By RaeAnn Slaybaugh In 2016, a strategic assessment of New Work Fellowship identified — and removed — roadblocks to growth in its facilities. Today, as a result, the church enjoys the modern curb appeal it wanted, plus twice the room for worship and fellowship. And it all happened without missing a single Sunday service. […]
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By Sharon McDowell Several years ago, we published an article in this series focused on scams and how increased cell phone use for essential tasks leave us especially vulnerable to all types of cyber scams. “Scams Are on the Rise: How to Stay Safe” contains valuable information about cyber security that is still relevant, given […]
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Wait … fractional leadership? Huh? Wait … fractional leadership? Huh? The term might conjure up concerns of leaders being carved into fractions. Trust me, that’s not what we’re talking about. Rather, we’re referring to fractional access to these individuals in leadership roles. The concept has been around for a long time The idea behind […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh First Baptist Church in Rogers, Ark., has a lot to celebrate. Most recently, it finished a new, 1,800-seat sanctuary — twice the size of its previous worship space. Now, leaders and members alike are excited for the original single-level sanctuary to be reimagined into a two-story administrative and education building, as […]
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BMWL National Nonprofit Conference set to analyze major new tax law and brief non-profit leaders across the country on key developments Held annually for more than 30 years, the Batts Morrison Wales & Lee (BMWL) National Nonprofit Conference continues to affirm BMWL’s commitment to supporting those who serve others. This full-day virtual event, broadcasting live […]
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By Brian Lindquist The modern insurance landscape is much different than it was even five years ago. Record losses, inflation, high construction costs, and more have all contributed to rising insurance costs. This industry-wide trend has many ministries asking questions about how to maximize the value of their insurance. There are many factors that drive […]
Read More >Dallas, TX — June 10, 2025 — The Church Network proudly announces that 30 church executives have earned the prestigious Certified Church Administrator (CCA) credential. These professionals join a community of over 900 others who have received this designation since 1979. The 2025 CCA class successfully completed rigorous coursework, a congregation-specific project, and an […]
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Before Founding Pastors Bryan and Crystal Sparks launched One Church in 2014, they spent considerable time praying about where to plant those roots. At the time, Royse City — located about an hour outside of Dallas, where they lived at the time — wasn’t the answer they were expecting. Even so, that’s exactly where […]
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On days when your facilities aren’t in use, it’s easy to default to an “out of sight, out of mind” mindset. But there’s a lot of risk involved in getting too comfortable. Here, two church insurance experts discuss the biggest exposures for unoccupied church buildings — and how to mitigate those risks. Church Executive: […]
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From knowing driver requirements in advance, to maintenance and insurance considerations, to answering the buying-versus-leasing dilemma — and much more — two experts share their tried-and-true advice. Church Executive: What basic information should a church have in hand when visiting a bus dealer? Mike Brasher: First, they need to know who’s going to drive the […]
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