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Architecture & Design

JOHN WHEAT, CLINT BROWN + TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: Moving forward in faith — and building for the future

JOHN WHEAT, CLINT BROWN + TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: Moving forward in faith — and building for the future

A 23,200-square-foot expansion enables the church body to move confidently into the future.

SMALL SPACE. BIG IMPACT. A <i>Church Executive</i/> Case Study Showcase

SMALL SPACE. BIG IMPACT. A Church Executive Case Study Showcase

Reimagining small spaces for big ministry • Café design strategies • Small-space fellowship ideas

DAVID FOSS, KATE HAUS + BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Consistently — and comfortably — accommodating growth

DAVID FOSS, KATE HAUS + BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Consistently — and comfortably — accommodating growth

Bethel Church is enjoying a new sanctuary, added parking, youth & children’s ministry space — & much more — after working with an out-of-state design-builder

EMBRACING THE PEAKS AND VALLEYS

EMBRACING THE PEAKS AND VALLEYS

For Franklin Christian Church in Franklin, Tenn., the road to a new facility was paved with obstacles — which turned into opportunities

 
BETTER TOGETHER

BETTER TOGETHER

How to enlist the right building team — from fundraising to the finish, and everything in between

STORYLINE CHURCH: Growing the Kingdom in Colorado

STORYLINE CHURCH: Growing the Kingdom in Colorado

Renovating and expanding the current campus meant refinancing the original loan at a lower rate & borrowing for new space and renovations.

KIRT DAUPHIN + PAULANN CHURCH: “New building. Same Jesus.”

KIRT DAUPHIN + PAULANN CHURCH: “New building. Same Jesus.”

Building a new church during COVID isn't ideal. But as PaulAnn Church discovered, God’s timing is always good.

SMALL SPACE. BIG IMPACT. Case Study Showcase

SMALL SPACE. BIG IMPACT. Case Study Showcase

A kids' facility that's next-level cool • How to recapture unused square footage for new ministry • Achieving ministry vision — on a budget

 
2023 CHURCH DESIGN FORECAST: Trendspotting

2023 CHURCH DESIGN FORECAST: Trendspotting

5 church design trends — and what’s driving them • 4 A/V/L/A trends to watch • The current (and coming) state of construction financing

CHURCH MORTGAGE REFINANCING: A <i>Church Executive</i/> Forum

CHURCH MORTGAGE REFINANCING: A Church Executive Forum

4 facility and financing trends for 2023 • Borrowing-capacity tips for churches • Refinancing in a high-rate environment

ENGAGING BY DESIGN: A <i>Church Executive</i/> Forum

ENGAGING BY DESIGN: A Church Executive Forum

Examining the role of "moments" in engaging church design • A seasoned church builder shares the most engaging designs in his portfolio

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Seeking a Sunday-morning quarterback

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Seeking a Sunday-morning quarterback

Rod MacIlvaine knew exactly what he needed for the new, 16,000-square-foot facility at Grace Community Church in Bartlesville, Okla.: the right building partner.

 
DESIGNING FOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT

DESIGNING FOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT

Engagement is for everyone! • All in on A/V • How functional design helps drive financing

BRIAN BALES + CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: Enjoying made-to-order ministry space

BRIAN BALES + CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: Enjoying made-to-order ministry space

The new, $25-million Christian Fellowship Church (Building) in Ashburn, Va., took many of its unique, contemporary style cues from the surrounding community.

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR SOLUTIONS FOR CHURCHES

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR SOLUTIONS FOR CHURCHES

Case Studies: Christ’s Church of the Valley (Phoenix) / Scottsdale Bible Church / Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church (Phoenix) • Transform outdoor areas into gathering spaces

CHURCH FINANCING: THE ROAD AHEAD

CHURCH FINANCING: THE ROAD AHEAD

Surveying the lending landscape • Setting up your church for successful financing • "Borrow" isn't a bad word — here's why

 
ETHAN VANSE + CHURCH ON THE MOVE: Shifting gears pays off

ETHAN VANSE + CHURCH ON THE MOVE: Shifting gears pays off

For Vanse and COTM, switching it up — in their growth model and in their building approach — got them where they wanted to be.

CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FORECAST: 2022

CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FORECAST: 2022

While some of the chaos of pricing fluctuation of 2021 has stabilized, the new challenge for 2022 is the availability of materials.

STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS TO MAXIMIZE CHURCH SPACES

STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS TO MAXIMIZE CHURCH SPACES

How to prepare for Easter visitors • Portable partitions offer the space that fits your building’s needs

TRAVIS GREENE + FORWARD CITY CHURCH: Radical obedience, reimagined space, real impact

TRAVIS GREENE + FORWARD CITY CHURCH: Radical obedience, reimagined space, real impact

In their new church home — a former Best Buy — Forward City can finally do ministry the way its founders have always dreamed of.

 
FOCUS ON: FAITH + COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

FOCUS ON: FAITH + COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

A second campus drives community placemaking • A church transforms tricky acreage for community benefit • A church merger enables expansion into an expensive community

CREATING SPACES FOR TRUE COMMUNITY

CREATING SPACES FOR TRUE COMMUNITY

A Q&A with 2 seasoned architects

BEST PRACTICES FOR BUILDING

BEST PRACTICES FOR BUILDING

When the Mission Field Comes to You • Recruit the Right Building Team • Get to the WHY • Buy, Renovate or Build?

THE LENDING LANDSCAPE: CONSTRUCTION FINANCING

THE LENDING LANDSCAPE: CONSTRUCTION FINANCING

The lending landscape in 2021 • How to balance space needs with financial means • COVID-era financing challenges — and the lessons learned

 
HOW GATHERING / FELLOWSHIP SPACES LOOK <I>NOW</I/>

HOW GATHERING / FELLOWSHIP SPACES LOOK NOW

Outdoor options • welcoming design strategies for all ages • integrating your church's brand into the space • wayfinding best practices

TRANSLATING THE VISION INTO REALITY

TRANSLATING THE VISION INTO REALITY

Architects and a pastor discuss the nuances of making an intangible dream come true when it comes to church facilities.

ISAAC OYEDEPO + WINNERS CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL MARYLAND: A 15-acre shopping center becomes the perfect church home

ISAAC OYEDEPO + WINNERS CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL MARYLAND: A 15-acre shopping center becomes the perfect church home

Best of all, Phase 1 of this challenging build is slated for completion on time and under budget.

