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Stop worrying about Millennials

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church generations, church youth, Engaging Millennials, Millennials church, millennials faith, millennials outreach

May 21, 2015 at 3:40 pm.

Everyone is buzzing over the new Pew Research study that suggests Millennials are continuing to leave Christianity for the ranks of the “nones” (the religiously unaffiliated). A closer look at the data shows the bulk of the slide has occurred within Mainline Christian denominations and Catholicism, with Evangelical Protestants essentially holding the fort. While the bulk of the study didn’t isolate Millennials, its implications aim toward them. This means of course, the obligatory freak-out among some Christians who are afraid we are losing the next generation.

Here are some brief thoughts of my own.

Appropriate boundaries for a healthy relationship with children

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Abuse prevention, children's ministry, children's pastors, Church abuse, church children, Church risk management, protecting children

May 13, 2015 at 3:46 pm.

We frequently ask ourselves questions such as, “What’s an acceptable way to show affection to youth in my care?” or “How should I react if a child runs up for a hug?”
These are important questions, because boundaries promote a lifetime of healthy relationships.

PHASE 4: Commitment

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church capital campaigns, Church Finance, Church fundraising, church generosity, church giving

May 13, 2015 at 3:40 pm.

For church leaders, preparing for a capital campaign “commitment service” is similar to football coaches preparing for the Super Bowl. Here, Paul Gage weighs in on how to maximize this giving experience.

A tale of two church cafés

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church cafe, church coffee, church coffee shop, church dining, church outreach

May 13, 2015 at 3:35 pm.

Today, churches are offering a lot more than a cup of joe in a Styrofoam cup. With beverages and atmospheres that rival secular franchises, their champions have learned a lot in the process.

Social media risk — a spot check for the church?

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Church liability, Church risk management, Church social media, church youth, social media risk management

May 13, 2015 at 3:23 pm.

Recently, I convened a panel of experts for a conversation about where the Church stands relative to capitalizing on the remarkable evangelization opportunity of social media. The key questions:
• Are churches actually embracing
social media?
• If so, how are they doing managing the risks?
• How can churches establish boundaries as they row in these unchartered waters?

When a church MOVES, will its people FOLLOW?

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church move, church on the move, church plant, church relocation, church shift, new church

May 13, 2015 at 3:16 pm.

Churches relocate more than you think. In fact, your own church might be moving. Or, maybe you’re wondering how to relocate successfully sometime in the future. In either scenario, you’ll face some primary challenges:
• Communicating the church move to your members and regular attendees
(the congregation)
• Communicating the church move to your neighbors (the community)

That’s why you need a communications strategy before you make the move.

PASTOR-FRIENDLY VIDEO — Case study: Saddleback Church

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church A/V, church audio video, church technology, church video systems, pastor friendly video, Saddleback Church, worship technology

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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church borrowing, Church Finance, church finances, church financial management, church lending, church loans

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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church youth facilities, church youth ministry, church youth spaces, engaging church spaces, youth ministry, youth ministry facility, youth ministry spaces

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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church audio, church audio system, church loudspeakers, church speaker system, church speakers, pastor-friendly audio, sanctuary audio, worship space audio

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.