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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.

Purchasing solutions for faith-based organizations: 101

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church buying, church buying practices, church procurement, church purchasing, church savings, church supplies

February 1, 2016 at 2:57 pm.

Signing on with a procurement services company is an act of stewardship which can save your ministry money on the high-quality products you need.

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.

Financing your church bus fleet: common questions

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choosing church bus, choosing church transportation, church bus fleets, church bus selection, church buses, Church transportation, church vehicle selection

February 1, 2016 at 9:48 am.

When it comes to buying a church bus, the first question is always: Buy or lease?

Obviously, a church needs to assess its needs and weigh the costs of buying or leasing a bus and what works best for its congregation. But I will say this: Buying a bus outright has its drawbacks, because a large amount of money is taken out of operating expenses. As such, leasing has become a much more popular option in recent years among many churches because it frees up money for ministry!

Here are 10 reasons why a lease might work best for your church.

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.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Executive Pastor, Wichita, KS

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February 1, 2016 at 12:00 am.

First Evangelical Free Church, Wichita, Kansas – The Executive Pastor is in charge of the day-to-day church operations.