BUCK ANDERSON & GRACE BIBLE CHURCH—CREEKSIDE: Setting a multi-site standard + driving long-term savings

BUCK ANDERSON & GRACE BIBLE CHURCH—CREEKSIDE: Setting a multi-site standard + driving long-term savings

With its nature-sensitive, yet ministry-oriented design, Grace Creekside is the ‘brand standard’ for future campuses of this rapidly growing multi-site church.

 
STEWARDSHIP OF SPACE

STEWARDSHIP OF SPACE

Planning for longevity • Quality room divider checklist • How to use room dividers in your church • Prepping your church acoustically

JOSH & BRYNN COPRON + GRACE CITY’S NEW CHURCH: Livin’ the dream — <i>under</i/> budget

JOSH & BRYNN COPRON + GRACE CITY’S NEW CHURCH: Livin’ the dream — under budget

With the right building partner + a personal passion for design, the result is a new church that’s beyond expectations ... and below budget

CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FORECAST: 2021

CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FORECAST: 2021

How faith plays a role • COVID-era church design trends likely to endure • Biblical, practical + stewardship-driven approaches to design & construction

 
CHURCH DESIGN TRENDS

CHURCH DESIGN TRENDS

Exterior elements • Fellowship spaces • Children’s + youth areas • Community-focused design • Multi-site design • “Green” elements • Revenue generation

DR. JIMMY D. PRITCHARD + FIRST BAPTIST FORNEY: A careful, considered — and <i>coordinated</i/> — approach to facility expansion

DR. JIMMY D. PRITCHARD + FIRST BAPTIST FORNEY: A careful, considered — and coordinated — approach to facility expansion

When this Texas church outgrew its facility, Jimmy Pritchard and his team knew exactly what (and who) they were looking for: the right partners.

COMMERCIAL CHURCH KITCHENS

COMMERCIAL CHURCH KITCHENS

Going commercial? 3 truths • Care & keeping • Power of the pivot in foodservice • Are kitchens going high-tech? • Get ready for 'go-time'

MARK ALLEN + LIFE FELLOWSHIP: The right architectural partnership translates a dream into a reality

MARK ALLEN + LIFE FELLOWSHIP: The right architectural partnership translates a dream into a reality

Mark Allen’s path to starting a church in Athens, Texas, began in 2005. Though it certainly wasn’t Mark's plan, God had something else in mind.

 
ENSURING AN ENGAGING CHURCHGOING EXPERIENCE -- BY <I>DESIGN</I/>

ENSURING AN ENGAGING CHURCHGOING EXPERIENCE -- BY DESIGN

In part 2, a new set of design professionals and ministry leaders discussed thoughtfully designed church spaces for everyone! Plus: design strategies for multi-site churches

RYAN BINKLEY & CREATE CHURCH: WELCOMING (BY DESIGN)

RYAN BINKLEY & CREATE CHURCH: WELCOMING (BY DESIGN)

Binkley's path to building a church where people can “find and fulfill their created purpose in Christ" was winding, but the result is beautiful.

IT'S ALL ABOUT ALIGNMENT

IT'S ALL ABOUT ALIGNMENT

A unified approach to building & capital stewardship makes sense for two forward-thinking pastors. Plus: The right "coach" matters + 3 steps for project success

CARBONDALE ASSEMBLY: HERITAGE LIVES HERE

CARBONDALE ASSEMBLY: HERITAGE LIVES HERE

When a tornado destroyed their church, father-daughter pastors Phil & Sarah Taylor enlisted a pastor’s son/2nd-generation church builder to help start over

 
LEADING OR LAGGING?

LEADING OR LAGGING?

Architects and pastors discuss what makes a church’s design relevant & appealing to current expectations

ENSURING AN ENGAGING CHURCHGOING EXPERIENCE -- <i>BY DESIGN</i/>

ENSURING AN ENGAGING CHURCHGOING EXPERIENCE -- BY DESIGN

It requires thoughtful facility design, of course. But, considerations around worship technology, security & surveillance, and even financing are also crucial.

 

Capital Stewardship & Generosity

BETTER TOGETHER

BETTER TOGETHER

How to enlist the right building team — from fundraising to the finish, and everything in between

EXAMINING THE CHURCH GIVING LANDSCAPE <i>NOW</i/>

EXAMINING THE CHURCH GIVING LANDSCAPE NOW

3 experts share lessons learned during the coronavirus -- PLUS: The future of church giving • Increase giving amid COVID • Growth during drought

HOW TO SUSTAIN GIVING DURING DISRUPTION: TIPS, TOOLS & EXPERT ADVICE

HOW TO SUSTAIN GIVING DURING DISRUPTION: TIPS, TOOLS & EXPERT ADVICE

2 giving experts discuss increased interest in sustained giving tools during COVID-19; getting giving up and running quickly; and much more

IT'S ALL ABOUT ALIGNMENT

IT'S ALL ABOUT ALIGNMENT

A unified approach to building & capital stewardship makes sense for two forward-thinking pastors. Plus: The right "coach" matters + 3 steps for project success

 
Q&A: ADVANCEMENTS IN DIGITAL GIVING

Q&A: ADVANCEMENTS IN DIGITAL GIVING

The rise of donor development tools — and what it means for your church’s generosity efforts

 

Church Management Software

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES & CHURCH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: Insights • Email • Text • Workflow Automation

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES & CHURCH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: Insights • Email • Text • Workflow Automation

Streamlined your software tools • Software creep? 3 prescriptions • Make the most of email efforts • Spotlight on do-it-yourself workflows

HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ChMS DATA

HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ChMS DATA

Even during COVID, your ChMS data you can use your info to engage new visitors, drive more effective discipleship, and re-connect with at-risk members.

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR ChMS

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR ChMS

If you know how to maximize it, your system can FUEL more effective outreach, STREAMLINE discipleship, INFORM expansion — and so much more.

