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MEETING OF THE MINDS

  How the Church of Eleven22 found a true banking partner for its expansion plans By Jeremy Moore After The Church of Eleven22 launched in 2012, leadership quickly found out how challenging it could be to find a banking partner that understands the needs of religious institutions. True, its early requirements were fairly basic. But […]

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PURPOSE-DRIVEN PRODUCTION

  How The Belonging Co. elevated its 2024 TBCo Conference workflow with DigitalGlue’s creative.space By Christina Kennedy At a glance — a story of stewardship through storage The Belonging Co., a Nashville-based church with an international following, has become renowned for its high-energy worship experiences and multimedia-rich conferences. Each year, their team produces large-scale events […]

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HOW TO VET A FINANCIAL ADVISOR

By Mr. Tyler Howard, CFP®, MBA The term “financial advisor” refers to a person who provides financial guidance and helps people manage various aspects of their finances. Just about anyone can call themselves a financial advisor, and there is no standard industry definition for one. People often use terms like financial planner and financial advisor […]

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FRESH PERSPECTIVES, FRESH START

  By RaeAnn Slaybaugh When three pastors at Tennessee’s First Baptist Cleveland decided to take a phased approach to their church’s massive building project, it wasn’t the original plan. But after taking stock and heeding change of heart, it was the best one. Senior Pastor Jordan Easley was called to First Baptist Cleveland while leading […]

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FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: How Recent Changes Could Affect Your Church

By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA Back in April 2024, the US Department of Labor published a rule requiring all employers (including churches) to increase the minimum salary threshold for exempt workers in both July 2024 and January 2025, with regularly scheduled increases after that. However, in mid-November 2024, after the first increase had occurred and […]

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Why Embracing Future-Focused Leadership Is Key for 2025 and Beyond

  As church leaders, we know that churches face unique challenges today that demand innovative solutions. From navigating cultural shifts to integrating emerging technologies, church leaders must embrace a future-focused mindset to inspire their teams, engage their communities, and thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Barna’s latest research underscores this reality, with 61% of church leaders […]

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Winterize Now

Avoid the Cold Reality of a $25,000 Mistake This Winter By Matt Parmerlee As temperatures drop and winter approaches, ministry buildings that don’t have safeguards in place could be inundated with trouble due to frozen, burst pipes. The flood of damage can lead to unusable facilities and stressful repair processes. There’s a perception that water […]

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3 Ways to Boost Church Engagement This Holiday Season

As someone who works in ministry, I’m sure you are well aware of how busy the end of the year can be. The most wonderful time of the year brings us Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—and those are just the holidays—let alone events, school schedules, and family get-togethers. It can be a lot. Everyone at […]

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7 reasons why church leaders should be looking to innovate

The call for the church to continue innovating has never been more pressing. As executive pastors and church leaders, embracing innovation, particularly in technology, isn’t just a trend — it’s a necessity for fulfilling your mission and engaging your congregation effectively. Here are seven reasons why trying to innovate matters to both you and your […]

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Top 5 ways for your church to maintain insurability

  Now is the time to set your church on a path to safety and insurability — now and into the future By Travis Tjepkema, CIC In my nearly 30 years in the church insurance marketplace, right now is the most unique time I’ve ever experienced in the industry. Increased weather-related claims and economic and […]

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