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We love churches and have created resources to help you manage the day-to-day operation of your ministry. Since 2012, SCM has had the privilege of sharing helpful content with church leaders, volunteers, and employees, resulting in more than 3.7 million visitors!
Advantages and Disadvantages of Performance Management in 2026
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Managers often struggle with directing the work of others. Managing people is a skill that…
6 Benefits of a Clergy Sabbatical
It is common for churches to offer sabbaticals for clergy to provide a time for refreshing, recharging and continuing education. When pastors are allowed to take an extended break from ministry they can refocus and recharge their passion and call to lead the congregation.
How Often Should We Run a Criminal Background Check On Volunteers?
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I recently had someone ask me how often they should run criminal background checks on volunteers. The short answer: every…
Church Embezzlement: Why Every Church Must Take This Seriously
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes We know that it requires a lot of resources—people, time, and money—to operate a ministry. Each of these resources is…
Creating a Strong Church Personnel Committee: Roles, Structure, and Strategy
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes In Jim Collins’ book, Good to Great, he discusses using councils to help guide the organization. Many churches use committees to serve this…