 

Commercial Church Kitchens

COMMERCIAL CHURCH KITCHENS

COMMERCIAL CHURCH KITCHENS

Going commercial? 3 truths • Care & keeping • Power of the pivot in foodservice • Are kitchens going high-tech? • Get ready for 'go-time'

 

Data-Driven Ministry

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES & CHURCH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: Insights • Email • Text • Workflow Automation

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES & CHURCH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: Insights • Email • Text • Workflow Automation

Streamlined your software tools • Software creep? 3 prescriptions • Make the most of email efforts • Spotlight on do-it-yourself workflows

STRATEGIES FOR STAYING CONNECTED

STRATEGIES FOR STAYING CONNECTED

Examining your connection-focused tech options - for when in-person fellowship isn't an option

TECH-DRIVEN CHURCH

TECH-DRIVEN CHURCH

What if the Church was on the cutting edge of technology? • Challenging lack of innovation, fear of change • The future of church tech

 

Facilities Management

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: What do to before disaster strikes

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: What do to before disaster strikes

We know disasters will come, so what should we do to ensure we can all be resilient through the storms?

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR SOLUTIONS FOR CHURCHES

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR SOLUTIONS FOR CHURCHES

Case Studies: Christ’s Church of the Valley (Phoenix) / Scottsdale Bible Church / Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church (Phoenix) • Transform outdoor areas into gathering spaces

STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS TO MAXIMIZE CHURCH SPACES

STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS TO MAXIMIZE CHURCH SPACES

How to prepare for Easter visitors • Portable partitions offer the space that fits your building’s needs

 
STEWARDSHIP OF SPACE

STEWARDSHIP OF SPACE

Planning for longevity • Quality room divider checklist • How to use room dividers in your church • Prepping your church acoustically

HOW TO RE-OPEN YOUR CHURCH <i>SAFELY</i/>

HOW TO RE-OPEN YOUR CHURCH SAFELY

Re-opening strategies • Make the most of your space • Hygiene considerations • Church bus PPE solutions • Preparing for a new worship era

READYING YOUR FACILITY FOR THE NEW NORMAL

READYING YOUR FACILITY FOR THE NEW NORMAL

Drive cost savings • Create safer, cleaner spaces • Achieve peak building performance (even from afar) • Examining energy management suites (EMS)

 

Faith-Based Travel

DISCOVER THE HOLY LAND: A <i>Church Executive</i/> Forum

DISCOVER THE HOLY LAND: A Church Executive Forum

Holy Land journeys: a disciple-making tool or Christian vacation? • Custom tours create one-of-a-kind experiences

 

Fellowship & Outreach

PUTTING THE “HEART” IN LIONHEART CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

PUTTING THE “HEART” IN LIONHEART CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

Executive Community Director Karin Laymance and Chief Spiritual Development Officer Ginny Fowler are pivotal in keeping the Lionheart organization mission-focused

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES & CHURCH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: Insights • Email • Text • Workflow Automation

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES & CHURCH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: Insights • Email • Text • Workflow Automation

Streamlined your software tools • Software creep? 3 prescriptions • Make the most of email efforts • Spotlight on do-it-yourself workflows

FOCUS ON: FAITH + COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

FOCUS ON: FAITH + COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

A second campus drives community placemaking • A church transforms tricky acreage for community benefit • A church merger enables expansion into an expensive community

 
CREATING SPACES FOR TRUE COMMUNITY

CREATING SPACES FOR TRUE COMMUNITY

A Q&A with 2 seasoned architects

HOW GATHERING / FELLOWSHIP SPACES LOOK <I>NOW</I/>

HOW GATHERING / FELLOWSHIP SPACES LOOK NOW

Outdoor options • welcoming design strategies for all ages • integrating your church's brand into the space • wayfinding best practices

 

Finance

SHERRIE TURNER & CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT NEWS: Bond financing builds the dream

SHERRIE TURNER & CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT NEWS: Bond financing builds the dream

Calvary Chapel Newport News had big goals for its new children’s wing. Ultimately, bond financing made this state-of-the-art project a reality.

3 CHURCHES, 1 CHALLENGE: Outsourced accounting + payroll can be a godsend

3 CHURCHES, 1 CHALLENGE: Outsourced accounting + payroll can be a godsend

Change is hard — but does it need to be? Surprisingly, when it comes to outsourcing your financial systems and processes, the answer is no.

CHURCH REFINANCING: An expert forum

CHURCH REFINANCING: An expert forum

Weighing the cost of waiting • Ready to refinance? • Collaboration is key for a church expansion plan

AN INTRO TO ESTATE PLANNING

AN INTRO TO ESTATE PLANNING

To ensure your wishes are carried out and to protect your loved ones, it’s crucial to have a deeper understanding of what estate planning involves.

 
BILL AANESTAD + ORCHARD CHURCH: Growing out, growing smart

BILL AANESTAD + ORCHARD CHURCH: Growing out, growing smart

As Orchard Church neared completion of its construction project, leaders wanted a long-term fixed-rate loan — but interest rates verged on a sharp increase.

STORYLINE CHURCH: Growing the Kingdom in Colorado

STORYLINE CHURCH: Growing the Kingdom in Colorado

Renovating and expanding the current campus meant refinancing the original loan at a lower rate & borrowing for new space and renovations.

A TALE OF 2 LENDERS

A TALE OF 2 LENDERS

Sunnylane Church needed a loan to grow. But the promise of an ultra-low interest rate turned into a financing nightmare.

2023 CHURCH DESIGN FORECAST: Trendspotting

2023 CHURCH DESIGN FORECAST: Trendspotting

5 church design trends — and what’s driving them • 4 A/V/L/A trends to watch • The current (and coming) state of construction financing

 
GREG PETZ & WESTOVER HILLS CHURCH: Reaping the benefits of refinancing

GREG PETZ & WESTOVER HILLS CHURCH: Reaping the benefits of refinancing

At one of the fastest-growing churches in America, a favorable refinancing agreement is essential for propelling ministry forward.

CHURCH MORTGAGE REFINANCING: A <i>Church Executive</i/> Forum

CHURCH MORTGAGE REFINANCING: A Church Executive Forum

4 facility and financing trends for 2023 • Borrowing-capacity tips for churches • Refinancing in a high-rate environment

LARRY OSBORNE & NORTH COAST CHURCH: Flexibility, simplicity in financing at the forefront

LARRY OSBORNE & NORTH COAST CHURCH: Flexibility, simplicity in financing at the forefront

At the nation’s premier multisite church, two financing needs take precedence above all: flexibility and simplicity.

DESIGNING FOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT

DESIGNING FOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT

Engagement is for everyone! • All in on A/V • How functional design helps drive financing

 
GUIDANCE FOR SMART INVESTING: A Remote Roundtable Discussion

GUIDANCE FOR SMART INVESTING: A Remote Roundtable Discussion

Church executives and investing professionals offer their best advice, whether you’re just starting out in your career, approaching retirement, or somewhere in between.

