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Churches embrace the opportunity to minister in a ‘third culture’ world

adminstrator, church, Communication, cultural, culture, LEADERSHIP, management, pastor, sociological

November 1, 2009 at 10:09 am.

They are the young family from South Africa that just got transferred to Florida to head up a new division of a Global 1000 company. They are the American military family who has lived in Germany for more than a decade. They are the young family who was transferred to India, adopted two children while living there, one from India and the other from China. They now have five children from three different countries, and each family member has lived in at least two countries.

Dirt’s flying, but pledges are down. What can we do?

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budget, capital campaign, church, Communication, congregation, economy, FINANCE, generosity, Giving, LEADERSHIP, management, money, pledges

October 1, 2009 at 5:49 pm.

The pastor of “Hometown” Community Church noted in a casual way one Sunday that the pledges for the new worship center and classroom buildings were coming in only at a 50 percent rate.

How one church helped families secure stronger finances in tough times

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budget, church, Communication, congregation, debt, economy, FINANCE, financial, Giving, management, money, savings

October 1, 2009 at 5:31 pm.

When Blackshear Place Baptist Church offered a family finance program, 1,200 people signed up, and trimmed thousands in personal debt.

Churches share nation’s concern for needed immigration reform

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church, Communication, debate, holistic, immigration, laws, LEADERSHIP, management, minority, reform

October 1, 2009 at 5:17 pm.

Churches are as engaged in the issue of immigration in this country as are other groups, many doing quiet, steady work and providing dialog and attempting resolution that goes well beyond the public clamor that adds little to a real solution.

Projectors illuminate the message

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AV, church, image, screens, TECHNOLOGY, VIDEO, worship

October 1, 2009 at 5:06 pm.

Engaging and inspiring today’s congregations is increasingly difficult in a world saturated with corporate and secular images. The solution for many churches is to make each service more creative and interactive — specifically, to use large-screen projection to support the message each week. Bright and colorful images large enough to be seen from every seat serve to capture and hold the congregation’s attention, allowing the essential messages to be easily delivered and understood.

Two schools of thought on paying musicians

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band, budget, church, employee, music, musicians, salary, staff, worship

October 1, 2009 at 2:49 pm.

In a recent ministry blog, a pastor wrote, “One thing that really bothers me is having to pay musicians to play in worship. My worship leader insists that since they are professional musicians we have to pay them.

Are churches responsible for worship-related injuries?

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congregation, cultural, Holy Spirit, injuries, responsible, worship

October 1, 2009 at 11:48 am.

Churches tend to recognize different expressions of faith in their religious worship services. Some traditions call for quiet reflection and meditative prayer, while others encourage demonstrative shouting, dancing, singing and other physical forms of worship.

E-giving means fewer envelopes to open and less chance of fraud

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ACH, budget, church, e-giving, EFT, fraud, Giving, LEADERSHIP, management, tithing

October 1, 2009 at 11:34 am.

Bad weather, vacations and illnesses can cause parishioners to miss church services during the year. While some people will make up their missed donations, many won’t. That’s where electronic giving, or e-giving, can help.

Prevent a crisis with a leadership transition plan

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crisis, LEADERSHIP, plan, RISK MANAGEMENT, transition

October 1, 2009 at 11:27 am.

Strokes, car accidents, heart attacks, affairs and murder are just some of the circumstances causing leaders to vacate pulpits and other critical ministry positions prematurely. However, few religious institutions have prepared adequately to survive the thorny transitions that follow.

When being an unbeliever qualifies you for a church job

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church, Church Growth, Communication, consulting, LEADERSHIP, management, mystery shopper, visitor

October 1, 2009 at 11:18 am.

“Get Paid to Go to Church.” This headline appears in classified ads all over Missouri, and it’s catching the attention of unchurched individuals everywhere. It’s not a gimmick or a scam. It’s a mystery visitor program designed to provide feedback to church leaders on how their worship services are experienced by first-time visitors.