There are few situations more difficult for a church executive or administrator than having to dismiss an employee. The multi-step process recommended in many publications is time-consuming and may not be the best fit for your particular circumstances.
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By Ronald E. Keener It was a typical Sunday morning for stockbroker Mark Bankord. He had played a round of golf with his buddy and now they were sitting in their cars — he in his Porsche and his friend in a Mercedes — at an intersection in front of a church in Rockford, IL […]
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A Mississippi Catholic church is designed to complement the liturgical needs of worship.
Read More >Many of us first began to grasp the idea of a world much larger than ourselves as youngsters.
Read More >Jim Wideman has been involved with children’s ministries for more than 30 years. Wideman has also been at one time or another in charge of large events, ministry consulting and leadership training for several churches.
Read More >As church leaders begin to consider the design features that they wish to include in a new building, campus or renovation project, they usually explore options with an architectural design team.
Read More >You may think your church is adequately covered by your property insurance policy but do you have enough crime coverage?
Read More >There is a perception that we use the word “stewardship” only to create an end-around to raise funds for the church. Unfortunately, perception can become reality.
Read More >Stephen B. McSwain has written a thoughtful book in The Giving Myths: Giving Then Getting the Life You’re Always Wanted (Smyth & Helwys Publishing, 2007) that comes out of his personal interests and professional work as a vice president of Cargill Associates Inc., a philanthropy and fundraising firm.
Read More >It’s Monday morning and you or someone on your staff sits at a desk surrounded by checks — Sunday’s collection.
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