MINISTRY ACCOUNTING

MINISTRY ACCOUNTING

Avoid common payroll mistakes • Time to outsource your accounting? • Fraud prevention: do you have the right internal controls in place?

CHURCH FINANCING: THE ROAD AHEAD

CHURCH FINANCING: THE ROAD AHEAD

Surveying the lending landscape • Setting up your church for successful financing • "Borrow" isn't a bad word — here's why

CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FORECAST: 2022

CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FORECAST: 2022

While some of the chaos of pricing fluctuation of 2021 has stabilized, the new challenge for 2022 is the availability of materials.

 
Your Financial Wellness

Your Financial Wellness

Fiscal training for trustees • Cybersecurity + social media • Should you borrow from your 403(b)? • Best jobs for retired clergy • Scam prevention

<B>TRIP LEACH + NEW LIFE CHURCH OF ARKANSAS:</B/> A mixed pursuit

TRIP LEACH + NEW LIFE CHURCH OF ARKANSAS: A mixed pursuit

At New Life Church, becoming debt-free — while continuing to expand across the state — are co-equal priorities. Here’s how it’s doing both, successfully.

MINIMIZING INTEREST EXPENSE, MAXIMIZING MINISTRY

MINIMIZING INTEREST EXPENSE, MAXIMIZING MINISTRY

Setting a course for debt elimination • Seeking (and securing) an excellent rate PLUS missional alliance • 8 tips to address inflation creep

THE LENDING LANDSCAPE: CONSTRUCTION FINANCING

THE LENDING LANDSCAPE: CONSTRUCTION FINANCING

The lending landscape in 2021 • How to balance space needs with financial means • COVID-era financing challenges — and the lessons learned

 
Ready for Retirement?

Ready for Retirement?

A panel of CFP® professionals from MMBB Financial Services and ministry leaders bring retirement investing within reach

HEIDI COUGHRAN & BRIDGEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Preparation, persistence & collaboration drive significant savings

HEIDI COUGHRAN & BRIDGEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Preparation, persistence & collaboration drive significant savings

Bridgeway is saving $450,000+ in yearly interest — even amid a pandemic. Here's how.

JEFF MAPES, SCOTT BIXBY & NORTHRIDGE CHURCH: Buy. Renovate. Build. Repeat?

JEFF MAPES, SCOTT BIXBY & NORTHRIDGE CHURCH: Buy. Renovate. Build. Repeat?

Recently, Northridge Church in Rochester, NY, needed to buy, renovate and build. Flexible funding — and familiarity — fueled smooth expansion.

Church Financial Wellness

Church Financial Wellness

Retirement • Compensation • Credit repair • Identity theft • Emergency $ • Women, money + bias • Year-end tax planning tips • Much more!

 
Finances & Administration for Church Leaders

Finances & Administration for Church Leaders

• Planning for retirement • The clergy housing allowance • Negotiating compensation • Pastoral relations committees • Disability insurance • The social security outlook •…

 

HR & Staff Management

LIFE-LONG LEARNING

LIFE-LONG LEARNING

Making the case for lifetime learning for church leaders • "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

3 PATHS TO U.S. ARMY CHAPLAINCY

3 PATHS TO U.S. ARMY CHAPLAINCY

Explore all the various paths to Army chaplaincy: Full-Time Active-Duty • Part-Time Reserve Chaplaincy • Reserve Chaplain Candidate

PUTTING THE “HEART” IN LIONHEART CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

PUTTING THE “HEART” IN LIONHEART CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

Executive Community Director Karin Laymance and Chief Spiritual Development Officer Ginny Fowler are pivotal in keeping the Lionheart organization mission-focused

<b>GREGORY LOVE, KIMBERLEE NORRIS + MinistrySafe:</b/> 25 YEARS, 30,000+ CHURCHES, 4 MILLION TRAINED <i>... and the work continues</i/>

GREGORY LOVE, KIMBERLEE NORRIS + MinistrySafe: 25 YEARS, 30,000+ CHURCHES, 4 MILLION TRAINED ... and the work continues

For more than 30 years, the husband-and-wife legal team of Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris have labored to protect children from sexual abuse.

 
3 CHURCHES, 1 CHALLENGE: Outsourced accounting + payroll can be a godsend

3 CHURCHES, 1 CHALLENGE: Outsourced accounting + payroll can be a godsend

Change is hard — but does it need to be? Surprisingly, when it comes to outsourcing your financial systems and processes, the answer is no.

AN INTRO TO ESTATE PLANNING

AN INTRO TO ESTATE PLANNING

To ensure your wishes are carried out and to protect your loved ones, it’s crucial to have a deeper understanding of what estate planning involves.

ACTIVE SHOOTER! An expert Q&A: prevention & training

ACTIVE SHOOTER! An expert Q&A: prevention & training

Experts in the field of active shooter prevention and training to share their best guidance

CHURCH COVERAGE ESSENTIALS

CHURCH COVERAGE ESSENTIALS

A Vehicle Telematics Program for churches • Water damage prevention • Winter weather prevention strategies

 
GUIDANCE FOR SMART INVESTING: A Remote Roundtable Discussion

GUIDANCE FOR SMART INVESTING: A Remote Roundtable Discussion

Church executives and investing professionals offer their best advice, whether you’re just starting out in your career, approaching retirement, or somewhere in between.

MINISTRY ACCOUNTING

MINISTRY ACCOUNTING

Avoid common payroll mistakes • Time to outsource your accounting? • Fraud prevention: do you have the right internal controls in place?

DR. MARLOW D. McGUIRE, SR. + ROCKBRIDGE SEMINARY’S BLACK CHURCH STUDIES INSTITUTE: LOOKING BACKWARD, <I>MOVING</I/> FORWARD

DR. MARLOW D. McGUIRE, SR. + ROCKBRIDGE SEMINARY’S BLACK CHURCH STUDIES INSTITUTE: LOOKING BACKWARD, MOVING FORWARD

The Institute's origin dates to seminary alumni group meetings led by McGuire, where a need emerged: that seminarians be familiar with Black Church history.

