By Lauren Markoe RELIGION NEWS SERVICE (RNS)— Worried about global warming, a growing number of churches and other faith groups are divesting their holdings in fossil fuel companies, which release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Activists support fossil fuel divestment in front of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bascom […]
Read More >Once social media becomes part of a church ministry, it can be overwhelming to manage.
Read More >
In addition to smiley faces, high heels and frogs
Read More >
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 >We’ve all heard of the “See Something, Say SomethingTM” campaign. But, how does this concept apply in a house of worship?
Read More >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 >
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 >Before domestic disputes make their way to your church, know how to protect your congregation.
Read More >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 >