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PASTOR-FRIENDLY VIDEO — Case study: Saddleback Church

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May 13, 2015 at 3:10 pm.

Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA, hosts more than 20,000 people in weekly attendance. Throughout the week, this globally recognized church offers five services and a number of different events, including concerts, workshops and other studies and seminars. The church was looking to upgrade its facility as part of its “Decade of Destiny” campaign — a 10-year vision to help members in the areas of physical, financial, relational, emotional, mental, vocational and spiritual health.

Religious institution financing truths—regardless of the lending climate

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May 13, 2015 at 3:04 pm.

As the business administrator of a religious institution, you don’t need to be an experienced commercial developer to get a construction loan — you just need an expert ministry bank.

Your youth space: 4 simple strategies to get it RIGHT

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May 13, 2015 at 2:47 pm.

In many churches, the youth area is often relegated to leftover space — or space the adults have outgrown and left behind. That short-sighted approach is a missed ministry opportunity.

Whether you’re planning a new space for your youth — or upgrading your existing space — some key strategies will invigorate your youth spaces while also helping your church stay within budget.

Understanding loudspeaker systems — what’s right for your church?

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May 13, 2015 at 2:37 pm.

Though your church’s audio system is comprised of a lot of different components, loudspeakers are arguably the most significant. As the final link between the message and the listener, the right loudspeaker system can make the difference between indifference and inspiration.

Effective student spaces: 3 tried-and-true design elements

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church youth facility, church youth space, youth facilities, youth friendly spaces, youth ministry, youth spaces, youth worship spaces

May 13, 2015 at 2:28 pm.

Many student worship spaces use design elements that promote ministry and embody many of the same elements we find in all worship spaces. However, student worship spaces typically take it to a different level. While the ultimate goal is to worship Jesus, there’s also a practical goal: to maintain a connection with the student, who’s bombarded with all the trappings of today’s culture and crowd. To be successful on both fronts, the architecture and the design of the space must uniquely “speak” to the student population.

Using ChMS tools to engage visitors: 5 steps

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ChMs, church management software, church software, church technology, church visitor retention, CMS

May 13, 2015 at 2:22 pm.

Engaging first-time visitors is crucial to church growth. Most church growth studies find that:

• Out of 100 visitors, typically 10 to 25 will return for a second visit
• About 50 percent of those second-timers will return for a third service
• Of those, 75 percent will make a fourth visit
• After going four times, churches can generally begin to call those people regular attenders.

But, how can churches ensure they’re connecting with visitors so they’ll want to return for that next visit?

Engagement leads to building disciples

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May 13, 2015 at 2:18 pm.

Making connections is an important part of life. From faster, more effective communication to building a more engaged community through deeper relationships, the promise of connecting through the use of technology in the 21st century seems awesome. While technology itself is not the answer, it can be utilized by churches to better connect, engage, equip and mobilize their congregations for doing the work outlined through the Gospel.

Proof that adding mobile giving won’t increase your church’s budget

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May 13, 2015 at 2:06 pm.

A few months ago, I sat down for coffee with a young executive pastor. He was technologically savvy, ambitious and full of positivity as his church had seen triple-digit growth in the last few years.

As soon as the topic of church software came up, his countenance changed.

3 keys to a seamless pastoral succession

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May 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm.

By Joy Roberts As personal financial planners at a Christian financial services organization, we are privileged to serve pastors and church executives who are dedicating their careers to advancing the Kingdom. It’s equally rewarding to witness a well-crafted succession plan that allows a congregation to thrive when a pastor moves on to the next phase […]

Invisible technology, tangible fellowship

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May 13, 2015 at 1:56 pm.

Too often, we talk about tracking visitors and not letting them “fall through the cracks” of the organization. That’s the foundation of what a church management system (ChMS) should do — but it can be lot richer.