Your Financial Wellness

Your Financial Wellness

Fiscal training for trustees • Cybersecurity + social media • Should you borrow from your 403(b)? • Best jobs for retired clergy • Scam prevention

 
ODELL DICKERSON, JR. + NEW PSALMIST BAPTIST CHURCH: Doing “Kingdom business” right

ODELL DICKERSON, JR. + NEW PSALMIST BAPTIST CHURCH: Doing “Kingdom business” right

Backed by a team with financial finesse — plus, a church-centric banking partner — Odell Dickerson, Jr., and New Psalmist are enjoying streamlined processes, savings

BACKGROUND CHECK BASICS

BACKGROUND CHECK BASICS

For many churches, a background check is the only line of defense employed when screening volunteers and staff. Is it enough?

Ready for Retirement?

Ready for Retirement?

A panel of CFP® professionals from MMBB Financial Services and ministry leaders bring retirement investing within reach

 
COMPENSATION BASICS

COMPENSATION BASICS

Compensation is always a challenging subject for church leaders -- but even more so right now during the pandemic. Get expert advice, here.

Church Financial Wellness

Church Financial Wellness

Retirement • Compensation • Credit repair • Identity theft • Emergency $ • Women, money + bias • Year-end tax planning tips • Much more!

 

Insurance

<b>GREGORY LOVE, KIMBERLEE NORRIS + MinistrySafe:</b/> 25 YEARS, 30,000+ CHURCHES, 4 MILLION TRAINED <i>... and the work continues</i/>

GREGORY LOVE, KIMBERLEE NORRIS + MinistrySafe: 25 YEARS, 30,000+ CHURCHES, 4 MILLION TRAINED ... and the work continues

For more than 30 years, the husband-and-wife legal team of Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris have labored to protect children from sexual abuse.

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Insurance carriers as change agents

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Insurance carriers as change agents

Examining carriers' potential impact • Prepare, prevent, respond • Moving from compliance to commitment • Tools & resources

CHURCH COVERAGE ESSENTIALS

CHURCH COVERAGE ESSENTIALS

A Vehicle Telematics Program for churches • Water damage prevention • Winter weather prevention strategies

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION + INSURANCE: A <i>Church Executive</i/> Forum

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION + INSURANCE: A Church Executive Forum

Responding to an allegation • Abuse prevention planning • Understanding mandatory reporter requirements • Securing insurance coverage

 
BACKGROUND CHECK BASICS

BACKGROUND CHECK BASICS

For many churches, a background check is the only line of defense employed when screening volunteers and staff. Is it enough?

PROTECTING THE KIDS IN YOUR CARE

PROTECTING THE KIDS IN YOUR CARE

Despite churches' best intentions, gaps and missteps are prevalent in their efforts to create a safe space for all. Here, two experts discuss doing better.

Insurance Essentials

Insurance Essentials

4 tips for childcare safety • How to prevent theft, fraud & embezzlement • Cyber security • 3 potential threats as your church expands

 

Leadership

LIFE-LONG LEARNING

LIFE-LONG LEARNING

Making the case for lifetime learning for church leaders • "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

3 PATHS TO U.S. ARMY CHAPLAINCY

3 PATHS TO U.S. ARMY CHAPLAINCY

Explore all the various paths to Army chaplaincy: Full-Time Active-Duty • Part-Time Reserve Chaplaincy • Reserve Chaplain Candidate

PUTTING THE “HEART” IN LIONHEART CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

PUTTING THE “HEART” IN LIONHEART CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

Executive Community Director Karin Laymance and Chief Spiritual Development Officer Ginny Fowler are pivotal in keeping the Lionheart organization mission-focused

 
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: What do to before disaster strikes

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: What do to before disaster strikes

We know disasters will come, so what should we do to ensure we can all be resilient through the storms?

JOHN WHEAT, CLINT BROWN + TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: Moving forward in faith — and building for the future

JOHN WHEAT, CLINT BROWN + TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: Moving forward in faith — and building for the future

A 23,200-square-foot expansion enables the church body to move confidently into the future.

SHERRIE TURNER & CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT NEWS: Bond financing builds the dream

SHERRIE TURNER & CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT NEWS: Bond financing builds the dream

Calvary Chapel Newport News had big goals for its new children’s wing. Ultimately, bond financing made this state-of-the-art project a reality.

SMALL SPACE. BIG IMPACT. A <i>Church Executive</i/> Case Study Showcase

SMALL SPACE. BIG IMPACT. A Church Executive Case Study Showcase

Reimagining small spaces for big ministry • Café design strategies • Small-space fellowship ideas

 
DAVID FOSS, KATE HAUS + BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Consistently — and comfortably — accommodating growth

DAVID FOSS, KATE HAUS + BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Consistently — and comfortably — accommodating growth

Bethel Church is enjoying a new sanctuary, added parking, youth & children’s ministry space — & much more — after working with an out-of-state design-builder

EMBRACING THE PEAKS AND VALLEYS

EMBRACING THE PEAKS AND VALLEYS

For Franklin Christian Church in Franklin, Tenn., the road to a new facility was paved with obstacles — which turned into opportunities

BETTER TOGETHER

BETTER TOGETHER

How to enlist the right building team — from fundraising to the finish, and everything in between

AN INTRO TO ESTATE PLANNING

AN INTRO TO ESTATE PLANNING

To ensure your wishes are carried out and to protect your loved ones, it’s crucial to have a deeper understanding of what estate planning involves.

 
BILL AANESTAD + ORCHARD CHURCH: Growing out, growing smart

BILL AANESTAD + ORCHARD CHURCH: Growing out, growing smart

As Orchard Church neared completion of its construction project, leaders wanted a long-term fixed-rate loan — but interest rates verged on a sharp increase.

KIRT DAUPHIN + PAULANN CHURCH: “New building. Same Jesus.”

KIRT DAUPHIN + PAULANN CHURCH: “New building. Same Jesus.”

Building a new church during COVID isn't ideal. But as PaulAnn Church discovered, God’s timing is always good.

LIFETIME LEARNING: A <i>Church Executive</i/> Forum

LIFETIME LEARNING: A Church Executive Forum

Equipping disciples scribes • Why all types of church leaders are embracing advanced degrees right now • Self-leadership begins with God

GREG PETZ & WESTOVER HILLS CHURCH: Reaping the benefits of refinancing

GREG PETZ & WESTOVER HILLS CHURCH: Reaping the benefits of refinancing

At one of the fastest-growing churches in America, a favorable refinancing agreement is essential for propelling ministry forward.

 
BRIAN BALES + CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: Enjoying made-to-order ministry space

BRIAN BALES + CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: Enjoying made-to-order ministry space

The new, $25-million Christian Fellowship Church (Building) in Ashburn, Va., took many of its unique, contemporary style cues from the surrounding community.

