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Why your church needs more (often) announcements in worship
Most of us have entered the twilight zone of worship announcements at some point. A person approaches the pulpit with the same gait as one walking the plank. A piece of paper unfolds, multiple times. The throat clears … loudly. What follows is usually awkward, many times painful, and sometimes memorable in all the wrong […]
Read More >WEB-EXCLUSIVE: See something — say something?
We’ve all heard of the “See Something, Say SomethingTM” campaign. But, how does this concept apply in a house of worship?
Read More >Church Executive to debut new series — “Never Again” — in July / Aug 2014 issue
PHOENIX —The July/Aug 2014 issue of Church Executive — mailing out July 23 — will debut “Never Again,” an insightful, practical new series brought to you by the experts at The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. — a recognized leader in risk management. In the first installment, President & CEO Michael J. Bemi focuses […]
Read More >Can churches grow in the summer?
Of course they can. In fact, churches should grow in the summer. However, they rarely do for one simple reason: Their leaders let down too much. Some churches I know do away with children’s ministry for the summer to give their teachers a rest. Others quit small groups or put virtually nothing on the church […]
Read More >WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Protect your church from domestic disputes
Before domestic disputes make their way to your church, know how to protect your congregation.
Read More >‘Without Walls’ Church Bankruptcy Creates Blessings
OCALA, Fla., June 17, 2014 /Christian Newswire — The Without Walls International Church bankruptcy provides an opportunity for blessing for the church and commercial real estate buyers. The bankruptcy will jettison debt for the church, allowing them to focus on their core mission of serving their members and the community. Additionally, the bankruptcy auction, conducted […]
Read More >June is Black Music Month a Time to Celebrate Gospel Music
NEW YORK, June 16, 2014 /Christian Newswire — Gospel Music has grown by leaps and bounds in the last twenty years. Gospel Music has spread beyond the Church walls to reach mainstream America. Gospel has grown from the sounds of Walter Hawkins, Shirley Caesar and Albertina Walker. Gospel is heard on R&B radio stations, television […]
Read More >What Executive Pastors Should Know About Assimilation
By Steve Caton ‘Assimilation’ sounds like a big, scary word. But it’s a vital part of any healthy church that’s thriving in ministry. Do assimilation well, and you’ll have the people and money you need to continue to move your church forward. Do assimilation poorly, and you’ll lose people and ministry funding — and you […]
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