The case for maximizing your space
Sometimes, renovation or expansion makes more sense than new construction.
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3 ways technology can drive facilities-focused capital campaigns
Technology has changed how funds are collected for facilities-focused church capital campaigns. After all, one of the most critical components of any generosity campaign is making it easy to give.
Read More >Obama administration to appeal clergy tax ruling
By Robert Dilday ASSOCIATED BAPTIST PRESS — The Justice Department will appeal a federal court ruling last fall that allowing clergy to avoid paying taxes on a part of their income designated as a housing allowance violates the constitutionally mandated separation of church and state. The department filed a notice of appeal with the Seventh […]
Read More >Divide and conquer
If you look at the definition of “divide and conquer,” you will likely find: “the intentional strategy of maintaining control over others by encouraging dissent and division between them.”
Read More >The biggest leadership distraction
Followers can bring distractions to leaders. A few years ago, I received a phone call I’ll never forget. It was someone telling me a prominent and faithful church member had died suddenly. He was a doctor and well-respected in the community. The town was already talking about his passing. We huddled together as a staff. […]
Read More >Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) general assembly to highlight diversity, top exec says
By Bob Allen HOUSTON / PRNewswire-USNewswire — On Saturday, June 7, 2014, Joel and Victoria Osteen will hold their 6th annual “America’s Night of Hope“ at Yankee Stadium; an evening of hope and inspiration expected to draw more than 55,000 people from across the country. This is the second America’s Night of Hope at Yankee […]
Read More >Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) general assembly to highlight diversity, top exec says
By Bob Allen ASSOCIATED BAPTIST PRESS — Former congressman, U.N. ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is a featured speaker at this year’s Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly June 23-27 in Atlanta, CBF coordinator of ministries Bo Prosser reported to the Fellowship’s Governing Board Jan. 23 at First Baptist Church in Decatur, Ga. “Andrew Young […]
Read More >What if the story is never told?
If you’ve read my blogs or Why Church Buildings Matter, you know I’m a fan and proponent of “story.” I believe that story is a critical part to our lives — and particularly the physical manifestation of our church’s vision, mission and culture via our facilities. But, what happens if the story is never completed […]
Read More >New relief bus for homeless funded and launched by Liquid Church of New Jersey and New York City Relief
NEWARK, N.J. / PRNewswire-USNewswire — This year, there will be a new bus route across downtown Newark, NJ, that hundreds of people will be lining up for — but won’t get on. That’s because the newly commissioned Relief Bus that will serve downtown Newark is a project of compassion led by the nonprofit New York […]
Read More >Faiths occupies most mind space of BRICS philanthropists in the U.S., a new study reveals
The Resource Alliance — A new study into the giving habits of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) diaspora communities in the United States reveals they’re more philanthropically conscious than ever before, and give regularly to faith-based institutions both in their home and adopted countries. Making a World of Difference: How BRICS Diaspora […]
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