When God and Country Call: Exploring Military Chaplaincy

When God and Country Call: Exploring Military Chaplaincy

Military Ministry Offers a New Road to Growth • Chaplaincy Is a Perfect Fit the Second Time Around • A Tale of 2 Chaplains

DR. MARLOW D. McGUIRE, SR. + ROCKBRIDGE SEMINARY’S BLACK CHURCH STUDIES INSTITUTE: LOOKING BACKWARD, <I>MOVING</I/> FORWARD

DR. MARLOW D. McGUIRE, SR. + ROCKBRIDGE SEMINARY’S BLACK CHURCH STUDIES INSTITUTE: LOOKING BACKWARD, MOVING FORWARD

The Institute's origin dates to seminary alumni group meetings led by McGuire, where a need emerged: that seminarians be familiar with Black Church history.

TRAVIS GREENE + FORWARD CITY CHURCH: Radical obedience, reimagined space, real impact

TRAVIS GREENE + FORWARD CITY CHURCH: Radical obedience, reimagined space, real impact

In their new church home — a former Best Buy — Forward City can finally do ministry the way its founders have always dreamed of.

 
LEADING DURING DISRUPTION: 2020

LEADING DURING DISRUPTION: 2020

The biggest lessons learned -- from budgeting + spending, managing staff, keeping members engaged, embracing alternatives worship + more

 
<b>GREGORY LOVE, KIMBERLEE NORRIS + MinistrySafe:</b/> 25 YEARS, 30,000+ CHURCHES, 4 MILLION TRAINED <i>... and the work continues</i/>

GREGORY LOVE, KIMBERLEE NORRIS + MinistrySafe: 25 YEARS, 30,000+ CHURCHES, 4 MILLION TRAINED ... and the work continues

For more than 30 years, the husband-and-wife legal team of Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris have labored to protect children from sexual abuse.

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Insurance carriers as change agents

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Insurance carriers as change agents

Examining carriers' potential impact • Prepare, prevent, respond • Moving from compliance to commitment • Tools & resources

ACTIVE SHOOTER! An expert Q&A: prevention & training

ACTIVE SHOOTER! An expert Q&A: prevention & training

Experts in the field of active shooter prevention and training to share their best guidance

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION + INSURANCE: A <i>Church Executive</i/> Forum

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION + INSURANCE: A Church Executive Forum

Responding to an allegation • Abuse prevention planning • Understanding mandatory reporter requirements • Securing insurance coverage

 
LEGAL DEFENSE FOR SELF-DEFENSE

LEGAL DEFENSE FOR SELF-DEFENSE

Self-defense strategies • Focus on situational awareness • Jack Wilson, Texan hero • Pastor Q&A

STOP CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

STOP CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Abuse + insurance • Federal & state law fails to protect kids • The importance of record keeping • Child sexual abuse + special needs

 

Lifetime Learning

LIFE-LONG LEARNING

LIFE-LONG LEARNING

Making the case for lifetime learning for church leaders • "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

LIFETIME LEARNING: A <i>Church Executive</i/> Forum

LIFETIME LEARNING: A Church Executive Forum

Equipping disciples scribes • Why all types of church leaders are embracing advanced degrees right now • Self-leadership begins with God

When God and Country Call: Exploring Military Chaplaincy

When God and Country Call: Exploring Military Chaplaincy

Military Ministry Offers a New Road to Growth • Chaplaincy Is a Perfect Fit the Second Time Around • A Tale of 2 Chaplains

DR. MARLOW D. McGUIRE, SR. + ROCKBRIDGE SEMINARY’S BLACK CHURCH STUDIES INSTITUTE: LOOKING BACKWARD, <I>MOVING</I/> FORWARD

DR. MARLOW D. McGUIRE, SR. + ROCKBRIDGE SEMINARY’S BLACK CHURCH STUDIES INSTITUTE: LOOKING BACKWARD, MOVING FORWARD

The Institute's origin dates to seminary alumni group meetings led by McGuire, where a need emerged: that seminarians be familiar with Black Church history.

 
ONLINE MDIV? NOW’S THE TIME

ONLINE MDIV? NOW’S THE TIME

In many ways, there is no better time than now to purse an MDiv online

HOW TO MAKE CONTINUING EDUCATION WORK (& Maintain Your Full-Time Ministry Role, Too)

HOW TO MAKE CONTINUING EDUCATION WORK (& Maintain Your Full-Time Ministry Role, Too)

How to balance ministry & continuing education • How COVID-19 has changed educational offerings for church leaders • Money-saving strategies • More!

LEADING DURING DIFFICULT TIMES: YOUR BEST TRAINING OPTIONS

LEADING DURING DIFFICULT TIMES: YOUR BEST TRAINING OPTIONS

3 experts discuss the most in-demand areas of leadership development; how to make leadership training work with a full-time ministry role; and much more

 

Mission: Accomplished

JOHN WHEAT, CLINT BROWN + TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: Moving forward in faith — and building for the future

JOHN WHEAT, CLINT BROWN + TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: Moving forward in faith — and building for the future

A 23,200-square-foot expansion enables the church body to move confidently into the future.

SHERRIE TURNER & CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT NEWS: Bond financing builds the dream

SHERRIE TURNER & CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT NEWS: Bond financing builds the dream

Calvary Chapel Newport News had big goals for its new children’s wing. Ultimately, bond financing made this state-of-the-art project a reality.

3 CHURCHES, 1 CHALLENGE: Outsourced accounting + payroll can be a godsend

3 CHURCHES, 1 CHALLENGE: Outsourced accounting + payroll can be a godsend

Change is hard — but does it need to be? Surprisingly, when it comes to outsourcing your financial systems and processes, the answer is no.

 
DAVID FOSS, KATE HAUS + BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Consistently — and comfortably — accommodating growth

DAVID FOSS, KATE HAUS + BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Consistently — and comfortably — accommodating growth

Bethel Church is enjoying a new sanctuary, added parking, youth & children’s ministry space — & much more — after working with an out-of-state design-builder

BILL AANESTAD + ORCHARD CHURCH: Growing out, growing smart

BILL AANESTAD + ORCHARD CHURCH: Growing out, growing smart

As Orchard Church neared completion of its construction project, leaders wanted a long-term fixed-rate loan — but interest rates verged on a sharp increase.

