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Background check red flags: what to watch for, what they indicate — and what to do if they arise

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children's ministry, church background checks, church children, Church hiring, Church HR, Church liability, church screening, church staff management, protecting children in the church

February 1, 2016 at 4:19 pm.

Ministries need to be aware that even the best applicant on paper might not seem so squeaky clean after a background check. It’s important that church leaders have a standardized policy when it comes to identifying “red flags” that will disqualify someone from employment or volunteer positions. Even red flags such as behavior or character traits need to be thoughtfully weighed as they could expose the church to increased risk.

Science Behind the Seat: the care & keeping of your big investment

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auditorium seating, church pews, church seating, church seating care, church seats, church theater seats, church upholstery, science behind the seat

February 1, 2016 at 4:16 pm.

The facility manager is the shepherd of the church grounds, which might include a range of duties — from landscaping, to building maintenance, to basic maintenance of the seating. It’s important for this individual to have thorough knowledge of how to properly clean upholstery and how often to tighten bolts on the seating.

Do you really need to build? When divvying up your existing space makes more sense

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church facility maximization, church facility space, church room dividers, church space dividers, church spaces, maximize your space, space dividers

February 1, 2016 at 4:11 pm.

As your church finds itself in need of more ministry space, a new building might seem like a logical solution. But, in the interest of stewardship, it pays to consider whether or not an existing space can be reimagined instead.

Maximizing ministry: examining ALL your streaming applications

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Church broadcasting, church streaming, church video streaming, church webcasting, video streaming, video streaming for churches

February 1, 2016 at 4:00 pm.

Having worked with many churches — often to build streaming setups from the ground up — we’ve been amazed at how their reach is expanded by the addition of an online campus. This extended reach isn’t just local, either; it can be global.

Pastor-Friendly Sound Systems: Consider your style

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February 1, 2016 at 3:53 pm.

An upgraded, more intelligent sound system “steers” Ohio’s Grove City Church — The Naz — in the right direction

Payroll: Do you have your ducks in a row?

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church accounting, Church Finance, Church HR, church payroll, church staff management, church staff payroll, payroll mistakes

February 1, 2016 at 3:44 pm.

One definition of “dread” is managing payroll without qualified staff. For those churches with limited resources, ministerial staffing positions must be filled first. A common sentiment among pastoral leadership regarding payroll is, How hard can it be?

Well, it is hard. And, some mistakes could lead to serious consequences.

What to do if your church is subject to a liability claim

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church claims, Church insurance, church insurance claims, Church lawsuits, Church legal, Church liability, Church risk management

February 1, 2016 at 3:39 pm.

Accidents happen; it’s inevitable. And when those accidents occur, it can be a scary time for both the injured party and the church. When such events take place and the injured party files a claim against the church, it’s called a liability claim.

Making mobile giving work for multi-site churches

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church generosity, church giving, church giving technology, church mobile giving, giving technology, giving tools, mobile giving, Multisite churches

February 1, 2016 at 3:35 pm.

Multi-site churches face unique challenges — and require unique giving solutions. Case in point: Momentum Christian Church, a nine-year-old church plant with locations in McDonough and Stockridge, GA. “Our two campuses are about 10 miles apart, but in some ways they’re worlds apart,” says Executive Pastor David Powers.

New-build? Renovation? How to know what kind of project makes sense

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Church building, Church Construction, church construction project, church project, church renovation

February 1, 2016 at 3:22 pm.

Some would argue we shouldn’t evaluate the church’s ministries. Even if a church doesn’t invite critique, it takes place every Sunday on an informal level. We know guests make a decision about a church within the first seven minutes of arriving on the campus.

Knowing this, your church (and every church) needs a partner to design its facilities — one who understands your ministry. Having the right team to first guide in an effective evaluation, and then begin to create and design a facility that functions for your ministry, helps your church be more effective.

Multisite & portable churches: create the team & establish the process

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February 1, 2016 at 3:15 pm.

Your volunteer vision, strategy, attitude and approach to launching portable churches and campuses will greatly impact the success, discipleship, spiritual formation, community impact and long-term growth of your church.

You’re going to begin life in a rented, secular space like a school, theater or community center. So, is your glass half full or half empty?

Your attitude and approach do matter!