence to disrupt places that should be sanctuaries for peace.
Read More >Refinancing debt may free up cash for ministries and missions
One of the most significant stewardship responsibilities for a church is managing debt. Churches weigh the decision to incur debt very carefully, and are typically highly focused on the details of the loan.
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