By Scott Romig When’s the last time you checked your phone? Recent studies have found that the average person touches their phone 2,617 times a day! The image of people wandering around, heads buried in their mobile devices, perilously unaware of their surroundings has become something of a cultural strawman. Last year, Chick-fil-a franchise owner […]
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Proactive, proven strategies for protecting the kids in your care Q: What are the biggest risks and liabilities facing churches in the area of protecting children? D’Ambrosio: The days are over when ordering a background check on a new volunteer was the ultimate ‘extra-mile’ effort of an ultra-careful church. Today, a background check is […]
Read More >In November 2016, three people reportedly died from food-poisoning, and an additional 22 got sick after eating a free, annual Thanksgiving feast, which was served by a church in the San Francisco Bay Area. Did you know that more than 48 million people get sick and nearly 3,000 people die from foodborne illnesses in the […]
Read More >A look back at the not-so-distant past shows us that communication methods are constantly changing. In 1844, the telegraph made its debut. From there, the Pony Express revolutionized mail delivery in 1860. Real-time, long-distance communication started with the telephone in 1876. And in 1971, Ray Tomlinson sent the first email. Nowadays, how many people […]
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By the Church Executive editorial & leadership team Last year, Church Executive published an interview with David Middlebrook on the Trinity Lutheran Church v. Pauley case, which the Supreme Court had just agreed to review. As Middlebrook explained at the time, this case had the potential to be hugely important in defining what can […]
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It’s a full-time job to stay up to date on all the technology trends — and you have another full-time job already: running your church. You’re not alone. Whether your website is just in need of a refreshing, new look — or desperate for a complete overhaul — there’s always hope. To make it a bit easier, we’ve […]
Read More >National Bus Sales, Inc. announced its partnership with Metro Worldwide, LLC to increase their commercial, mobility and executive travel offerings. Adding Metro Express Ram ProMaster vans to the line-up of new and used school buses, activity buses, shuttles and motor coach equipment is part of an overall plan to build a comprehensive line of products. […]
Read More >How to be cost-conscious — & environmentally responsible — with your wireless audio equipment What are you spending on disposable batteries every year for wireless mics, lavaliers and in-ear monitors? Have you considered a rechargeable solution? The ability to purchase batteries (and charger) just once — and yet equip your church for years! — is not […]
Read More >Church Mutual Insurance Company, Merrill, WI, has been recognized by Celent for Innovation and Emerging Technologies for its Sensor Technology Program. Celent is a global research and advisory firm for the financial services industry. Celent’s awards annually recognize the best practices of technology usage in different areas critical to success in insurance. Nominations are submitted […]
Read More >One of the most limited resources in a church is a pastor’s time. Yet, because of a variety of trends outside of the pastor’s control, pastoring a congregation has arguably never been more complicated. While most pastors are very comfortable with their roles as counselors and teachers, it is in administration where they tend to […]
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