Blog - Page 137 of 296 - Church Executive

Home»Blog

Blog - Page 137 of 296 - Church Executive

Making sound (system) decisions

Posted by admin

church audio, church audio. church audio systems, church sound systems, pastor-friendly audio, worship audio

January 27, 2015 at 5:21 am.

What defines good sound? While some might argue that the concept is subjective, there are certain aspects of a good sound system that we can all agree on. Spoken word should be intelligible. Musical performance should be clear and full-range. And sound should be consistent, everywhere in the house.
Of course, addressing these goals will vary widely from one church to another. Are you welcoming your flock in a 1,000-seat sanctuary? Clearly, your needs will differ from a congregation meeting in a 300-seat chapel, an auditorium, or a converted warehouse space.

Ring in the New Year and answer to a HIGHER CALLING

Posted by admin

church continuing education, M.Div. degree, pastor continuing education, pastor leadership, pastor M.Div.

January 27, 2015 at 5:18 am.

A Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Christian Studies degree from Grand Canyon University prepares students to lead in local churches and Christian organizations.

Seminary training is more important — and obtainable — than ever

Posted by admin

church continuing education, Master of Divinity degree, pastor college, pastor continuing education, Pastor education, pastor M.Div.

January 27, 2015 at 5:15 am.

Seminary is not about answering every question a church leader might encounter; it is about developing a holistic biblical worldview and obtaining the right tools to understand those questions and discern the answers. It is about being prepared to apply biblical truth in a variety of social and cultural contexts. It is about speaking the truth of the gospel with humility and grace.

BCWI announces 2015 Best Christian Workplaces

Posted by admin

best christian workplaces, best churches to work for, Christian workplaces, Church HR, church staff management

January 23, 2015 at 12:47 pm.

This year’s 2015 Best Christian Workplaces list identifies organizations where employees experience healthy, even flourishing workplace cultures. The employees in these organizations find the work they do to be so meaningful and transformational they are willing to go the extra mile. The rich day-to-day relationships and fellowship experienced are particularly meaningful. Results indicate employees in our Certified organizations contribute more of their energy, creativity and passion on their job, according to Al Lopus, President of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI).

Expanding abuse reporting requirements: Texas, South Carolina, Colorado and National Trends

Posted by admin

Abuse prevention, abuse reporting requirements, Church risk management, protecting church children

January 15, 2015 at 2:08 pm.

Legislative changes to child abuse reporting statutes can significantly impact daily operations of these organizations. Leadership must stay abreast of statutory changes in abuse reporting requirements.

So you want to be a great boss? 4 tips

Posted by admin

Church leadership, church staff management, leadership development, pastor leadership

January 14, 2015 at 5:15 pm.

Here are 4 keys to being the best boss you can be. These keys apply to parents and coaches, as well.

How not to be a leadership fad

Posted by admin

Church Growth, Church leadership, enduring ministry, membership growth, pastor leadership

January 14, 2015 at 5:04 pm.

In the church, what works to grow a church today may not work in the future. You can be a popular leader, only to lose that popularity more quickly than Vanilla Ice dropped out of the mainstream.

Nun is named first female head of Catholic Charities USA

Posted by admin

Catholic leadership, Catholic women, Church leadership, nuns, Pope Francis, Sister Donna Markham, The Rev. Larry Snyder, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Vatican

January 14, 2015 at 11:27 am.

A nun has been chosen as the next president of Catholic Charities USA, the first time that a woman will head the church’s main charitable arm in its 105-year history. Sister Donna Markham, a highly regarded Dominican who specializes in clinical psychology, will take over in June from the Rev. Larry Snyder, who has headed the Alexandria, Va.-based Catholic Charities for the past decade.

Supreme Court weighs a church’s right to advertise services

Posted by admin

Alliance Defending Freedom, church court case, Church legal, Church legislation, Clyde Reed, David A. Cortman, Good News Community Church, Philip W. Savrin, Reed v. Town of Gilbert, religious freedom, Supreme Court

January 14, 2015 at 11:20 am.

The Supreme Court on Monday (Jan. 12) considered a tiny church’s curbside sign in a case that could raise the bar on government regulation of speech, and make it easier for houses of worship to advertise their services. The Alliance Defending Freedom, the advocacy group that represents Pastor Clyde Reed and his Good News Community Church, bills the case, Reed v. Town of Gilbert, as a religious rights case. But their attorney mostly argued it on free speech grounds.

5 New Year’s resolutions for church leaders

Posted by admin

church leader goals, Leadership lessons, pastor goals, pastor leadership

January 2, 2015 at 2:33 pm.

These are just five resolutions, and they may not be the right five for you, but they have worked for me. I find that I need to continually renew the resolutions from the past years, as some are just too important to forget.