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

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Architecture & Design

A second campus demonstrates the value of community placemaking • A Houston church transforms a challenging piece of property for the entire community's benefit

A Q&A with 2 seasoned architects

When the Mission Field Comes to You • Recruiting the Right Building Team • Building or Renovating? Get to the Why

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

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

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

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

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

Some suggestions for vetting your options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Capital Stewardship & Generosity

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

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

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

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

Church Management Software

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fellowship & Outreach

A second campus demonstrates the value of community placemaking • A Houston church transforms a challenging piece of property for the entire community's benefit

A Q&A with 2 seasoned architects

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

Finance

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HR & Staff Management

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

A comprehensive expert editorial forum

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

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

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

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

Insurance

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

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.

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

Leadership

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

Legal

Self-defense strategies • Focus on situational awareness • Jack Wilson, Texan hero

Lifetime Learning

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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