STORYLINE CHURCH: Growing the Kingdom in Colorado

STORYLINE CHURCH: Growing the Kingdom in Colorado

Renovating and expanding the current campus meant refinancing the original loan at a lower rate & borrowing for new space and renovations.

KIRT DAUPHIN + PAULANN CHURCH: “New building. Same Jesus.”

KIRT DAUPHIN + PAULANN CHURCH: “New building. Same Jesus.”

Building a new church during COVID isn't ideal. But as PaulAnn Church discovered, God’s timing is always good.

 
GREG PETZ & WESTOVER HILLS CHURCH: Reaping the benefits of refinancing

GREG PETZ & WESTOVER HILLS CHURCH: Reaping the benefits of refinancing

At one of the fastest-growing churches in America, a favorable refinancing agreement is essential for propelling ministry forward.

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Seeking a Sunday-morning quarterback

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Seeking a Sunday-morning quarterback

Rod MacIlvaine knew exactly what he needed for the new, 16,000-square-foot facility at Grace Community Church in Bartlesville, Okla.: the right building partner.

LARRY OSBORNE & NORTH COAST CHURCH: Flexibility, simplicity in financing at the forefront

LARRY OSBORNE & NORTH COAST CHURCH: Flexibility, simplicity in financing at the forefront

At the nation’s premier multisite church, two financing needs take precedence above all: flexibility and simplicity.

BRIAN BALES + CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: Enjoying made-to-order ministry space

BRIAN BALES + CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: Enjoying made-to-order ministry space

The new, $25-million Christian Fellowship Church (Building) in Ashburn, Va., took many of its unique, contemporary style cues from the surrounding community.

 
ETHAN VANSE + CHURCH ON THE MOVE: Shifting gears pays off

ETHAN VANSE + CHURCH ON THE MOVE: Shifting gears pays off

For Vanse and COTM, switching it up — in their growth model and in their building approach — got them where they wanted to be.

DR. MARLOW D. McGUIRE, SR. + ROCKBRIDGE SEMINARY’S BLACK CHURCH STUDIES INSTITUTE: LOOKING BACKWARD, <I>MOVING</I/> FORWARD

DR. MARLOW D. McGUIRE, SR. + ROCKBRIDGE SEMINARY’S BLACK CHURCH STUDIES INSTITUTE: LOOKING BACKWARD, MOVING FORWARD

The Institute's origin dates to seminary alumni group meetings led by McGuire, where a need emerged: that seminarians be familiar with Black Church history.

TRAVIS GREENE + FORWARD CITY CHURCH: Radical obedience, reimagined space, real impact

TRAVIS GREENE + FORWARD CITY CHURCH: Radical obedience, reimagined space, real impact

In their new church home — a former Best Buy — Forward City can finally do ministry the way its founders have always dreamed of.

<B>TRIP LEACH + NEW LIFE CHURCH OF ARKANSAS:</B/> A mixed pursuit

TRIP LEACH + NEW LIFE CHURCH OF ARKANSAS: A mixed pursuit

At New Life Church, becoming debt-free — while continuing to expand across the state — are co-equal priorities. Here’s how it’s doing both, successfully.

 
ODELL DICKERSON, JR. + NEW PSALMIST BAPTIST CHURCH: Doing “Kingdom business” right

ODELL DICKERSON, JR. + NEW PSALMIST BAPTIST CHURCH: Doing “Kingdom business” right

Backed by a team with financial finesse — plus, a church-centric banking partner — Odell Dickerson, Jr., and New Psalmist are enjoying streamlined processes, savings

ISAAC OYEDEPO + WINNERS CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL MARYLAND: A 15-acre shopping center becomes the perfect church home

ISAAC OYEDEPO + WINNERS CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL MARYLAND: A 15-acre shopping center becomes the perfect church home

Best of all, Phase 1 of this challenging build is slated for completion on time and under budget.

BUCK ANDERSON & GRACE BIBLE CHURCH—CREEKSIDE: Setting a multi-site standard + driving long-term savings

BUCK ANDERSON & GRACE BIBLE CHURCH—CREEKSIDE: Setting a multi-site standard + driving long-term savings

With its nature-sensitive, yet ministry-oriented design, Grace Creekside is the ‘brand standard’ for future campuses of this rapidly growing multi-site church.

SANDY THAILING & CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION: Maximizing the video team's creative potential — despite COVID challenge

SANDY THAILING & CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION: Maximizing the video team's creative potential — despite COVID challenge

It required a more efficient, accessible collaborative media storage system -- including just the right media server and storage-unit elements.

 
JOSH & BRYNN COPRON + GRACE CITY’S NEW CHURCH: Livin’ the dream — <i>under</i/> budget

JOSH & BRYNN COPRON + GRACE CITY’S NEW CHURCH: Livin’ the dream — under budget

With the right building partner + a personal passion for design, the result is a new church that’s beyond expectations ... and below budget

HEIDI COUGHRAN & BRIDGEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Preparation, persistence & collaboration drive significant savings

HEIDI COUGHRAN & BRIDGEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Preparation, persistence & collaboration drive significant savings

Bridgeway is saving $450,000+ in yearly interest — even amid a pandemic. Here's how.

JEFF MAPES, SCOTT BIXBY & NORTHRIDGE CHURCH: Buy. Renovate. Build. Repeat?

JEFF MAPES, SCOTT BIXBY & NORTHRIDGE CHURCH: Buy. Renovate. Build. Repeat?

Recently, Northridge Church in Rochester, NY, needed to buy, renovate and build. Flexible funding — and familiarity — fueled smooth expansion.

DR. JIMMY D. PRITCHARD + FIRST BAPTIST FORNEY: A careful, considered — and <i>coordinated</i/> — approach to facility expansion

DR. JIMMY D. PRITCHARD + FIRST BAPTIST FORNEY: A careful, considered — and coordinated — approach to facility expansion

When this Texas church outgrew its facility, Jimmy Pritchard and his team knew exactly what (and who) they were looking for: the right partners.

 
MARK ALLEN + LIFE FELLOWSHIP: The right architectural partnership translates a dream into a reality

MARK ALLEN + LIFE FELLOWSHIP: The right architectural partnership translates a dream into a reality

Mark Allen’s path to starting a church in Athens, Texas, began in 2005. Though it certainly wasn’t Mark's plan, God had something else in mind.

