By Angela Park In today’s fast-paced world, we use technology in almost every area of our lives. So, it makes sense to use technology to manage our personal finances. With the correct tools and skills, it has become easier for anyone to manage their money with an online program or mobile app. Using technology […]
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By Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris Historical allegations — those that relate to alleged abuse occurring years or decades ago — have become common. In the past two decades, churches of all sizes have encountered sexual abuse allegations related to abusive behavior occurring at the hands of staff members or volunteers from the past. When […]
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CFX 2024 will focus on church AVL, church building projects, church safety, and facility stewardship — all under the same roof Church Executive: Who is the target audience for the educational offerings at CFX? And for new attendees, what kind of experience can they expect to have at the event? Stephanie Lippi: At CFX, our […]
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RON JOHNSON, JR. / PASTOR / LIVING STONES CHURCH / CROWN POINT, IND. Ron Johnson, Jr., (literally) grew up in the church he now pastors. Today, 30+ years later, Living Stones is celebrating massive growth that came about in the unlikeliest of times. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh When Ron Johnson, Jr., was a child, his father […]
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Cyber security should be of the utmost importance to churches and their members. And with rapid advancements being made in artificial intelligence, threats to that security have never been greater. Now is the time for church leaders to prioritize security online—for themselves and their congregants. While you’re getting ready to kick off the fall ministry […]
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Ensure that your church’s bank deposits are safe…no matter which bank you use! By Mike Batts, CPA Remote work is still a strong force after the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses allowing their employees to work remotely. Remote work’s lingering reality has significantly reduced the demand for commercial office and business space. The resulting increase […]
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4 Processes Your Church Should Re-evaluate This Summer By Olivia Massimiano For churches, summer is the perfect time to reflect on key processes within your operations and evaluate their effectiveness. This slightly slower time of year can help you get everything squared away before the back-to-school season ramps up in the fall. In between holidays […]
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If your church is planning outings, events, or camps that involve swimming, you’re taking on a fair amount of risk. In the United States, an average of 3,500 to 4,000 people drown every year — that’s an average of 10 fatal drownings per day. We talked with Eric Spacek, assistant vice president for Risk Control […]
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Keeping your ministry safe & effective By Olivia Massimiano “Compliance” may not be a top concern—or even a familiar idea—to your church leadership team. But navigating the complexities of payment processing and charitable donations is crucial for maintaining a safe and effective ministry. Having a basic grasp of these regulations not only helps safeguard your […]
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Oksana Miller (Academy Director); Julie Cook (Assistant Academy Director); Giselle Arroyo (Front Desk, 2019-2021); Lidya Pixley (Community Director) By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Back in 2015, Central Church in Plano, Texas, wasn’t offering childcare at all. Suddenly, the chance emerged to open one of the first Lionheart Children’s Academy locations in America — a licensed, full-service, […]
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