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First Baptist Church of Orlando (Orlando, FL) A 2013 “Good Steward” Award winner in the area of food service, First Baptist Church of Orlando (Orlando, FL) serves more than 250,000 meals a year and generates in excess of $1.6 million in self-sustaining revenue. As Hospitality Director Marcus White details, the church’s kitchen is 4,000 square […]

Retirement planning and its impact on your church’s future

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church pastors retirement, church retirement plans, Retirement planning

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

By Rez Gopez-Sindac Recently, I went to a home improvement retail store and was greeted warmly by an employee who, in my estimation, couldn’t have been younger than 70. I told him I came to buy a water dispenser. He said he knew exactly where to find it and motioned me to follow him. But, […]

Virtually known

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Continuing education, Ministry education, online education, online study model, student degrees

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

For church executives who are considering continuing education, the value of relationships can’t be overestimated — not only between them and those to whom they minster, but also with their educators. And herein lies the biggest question many potential students have about an online study model: Can it truly be as personal as in-class coursework? […]

How to be a good lending prospect now

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Church Finance, church finances, church lending

May 30, 2014 at 3:00 am.

By Dan Mikes Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t all about “the numbers” for lenders. Leadership and process are equally important when contemplating the relationship opportunity. Whether your religious institution is contemplating an on-site physical expansion, the acquisition of a satellite facility, or seeking a beneficial refinance of existing debt, knowing how to prepare and […]