RYAN BINKLEY & CREATE CHURCH: WELCOMING (BY DESIGN)

RYAN BINKLEY & CREATE CHURCH: WELCOMING (BY DESIGN)

Binkley's path to building a church where people can “find and fulfill their created purpose in Christ" was winding, but the result is beautiful.

IT'S ALL ABOUT ALIGNMENT

IT'S ALL ABOUT ALIGNMENT

A unified approach to building & capital stewardship makes sense for two forward-thinking pastors. Plus: The right "coach" matters + 3 steps for project success

CARBONDALE ASSEMBLY: HERITAGE LIVES HERE

CARBONDALE ASSEMBLY: HERITAGE LIVES HERE

When a tornado destroyed their church, father-daughter pastors Phil & Sarah Taylor enlisted a pastor’s son/2nd-generation church builder to help start over

 

Pastor-Friendly A/V

2023 CHURCH DESIGN FORECAST: Trendspotting

2023 CHURCH DESIGN FORECAST: Trendspotting

5 church design trends — and what’s driving them • 4 A/V/L/A trends to watch • The current (and coming) state of construction financing

DESIGNING FOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT

DESIGNING FOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT

Engagement is for everyone! • All in on A/V • How functional design helps drive financing

CONTENT IS KING, BUT HOW CAN YOU LOWER YOUR COST TO CREATE AND STORE IT?

CONTENT IS KING, BUT HOW CAN YOU LOWER YOUR COST TO CREATE AND STORE IT?

Examining high-performance on-premise managed storage as a service (STaaS) • How to save time & money with video storage

SANDY THAILING & CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION: Maximizing the video team's creative potential — despite COVID challenge

SANDY THAILING & CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION: Maximizing the video team's creative potential — despite COVID challenge

It required a more efficient, accessible collaborative media storage system -- including just the right media server and storage-unit elements.

 
DR. JIMMY D. PRITCHARD + FIRST BAPTIST FORNEY: A careful, considered — and <i>coordinated</i/> — approach to facility expansion

DR. JIMMY D. PRITCHARD + FIRST BAPTIST FORNEY: A careful, considered — and coordinated — approach to facility expansion

When this Texas church outgrew its facility, Jimmy Pritchard and his team knew exactly what (and who) they were looking for: the right partners.

ENSURING AN ENGAGING CHURCHGOING EXPERIENCE — THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

ENSURING AN ENGAGING CHURCHGOING EXPERIENCE — THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Professional and pastoral perspectives: AUDIO, VIDEO, LIGHTING, ACOUSTICS • WAY FINDING & DIGITAL SIGNAGE • SECURITY & SURVEILLANCE

Pastor-Friendly Video

Pastor-Friendly Video

LED display walls 101 (and placement suggestions) • Case study: Saddleback Church • The St. Andrew's mission for new video displays

Streaming Made Simple

Streaming Made Simple

Streaming is a key form of communication to audiences and viewers around the world — including for church leaders.

 
Pastor-Friendly Sound Systems

Pastor-Friendly Sound Systems

Know your system component options; specifying a church sound system; making the case for a sound consultant -- and more

 

Risk Management

<b>GREGORY LOVE, KIMBERLEE NORRIS + MinistrySafe:</b/> 25 YEARS, 30,000+ CHURCHES, 4 MILLION TRAINED <i>... and the work continues</i/>

GREGORY LOVE, KIMBERLEE NORRIS + MinistrySafe: 25 YEARS, 30,000+ CHURCHES, 4 MILLION TRAINED ... and the work continues

For more than 30 years, the husband-and-wife legal team of Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris have labored to protect children from sexual abuse.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: What do to before disaster strikes

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: What do to before disaster strikes

We know disasters will come, so what should we do to ensure we can all be resilient through the storms?

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Insurance carriers as change agents

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Insurance carriers as change agents

Examining carriers' potential impact • Prepare, prevent, respond • Moving from compliance to commitment • Tools & resources

ACTIVE SHOOTER! An expert Q&A: prevention & training

ACTIVE SHOOTER! An expert Q&A: prevention & training

Experts in the field of active shooter prevention and training to share their best guidance

 
CHURCH COVERAGE ESSENTIALS

CHURCH COVERAGE ESSENTIALS

A Vehicle Telematics Program for churches • Water damage prevention • Winter weather prevention strategies

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION + INSURANCE: A <i>Church Executive</i/> Forum

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION + INSURANCE: A Church Executive Forum

Responding to an allegation • Abuse prevention planning • Understanding mandatory reporter requirements • Securing insurance coverage

LEGAL DEFENSE FOR SELF-DEFENSE

LEGAL DEFENSE FOR SELF-DEFENSE

Self-defense strategies • Focus on situational awareness • Jack Wilson, Texan hero • Pastor Q&A

 
BACKGROUND CHECK BASICS

BACKGROUND CHECK BASICS

For many churches, a background check is the only line of defense employed when screening volunteers and staff. Is it enough?

PROTECTING THE KIDS IN YOUR CARE

PROTECTING THE KIDS IN YOUR CARE

Despite churches' best intentions, gaps and missteps are prevalent in their efforts to create a safe space for all. Here, two experts discuss doing better.

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Equipping ministry leaders

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Equipping ministry leaders

A special forum showcasing the expertise and training available from several of the most forward-thinking, proactive seminaries in the country

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION FORUM

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION FORUM

Avoid insurance pitfalls • Assess risk points • Make a child abuse prevention plan • Expert strategies to better protect the children in your care

 
STOP CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

STOP CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Abuse + insurance • Federal & state law fails to protect kids • The importance of record keeping • Child sexual abuse + special needs

Insurance Essentials

Insurance Essentials

4 tips for childcare safety • How to prevent theft, fraud & embezzlement • Cyber security • 3 potential threats as your church expands

 

Security & Surveillance

LEGAL DEFENSE FOR SELF-DEFENSE

LEGAL DEFENSE FOR SELF-DEFENSE

Self-defense strategies • Focus on situational awareness • Jack Wilson, Texan hero • Pastor Q&A

DR. JIMMY D. PRITCHARD + FIRST BAPTIST FORNEY: A careful, considered — and <i>coordinated</i/> — approach to facility expansion

DR. JIMMY D. PRITCHARD + FIRST BAPTIST FORNEY: A careful, considered — and coordinated — approach to facility expansion

When this Texas church outgrew its facility, Jimmy Pritchard and his team knew exactly what (and who) they were looking for: the right partners.

 

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